Monday, 30 September 2019

Arizona man killed a 6-year-old boy trying to 'cast the demon out,' police say

An Arizona man forced hot water down a 6-year-old boy's throat in an attempt to "cast the demon out" Thursday, police said in a criminal complaint.

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Trump floundering with impeachment defense

Democrats aimed a fresh dagger at Donald Trump's inner circle by subpoenaing documents from his lawyer Rudy Giuliani, as the President struggled to parry an aggressive impeachment gambit on a day of rapid developments.

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Twin 3-year-old girls found dead in hot vehicle, authorities say

Twin 3-year-old girls in foster care were found dead Sunday in a hot vehicle in Georgia, according to a statement by the City of Hinesville.

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A Texas man fatally shoots intruder and then goes back to bed

A Dallas resident who fatally shot a backyard intruder and then went back to bed has been charged with murder, according to police.

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Is this color-changing octopus dreaming?

New footage of a sleeping octopus rapidly changing its colors has scientists wondering if cephalopods are also capable of dreaming.

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The rise of the Communist Party-approved blockbuster

"I'm living in a small town, living a life where nothing changes," a woman says in a mournful voice as the camera follows her walking towards a house that is partially destroyed and almost uninhabitable.

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10 people died of overdoses within 26 hours in one Ohio county

One Ohio county had an "unusually high number" of overdose deaths in a little over a day, the county's coroner said.

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NFL suspends player for the rest of the season for unnecessary roughness

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the rest of the season -- including any postseason games -- for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness rules.

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China celebrates 70th National Day as Hong Kong braces for protests



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World Rugby apologizes after playing Russian song following Georgia's win

World Rugby has apologized after a Russian song was played following Georgia's victory over Uruguay on Sunday at the Rugby World Cup.

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The fastest woman in the world?

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce further staked her claim as one of the greatest female sprinters of all time by storming to victory in the women's 100 meters final at the World Championships in Doha.

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Africa's top smartphone maker soars 64% in debut on China's tech market

The Chinese smartphone company that's taken Africa by storm had a gangbusters stock market debut.

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Community in shock after 20 kangaroos killed in apparent hit-and-run spree

As many as 20 kangaroos are believed to have been run over by a vehicle in a mass slaughter in the Australian state of New South Wales.

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Lorenzo will skirt past the Azores later this week as a Category 2 hurricane

Multiple islands in the Atlantic were under a hurricane or tropical storm watch Monday morning as Hurricane Lorenzo inched closer.

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Sunday, 29 September 2019

Ukraine is no stranger to US political scandals. But never one like this

The impeachment inquiry roiling Washington is not the first time Ukraine has been at the center of a US political scandal.

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Toxic skin-whitening creams should be 'avoided at all costs,' UK officials warn

Skin-whitening creams can be as toxic as paint strippers and should be "avoided at all costs," the UK's Local Government Association has warned.

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Washington at war: Dems aim for speedy impeachment push as Trump threatens whistleblower

Lawyers for a whistleblower who accused Donald Trump of pressuring Ukraine to intervene in the 2020 election warn that the President's threats pose a grave risk to their client's safety.

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Saudi king's bodyguard shot dead after argument with friend

The bodyguard of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has been shot dead by a friend in the coastal city of Jeddah following an argument, police said according to state media.

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Beijing on high alert ahead of October 1 national celebration

Every week for the past month, residents of a Chaoyang District in Beijing have had their street shut down by uniformed men and bizarre vehicles.

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Qantas flight turns back after tire explodes midair

A Qantas Airways flight in Australia was forced to turn back after a tire on the plane exploded midair shortly after takeoff.

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Houthi rebels show video of alleged attack on Saudi and Yemeni forces

Yemen's Houthi rebels have released video claiming responsibility for a 72-hour attack on Saudi Arabian and Yemeni forces that purportedly left hundreds dead.

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Teen: What adults aren't telling us about vaping

In recent weeks, government officials across America and in other countries responded to legitimate, yet still poorly understood, health threats from vaping with immediate actions, moving toward limiting or even banning e-cigarettes. Given how slowly governments have responded to persistent and life-threatening social problems like climate change and gun violence, many of my high school peers and I have been wondering: Why the rush to action on vaping?

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable

When the Chinese Communist Party took power 70 years ago, Ma Jianguo's family members were so excited they named him in honor of what they hoped would be the beginning of a new era.

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Mohammed bin Salman denies personal involvement in Khashoggi killing in '60 Minutes' interview but says it was carried out by Saudi officials

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied any personal involvement in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi but took full responsibility as the country's leader during a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that aired Sunday night.

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, the teenage clothing emporium that rode America's mall boom and bust, said on Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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In Singapore, a Spanish tapas restaurant teaches diners about Japanese sake

The island city-state of Singapore may be small, but it's known for exceptional food you can't find anywhere else in the world.

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Parents upset over this Trump question on quiz

A Florida teacher has been reassigned after a parent complained about a question on his child's quiz that involved President Donald Trump. CNN affiliate WPTV reports.

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Woman bends metal bars to rescue deer ... twice

CNN affiliate WSB speaks with a woman who saved a deer twice in the same day after it got stuck in fences near Stone Mountain in Georgia.

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Man uses truck to save tourists from charging elk

An Estes Park, Colorado, city employee is being hailed as a hero after he used his pickup truck to protect a group of tourists from a charging bull elk.

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Judge doubles over in disbelief after DA defies gag order

Judge Tammy Kemp doubled over in disappointment after learning the Dallas Co. DA gave a TV interview about the Amber Guyger murder trial despite a gag order.

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She was photographing surfers, but then something else caught her lens

A photographer captured the moment a man in distress was rescued from the ocean in North Carolina. CNN affiliate WTKR reports.

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Mourning Sandeep Dhaliwal, the pioneering Sikh sheriff's deputy killed in Texas

A member of my family was brutally slain in Texas on Friday afternoon. We weren't blood relatives. We had never actually met. But he remains as much a family member to me as does anyone who has sworn the law enforcement oath to protect and serve.

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Man accused of killing Texas county's first Sikh deputy was wanted at time of shooting

A man accused of shooting and killing a pioneering Texas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop was wanted at the time, and that may help explain why the shooting happened, authorities say.

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De Niro has choice words, and a couple f-bombs, for his Fox News critics

Robert De Niro says he thinks Democrats had no choice but to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

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Humans can get tuberculosis from deer, the CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found another unusual way animals can get humans sick. Luckily, this one doesn't involve kisses from your pet.

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Roller coaster jumps track and kills two

Two people were killed and two others injured when a roller coaster jumped its track at a popular amusement park in Mexico City on Saturday, Notimex, Mexico's state-run news agency, reported.

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Farmers find another reason to get frustrated with Trump

The trade war with China has been particularly painful for American farmers, but a separate issue is currently straining their support for the administration: biofuel.

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Purple heart recipient dies after saving 3-year-old granddaughter from explosion

A Purple Heart recipient who fought in the Vietnam War sacrificed his life to save his 3-year-old granddaughter after the Oklahoma home they were in exploded, his son said.

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Ukraine braces for growing fallout from Trump impeachment inquiry



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Ferrari implodes in team orders row at Russian GP

Lewis Hamilton claimed his 82nd Grand Prix win with victory in the Russia GP Sunday after Ferrari's challenge imploded amid a row over team orders.

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Ukraine braces for growing fall-out from US political crisis

There's a growing sense of alarm in Ukraine that it will be the victim of any prolonged political crisis in the United States over President Trump's controversial contacts with the new Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Boris Johnson insists 'no interest to declare' over links to US businesswoman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted there was "no interest to declare" amid allegations he had a relationship with the American businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri during the time he served as the Mayor of London.

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NYPD officer was shot dead in the Bronx

A New York Police Department officer was shot dead in the Bronx early Sunday, authorities said.

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters

Hong Kong police fired blue dye from a water cannon and rounds of tear gas as protesters threw petrol bombs and bricks in clashes ahead of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales edges Wallabies in Pool D thriller

Wales withstood a frenetic second half fightback from two-time champion Australia to win their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D match 29-25 in Tokyo Sunday.

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Tesla violated labor laws with Elon Musk tweet - judge

Tesla violated labor laws by threatening employees when they attempted to unionize, a California labor judge ruled late Friday.

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Saturday, 28 September 2019

He became addicted to porn at age 12. This is what he wants parents to know

Porn has always been around; researchers believe they've found explicit material dating back to the Stone Age.

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China struggling to kick its coal habit despite Beijing's big climate pledges

On the coal-rich plains of Inner Mongolia, thick white smoke curls from the huge chimney of a thermal coal power plant which the Chinese Communist Party had pledged to stop constructing two years ago.

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Washington Post: State Dept. steps up email probe of former Clinton aides

President Donald Trump's administration is investigating the emails of dozens of current and former senior State Department officials who sent emails to then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email, The Washington Post reported Saturday.

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Why slain Sikh deputy was beloved in Texas county

• Suspect in deputy's killing was wanted for parole violation

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The man accused of killing Texas deputy was wanted for parole violation, officials say

• Sandeep Dhaliwal made history. Here's why the community loved him

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'Post-weird': How Chinese architecture evolved in the Xi Jinping era

Four years into the construction of Beijing's tallest skyscraper, its architects received an unexpected request from the city's authorities.

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Police charge 7 more teens in fatal stabbing that crowd watched

As his family prepared for 16-year-old Khaseen Morris' funeral Saturday, police announced the arrests of seven more teens in connection with his fatal stabbing, which onlookers recorded and shared on social media.

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Liverpool faces being kicked out of cup

Liverpool faces possible expulsion from the English League Cup for fielding an ineligible player in last Wednesday's 2-0 third round victory over MK Dons.

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Shocker in Shizuoka: Host Japan stuns world no.1 Ireland

Host Japan produced another stunning Rugby World Cup upset to beat Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka Saturday.

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'Spider-Man' swings on as Marvel and Sony mend split

After a public divorce, Spider-Man's parents have patched up their differences.

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An iconic look that changed movie history

Remember when you first saw a young Judy Garland appear on screen in a gingham pinafore as Dorothy Gale in "The Wizard of Oz"?

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Rob Garrison, 'Karate Kid' actor, dead at 59

Rob Garrison, best known for his work as part of the "Karate Kid" franchise has died, his representative confirmed to CNN.

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Princeton grad who killed his father after his allowance was cut gets 30 years to life

Thomas Gilbert Jr., who was convicted of killing his father after the older man cut back his weekly allowance, was sentenced Friday to 30 years to life in prison.

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Friday, 27 September 2019

Model's mysterious death is shining a light on Thailand's entertainment industry

The mysterious death of a young woman in Thailand, whose body was found in the lobby of an apartment building, has gripped the nation and highlighted the risks women who work in the service and promotions industry face.

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UK PM referred to police watchdog over his alleged relationship with US businesswoman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to a police watchdog over his alleged relationship with an American businesswoman when he was mayor of London.

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Teens who killed 3 in Canadian wilderness showed no remorse, wanted to kill more

Chynna Deese's family says she was a ray of sunshine, exuding genuine happiness and an intense love of life.

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Trump and NRA head met at White House

President Donald Trump and Wayne LaPierre, the chief executive of the National Rifle Association, met Friday at the White House, an administration official confirmed to CNN.

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'Joker' spurs security precautions from the US Army and the Los Angeles police

Both the US Army and the Los Angeles Police Department will be on alert -- and one theater chain has banned all costumes -- during the screening of "Joker."

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Sources: Special envoy to Ukraine resigns



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2 bears fighting in middle of road caught on camera

Two bears were seen on video fighting in the middle of a highway in British Columbia.

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Thursday, 26 September 2019

China's new firepower: What you might see in Beijing's National Day military parade

Powerful, domestically-built and in the People's Liberation Army arsenal right now -- China is expected to show off some of the most advanced weaponry the world has ever seen during a special National Day military parade in Beijing on Tuesday, October 1.

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You can get paid $30 an hour to taste test Domino's garlic bread

Domino's lovers -- get ready for your dream job.

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Four days that pitched America into an impeachment nightmare

After a whiplash week, America is facing the reality of a new long national nightmare over a potentially corrupt presidency.

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'Unprecedented' monsoon rains India leave 11 people dead in western India

The western Indian city of Pune was battered by 140 mm (5.5 inches) of rain in 48 hours this week, in what the Maharashtra state chief minister called an "unprecedented" level of monsoon rain.

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Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps through Angola minefield

Britain's Duke of Sussex will make "a particularly significant and poignant journey" during his 10-day tour of southern Africa, when he honors his mother's legacy on Friday and returns to the site of his mother's famous minefield walk.

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She lost her phone underwater 1 year ago. It still works

She thought her phone was lost forever until a man on YouTube found it one year later, only to discover that it still works.

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Heart stopping video shows moment coyote charges at 5-year-old girl in her yard

A 5-year-old girl told her mother there was a coyote in their front yard. The security camera shows she wasn't exaggerating.

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She was photographing surfers, but then something else caught her lens

A photographer captured the moment a man in distress was rescued from the ocean in North Carolina. CNN affiliate WTKR reports.

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The Beyond Meat burger is coming to McDonald's

Two all plant-based patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun? Not yet. But McDonald's is partnering with Beyond Meat on a plant-based burger in Canada. And Beyond Meat investors love the news.

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Why this is the best seat on an airplane

Stray elbows and inadvertent arm grazing are facts of life for any airline passenger flying coach class. But seat selection can mitigate a host of other airline indignities -- and add some enjoyment and excitement to the flying experience.

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He shot his girlfriend in the head but didn't tell her

A Georgia woman and her ex-boyfriend were arguing in her car two years ago when her driver's side window shattered and she blacked out.

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The 1 piece of the whistleblower complaint that poses the biggest threat to Trump

The nine-page whistleblower complaint released Thursday morning amounts to pouring jet fuel on the already-raging fire of whether or not President Donald Trump sought to use his office to further his personal political agenda in a series of interactions between his administration and the Ukrainians.

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Reporter calls out the man who kissed her on live TV

WAVE Reporter Sara Rivest was kissed on the cheek by a stranger during a live show. The man is now being charged with harassment with physical contact according to police.

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Drone caught on camera delivering contraband to prison yard

An inmate at an Ohio prison had a cell phone and marijuana delivered to him by drone, police said.

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Military suicides continue to rise

Deaths by suicide in the US military continue to rise with 541 service members dying in 2018, according to a Pentagon report issued Thursday.

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World's best cities for people who love to shop

Some travel the globe in search of historic locales, to eat and drink the local cuisine, or to kick back on a beautiful beach. Others are motivated by shopping for stylish goods.

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A fourth hunter is attacked by a grizzly bear within days in Montana

A grizzly bear attacked a hunter in Montana not far from where three other people were injured in two separate attacks last week, wildlife officials said.

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Tesla introduces new software update that comes with Netflix and 'Car-aoke'

Some Tesla owners will soon have more to do in their cars than simply driving them. Karaoke, anyone?

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Hackers find voting machines used throughout the US are vulnerable to attack

For the third straight year, elite hackers from around the world who spent a long weekend hacking into voting equipment have released a report detailing vulnerabilities in machines still in use across the country.

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He raised a million dollars for a hospital through beer money. Then his old racist tweets surfaced

Carson King raised more than $1 million for an Iowa children's hospital, borne out of a request for beer money on national TV. But old racist tweets ended his relationship with the beer company that promised to match his fundraising.

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Alaska Airlines flight diverted after threat by passenger

An Alaska Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles was diverted on Thursday afternoon after a passenger made a threat, the airline said.

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Cashing in on dementia patients: drugmaker to pay $116 million in fraud settlement

A pharmaceutical company that whistleblowers alleged paid doctors to prescribe its main drug and urged salespeople to push it as a way to control unruly dementia patients will pay more than $100 million to settle government fraud allegations.

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Toobin: Trump's press conference was a torrent of lies

CNN's Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin offers his take on President Trump's press conference at the United Nations following the release of the White House transcript of Trump's phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Late-night hosts take on Trump impeachment inquiry

Late-night hosts poke fun at President Donald Trump's reaction to the formal impeachment inquiry launched by the House.

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WHISTLEBLOWER: TRUMP USED POWER 'TO SOLICIT INTERFERENCE'



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The full whistleblower complaint about President Trump and Ukraine



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British tobacco group says US vaping crackdown is hurting its business

Smoke from the US vaping crisis has blown across the Atlantic.

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Airline introduces baby seat map to allow passengers to avoid infants

Every traveler has their pet peeves, but crying babies are almost guaranteed to grate.

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Diego Maradona: 'There's some sort of cry for help going on there,' says filmmaker

British filmmaker Asif Kapadia smiles at the suggestion that his third major documentary feature -- "Diego Maradona" -- is his hat-trick piece of work, following the stellar "Senna" (2010) and Oscar-winning "Amy" (2015).

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Boris Johnson faces fury in Parliament after Brexit showdown



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UK Parliament is debating the UK's divisive political culture



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The cities designed to be capitals

Two countries will soon move their capitals to different cities, designed and built exactly for that purpose.

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Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Abortion decriminalized in Sydney after Australian lawmakers overturn 119-year-old law

Abortion has now been decriminalized in almost all of Australia after the country's most populous state voted to overturn a 119-year-old law.

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Travel debate: Window vs. aisle airplane seat

Stray elbows and inadvertent arm grazing are facts of life for any airline passenger flying coach class. But seat selection can mitigate a host of other airline indignities -- and add some enjoyment and excitement to the flying experience.

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Asian markets mostly rise on trade optimism

Asian markets mostly rose Thursday, after President Donald Trump signed one trade deal and raised optimism about another.

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Baby Archie makes appearance on royals' South African tour

Baby Archie makes his highly anticipated appearance on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's tour of South Africa. CNN's Max Foster reports.

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Canada's Green Party doctors a picture of its leader holding a disposable cup

Canadian Green Party leader Elizabeth May, who built her platform on sustainability, said she was "shocked" to find her team had doctored a press photo of her to remove a disposable cup.

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Why there's traffic mayhem on Abbey Road

Mark Kramer is a huge Beatles fan. Just hours after stepping off his overnight flight from Florida to London, he is not bleary-eyed but brimming with energy as he savors his time at the world's best-known pedestrian crossing.

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Whistleblower who filed complaint over Trump's conduct to testify before Congress



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Trump's comments on former Ukraine ambassador raise further questions

Months after the US Ambassador to Ukraine was unexpectedly recalled from her post, President Donald Trump disparaged the career diplomat in a call with his Ukrainian counterpart, a White House transcript released on Wednesday revealed.

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'Annoyed and confused': Vox Media's merger with New York Media leaves staffers worried about their jobs

Tuesday night, employees at Vox Media and New York Media learned about their merger along with the rest of the media industry — by reading about it in the New York Times.

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Iran, don't use American hostages as pawns

Last December, six families penned an impassioned open letter to the world pleading for assistance in securing the release of their loved ones unjustly detained in Iran. Many of these families are still waiting for the world to heed their call for the safe return of their fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters.

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Real estate agent attacked during open house

A California real estate agent was attacked during an open house by a man she said had been to her showing before. CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reports.

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Judge in disbelief after DA breaks rule in Amber Guyger trial

Judge Tammy Kemp doubled over in disappointment after learning the Dallas Co. DA gave a TV interview about the Amber Guyger murder trial despite a gag order.

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This shapeshifting robot could explore other planets

Robots are the intrepid explorers of our solar system, boldly venturing where humans can't to capture images and scientific data about other planets and moons. Because we're still learning about these other bodies, robotic explorers may need to be more adaptable to strange and inhospitable environments.

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The party that wants to rule Britain seems intent on ripping itself apart

The vision of the United Kingdom laid out at the annual gathering of the country's main opposition party this week sounded like a socialist utopia.

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Putin emerges as a winner in Washington's Ukraine turmoil

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump on Tuesday has set the stage for an intensely partisan fight in Washington.

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AI may be as effective as medical specialists at diagnosing disease

A new scientific review has concluded that artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to diagnose disease as successfully as human healthcare professionals, but a lack of quality studies means the real potential of the technology is unclear.

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Source: Trump does not want to be impeached



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UK Parliament resumes amid raucous scenes



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Mont Blanc glacier could collapse at any moment, Italy warns

Italian authorities have closed roads and ordered the evacuation of huts on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, following warnings that part of a glacier could collapse at any moment.

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Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn't water

When you're thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated?

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The first Emirati in space: How Dubai is reaching for the stars

It's all systems go for September 25, 2019.

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How Singapore is using technology to solve its water shortage

Singapore uses about 430 million gallons of water every day — a number it expects could double in the next four decades.

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Baby Archie makes his debut on Meghan and Harry's Africa tour



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Cities like New York and Shanghai will flood more often as sea levels rise fasted than predicted

Cities from New York to Shanghai could see regular flooding, as sea levels rise faster than previously thought.

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Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Watch UN crowd laugh at Boris Johnson's Brexit joke

In a United Nations speech on technology, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson jokingly compared the process of leaving the European Union to the classical Greek tale of Prometheus having his liver eaten by an eagle for eternity.

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Boston Dynamics' robot dog is now available for select customers

Remember that robot dog that went viral a few years ago? The one that can run uphill, climb stairs, and looks like the killer robot dogs in the TV show "Black Mirror"? It's now available for select customers.

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Sky turns blood red in middle of the day

Videos and images emerged showing villages and highways blanketed by a red-colored haze in the middle of the day.

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Asian markets fall broadly on renewed US-China trade concerns

Asian markets dropped on Wednesday, with Hong Kong leading losses, after President Donald Trump's remarks fueled worries about US-China trade tensions ahead of talks between the two countries.

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Demi Moore reveals older man paid her mother for 'access' when she was 15

Actress Demi Moore alleges that she was sexually assaulted as a child. Her upcoming memoir touches on her troubled past, as well as her marriages.

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Scramble to save girl under subway train

A 5-year-old girl's rescue was captured on video after she was pulled down to subway tracks in her father's arms. The girl's father was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Nissan is recalling 1.23 million vehicles

Nissan is recalling 1.23 million SUVs and sedans in the United States and Canada in order to fix a problem with backup cameras in the vehicles.

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Boris Johnson ignores Brexit and Supreme Court defeat in tech-focused UN speech

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his inaugural address to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday night, just hours after his country's highest court ruled his suspension of Parliament was unlawful.

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Mattel just launched a gender-inclusive doll line

Mattel is probably most known for its hyper-feminine Barbie dolls -- but now, they're making something a little bit different.

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Trump sets out to undercut Pelosi's impeachment gamble



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Ukrainian President says his conversations with Trump are 'private and confidential'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday would not answer if it was his understanding that American military aid for Ukraine and an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter was linked.

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Pope Francis loves nouns but is 'allergic' to adjectives

The Pope wants us to stop using so many adjectives.

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French chef sues Michelin Guide for taking star away

Being stripped of a Michelin star can be pretty devastating for a chef, so French restaurateur Marc Veyrat was understandably disappointed when his restaurant lost its three-star status earlier this year.

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Trump's UN speech: All nations have responsibility to act on Iran



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Trump mocks teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg

President Donald Trump mocked Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Twitter late Monday night after the 16-year-old excoriated world leaders for not doing enough to tackle the climate crisis.

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Trump on possible impeachment: 'I think it's ridiculous'



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Huge blow for Boris Johnson



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Jennifer Lawrence's bridal registry is on Amazon

Who is going to get Jennifer Lawrence that weighted blanket?

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New York Times publisher says Trump's attacks on the press are having 'real-world consequences'

A.G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The New York Times, says President Trump has undermined "his own citizens' faith in the news organizations attempting to hold him accountable" and has "effectively given foreign leaders permission to do the same with their countries' journalists."

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China is sending government officials into companies like Alibaba and Geely

China is sending officials into some of the country's biggest private companies in a move it says is designed to bolster high-tech manufacturing.

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Samoa escapes double red card in fiery win

Samoa opened its Rugby World Cup campaign with a fiery bonus-point victory against Russia on Tuesday but the match will be remembered for a succession of brutal hits by the eventual winners.

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Megan Rapinoe delivers charged FIFA award speech on racism and equality

It was an acceptance speech like no other.

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Monaco Yacht Show unveils its biggest superyacht fleet ever

Ever wanted to see what more than $4,000,000,000 looks like when it's floating on the water? The glitzy European principality of Monaco is about to make that happen.

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'The Simpsons' and 'Rick and Morty' producer dead at 54

J. Michael Mendel, the Emmy-winning producer who worked on "Rick and Morty" and "The Simpsons," has died two days short of his 55th birthday.

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Remains of right-wing dictator can be exhumed, rules Spanish court

The remains of right-wing dictator General Francisco Franco can be exhumed, Spain's Supreme court ruled Tuesday, resolving an issue that has divided opinion for decades.

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The moment UK Supreme Court rules against Boris Johnson

The UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament was unlawful.

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Russian doping saga: 'Inconsistencies' found in Moscow lab data

With less than a year to go until the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, doping compliance proceedings have been opened against Russia, says the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

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David Attenborough attacks Australian PM on climate record and support for coal

David Attenborough has laid into Prime Minister Scott Morrison over the Australian leader's climate policy and support for coal mines.

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Supreme Court rules on Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament



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Monday, 23 September 2019

Photojournalist shot outside Haitian senate

A Haitian senator appeared to open fire amid chaotic scenes outside the country's Parliament building in the capital, Port-au-Prince on Monday.

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Is this the emptiest Disneyland on Earth?

It was Friday, sunny, and at the end of summer -- all the perfect components for a day at Disneyland. The theme park should have been packed.

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Scandal shows how the Chinese Communist Party is weaponizing race

A minor political scandal in Australia has shone a bright light on the threat the Chinese Communist Party and its chauvinistic attitude to race poses to Chinese-heritage politicians in democracies across the world.

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Trump stayed at UN climate summit for under 15 minutes

President Donald Trump says that while he did not put any pressure on Ukraine, he possesses the authority to do so. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.

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Father and son die after falling off cliff

A father and son died after falling off a cliff in Farmington, Connecticut, according to police. CNN affiliate WFSB reports.

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Watch 2 brawling bears block highway

Two bears were seen on video fighting in the middle of a highway in British Columbia.

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Yes, cats really do bond with people, study says, even if they don't always show it

Some cats may seem a little more aloof than dogs, but they respond to the people they've bonded with in a similar way, according to a new study.

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Trump lashes out at whistleblower over Ukraine scandal



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What Trump has admitted about the Ukraine drama is very, very bad for him



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Meghan's former 'Suits' co-star publishes unseen photos

Two years after Meghan, Duchess of Sussex quit legal drama "Suits" for life as a British royal, fans have been given an intimate glimpse of her relationships with her former co-stars.

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Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner mocked for Emmys speech



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FIFA 'assured' women in Iran can attend soccer matches

Women in Iran will be allowed to attend men's soccer matches beginning with a World Cup qualifier next month, according to FIFA.

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'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' looks intense

Welcome back Jesse Pinkman.

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Banks demanded $250 million from Thomas Cook



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British man becomes first person to fly around the world on a gyrocopter

A British adventurer has become the first person to circumnavigate the globe on a gyrocopter, completing a six-month journey that saw him narrowly escape a lightning strike on Sunday.

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'Game of Thrones' and 'Fleabag' claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new



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Meghan McCain walks off the set of 'The View'

After a disagreement with guest co-host Ana Navarro, Meghan McCain walked off the set of ABC's "The View."

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Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz dies

Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz, the owner of La Cubana restaurant who made frequent appearances on The Food Network, has died, the New York restaurant said. He was 44.

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'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness reveals he's HIV positive

Jonathan Van Ness opens up about being HIV positive and a sexual abuse survivor in revealing new memoir.

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Alligator pulled from pond behind Michigan school

The teams at Bedford Junior High School in Temperance, Michigan, call themselves the Broncos. They may need to change their name to the Gators after one was found living in a pond behind the school.

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He's never had a No. 1 hit. But he's the most honored American rock star ever

Bruce Springsteen has never had a No. 1 hit on the pop charts.*

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8 things to look out for during Harry and Meghan's Africa tour

In a few short hours, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will land in South Africa, the first stop on a jam-packed 10-day royal tour.

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Solar powered kiosks are charging phones in Rwanda

How do you charge a cell phone when you don't have electricity at home? In Rwanda, portable solar-powered kiosks are one option.

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Sunday, 22 September 2019

Ukraine drama could give Democrats no choice but to impeach Trump

The Ukraine scandal raging around Donald Trump is forcing Democrats to confront a fateful choice on impeachment that will not just shape the 2020 election but will echo down the ages.

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Emmy Awards 2019: Best red carpet fashion

The red carpet was turned a majestic shade of purple for Sunday night's 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. And celebrities arriving for the show embraced the color change with a rather regal approach to eveningwear that turned heads and lit up social media.

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Drone catches shark stalking a surfer

Amateur drone operator Christopher Joye noticed a shark heading for a surfer in Australia. Here's how he intervened.

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Woman quit her job to find family dog lost on vacation

Carole King and her husband lost their dog while on vacation, so King quit her job to stay and search for Katie, her canine companion. HLN's Susan Hendricks explains.

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Student to 911: Our bus driver smells like alcohol

Police in Washington state say a student called 911 to report his bus driver for driving drunk. Authorities arrested the driver after she completed two trips carrying students, though no students were onboard at the time of her arrest.

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'Game of Thrones' wins final Emmy battle

"Game of Thrones" capped its epic run with its fourth Emmy as best drama series, entering exclusive company among all-time dramas and equaling its single-year record of a dozen trophies for the 71st Emmy Awards, the TV industry's most prestigious honors.

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Trump to share stage with two world leaders in pair of battleground events



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Donald Trump's sparkly trio of loyalists

In 2015, Corey Lewandowski was a low-profile political operative. Sean Spicer was a spokesman and strategist for the Republican National Committee. Neither looked likely to star on national TV.

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Tropical Storm Karen forms east of the Windward Islands

Tropical Storm Karen formed just east of the Windward Islands and has sustained winds of 40 mph. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Trinidad and Tobago, along with Grenada and its dependencies.

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FDNY responds to fire in New York City's Times Square

The New York City Fire Department is responding to an "all-hands" fire near Times Square in New York City, the FDNY said.

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$35,000 reward for 5-year-old girl who may have been abducted from a playground

At least $35,000 is being offered as a reward for Dulce Maria Alavez, 5, who authorities say may have been abducted Monday from a playground in New Jersey.

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It's Banned Books Week. Here are the 11 most challenged books last year

Books have long been the source of changing perspectives, but not without some controversy.

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Three Catholic churches in El Paso targeted in arson attacks, the FBI says

Three Catholic churches in El Paso have been targeted in arson attacks and investigators are offering a reward for information on the culprits.

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South Korea's young men are fighting against feminism



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Ukraine's comedian-turned-president walks a fine line with America's reality TV leader



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Harry and Meghan fly among us -- but you'd never know



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Police search for suspect after 6 people shot in Indianapolis

A shooter is on the loose after wounding six people outside a popular area in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday night, police said.

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Saturday, 21 September 2019

Trump-Modi bromance reignited at Texas rally

Donald Trump heads to Houston, Texas, on Sunday to join a major rally of tens of thousands of Indian-Americans, but the US President won't be headlining.

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'Friends' 25th anniversary: 10 big stars who made guest appearances on the hit sitcom

It's been 25 years since "Friends" premiered, and fans are still watching reruns over and over.

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In this crippled part of the Bahamas, US medics can smell more bodies than they can find

It takes just seconds here to be overwhelmed by the stench of death.

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The Amazon burns. But another part of Brazil is being destroyed faster

The Amazon blazes have captured the attention of the world and its leaders, and for good reason -- the destruction of one of the world's major carbon stores could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change, and to the homes and livelihoods of indigenous communities.

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South Korea's young men are fighting against feminism

On the same street corner in Seoul where 10,000 South Korean women rallied last October to demand an end to spy cameras and sexual violence, the leader of a new activist group addressed a small group of angry young men.

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Elizabeth Warren surges and Joe Biden fades in close Iowa race, new poll shows

A surging Sen. Elizabeth Warren is challenging Joe Biden's dominance in the race for the Democratic nomination, standing at 22% to the former vice president's 20% in a new CNN/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers.

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Cities across the world flash the Bat Signal on Batman Day

Cities across the world on Saturday marked Batman Day by flashing the Bat Signal across buildings and into the night sky, a nod to the Caped Crusader on his 80th birthday.

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An autistic student needed a quiet place to work. His desk was put in a bathroom stall

A school district in Washington state is facing criticism for putting an autistic student's desk in a bathroom stall after his mother said he needed a "quiet place" to do his best work.

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The real threat from China isn't "spy trains"

The trade war with China has reached a new industry: subway cars. Congress is considering legislation that would prevent the world's largest train maker, the Chinese-owned CRRC Corporation, from competing on new contracts in the United States.

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Your 2019 Emmy Awards viewing guide

It's almost time for the Emmy Awards.

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'Immaculate Reception' picked as best play in NFL history

There's always a debate, it seems, around the "Immaculate Reception," the unbelievable winning play from a 1972 AFC divisional playoff game in which Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris plucked a deflected pass and ran for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

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Ukraine's comedian-turned-politician walks a fine line with America's reality-TV President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not have an easy job. Ukraine is one of the poorest places in Europe, his country faces a steady outflow of capital and a proxy war with Russian-backed insurgents has settled into a bloody stalemate.

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American drowns after proposing to his girlfriend underwater in Tanzania

A Louisiana man has drowned after proposing to his girlfriend underwater while the couple was vacationing in Tanzania.

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'Gully Boy' is India's official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards

India's hopes for winning its first Oscar for Best International Feature Film will rest this year on "Gully Boy," which tells the story of a rising rapper from Mumbai.

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'Queer Eye' star opens up about drug addiction, sex abuse and HIV status

"Queer Eye" star and advocate Jonathan Van Ness bares his soul in a memoir due out Tuesday in which he writes about being sexually assaulted as a child, having sex with older men as a teen, battling drug addiction and being diagnosed with H.I.V.

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Trump unleashed: He's talking more and tweeting more



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Why 'cancel culture' doesn't always work

Name a celebrity who has ever said or done anything remotely controversial -- they've probably been canceled.

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She fled North Korea for a better life. She died with her young son in an apartment in Seoul

Hundreds of mourners took to the streets of Seoul Saturday to remember a mother who fled poverty in North Korea, only to die of suspected starvation in her small apartment in South Korea. Mourners, mostly defectors themselves, marched with two symbolic empty caskets to the Blue House, South Korea's presidential office, eventually clashing with the police.

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Two penguins interned at American publishing company Penguin Random House. It was awesome

Any story about penguins is a story worth telling. But this one, about two particular penguins from the Maryland Zoo interning at New York- based publisher Penguin Random House is one of the best ones you'll hear.

