Today: November 09, 2026
Today: November 09, 2026

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Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation

The construction of the pool reflected a national ambition to build something unifying and enduring. The rushed renovation and political fallout of 2026 reveal how much that civic vision has changed.

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

Why Christopher Nolan turned Circe into a vindictive witch

Some critics have bemoaned the flattening of a complex character. But Nolan’s film echoes a literary tradition of reimagining Circe as a survivor, a truth-teller and a figure of female empowerment.

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What a western Pennsylvania ’90s-style Pizza Hut reveals about nostalgia

A Carnegie Mellon University marketing researcher explains why the love of a retro Pizza Hut has more to do with the relationships attached to it than pizza.

Arts|Health

‘The Odyssey’ is a striking portrait of the psychological wounds that can emerge when people violate their deepest values

Christopher Nolan turns Homer’s legendary warrior into a case study of moral injury, a condition that often appears in war veterans who struggle to forgive themselves.

Arts|Health|Interview|Science

What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano

Playing improv music activates the reward system of the brain.

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The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV unveils a fresco at the sanctuary where he prayed after his election last year

Pope Leo XIV has unveiled a fresco at the sanctuary where he prayed just after his election last year

Americas|Arts|Europe|Political|World

Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain's role in slavery to King Charles III

Jamaica is pushing for Britain to pay reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade

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Retired NYPD officer's 1st Precinct memo book now serves as a valued 9/11 artifact

Retired NYPD officer's 1st Precinct memo book now serves as a valued 9/11 artifact

Arts|Political|US

White House ballroom cleared for now, but question remains: Can president legally use donations to build it?

Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.

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Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more 'swaggy' fashion ensemble

Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open Monday with much of a bang

Arts|Sports

Aaron Donald pleased with how return to field is going, mum on status for Rams' season opener

After two seasons out of football, Aaron Donald has been pleasantly surprised by how his body has reacted since rejoining the Los Angeles Rams last month

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‘That’s a dog kennel’: London Tube’s ‘calm space’ in station met with public ridicule and confusion

‘That’s a dog kennel’: London Tube’s ‘calm space’ in station met with public ridicule and confusion

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Sacramento's Rainbow Festival returns amid heightened security

Sacramento's Rainbow Festival returns amid heightened security

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

102nd Burning of Zozobra

102nd Burning of Zozobra

Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment

'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open

'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open

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How ‘Ted Lasso’ turned a charming London suburb into a tourist hotspot

How ‘Ted Lasso’ turned a charming London suburb into a tourist hotspot

Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for role in ‘The Bear’

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for role in ‘The Bear’

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

Boulder is opening homes to Sundance visitors through a new license – who stands to benefit?

The new Festival Lodging Rental License allows properties to be rented out for a maximum of 29 days per year.

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Gloria Steinem on the importance of reproductive freedom

Journalist and political activist Gloria Steinem told CNN in 2024 that the ability to make decisions over one's physical self is fundamental to democracy

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Gloria Steinem: 'I became a reluctant speaker'

Gloria Steinem talked to CNN in 2024 about her unexpected journey from writer to public speaker and the impact of connecting with audiences across the country

Arts|Education|Opinion

Narrow mail-in voting ruling by Supreme Court adds uncertainty to midterm elections without addressing constitutionality of Trump’s executive order

Will an Aug. 24, 2026, Supreme Court decision lead to chaos in the midterm elections? An election law scholar dissects the decision, its background and possible effects.

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Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education

Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.

Arts|World

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to continue building a massive new ballroom at the White House, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seeking to indefinitely halt the controversial project. CNN's Betsy Klein reports on what's next after the decision.

Arts

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

President Donald Trump may try to channel the role of cowboy as he heads to the first-ever off-year Republican convention in Dallas beginning Wednesday

Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation

Berry’s belief that humans have a responsibility to care for God’s creation traces back to the Book of Genesis. So does an opposing argument for environmental exploitation.

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Detroit voice actor turns a lifelong love of superheroes into a thriving career

Detroit voice actor turns a lifelong love of superheroes into a thriving career

Arts|Education|Science|Technology|World

Revolutionary War battlefields often romanticize combat, but this mass grave just outside Philadelphia shows the violence soldiers actually experienced

A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.

Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Military overtones vibrate through renowned Mali arts festival

Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by

Arts|Health

Community 'rock train' grows in hospital yard to help comfort patient with special needs

Community 'rock train' grows in hospital yard to help comfort patient with special needs

Arts|Education|Technology|World

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process

Arts|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

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WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ people from around the world gather in Washington this week for a parade, a political rally and cultural performances marking WorldPride to channel joy in

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Dakota Johnson and Celine Song on love, dating and ‘Materialists’

Oscar-nominated “Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song's new film “Materialists” was inspired by the brief time she worked as a matchmaker in New York

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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

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Singapore property tycoon linked to jailed minister pleads guilty

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice on Monday in part of a landmark case that led to the jailing of

Arts|Entertainment

Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations

Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations

Arts|Business|Education

Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

A federal judge in Oregon has issued an injunction temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities councils around the country

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case

Lyle and Erik Menendez have both denied parole after serving decades in prison for killing their parents

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

Arts|Europe|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it

Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it

Arts|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Technology

US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending

A handful of apparel retailers including Levi Strauss are teasing more full-priced products, testing how much wealthier shoppers are willing to pay despite the

Arts

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut the U.S. policy rate by a quarter-of-a-percentage point at its next two meetings to support the labor market, despite objections

Arts|Education|Entertainment

See who won at the Emmy Awards

See who won at the Emmy Awards

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Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.

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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

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Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

Arts|Travel|World

The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff

The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested

Police have arrested suspects as part of the investigation into the theft of jewels worth tens of millions of dollars from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

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FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him

The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.

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Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

A California doctor was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for illegally supplying "Friends" sitcom star Matthew Perry with ketamine, the

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Jacob Elordi amazes Gwyneth Paltrow with 'Frankenstein' manifestation

Gwyneth Paltrow shares her excitement, and her enthusiasm for the craft of moviemaking, with an admiring Jacob Elordi — who also opens up about becoming Frankenstein’s monster for Guillermo del Toro. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

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Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle

Teyana Taylor dazzles Oscar Isaac with plans to become a chef

Teyana Taylor was starstruck meeting the man she’s known for projects from Star Wars to Dune — but in the end, it was Oscar Isaac who was dazzled, as Taylor dished on everything from her One Battle After Another breakout role to her ongoing studies in, yes, culinary school. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

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Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

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Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

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Why England soccer star Chloe Kelly gets her own Barbie doll

Why England soccer star Chloe Kelly gets her own Barbie doll

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

War Child UK looks to 'Help' again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success

Thirty years after the success of its star-studded “Help” benefit compilation, War Child UK is releasing its follow-up called “Help(2)."

Arts

Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead, authorities say. But rebels dispute the number

A mine collapse at Congo’s key Rubaya coltan site has killed a number of miners

Arts|Food|Interview|Lifestyle

Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form

Denmark is debating whether top-level cooking counts as art, and the country’s most theatrical restaurants sit at the center of it

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Arts|Entertainment|Technology

VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more

VistaVision, the large-scale film format used largely in the 1950s, is enjoying a big-screen revival

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead

Police body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar

Arts

Paralympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics is the first global sports event since the war in the Middle East began last week and athletes have been trying to block out the news of the conflicts and focus on their preparations for the Games that officially start on Friday

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Minnesota State Fair removes anti-Trump crop art after artist allegedly receives threats

Minnesota State Fair removes anti-Trump crop art after artist allegedly receives threats

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

French singer Bruel cancels tour after protests over sex crime investigation

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's best-selling recording ​artists, on Tuesday cancelled a series of concerts he had planned from October following

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CDs make a comeback, boosting US recorded music revenue

A resurgence in CD demand helped power a nearly 7% increase in U.S. recorded music revenue in the first half of 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America said on Tuesday.

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Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

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Hollywood leaders, theater owners gather at CinemaCon at a critical time in the industry

The future of movie theaters is at a critical point

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Trump deletes social media post depicting him as Jesus but refuses to apologize amid tension with pope

Trump deletes social media post depicting him as Jesus but refuses to apologize amid tension with pope

Arts

Minnesota county investigates federal agents’ removal of US citizen from his home as a possible kidnapping

Minnesota county investigates federal agents’ removal of US citizen from his home as a possible kidnapping

Arts|Entertainment|Health

How music therapy is helping young patients heal at Phoenix Children's hospital

How music therapy is helping young patients heal at Phoenix Children's hospital

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Whoopi Goldberg launches WhoopInk, a Blackstone Publishing imprint

Whoopi Goldberg has launched a publishing imprint called WhoopInk

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Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger