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Six Flags faced warnings about ride safety long before this week's roller coaster death
A man died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags in Austell, Georgia, on Monday. - Emilie Megnien/AP In the years leading up to this week’s fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintai…
In the years leading up to this weeks fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintain its parks amid hundreds of reports of injuries and dangerous malfunct… [+8942 chars]
Trump was trying to force prices lower ahead of the midterms. But Iran gets a vote, too | CNN Business
President Donald Trump and Republicans just got the worst news on inflation ahead of the midterms: Prices rose more than expected in September.
President Donald Trump and Republicans just got the worst news on inflation ahead of the midterms: Prices rose more than expected in September. The news came as no surprise to American voters. Polls… [+4732 chars]
Pope Leo’s diagnosis is a reminder that nonsmokers can get cancer too
Pope Leo XIV had surgery Tuesday at Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic in northwest Rome to remove a nodule that was determined to be pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
Pope Leo XIV is said to be eating normally and his recovery is proceeding as expected,after he had surgery Tuesday at Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic in northwest Rome to remove a nodule that … [+5533 chars]
Fog surrounds LSU’s men’s basketball team as it rushes to fill out a roster
As LSU continues to buck college sports norms, the school hands the reins of its men’s basketball team to Will Wade, who appears hellbent on doing things his own way.
Dense fog rolled into Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning, bad enough to earn an advisory from the Weather Channel, and thick enough to do the one thing no one else in college athletics seemingly can do: … [+6891 chars]
POPE CANCER
Pope Leo XIV is recovering at a Rome hospital after a “successful” surgery to remove part of his right lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, according to a statement from the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV is recovering at a Rome hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, according to a statement from the Vatican. The V… [+4329 chars]
Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for the death of Tupac Shakur | CNN
Thirty years after the death of Tupac Shakur shocked the nation, Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of the iconic rap star.
Thirty years after the death of Tupac Shakur shocked the nation, Duane Keffe D Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of the iconic rap star. You dont… [+8795 chars]
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli has caught the attention of federal and state authorities again | CNN Politics
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli has caught the attention of federal and state authorities again | CNN Politicscnn.com
Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli has caught the attention of federal and state authorities again. Since his 2022 release from prison for securities fraud, Shkreli who gained national notoriety for inflatin… [+3138 chars]
The Iran war is costing American households $2,000 each, Moody’s estimates | CNN Business
The deeply unpopular war in the Middle East continues to deliver economic shockwaves through Main Street America.
The deeply unpopular war in the Middle East continues to deliver economic shockwaves through Main Street America. From $4 gas and 7% mortgage rates to surging airfares, the Iran war is significantly… [+4604 chars]
Cornell suspends fraternity parties after sexual assault allegations
Cornell University has suspended all parties and social events at campus fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year as the school evaluates its response to a student’s allegations that she was gang-raped at a fraternity in 2024, Cornell’s presid…
Cornell University has suspended all parties and social events at campus fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year as the school evaluates its response to a students allegations that s… [+4020 chars]
Fact check: Breaking down Trump’s rosy comparison to gas prices under Biden | CNN Politics
Trying to put a happy spin on the high gas prices that are causing Republicans major problems in the midterm election campaign, President Donald Trump told his supporters at an Ohio rally on Monday to remember something.
Trying to put a happy spin on the high gas prices that are causing Republicans major problems in the midterm election campaign, President Donald Trump told his supporters at an Ohio rally on Monday t… [+3941 chars]
Character.ai files for bankruptcy following lawsuits alleging ties to teen suicides | CNN Business
Artificial intelligence chat startup Character.ai— which has faced a wave of claims that its app contributed to mental health issues and suicides among teens — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Artificial intelligence chat startup Character.ai which has faced a wave of claims that its app contributed to mental health issues and suicides among teens has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Char… [+3299 chars]
Qantas plane grounded after reported bedbug outbreak | CNN
Passengers traveling from Italy to Australia failed to arrive in Perth as planned over the weekend, after their flight was canceled due to a reported case of bedbugs.
Passengers traveling from Italy to Australia failed to arrive in Perth as planned over the weekend, after their flight was canceled due to a reported case of bedbugs. Qantas, Australians national ai… [+1972 chars]
Kimberly Guilfoyle: White House ousts US ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the embattled US ambassador to Greece, has been forced out of her job by the White House following a string of reports about alleged misconduct, marking a sudden and spectacular downfall for a high-profile figure in the MAGA movement with …
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the embattled US ambassador to Greece, has been forced out of her job by the White House following a string of reports about alleged misconduct, marking a sudden and spectacular d… [+6636 chars]
Christa Pike 911 calls reveal delay after failed execution
Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press.
Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings. The re… [+4461 chars]
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 | CNN
Mitte was best known for his role on the Emmy-winning “Breaking Bad,” and used his platform to advocate for representation for people living with disabilities.