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Inside acrimonious split between Epstein and Duke of York



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Growing up intersex in a country where it is believed to be bad luck

Babalwa Mtshawu never experienced puberty. When she was growing up she didn't get her period or grow breasts like the other girls around her.

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Trump unleashed: He's talking more and tweeting more

For better or worse, we're getting more Donald Trump these days.

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Here's where you can see the Bat Signal on Batman Day this Saturday

Holy smokes, Batman! It's the bat signal!

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He tweeted hate at her. She sued. Then she met him



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Viral blinking GIF man has a message for his fans

Drew Scanlon, who inspired the viral blinking man GIF, is trying to use his fame to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Friday, 20 September 2019

Twitter reacts to 'sexy Mister Rogers' Halloween costume

Lingerie retailer Yandy has released a sexy version of a "Mister Rogers"-themed Halloween costume, complete with hand puppets.

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Climate change is affecting the food you eat. Here's how

Climate change is already having a negative impact on our food supply. CNN's Sanjay Gupta reports.

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The UK is gearing up for its dirtiest election ever

Boris Johnson has been backed into a corner over Brexit. Partly through his own missteps, partly from the growing opposition to his "do-or-die" Brexit plan, Johnson is a man for whom the losses are piling up, while the UK is a country running out of time.

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Charlie Rose sued for sexual harassment by former makeup artist

A makeup artist who worked for television personality Charlie Rose for 22 years is suing him for sexual harassment, saying he created a toxic work environment where women were sexually harassed, dominated and diminished, according to court documents filed on Thursday.

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13 Marines charged in case related to human smuggling operations

Thirteen Marines have been formally charged with involvement in human smuggling operations, the US Marine Corps announced Friday.

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Teen activist tells protesters demanding climate change action: 'We need to do this now'

They flooded streets in Australia, in India, in the United Kingdom, in the United States, united in their call for the adults in charge to do something to address climate change.

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Meghan McCain walks off the set of 'The View' following a disagreement with guest co-host

Friday's airing of ABC's The View appeared to get a little more heated than normal. During the episode, Meghan McCain walked off the set as cameras panned the studio heading into a commercial.

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New images show Mars as you've never seen it before

One of the latest images of Mars looks more like cookies and cream than it does the so-called Red Planet.

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De Blasio drops out of 2020 presidential race

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that he is ending his presidential campaign.

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Hurricane Jerry has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and is heading north of the Leeward Islands

Jerry strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane Friday and was packing sustained winds of 105 mph in the Atlantic as it headed in the direction of the northern Leeward Islands, forecasters said.

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Colt will stop making AR-15 rifles for consumers

Colt, the manufacturer of the AR-15 rifle, has announced it's exiting the consumer rifle market as demand for high-powered, semi-automatic guns wanes.

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'American Horror Story: 1984' frightens fans with portrayal of real-life serial killer Richard Ramirez

"American Horror Story: 1984" is turning up the fright level by featuring a plot line that includes real-life serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as "the Night Stalker," in the new season.

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Twitter suspends account of former adviser to Saudi Arabia's crown prince

Twitter has suspended or removed thousands of accounts linked to governments in the Middle East, including one belonging to a former Saudi royal court adviser suspected of being involved in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Nigeria army accuses international aid agency of feeding Boko Haram terrorists

An international aid agency has been shut down in Nigeria after army bosses accused it of "aiding and abetting" terrorists in the country's war-torn northeast region.

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Why the best racehorses go for tens of millions

How much is the world's most expensive horse worth? It's a question with no easy answer, but there are decades' worth of jaw-dropping sums involved.

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China depends on foreign oil. The Saudi attack is a wake-up call

Last weekend's drone attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities sent shockwaves through global energy markets and the price of crude spiking.

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Eighth death linked to vaping as illnesses surge around the United States

Missouri health officials announced on Thursday the vaping-related death of a man in his mid-40s. This is the United States' eighth death linked to severe lung injury and illness tied to e-cigarettes.

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New revelations deepen scandal over Trump whistleblower complaint



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Rudy Giuliani denies asking Ukraine to investigate Biden -- before admitting it

President Donald Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani on Thursday denied asking Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden moments before admitting that he had done just that.

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Gloria Steinem urges US to end Korean War

Political activist Gloria Steinem was in high school when the Korean War started. Now 85, she is urging politicians to bring it to an end.

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A 14-year-old boy took a ship anchor to the head--and survived. Now, his friends call him 'Anchorman'

Caleb Bennett has always felt at home on boats. The 14-year-old from Manatee County, Florida, grew up on the water, taking fishing trips with his family.

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Thursday, 19 September 2019

Climate march draws more than 100,000 people in Australia



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Second Pacific nation in a week ditches Taiwan for Beijing

Kiribati has become the second nation in a week to drop Taiwan as a diplomatic ally and move towards Beijing, Taipei's foreign ministry announced Friday.

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Sex work is legal here. But only if you register with the police

Due to the stigma associated with sex work in Senegal, the women CNN interviewed asked that their identities be protected. They are identified using pseudonyms.

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Disabled Brits stripped of support needed to survive due to austerity

Sarifa Patel's 500-foot trip to her nearest bus stop takes half an hour. Walking is painful and she needs several breaks. Patel, who lives in east London, has a wheelchair, but since undergoing surgery a few years ago she no longer has the strength to push herself.

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25 years later, 'Friends' is still especially popular in China

Nearly 25 years ago, Rachel Green stumbled into Central Perk, dripping wet in a wedding dress -- and "Friends" was born.

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Wearable cyborg uses brainwaves to let people walk again

Japanese robotics firm Cyberdyne wants to fuse humans and machines to give people the freedom of mobility.

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Rare footage of Russian warning shots fired at sea

CNN's Brian Todd reports about the relationship between Russia and North Korea after a tense confrontation at sea.

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George Clooney's warning on South Sudan

Actor George Clooney has called for action against multinationals, western tycoons and brokers who have profited from South Sudan's violent instability, warning policy makers that "if you don't care" what happens in South Sudan its problems "will end up on your doorstep."

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US drone strike kills 16 civilians in Afghanistan, governor's spokesman says

A drone strike carried out by US forces in eastern Afghanistan killed 16 civilians, a spokesman for the governor of Nangarhar province said Thursday.

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These are the companies supporting the global climate strike



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Ancient tin found in Israel has unexpected Cornish links

Tin ingots recovered from a shipwreck in Israel have been discovered to have an unlikely origin -- Cornwall, in southwest England.

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Malaysia, choked by smog of forest fires in Indonesia, issues 2 million face masks to students

As smog from Indonesia's sprawling forest fires chokes neighboring Malaysia, authorities there have distributed 2 million face masks to students in affected areas, state news agency Bernama reported Thursday.

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Polio makes a comeback in the Philippines 19 years after the country was declared free of the disease

The Philippines has reported its first case of polio since it was declared free of the childhood disease 19 years ago, dealing a blow to the campaign to eradicate it.

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Burger King ditches plastic toys in UK kids' meals

Impossible Burgers will hit grocery shelves for the first time on Friday.

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How to kick-start your brain in the morning (and no, we don't just mean coffee)

The alarm goes off and you shudder awake, unsure of where you are. Groggily you recognize your room and slowly roll out of bed thinking, "It can't be morning. Didn't I just go to bed?"

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A numbing medicine turned a woman's blood blue

A 25-year-old woman walked into an emergency department in Providence, Rhode Island, complaining of generalized weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath... and an unusual symptom you don't see every day.

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Day of mourning after 27 children die in fire

A national day of mourning has been declared in Liberia after the death of 27 children in a fire at a religious boarding school outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, an official said.

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Zarif threatens 'all out war' in case of military strike on Iran

Iran's foreign minister has raised the specter of "all out war" that Saudi Arabia would have to fight "to the last American soldier" in case of United States or Saudi strikes.

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FIFA tells Iran: 'Women have to be allowed into football stadiums'

The ban on women attending football matches in Iran is "unacceptable" and must be lifted, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Japan's richest man fears Brexit could turn UK into 'sick man of Europe'

Japan's richest man has warned that Brexit is "practically impossible" and could take the United Kingdom back to the economic stagnation of the 1970s when the country was often described as the "sick man of Europe."

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Wednesday, 18 September 2019

A teen's mother alerted authorities after she found plans in his journal detailing a school attack

Washington police have arrested a high school student in a plot against his school after his mother found journal entries detailing his plans and alerted authorities.

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Jacinda Ardern confuses Japan for China during Tokyo trip

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just kicked off her first official trip to Japan as leader. Unfortunately for her, she appeared to confuse it for China on arrival.

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Hurricane Humberto moves past Bermuda and leaves most of the island in the dark

Bermuda will be feeling only some leftover winds Thursday as Hurricane Humberto keeps moving further into the Atlantic.

