Death Row Texas death row inmate Larry Ray Swearingen maintains innocence until his executionCNN - By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN(CNN) — A Texas death row inmate continued to maintain his innocence up until he was executed Wednesday. Larry Ray Swearingen was executed at 6:47 p.m. for the death of 19-year-old Melissa Trotter. "Lord
Baltimore, MD Teen gets life sentence for running over and killing a Baltimore County copCNN - By Theresa Waldrop and Rebekah Riess, CNN(CNN) — The 17-year-old who was convicted of felony murder in the 2018 death of a Baltimore County police officer was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday, his attorney said. Dawnta Harris admitted to
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. still has sore back but plans on racing at DarlingtonCNN - By Steve Almasy, CNN(CNN) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. is only mostly retired, so he doesn't plan to miss driving at one of his favorite tracks when NASCAR goes to Darlington Raceway in South Carolina next weekend. Earnhardt, who
Yale Former Yale professor sexually assaulted five students, report saysCNN - By Rob Frehse, CNN(CNN) — A former Yale psychiatry professor sexually assaulted five students and engaged in other sexual misconduct, according to an independent report released by the university. Eugene Redmond, who was
Republicans SE Cupp makes plea to her fellow RepublicansCNN CNN's SE Cupp discusses the problem of hate in the US, adding that in order to solve the problem we need to put down our metaphorical weapons to figure out a solution to mass shootings in America.
Rabbits Is it a bird or a bunny? This optical illusion of an animal is confusing the internetCNN - By Leah Asmelash and Brian Ries, CNNNo, it's definitely a bird. But hey, you be the judge. A video of a black animal getting a nice scratch is spreading quickly around the internet as people take sides in yet another great debate. Daniel
Jay Inslee Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of presidential raceCNN - By Dan Merica and Paul LeBlanc, CNN(CNN) — Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced he is suspending his presidential campaign. "It's become clear I'm not going to be carrying the ball -- I'm not going to be president,
Walmart Walmart to reopen store where El Paso massacre took place with memorial for victimsCNN - By Steve Almasy and Dave Alsup, CNN(CNN) — When the El Paso Walmart where 22 people were killed reopens in three to four months, the renovated property will have a memorial to the shooting victims, a company spokesman said Wednesday. The
Man claims crew walked off flight over autistic brother's requestCNN A passenger claims a SkyWest flight crew declined to change his autistic brother's seat assignment, so that he could be closer to family members. SkyWest says they are investigating the incident.
Gun Control Why passing gun control legislation is so hardCNNIn the wake of twin mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Congress is faced again with mounting pressure to pass gun control legislation. It's the same pressure lawmakers faced following Sandy
News California man planned mass shooting, police sayCNN - By Theresa Waldrop and Cheri Mossburg, CNN(CNN) — Long Beach, California, police arrested a man they say was planning a mass shooting, the police chief said. Rodolfo Montoya, 37, allegedly was planning to shoot employees and guests at the Marriott
Bill de Blasio De Blasio speech starts on awkward high noteCNN A technical snafu makes Democratic presidential candidate Bill de Blasio sound like a munchkin. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
Greenland Fact check: Trump makes at least 11 false claims to reporters, including two about GreenlandCNN - By Daniel Dale and Tara SubramaniamWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump made at least 11 false claims Wednesday while speaking with reporters for more than half an hour before leaving the White House for a speech and fundraiser in
Anderson Cooper Cooper: Don't worry America, this is all part of the planCNN CNN's Anderson Cooper examines recent comments from President Trump ranging from calling the Prime Minister of Denmark "nasty," to repeating NRA talking points.
Major League Baseball Report: MLB warns players that sexual performance enhancing drugs may contain prohibited ingredientsCNN - By David Close(CNN) — Major League Baseball reportedly has warned its players that over-the-counter sex supplements could contain banned ingredients that would result in failed performance enhancing drugs tests. ESPN
Loyola University Loyola's good luck charm Sister Jean just turned 100CNN - By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN(CNN) — Chicago's favorite basketball-loving nun reached a milestone birthday and the community is giving her the party of a lifetime. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt reached peak TV fame when the Loyola Chicago
News Indictments of workers mount after the Mississippi immigration raids, but no employers have been chargedCNN - By Ray Sanchez, CNN(CNN) — As federal indictments stack up against dozens of undocumented immigrants rounded up in workplace raids in Mississippi, no charges have been filed against employers who immigration officials believe
Microplastics Microplastics in drinking water 'don't appear to pose health risk,' WHO saysCNN - By Katie Hunt, CNN(CNN) — They may be in our oceans, rivers and ice but there's little evidence to suggest that microplastics in the water we drink pose a risk to our health. In its first review on the health risks of in
Great Smoky Mountains A girl felt bad after taking a rock from a national park, so she mailed it back and apologized in an adorable letterCNN - By Maddie Burakoff and Brian Ries, CNN(CNN) — After pocketing a rock as a souvenir from her trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, a young National Park visitor was feeling guilty. So she sent the rock back, along with an adorable letter -- and
Kamala Harris Is it panic time for Kamala Harris?CNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-largeWashington (CNN) — The whispers began within minutes of the release of CNN's new national poll on the 2020 field: Is something wrong with Sen. Kamala Harris' campaign? The poll showed the California Democrat
New Orleans, LA New Orleans inspected a drainage tunnel after a recent flood. Officials found at least one car inside.CNN - By Ryan Prior, CNN(CNN) — There's at least one entire car sitting in a drainage tunnel in New Orleans. That was a surprise find announced Tuesday, after inspectors from the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans sent an
Politics Trump thanks conspiracy theorist for defending his comments about Jewish DemocratsCNN - By Maegan Vazquez, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump reached for the praise of a conservative conspiracy theorist on Wednesday to defend him amid criticism over his questioning the loyalty of Jewish Democratic voters,
Jim Acosta Trump quotes conspiracist likening him to 'second coming of God'CNN President Trump takes his questionable rhetoric to new heights as he talks about himself in biblical terms. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Roger Ailes Theron, Kidman star in movie about Roger Ailes' misconductCNN "Bombshell" is an upcoming movie with an all-star cast that tackles the harassment allegations against the late Fox News founder.
Politics Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross steps down from the NFL's social justice committeeCNN - By Wayne Sterling and Darran Simon, CNN(CNN) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has stepped down from the NFL's social justice committee after he was criticized for hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump. Ross told the NFL and committee
Bill de Blasio Bill de Blasio jokes about auditioning for Alvin and the Chipmunks after audio glitch in Iowa videoCNN - By Caroline KellyWashington (CNN) — Democratic presidential candidate and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio joked that he could be the newest member of Alvin and the Chipmunks after an audio glitch distorted his voice in video
Nikki Haley Nikki Haley bats down idea of being Trump's 2020 VP pick: 'Vice President Pence has been a dear friend of mine for years'CNN - By Caroline Kelly, CNN(CNN) — Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley dismissed the notion that President Donald Trump would opt to choose her as his reelection running mate over Vice President Mike Pence. "Enough
Citizenship Trump again says he's looking 'seriously' at birthright citizenship despite 14th AmendmentCNN - By Paul LeBlancWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is "seriously" considering ending US birthright citizenship despite the fact that such a move would face immediate legal challenge and is
Murals NBA great Larry Bird complains after an artist paints a mural of him with tattoos all over his bodyCNN - By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN(CNN) — A new mural of Larry Bird in Indianapolis is getting some positive attention online -- but not from the NBA Hall of Famer himself. The artwork on the side of a residential building depicts the
