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…
Marine Corps general says amphibious vehicle accident that killed nine was ‘preventable’
The assistant commandant of the US Marine Corps told a congressional hearing Monday that the sinking of an amphibious vehicle in a training accident last July off the coast of…
George W. Bush leaves out an ugly truth
You know the Republican Party has really gone off the rails when even George W. Bush is being rehabilitated as a reasonable moderate on immigration -- and even a progressive…
House hearing interrupted by sound from ‘Galaxy Quest’ and the Village People
A year after Zoom hearings became an everyday reality for much of America, technical glitches are still tripping up Congress.
Nearly 6,000 undocumented immigrants apprehended daily at US-Mexico border in April
After a spike in apprehensions of undocumented immigrants at the US-Mexico border in March raised alarms and prompted a torrent of Republican criticism of the Biden administration, preliminary US government…
24 products we tested in April (and totally loved)
From cozy sweaters and skin care to that new tech item, keep reading to check out the products that we couldn't get enough of this April.
This Massachusetts town will keep its outdoor mask mandate despite governor loosening restrictions
Just days after Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a relaxation of mask requirements, Brookline, a town just outside of Boston, doubled down on its more restrictive mask mandate.
Sen. Susan Collins supports DC joining Maryland instead of DC statehood
Sen. Susan Collins is the latest Republican with an alternative suggestion for Washington, DC's push for statehood: Join another state.
24/7 subway service to resume in NYC as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ease Covid restrictions
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that subway service in New York City will return to a 24/7 schedule on May 17 as the state and neighbors New Jersey…
Biden’s infrastructure plan tests his definition of bipartisanship
The Biden administration often says that though their policies are not getting bipartisan support in Congress, they're widely supported by Americans across the country. But as President Joe Biden embarks…
Sudan Fast Facts
View CNN's Fast Facts about Sudan to learn about the North African country near Egypt, Libya, Chad, South Sudan and Ethiopia.