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Ralph Lauren releases fashion tribute to Rachel Green from 'Friends'

For years, you envied her hair. Now, 25 years after the launch of "Friends," you can dress like Rachel Green.

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Brownface. Blackface. They're all offensive. And here's why

It doesn't matter what skin tone you're trying to portray. Blackface, brownface, yellowface, redface. Any colored-face you wear that isn't yours is racist.

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Fukushima trial ends in not guilty verdict, but nuclear disaster will haunt Japan for decades to come

The only criminal prosecution stemming from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has ended in not guilty verdicts, in a blow to families displaced by the meltdown, as the fallout promises to haunt northern Japan for decades to come.

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Trump and House Democrats snared in new intelligence storm



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Huawei to unveil the Mate 30, its first flagship phone without Google services

Huawei is about to find out just how important the Google ecosystem is to its global smartphone business.

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Trump's communications with a foreign leader sparked whistleblower complaint

A communication between President Donald Trump and a world leader prompted a whistleblower complaint that is now at the center of a dispute between the director of national intelligence and Congress, a source familiar with the case told CNN.

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Vessel-shaped 'supertall' skyscraper transforms Beijing's skyline

Designed to resemble a ceremonial wine vessel, Citic Tower now soars hundreds of feet above its neighbors in the Chinese capital.

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The wearable cyborgs that use brain waves to power up your muscles

Kristen Sorensen was 55 when she became paralyzed from the neck down last year.

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How climate crisis is accelerating the global spread of deadly dengue fever

Explosive outbreaks of dengue fever have rapidly spread in countries across Asia, killing more than 1,000 people, infecting hundreds of thousands and straining hospitals packed with sick families.

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Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing brownface during 2001 event at school

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday after a photo emerged of him wearing brownface during a school event in 2001.

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26 children die as fire breaks out in Liberia boarding school

Twenty-six children have died after a fire broke out in a boarding school in a suburb outside the Liberian capital Monrovia, a government spokesman told CNN.

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A California conservation group wants to buy world's largest remaining private giant sequoia forest for $15 million

A San Francisco conservation group has kicked off a public fundraising campaign to buy and protect the world's largest remaining privately owned giant sequoia forest. It just needs $15 million.

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India is banning all e-cigarettes over fears about youth vaping

India on Wednesday announced a complete ban on the sale of all e-cigarettes, saying the devices posed a health risk, especially to young people.

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There's a new 'blackest black' material, and it can cloak even this bright, sparkling diamond

MIT engineers have created a material that is 10 times blacker than anything else ever been reported, the school announced.

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Trump says he's ordering new sanctions on Iran

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's ordered new sanctions on Iran, the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries following the attack over the weekend on Saudi oil facilities.

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American fashion brand sparks outrage over school shooting-themed hoodies

American fashion brand Bstroy has received fierce criticism on social media after displaying school shooting-themed hoodies at a show during New York Fashion Week.

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Mosquito-borne virus victim went from healthy to brain dead in 9 days

A Michigan man went from healthy to brain dead in just nine days after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis, his brother said.

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Amazon just added India's most popular language to Alexa

Alexa now speaks India's most popular language, as Amazon seeks new ways to reach more than half a billion potential users in the country.

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Spain to hold fourth election in as many years after coalition talks fail

Spain looks set to hold its fourth election in as many years after acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez failed to secure enough support in parliament to form a government, despite months of negotiations.

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Giant panda's sudden death in Thai zoo sparks Chinese investigation

A beloved giant panda on loan to Thailand has died suddenly in a northern Thai zoo, prompting an investigation by Chinese experts.

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Risk of a global pandemic is growing

The chances of a global pandemic are growing -- and we are all dangerously under prepared, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Dead heat in re-run Israeli election leaves Netanyahu on back foot

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power was hanging in the balance Wednesday after local TV channels projected him neck-and-neck with centrist rival Benny Gantz, following a re-run general election.

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World's coolest neighborhood revealed

When you're deciding where to spend your vacation, you might think about famous attractions or gorgeous natural wonders.

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Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament probed in Supreme Court



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Beijing unveils new 'ice' panda mascot to promote 2022 Winter Games

Beijing has released its mascot for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games -- a smiling giant panda wearing a suit made to resemble ice.

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'The biggest show in town' -- how rugby united a divided Ireland

During "The Troubles" -- the 40-year sectarian conflict that left more than 3,600 people dead -- tensions between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were at an all-time high. But throughout this period, Ireland's rugby team continued to play under a single flag.

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Indonesia arrests around 200 as thick smog from forest fires reaches hazardous levels

Dozens of people have been arrested over suspected involvement in massive forest fires in Indonesia, where thousands of hectares of ecologically rich land have been burned, engulfing the region in a thick toxic haze.

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Hong Kong horse races canceled over fears of political unrest

One of Hong Kong's biggest revenue generators canceled a marquee event on Wednesday, citing ongoing political unrest.

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Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Australian hiker rescued after crawling with broken leg for two days

An experienced Australian hiker crawled for two agonizing days, carrying his broken leg, to find help after falling down a waterfall during a solo mountain hike.

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Air pollution particles may reach fetuses in the womb, study finds

New evidence has been found that air pollution can breach a mother's placenta and potentially reach fetuses in the womb, raising the possibility of future health problems.

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Democrats whiff again as Lewandowski makes a mockery of oversight



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Disguised vaping devices are hoodwinking parents and schools

In yet another twist for worried parents: Meet the vaping hoodie. This high school fashion mainstay — defined by a hood with drawstrings — is now available as a vaping device, ready to deliver a puff of nicotine (or marijuana) anywhere, anytime. Including in the classroom.

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Striking photos capture Hong Kong's crowded cemeteries

Endless rows of stone slabs line Hong Kong's hillsides. Just a few spots of green are visible amid a vast expanse of gray blocks engraved with Chinese characters.

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A transgender woman was attacked in Portland. Police are investigating the incident as a possible bias crime

A transgender woman and her friends were attacked in Portland, Oregon, last week and police are investigating the incident as a potential bias crime.

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Epstein accusers won't receive damages and plea deal won't be tossed, judge rules

A federal judge in Florida handed down a loss Monday to Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, who have for years been trying to get payments and undo Epstein's 2007 plea deal in a sex trafficking case.

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Source: 'High probability' Saudi attack launched from Iranian base near Iraq

Saudi and US investigators have determined "with very high probability" that the weekend attack on the Saudi oil industry was launched from an Iranian base in Iran close to the border with Iraq, according to a source familiar with the investigation.

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AB InBev wants to raise $5 billion in Hong Kong IPO. That's half of its original goal

Anheuser-Busch InBev's big Asia IPO has lost some of its fizz.

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Stocks and bonds are sending conflicting signals about the economy. Which one is right?

The Dow is brushing up against all-time highs, suggesting the coast is clear for the American economy. Yellow lights, however, are still flashing in the bond market about the risk of a recession.

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WeWork expected to postpone its IPO

Happy Tuesday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.

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Māori tribe bans replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour ship from docking for anniversary celebration

A Māori tribe has banned a replica of Captain James Cook's ship the Endeavour from docking at its village next month, during a national commemoration of the British explorer's first encounter with indigenous New Zealanders.

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South Korea confirms first outbreak of African swine fever

South Korea has become the latest country affected by deadly African swine fever, after several pigs that died at a farm were found to have been infected with the virus, its agriculture ministry said Tuesday.

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Explosion and fire break out at Russian lab known for housing deadly smallpox virus

An explosion has caused a fire at a Russian biological research facility that's one of only two centers in the world known for housing samples of the smallpox virus.

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UK Supreme Court showdown begins over Brexit



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Almost 150 tigers were rescued from a Thai temple. Now, over half are dead

Over half of the tigers rescued from a Thai temple three years ago have died due to infectious diseases and inbreeding-related illnesses.

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Michael Owen tips English club to win Champions League again

Before Liverpool stormed to victory in the Champions League final in June, there was a spell where English football seemed off the pace of Europe's elite.

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Medical guidelines say daily aspirin is too risky for most healthy people. A new study says some can benefit

For decades, healthy patients were told to take a low-dose aspirin as a precaution to help prevent heart problems, but the guidelines changed this year. For patients who have had a heart attack, stroke or open heart surgery, a daily aspirin is still recommended and can be a lifesaver. But the blood-thinning effect from aspirin could cause a major bleeding event, so for many healthy patients, the daily aspirin habit was not worth the risk.

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Monday, 16 September 2019

Israelis return to polls to decide Netanyahu's fate

Israelis will vote on Tuesday in the second national election in five months, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition following weeks of negotiations.

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Taiwan accuses China of trying to sway elections after losing yet another ally

Taiwan has accused the Chinese government of trying to interfere in upcoming presidential and legislative elections on the island after Beijing lured another diplomatic ally away from Taipei.

