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Political|World

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says

July 19, 2025

Health|Political|Sports

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has become the latest governing body in the sports world to enact a policy change around transgender athlete competition

July 23, 2025

Crime|Political|World

Massachusetts State House entrance splattered with paint, bomb squad called to Boston Common

July 24, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Top Bank of Canada officials speak after central bank holds policy rate steady

Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank held its key

July 30, 2025

Business|Economy|Political|Science|US

Why would the US government shut down?

The U.S. Congress has until Tuesday to pass legislation keeping the federal government open or trigger a partial shutdown. WHY WOULD THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN?

September 02, 2025

Health|Political|US|World

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports on social media that he is in ill health, saying he was busy over the Labor Day weekend

September 03, 2025

Chief Justice Roberts keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions in foreign aid

Chief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid

September 10, 2025

Interview|Opinion|Political

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.

September 18, 2025

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.

September 18, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

Political|Science|World

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO DECIDES?

September 29, 2023

Economy|Education|Political|World

Judge blocks Trump from cutting counterterrorism funds for Democratic-led states

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grant funds for Democratic-led

October 01, 2025

What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

October 03, 2025

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

October 05, 2025

Asia|Political|World

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast

December 21, 2023

Economy|Political|World

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.

October 21, 2025

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

China said on Wednesday it would hold a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the "retrocession" of Taiwan to Chinese rule at the end of World War Two.

October 22, 2025

Political|US|World

Trump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war

Rep. Dan Crenshaw joins The Lead

October 24, 2025

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

November 25, 2025

Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges

South Korea's special prosecutor on Wednesday sought a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on allegations he abetted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's

November 26, 2025

Europe|Political|World

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it

President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian

December 02, 2025

Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday, seeking to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including higher minimum pay

December 03, 2025

Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey

Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, following an appeals court ruling finding that she was serving in her position unlawfully. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell reports out the latest.

December 09, 2025

Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now

December 18, 2025

Crime|Political|US|World

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador

February 03, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military says 2 killed in boat strike, with 1 survivor

The US military conducted another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports.

February 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

March 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE

IRS chief Frank Bisignano has largely declined to answer questions from lawmakers about unlawful releases of taxpayer data to immigration agents

March 05, 2026

Election|Political|US

Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn or Paxton – and to push the other to drop out

March 05, 2026

Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

March 05, 2026

Political|World

The press faces a Pentagon ‘black box’ on the Iran war

March 05, 2026

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

March 05, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US

House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Property lost during immigration crackdown tees up latest showdown over judges’ contempt threats against prosecutors

March 05, 2026

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

March 05, 2026

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

March 05, 2026

Election|Political|US|World

The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers

The first primaries of the year weren’t short on drama

March 05, 2026

Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

Colorado’s Democratic governor is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme attempting to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis at the hands of immigration enforcement officers

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

A man protesting the war in Iran has been arrested after a struggle in a U.S. Senate building

March 05, 2026

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

March 05, 2026

Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain

Voters who cast ballots during extended polling place hours in Dallas and Williamson counties are waiting to see if their votes will count

March 05, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump to attend dignified transfer of U.S. troops killed in Kuwait

President Trump will attend the Dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. It comes as we’re learning new details about the soldiers. CNN's Sunley Serfaty reports.

March 04, 2026

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

Honduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley

A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Everything we know on day 6 of the Middle East war

March 05, 2026

Asia|Political|World

Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India

Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home

March 05, 2026

Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections

March 05, 2026

CNN enters Iran as conflict with US and Israel widens

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country. CNN is operating in Iran only with government permission.

March 05, 2026

Political|World

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe

March 05, 2026

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

US troops killed in war with Iran identified

Six US service members have been killed in the war with Iran, and President Donald Trump is set to attend their dignified transfer. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty explains who they were as people.

March 05, 2026

Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, as the war in the Middle East reached into another country

March 05, 2026

Interview|Political|Travel|World

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

A longtime diplomat explains how the State Department normally encourages and helps Americans to leave countries amid political instability and war – which didn’t happen over the last week.

March 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

March 05, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA

UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs

March 05, 2026

Obama endorses Virginia redistricting push with early voting set to begin

March 05, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels

March 05, 2026

Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz

March 06, 2026

GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit

March 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

March 06, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers

March 06, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers have rejected a motion to lift Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ immunity so prosecutors can press a fraud case

March 05, 2026

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

March 06, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Who are the Kurds?

From Iran’s borderlands to Iraq’s autonomous region and Syria’s militias, Kurdish fighters face starkly different realities. As talk of a ground offensive into Iran grows, their long struggle for recognition and statehood takes on new urgency. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Iowa governor believes in US war with Iran despite 'sacrifice' by state soldiers who died

The governor of Iowa says four soldiers from her state have been killed since December, including two killed last weekend in a drone strike during the early stages of the war with Iran

March 06, 2026

Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison

A Wisconsin teenager who killed his parents and stole their money to fund his plan to kill President Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison

March 06, 2026

Political|World

Who are the Kurds?

From Iran’s borderlands to Iraq’s autonomous region and Syria’s militias, Kurdish fighters face starkly different realities. As talk of a ground offensive into Iran grows, their long struggle for recognition and statehood takes on new urgency. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

March 06, 2026

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN

In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.