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role on the Emmy-winning television show Breaking Bad, has died, according to a spokesperson from the office of Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa in Brownsvil… [+3488 chars]
New White House press secretary has a history of conspiracy-laced social media posts | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s incoming White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, repeatedly made baseless accusations of pedophilia against prominent Democrats and shared conspiracy-related content, including claims that echoed the debunked “Pizzagate” theory a…
President Donald Trumps incoming White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, repeatedly made baseless accusations of pedophilia against prominent Democrats and shared conspiracy-related content, inc… [+7676 chars]
Federal officers carry out search at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC-area home | CNN Politics
Federal officers early on Monday executed a search warrant related to Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Federal officers early on Monday executed a search warrant at the DC-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trumps a… [+4107 chars]
Robert Price was sitting on a $1 trillion frozen goldmine. Then Dr. Phil got involved | CNN Business
The Texas wildcatter recorded a podcast with Dr. Phil about gaining exclusive drilling rights in Greenland. The locals were furious.
Robert Price hadnt noticed the 10-foot-tall wartime photo of his dad behind him. Thats him, yeah. He was stationed The Texas wildcatter stopped, his eyes welling up with tears. He gave a cautious l… [+10151 chars]
Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford awarded the Nobel Prize in economics | CNN Business
American professors Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics for developing new economic models that help governments and central banks think about how to stabilize their economies amid external shocks.
American professors Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics for developing new economic models that help governments and central banks think about how to stabil… [+480 chars]
Fed officials are warning of more economic pain. Many Americans already feel it.
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen under construction in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2026. - Mehmet Eser/Anadolu/Getty Images Four years ago, with inflation at multi-decade highs, then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell de…
Four years ago, with inflation at multi-decade highs, then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a blunt message to Americans: Getting inflation under control would come at a cost. The Fed n… [+3912 chars]
Buried bodies, cleared rubble, Israel’s yellow line: How war is hampering the search for Gaza’s missing | CNN
After three years of war, Palestinians are still searching for thousands of people reported missing in Gaza – many of whom are likely buried beneath the rubble.
Dusk had fallen in the northern Gaza neighborhood of Jabalya when an Israeli quadcopter broke the evening lull on November 1, 2024. That evening, Mohammad Yousef Shalayel had settled into his in-law… [+9020 chars]
6 takeaways from often contentious South Carolina Senate debate
US Senate candidates Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Sen. Darline Graham take notes before a debate in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 11. - Sam Wolfe/Reuters South Carolina has emerged as perhaps the most surprising Senate race to be competitive…
South Carolina has emerged as perhaps the most surprising Senate race to be competitive late in the 2026 midterm elections. And on Sunday night, appointed GOP Sen. Darline Graham, Democrat Annie Andr… [+6912 chars]
Pope Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove lung node | CNN
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a localized lung nodule.
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a localized lung nodule. During some check-ups, doctors discovered a localized nodule on my lung, the 71-year-old pope told those gathere… [+984 chars]
Next steps in the Cornell sexual assault case — and the challenges that lie ahead
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped Attorney General Letitia James (right) to be the special prosecutor in the Cornell University sexual assault case. They attended a press conference on October 2 in New York. - NDZ/STAR MAX/IPx/AP When New York Gov. Kath…
When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to take over the investigation into an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University, she asked for a fresh an… [+8438 chars]
Trump’s DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White House ban of CNN | CNN Business
The Justice Department is investigating the five major US TV networks for possible antitrust violations, opening yet another front in the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the press.
The Justice Department is investigating the five major US TV networks for possible antitrust violations, opening yet another front in the Trump administrations pressure campaign against the press. T… [+5643 chars]
Multiple people wounded in blast at Riyadh airport, say eyewitnesses | CNN
Many people were wounded in a blast at Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday, according to two eyewitnesses and two people briefed on the matter, and travellers were evacuated from parts of the facility.
Many people were wounded in a blast at Riyadhs international airport on Saturday, according to two eyewitnesses and two people briefed on the matter, and travelers were evacuated from parts of the fa… [+1822 chars]
Trump is griping he should win the Nobel for settling eight wars, which he hasn’t done | CNN Politics
Again, President Donald Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize. Again, he complained about his non-victory at length. Again, his griping was centered on the false claim that he “settled eight wars.”
Again, President Donald Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize. Again, he keeps complaining about his non-victory at length. Again, his griping is centered on the false claim that he settled eight w… [+5814 chars]
Army officials caught off guard by Hegseth's plan to livestream execution
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on as President Donald Trump speaks to the news media, on the South Lawn of the White House on October 6. - Finn Gomez/Getty Images Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s announcement that the execution of the convicted …
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseths announcement that the execution of the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter would be shown in public caught people across the Pentagon and the Army off guard, three sou… [+4205 chars]
India’s viral Gen-Z ‘Cockroach Party’ protesters are gearing up for Season 2 | CNN
India’s “Cockroach Party” started out in May as a Gen-Z internet joke that went viral. In July, it forced the government into its biggest climbdown in years. Now the “Cockroaches” are back for what they’re billing as Season 2 of their political movement.
