The single most damning quote about the state of the GOP
Ohio Republican Rep. Anthony Gonzalez hasn't been in Washington long, but he's been there long enough to understand his party is rotting from the inside out.
Mysterious, new tarantula-like spider identified in the Florida Everglades
An elusive spider related to the tarantula just joined the ranks of recognized spiders.
Columbine High School Shootings Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts for some background information about the deaths of 13 people at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999.
Biden administration taps Richard Cordray as student loan chief
The Department of Education announced Monday that Richard Cordray will be the chief operating officer of federal student aid, a high-profile position within the office responsible for managing the government's…
A restaurant manager who forced a Black man to work without pay owes him more than $500,000 in restitution, court rules
A South Carolina man who was enslaved for five years, forced to work over 100 hours every week without pay and subjected to verbal and physical abuse was supposed to…
Keegan-Michael Key among final ‘SNL’ hosts of the season
Keegan-Michael Key and 'The Queen's Gambit' star Anya Taylor-Joy will host the final new episodes of the season.
The GOP of Cheney, Bush and Romney feels like ancient history
The GOP's identity crisis is entering a pernicious new phase for Republicans who won't live in former President Donald Trump's alternate reality, push his big lie and rewrite history.
Travel perks, bonus points and a whole lot more: Our review of the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is great for travel and dining purchases, but also comes with a slew of luxury high-end travel benefits, and enough credits to offset much of the…
Where to buy art that will instantly brighten up your place
Whether you want a statement piece or a small accent that completes a room, we found some of the top affordable places to buy art online, including Minted, Nordstrom, Wayfair…
Top US general drops opposition to major policy changes on sexual assault in the military
The top US general has dropped his opposition to major policy changes on how the military handles sexual assault, acknowledging the Department of Defense has not "moved the needle" with…
Covid-19 caused one in three deaths in Brazil so far this year
Since this year began, one third of all people who've died in Brazil were victims of Covid-19.
Cheney: What Trump did ‘is a line that cannot be crossed’
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, said on Monday her party cannot accept the "poison" of the idea that the 2020 election was stolen and should not…
Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage
Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years, the pair announced in a statement on their verified Twitter accounts.
Landmark trial with drug distributors over the opioid crisis begins in West Virginia federal court
A trial involving three major prescription opioid distributors began Monday in federal court in West Virginia, the outcome of which could set the tone for future litigation related to the…
San Diego captain of suspected smuggling vessel in custody after boat overturned, killing 3. Here’s what we know
The person believed to have been operating a suspected smuggling vessel that overturned off the coast of San Diego Sunday, killing three people, is in custody.
White noise (and pink and brown): The science behind the sounds
Have you heard people talk about white noise? Sleep noise machines are everywhere, lulling us off to dreamland with peaceful white, pink and brown sounds. But what does the science…
One of the world’s best restaurants is going vegan
One of Eleven Madison Park's most iconic dishes has been whole roasted duck with daikon and plum -- it's a classic of the restaurant, and one its most long-standing offerings.…
These $119 Raycon earbuds are a solid and bass-heavy alternative to AirPods
The Raycon Performer E55 Pro earbuds are an enticing and affordable AirPods alternative that go big on bass and battery life.
Biden set to raise refugee cap to 62,500 after blowback, source says
The Biden administration is set to raise the refugee ceiling to 62,500 this fiscal year, according to a source familiar with the discussions, after receiving swift criticism last month when…
Biden team may partner with private firms to surveil suspected domestic terrorists online
The Biden administration is considering using outside firms to track extremist chatter by Americans online, an effort that would expand the government's ability to gather intelligence but could draw criticism…