March 09, 2026

Health|Political|Science

US states' lawsuit seeking to curb abortion drug access paused for now

A federal judge paused a lawsuit by Florida and Texas seeking to severely limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President Donald Trump's

September 02, 2026

Environment|Political|World

UK to unveil 'comprehensive' response to Israeli West Bank settlement plans in coming weeks

Britain will set out a "comprehensive" package of measures on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on

September 01, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

The U.S.

September 02, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S.

September 01, 2026

Americas|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela assembly approves court panel reform

Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday approved an increase in the number of committee members who will select the new justices on the country's highest court, part of ongoing

September 01, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

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

September 02, 2026

Economy|Political|World

US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets

September 01, 2026

House sends government funding bill to Trump to avert shutdown ahead of midterms

September 02, 2026

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's assembly backs oil deal announced with U.S

Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday, ahead of a visit to Caracas by the

September 02, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, quashing hopes that an exchange of fire last weekend might not

September 01, 2026

MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says latest strikes on Iran are 'justified,' warns Tehran against retaliation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the latest U.S. attack on Iran was "justified," and threatened bigger strikes if Tehran retaliated.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices jump 4% as fresh US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

Oil prices jumped about 4% to a one-week high on Tuesday as a resumption in fighting between the U.S. and Iran renewed fears of supply disruptions from

September 01, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday, his first visit to the Arab world's most populous nation in a decade, as countries across the Middle East reassess

September 01, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City

Israeli special forces captured a Hamas militant leader in a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday while Israeli air strikes meant to protect those troops killed

September 01, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government said on Tuesday it had concluded that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport last month and

September 01, 2026

Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 10 EU countries willing to contribute to Lebanon mission

More than 10 European Union members are willing to contribute resources and people to a planned mission to advise and train Lebanon's armed forces, EU foreign policy

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume

The U.S. needs to start being serious and stop trying to be tough before talks on a possible trade deal with Canada can restart, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on

September 01, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau approves new constitution that expands presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, provisional results showed on Tuesday, expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of a

September 01, 2026

Health|Political|Science

Trump names pastor to advise administration on tobacco health

U.S.

September 01, 2026

Health|Political|Science|US

FDA reverses stance on autism drug

The US Food and Drug Administration is no longer recommending a high-dose B vitamin medication (leucovorin) as a potential treatment for autism. Last fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed the drug could be a therapy for thousands of children with the condition.

March 10, 2026

Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

April 14, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory

April 14, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief detained by ICE

April 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

April 14, 2026

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

April 13, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has announced he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down

April 13, 2026

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

April 13, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment

April 13, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop arrested by FBI after hospital release, lawyer says

April 08, 2026

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

April 13, 2026

Arts|Political|Sports|World

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

April 14, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports

April 13, 2026

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario

April 13, 2026

Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel

Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of U.S. bombs to Israel

April 14, 2026

Health|Political|World

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon's government to cancel Israel talks as battle rages in strategic town

Hezbollah's leader has urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct talks with Israel scheduled in Washington

April 13, 2026

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

For the Trump family, business is booming

April 13, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

April 13, 2026

Crime|Election|Political|US

Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell said he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.

April 13, 2026

Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Peru election stretches into a second day after ballot delivery failures

Thousands of Peruvians are back at the polls for a second day of voting

April 13, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

April 13, 2026

Crime|Education|Political|US|World

San Clemente neighborhood officially removes racist housing covenant after nearly a century

April 14, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument

April 14, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts

April 13, 2026

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese militant group will not abide by any agreements made in upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States

April 13, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

April 13, 2026

Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

April 13, 2026

Business|Election|Political|US

Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Paul Dans has ended his Republican primary challenge against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

April 13, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism

April 13, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

April 13, 2026

Africa|Political|Travel|World

Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

April 13, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Attorney offers free services to rape victims

April 13, 2026

Economy|Political|World

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

April 13, 2026

Political|Sports|World

Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure

Italy's soccer federation president has resigned amid political pressure after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

April 02, 2026

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo reacts to Trump comments

Pope Leo XIV reacted to President Trump's remarks about himself enroute to Algeria.

April 13, 2026

Business|Environment|Health|Political|World

A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war

A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront

April 13, 2026

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday

April 13, 2026

Crime|Election|Interview|Political|US

Exclusive: Former staffer alleges in CNN interview that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her

In an exclusive on-camera interview, a former staffer details her allegations against Rep. Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor

April 12, 2026

Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Sources: China preparing to ship weapons to Iran

CNN's Will Ripley has exclusive reporting that sources tell CNN China will send weapons to Iran.

April 11, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5

Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly

April 13, 2026

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

April 13, 2026

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday

April 13, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds

A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world

April 13, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

April 13, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US intel officials scramble to keep surveillance law running amid Iran war tensions

April 13, 2026

Crime|Health|Political|World

Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign begins

Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others

April 13, 2026

Asia|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering

April 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

April 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class

April 13, 2026

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

April 12, 2026

Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is ejected after 16 years in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian voters have ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions

April 12, 2026