Indias Cockroach Party started out in May as a Gen-Z internet joke that went viral. In July, it forced the government into its biggest climbdown in years. Now the Cockroaches are back for what theyr… [+4364 chars]
Trump selects Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a conservator commentator who worked briefly at the Department of Homeland Security, as his new press secretary, multiple White House officials told CNN.
President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a conservator commentator who worked briefly at the Department of Homeland Security, as his new press secretary, multiple White House officials tol… [+848 chars]
Alleged Flydubai hijacker said 9/11 attacks spurred him to become a pilot, early investigation finds | CNN
The alleged Flydubai hijacker had planned to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and was inspired by the 9/11 attacks, a preliminary investigation has found.
The alleged Flydubai hijacker had planned to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and was inspired by the 9/11 attacks, a preliminary investigation has found. Hamam al-Hammami, the … [+1181 chars]
Gas prices are at a record high for October. Iran isn't the only problem.
Gas prices are near the highest levels on record at this time of year. Diesel, the workhorse fuel powering trucks, tractors and trains, is also near all-time highs. - Mehmet Eser/Anadolu/Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz is no longer paralyzed and yet fuel …
The Strait of Hormuz is no longer paralyzed and yet fuel prices remain painfully high. Its a vexing problem with profound financial, political and economic consequences. Gasoline prices, averaging $… [+5191 chars]
‘He wants me to lose’: Paxton complains about lack of support from Cornyn in leaked audio | CNN Politics
Ken Paxton has publicly said he would “love to have” John Cornyn’s support after their bruising Republican primary runoff in the Texas Senate race. But privately, Paxton has grown frustrated with the outgoing senator’s distance from his campaign.
Ken Paxton has publicly said he would love to have John Cornyns support after their bruising Republican primary runoff in the Texas Senate race. But privately, Paxton has grown frustrated with the ou… [+9112 chars]
Nobel Peace Prize goes to South African human rights pioneer Navi Pillay | CNN
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay led the UN commission that concluded Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he deserves to win. Follow for live updates.
More than three years after it broke out, Sudans deadly civil war is still raging, fueling one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises. More than 150,000 people have been killed, 14 million more dis… [+1524 chars]
Hurricane Isaias live updates: Conditions deteriorate on Gulf Coast | CNN
Isaias is battering the Gulf Coast with destructive winds and storm surge. Follow for live updates.
Outages in Alabama and Florida are steadily climbing as Hurricane Isaias approaches, data from PowerOutage.us shows. In Alabama, Mobile and Baldwin counties have been bracing for significant impacts… [+822 chars]
Once near extinction, these giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles, survey finds | CNN
Giant tortoises once pushed to the brink of extinction now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nation’s most remote islands.
Giant tortoises once pushed to the brink of extinction now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nations most remote islands. The survey, … [+3947 chars]
Fired OpenAI safety researchers say they were pushed out over ‘suspicious’ circumstances | CNN Business
Three OpenAI safety researchers say they were fired from the company and are openly questioning the reasons for their dismissals.
Three OpenAI safety researchers say they were fired from the company and are openly questioning the reasons for their dismissals. The three researchers, Mikita Balesni, Tomak Korbak and Jasmine Wang… [+4313 chars]
Person shot during encounter with ICE agents in New York City, source says | CNN
A person was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department.
A person was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department. Just after 4 p.m., agents with ICEs Enforcement… [+1409 chars]
RFK Jr. tasks researchers with studying vaccine injuries | CNN
The US Department of Health and Human Services launched a program this week to study and capture the breadth of vaccine injuries, reviving a longtime priority for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and stoking concerns from some public health advocates.
The US Department of Health and Human Services launched a program this week to study and capture the breadth of vaccine injuries, reviving a longtime priority for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … [+4017 chars]
Trump purchased up to $5 million of SpaceX bonds days before major space order | CNN Business
Just two days before launching an effort to slash red tape for commercial space transportation, President Donald Trump last month purchased up to $5 million of bonds issued by SpaceX, a major federal contractor run by Elon Musk, according to ethics filings ma…
Just two days before launching an effort to slash red tape for commercial space transportation, President Donald Trump last month purchased up to $5 million of bonds issued by SpaceX, a major federal… [+3003 chars]
Iranian operatives used AI to plant fake stories in multiple US media outlets | CNN Politics
Operatives in Iran used OpenAI models and fake personas to help plant news articles critical of the US war against Iran in multiple US media outlets, OpenAI said on Thursday.