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A high-stakes Brexit court case could force the Queen to pick a side

The United Kingdom, once a beacon of political and diplomatic stability, has descended into chaos since it voted to leave the European Union in 2016.

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Gender inequality is one of the most persistent evils of our times

It's been almost two years since millions of women across the world used the simple, yet powerful, hashtag #MeToo. During this time, women have exposed, in various ways, the everyday nature of gender-based violence, harassment and discrimination. Drawing from the origins of the term Me Too, the movement has also drawn attention to other forms of structural inequality, involving race and class, and the persistence of multiple discrimination.

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Japan set to host 'special' World Cup as rugby steps into the unknown

Japan has been a quiet presence on rugby's international stage for decades, but now the Far East nation is set to soak up the limelight.

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Top Canadian police official charged with espionage

A senior Canadian police intelligence official charged with espionage-related offenses had access secret information from both domestic and international allies it was confirmed Monday.

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Florida is looking to hire 50 new citizen python hunters

No, this is not an announcement about a new reality show on TLC.

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Botched Kavanaugh story the latest in series of blunders from Times' Opinion section

The New York Times was reeling on Monday after its Opinion section fumbled a high-profile story about an allegation of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, drawing widespread criticism and condemnation of the newspaper.

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The world's largest amphibian is this newly discovered giant salamander



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What it's like to own a superyacht

It's a lifestyle most of us can only daydream about -- speeding through crystalline seas on a private floating palace, sipping cocktails with views of islands and open ocean, the sun beating down on the pool deck.

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Elon Musk defends calling rescue worker a 'pedo'

Elon Musk is hoping to put an end to a defamation lawsuit filed against him after he called a rescue worker in Thailand a "pedo guy."

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10-year-old who contracted brain-eating amoeba while swimming has died

A Texas girl has died after battling a brain-eating amoeba for more than a week, according to her family and school.

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What is White Claw, and why is America running out of it?

America is running out of White Claw hard seltzer, and the shortage might not end until next year.

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Most massive neutron star ever detected almost shouldn't exist

Astronomers have detected the most massive neutron star ever, and it almost shouldn't even exist.

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Letter to FBI flagged Kavanaugh's alleged misconduct before confirmation



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David de Gea signs new contract at Manchester United

David de Gea has pledged his future to Manchester United after signing a deal that will keep him at the club until 2023 with the option for a further year.

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Babies born with deformed hands spark investigation in Germany

Authorities in Germany are investigating the birth of three children with hand deformities in a city in the west of the country.

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Building explodes in Maine, injuring several people



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Conor McGregor hints at MMA comeback in Dublin

Conor McGregor, the retired two-time mixed martial arts champion, has hinted at a return to the sport through a cryptic social media post on Monday.

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This is the world's busiest airport

Once again, Atlanta rules the world.

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Rod Stewart speaks out about three-year battle with prostate cancer

Rock star Rod Stewart has revealed he has successfully been treated for prostate cancer after fighting the disease for three years.

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Designs revealed for incredible new space hotel

It's 50 years since man first stepped on the moon, and we're still harboring dreams of escaping life on Earth for the mysteries of space.

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How to be a human lie detector of fake news, according to the latest science

Fake news existed long before the internet.

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London Design Fair declares "biomaterials" its material of the year

A jet-black resin produced by honeybees is blown like glass into otherworldly vases. Animal tissues from a bloodless lab are grown into leather-like fabrics. And multicolored husks of heirloom corn take on a new life as jigsaw-patterned furniture.

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Saudi attacks send oil prices soaring



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China's Mengniu to buy baby formula maker Bellamy's for $1 billion

One of China's biggest dairy companies is gearing up for a massive takeover of an Australian baby formula maker.

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The way you vape could make it even more dangerous

In the wake of six deaths and 380 cases of confirmed and probable lung disease across the US, the Trump administration has called for banning most flavored e-cigarettes because of their huge appeal to young people.

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Hurricane Dorian survivors spared by Humberto still face an uncertain future

As Tropical Storm Humberto passed by the Bahamas before becoming a hurricane, residents recovering from Hurricane Dorian worried they would be pummeled again before being able to recover.

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Sunday, 15 September 2019

Cupp: Want to beat Trump? Don't do this

CNN's SE Cupp reviews the ABC Democratic debate, pointing out that if Democrats want to prioritize beating President Donald Trump in 2020, they're no longer acting like it.

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The prison where Felicity Huffman wants to spend her sentence

Now that Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in a massive college admissions scam, attention has turned to where she'll spend her time behind bars.

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Woman uses hair dryer to stop speeders

The Montana Highway Patrol awarded a grandmother with the unofficial title of "honorary state trooper" after she has attempted to slow down speeders in her neighborhood using a hair dryer.

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Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep

A woman found herself at an urgent care center after she swallowed her engagement ring in her sleep. CNN's affiliate KGTV has more.

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School took away boy's cheesy breadsticks on his birthday. It didn't go over well.

Jefferson Sharpnack tells CNN's Ana Cabrera how his hot lunch was taken away from him at school on his birthday due to an unpaid balance on his account. When his grandmother realized some other children were in the same boat, she helped spark a change in policy.

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US Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to criticism from 9/11 victim's family

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar responded Sunday to criticism from the son of a victim of the 9/11 terror attacks over comments she made earlier this year.

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'It hurts': Yang responds to bigoted comments by new 'SNL' member

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang again responded to racist comments made by new "Saturday Night Live" hire Shane Gillis, saying he's faced Anti-Asian racism throughout his upbringing but also that "our country has become excessively punitive and vindictive about remarks that people find offensive or racist."

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NFL field catches fire before game

The Tennessee Titans undoubtedly wanted to bring the fire for their home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The team probably wasn't planning for actual flames to break out on the field.

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Spain captures second FIBA World Cup title

Spain captured its second FIBA basketball World Cup title after defeating Argentina 95-75 in the gold medal game at the Wukesong Arena in Beijing on Sunday.

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MMA fighter's moves look more like a gymnastics routine than a UFC fight

Michel Pereira may have lost to Tristan Connelly at UFC Fight Night in Vancouver on Saturday night, but he certainly won the crowd -- and the internet.

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Church of Scotland sues for share of $2.5M Viking treasure trove found on church land

The Church of Scotland is suing a man for a share of a $2.5 million Viking treasure trove he discovered with a metal detector on church land in 2014.

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Real Madrid now has a women's team

It may be the most valuable football club in the world, but it has taken until 2019 for Real Madrid to have its own women's team.

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Jessica Springsteen wins in Saint-Tropez

Jessica Springsteen claimed the biggest win of her equestrian career Saturday after riding to victory in the Saint-Tropez leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT).

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North Korea's legion of hackers is raking in money

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned three North Korean hacking groups. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Watch the Backstreet Boys surprise Down syndrome group

After a Down syndrome community group in Louisville created a remake video of the Backstreet Boys hit song "I Want It That Way," the band planned a special surprise.

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New York Fashion Week: What happened

Runway shows in abandoned subway stations, massive choir performances and trips to the legendary Apollo theater.

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Thousands of protesters defy police ban to march through Hong Kong



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Saturday, 14 September 2019

The funny history of the smiley face

In a video installation by James Joyce, a yellow circle rotates as two black ovals and a curved line tumble at the bottom, thwarted by gravity. Watching the video, Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity, which was projected at Banksy's pop-up dystopian theme park, Dismaland,in 2015, one can mentally reassemble the three shapes into their familiar formation: two eyes and a swooping smile.

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The best things to see and do in Vietnam

When it comes to variety, Vietnam is in a league of its own.

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A former NFL player is accused of destroying his business to make it look like a hate crime burglary

A former NFL player is facing criminal charges after he allegedly destroyed his business near Atlanta to make it look like a hate crime burglary, police said.

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10-year-old Texas girl contracts brain-eating amoeba

A weekend swim left a young girl fighting for her life when she contracted a brain-eating amoeba with a 97% fatality rate.

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Neymar's day: Booed for 90 minutes, then a stunning winning goal

After a tumultuous offseason, Brazilian superstar Neymar made his season debut with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. He was met by raucous booing from the home fans in Paris before scoring a stunning, winning goal.

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Med student was given last rites before finding a treatment that saved his life

It was just after Christmas in 2013 and David Fajgenbaum was hovering a hair above death.

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And the award for the strangest, most unusual, and downright hilarious scientific research goes to...

Pizza might protect against cancer, why wombats poop in cubes and a diaper changing machine that can be used on human babies -- these are just some of the research and inventions awarded at this year's Ig Nobel Prizes, a spoof of the actual Nobel Prize awards.

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New Italian govt lets migrant rescue ship dock after Salvini's departure

In a sign that Italy's new government will reject the previous administration's hostile stance towards migrants, an aid ship carrying 82 people rescued from the Mediterranean has been granted permission to dock and let them disembark on Lampedusa, SOS Mediterranee, which operates the ship in partnership with MSF, and an Italian minister said on Twitter.

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Boris Johnson is trapped in a Brexit prison he helped build



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Liverpool maintains perfect start to season

Liverpool had to come from a goal behind to battle past Newcastle and extend its lead at the top of the Premier League to five points.

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US President confirms Hamza bin Laden was killed in US counterterrorism operation

President Donald Trump in a statement on Saturday said late al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son Hamza bin Laden had been "killed in a United States counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region."

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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim a 'large-scale' drone attack on Saudi oil facilities

Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked Saudi Arabia's oil facilities with drones, the Houthi-run Al-Masirah news agency said Saturday.

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Solid gold toilet stolen from UK palace

A toilet made entirely of 18-carat-gold has been stolen from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England, the stately home where former prime minister Winston Churchill was born.

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China is gambling on a nuclear future, but is it destined to lose?



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Third Australian held in Iran named



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Which is best: Airbnb or hotel?

Where you stay makes all the difference on the road. Even if you only plan to spend your sleeping hours in a hotel room or apartment or rental home, inconvenient or unappealing accommodations can detract from -- or ruin -- an otherwise lovely trip.

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James Corden calls out Bill Maher

Bill Maher has a history of drawing ire for his remarks made on his HBO show, "Real Time." Now he's being called out by fellow late-night host James Corden.

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Watch an incredible flash dance form at a wedding party

At Taylor and Isaiah Green-Jones' wedding, they surprised their guests with a choreographed flash dance.

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Top models reveal their secret spots in London

For models, there's more to fashion week than walking a runway or two. Days start in the early hours, with multiple castings, fittings and shows to cram into 24 hours; naturally, they need to keep well fueled. CNN asked four models where they like to eat in London during fashion week, as well as how they spend their spare time in the city -- if they have any.

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Friday, 13 September 2019

Tropical storm Humberto gets closer to the area devastated by a hurricane in northwestern Bahamas

Humberto is now a tropical storm barreling its way through the Atlantic and threatening the same northwestern Bahamas islands ravaged by Hurricane Dorian nearly two weeks ago.

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Over 2,000 preserved fetal remains found in home of deceased Indiana doctor

The family of a doctor who operated a clinic in Indiana sifted through his personal belongings after his death and found 2,246 medically preserved fetal remains, authorities said.

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Ellen DeGeneres discovers Brad Pitt sitting in her audience

Brad Pitt surprised Ellen DeGeneres when he appeared on her show Friday as an overenthusiastic audience member.

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Boris Johnson is trapped in a Brexit prison he helped build

Boris Johnson never imagined it would be this hard.

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Couple defends death-defying photo

It's known for its startling turquoise waters, dramatic mountain backdrop and stone mounds left as offerings to the Inca mother earth goddess, Pachamama.

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Meghan's new bag is already sold out



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China's gambling on a nuclear future, but is it destined to lose?

Panicked shoppers thronged supermarket aisles, grabbing bags of salt by the armful. They queued six deep outside wholesalers. Most went home with only one or two bags; the lucky ones managed to snag a five-year supply before stocks ran out.

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How a Hong Kong protest song became an unofficial 'anthem'

In glitzy malls across Hong Kong, people are spontaneously breaking into a song. It's not just any tune -- it's a rousing ballad that some are calling the city's new, if unofficial "national anthem."

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Police arrest suspect in connection with a fire that destroyed a 119-year-old synagogue

Minnesota officials said Friday that a person was arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a 119-year-old synagogue.

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A tropical storm is likely to form soon near the Bahamas islands that Dorian ravaged

A storm system is poised to hit the same northern Bahamian islands that Hurricane Dorian ravaged earlier this month -- and it may be a tropical storm when it does so.

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Plane's crash landing nearly takes out airport employee

A small plane made an emergency crash landing shortly after takeoff in Boca Raton, Florida, nearly clipping a man on the ground. CNN affiliate WSVN has the story.

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The making of Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe

When players and leading officials at Nicolas Pepe's former club Lille talk about the scintillating young star, they frequently refer to him as: "super talent."

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'Lovers of Modena' skeletons were men, scientists find

A pair of ancient skeletons, known as the 'Lovers of Modena' because they were buried holding hands, were both men, scientists say.

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Fancy a game of hide and squeak? Rats love to play, scientists find

Rats can be taught to play hide and seek -- and they squeal with joy when they win, scientists have found.

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The US auto industry is almost extinct in Europe

American automakers once felt that doing business in Europe was essential to their global ambitions. Now they see the region as a profit killer, a market to be avoided if at all possible.

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Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters sing defiant anthem

Hundreds of people gathered at a mall in Hong Kong to sing "Glory to Hong Kong," the unofficial anthem of the Hong Kong protests. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout has more on the origins of the song about the pro-Democracy movement.

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Couple sues fertility clinic after sperm mix-up

A New Jersey couple, who conceived through in vitro fertilization, are suing their fertility clinic after a DNA test said there's a 0% chance the man is his daughter's biological father.

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Photo shows bus driver's comforting gesture for student

A bus driver helped a young student get over his first-day jitters with a heartwarming gesture. A photo shows how the bus driver reached out and grabbed the student's hand to help comfort him.

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Houston police officer wounded, suspect fatally shot in gun battle

A Houston police officer was wounded and a suspect fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire following a carjacking Thursday night, authorities said.

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Stocks flirt with record highs as US-China trade tension eases

Nothing is spooking investors on this particular Friday the 13th. Two major stock indexes were up slightly in early trading on the news that China will exempt US soybeans and pork from its next round of tariffs.

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'I always look orange': Trump says energy-efficient light bulbs not a good look for president

President Donald Trump on Thursday evening claimed that energy efficient light bulbs make him look orange, one in a series of bizarre claims about green energy and climate conservation in remarks to Republican House members in Baltimore.

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Mugabe to get hero's burial as family settles spat over his final resting place

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be buried in the country's National Heroes Acre monument as a spat over his final resting place is settled.

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Why switching to renewables is proving a slow burn

The biggest player in oil is embarking on its own transition to cleaner sources of energy.

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Winners and losers from the third Democratic presidential debate



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Nigerians return home, fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Dennis Benson was taking a leisurely walk in Birchleigh, a neighborhood in the Johannesburg suburb of Kempton Park, when he spotted a poster calling for a strike on foreign businesses in the area.

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Hotel to open at the North Pole

Ever dreamed of spending the night in an igloo at the North Pole? For one month only, travelers will have the opportunity to do just that -- provided they've got a spare $100,000.

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Manchester United players 'at best staying still, but most of all regressing', says Michael Owen

Michael Owen believes Manchester United could learn a lesson from arch-rival Liverpool after claiming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's players are "at best staying still, but most of all regressing."

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Woman who buried her newborn in the backyard found not guilty of murder

An Ohio woman accused of killing her newborn daughter and burying her in her Carlisle backyard has been found guilty of abuse of a corpse.

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Thursday, 12 September 2019

Netanyahu's campaign has air of desperation as election polls tighten



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Asian markets move higher on hopes for a cooling trade war

Asian stocks rallied Friday on continued hopes for a break in the US-China trade war.

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Winners and losers from the third Democratic presidential debate



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More US troops could go to Syria to help reduce tensions with Turkey

The US military is weighing shifting a small number of additional troops to northeast Syria as part of ongoing efforts to establish a buffer zone along the Syria-Turkey border, a US defense official tells CNN.

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British politics is turning Trumpian because of Brexit

Brexit, it's sometimes said, will be decided by whichever side has the best lawyers.

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Skydivers narrowly avoided a collision with US fighter jets

A pair of skydivers narrowly avoided colliding with two US fighter planes traveling at almost 350mph over the UK, a report has revealed.

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Diary of 'Polish Anne Frank' to be published after 70 years in bank vault

For almost 70 years, the secret Holocaust diary of the Polish Jewish teenager Renia Spiegel was sealed away in a New York bank vault.

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The Apple Watch's secret weapon is its new price

Almost exactly five years ago, Apple unveiled the watch, marking its first new hardware product after Steve Jobs' death. People were quick to call it a flop.

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These Italian towns will pay you $27,000 to move there

When Italian villages began selling houses for $1, it seemed too good to be true. But the latest offer from Italy is enough to make even that deal look like a ripoff.

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New York Fashion Week: The most talked about moments this season

Runway shows in abandoned subway stations, massive choir performances and trips to the legendary Apollo theater.

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Triple Crown winner Justify failed a drug test before he raced in the Kentucky Derby, report says

Triple Crown winner Justify tested positive for drugs in California weeks before he won the Kentucky Derby last year, The New York Times reported.

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UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov not looking for McGregor rematch

He's been to watch his local football club Anzhi Makhachkala play, he's called out boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and he's even fought a bear.

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