Operatives in Iran used OpenAI models and fake personas to help plant news articles critical of the US war against Iran in multiple US media outlets, OpenAI said on Thursday. About a dozen outlets a… [+3100 chars]
Instagram is sorry it gave users too much Creed | CNN
How did “Higher” become the suggested soundtrack to so many Instagram posts? The platform pleads it was a glitch.
Creed is, to most people, a band that represents one particular moment: the turn of the millennium, when it was one of the biggest musical acts in the world and its 1999 stadium-sized anthem Higher w… [+3066 chars]
EVEN FOX TUNING OUT...
President Donald Trump keeps holding midterm election rallies, and Fox News keeps choosing not to air the rallies live. This programming decision has huge political and cultural significance.
A version of this story appeared in CNNs Reliable Sources newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. President Donald Trump keeps holding midterm election rallies, and Fox News keep… [+6512 chars]
Oil prices jump amid record tanker attacks in Hormuz | CNN Business
Oil prices climbed Thursday on continued worries about global supply and as record tanker attacks in the Middle East sent crossings through the Strait of Hormuz to a two-month low.
Oil prices climbed Thursday on continued worries about global supply following a record number of tanker attacks that sent crossings through the Strait of Hormuz to a two-month low. Brent crude, the… [+3094 chars]
Cornell's Jane Doe is 'terrified' after police swatting incident, lawyer says
The Cornell University campus on the night of October 6, 2026. Student leaders held a town hall to discuss fallout from the Jane Doe sexual assault case. - Surya Vaidy/CNN One month ago, the woman now known to America as Cornell’s Jane Doe was living in New…
One month ago, the woman now known to America as Cornells Jane Doe was living in New York City among thousands of other aspirational twentysomethings, attempting to break into the hotel industry and … [+9609 chars]
Anne Carson, a genre-bending Canadian writer, wins 2026 Nobel Prize in literature | CNN
Anne Carson, the Canadian writer and classicist whose work blends verse, prose and essay with influences from Greek myths, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature for her “bold and inventive oeuvre.”
Anne Carson, the Canadian writer and classicist whose work blends verse, prose and essay with influences from Greek myths, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature for her bold and inventive oeuvre… [+272 chars]
Pneumonic plague, by the numbers | CNN
From 2019 to 2025, 10 countries reported almost 4,000 suspected human plague cases and 423 deaths. Health officials say the current risk to the public “appears to be low.”
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that it had few clear answers about the recent death of a worker at a Russian institute that researched plague. The death, the subsequent isolation of hun… [+7819 chars]
Fan interference overturns Anthony Volpe tying homer as Rays sweep Yankees
A fan’s interference in the sixth inning turned Anthony Volpe’s potential tying home run into an RBI double, sealing the Yankees’ sweep by the Rays.
Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday night with the help of a fan interference call fo… [+3760 chars]
Fan interference overturns Anthony Volpe tying homer as Rays sweep Yankees
A fan’s interference in the sixth inning turned Anthony Volpe’s potential tying home run into an RBI double, sealing the Yankees’ sweep by the Rays.
Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday night with the help of a fan interference call fo… [+3760 chars]
ICE agents told to increase daily immigration arrests amid ongoing pressure
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, accor… [+5100 chars]
Abdul El-Sayed’s Obama criticism resurfaced ahead of campaign rally | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama is set to hit the campaign trail for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed later this month, years after El-Sayed criticized Obama’s presidency at times as a failure, saying it left the country no “better off.”
Former President Barack Obama is set to hit the campaign trail for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed later this month, years after El-Sayed criticized Obamas presidency at times as … [+6991 chars]
Exclusive: Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans | CNN Politics
Prosecutors in New York are expected to bring new charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans who were held in Venezuelan government custody in recent years, according to multiple …
Prosecutors in New York are expected to bring new charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans who were held in Venezuela… [+843 chars]
Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died | CNN
Maria del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked a government crisis in Spain, has died, the Madrid Tenants’ Union announced on Wednesday.
Maria del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked a government crisis in Spain, has died, the Madrid Tenants Union announced on Wednesday. Known in Spain si… [+3536 chars]
ICE reviewed tens of millions of voter records in search for noncitizen voters
The badges of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are seen as they patrol the halls of an immigration court in New York in May. - Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/File The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn …
The Department of Homeland Securitys sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit voter-registration groups and considered deploying und… [+8763 chars]
Kansas’ 94-year streak is unlike anything else in American politics
Democrats are dreaming of a revolution in Kansas in November, trying to believe in polling that shows a tight race in the Senate contest there.
Democrats are dreaming of a revolution in Kansas in November, trying to believe in polling that shows a tight race in the Senate contest there between the Democrat, Rev. Adam Hamilton, and the Republ… [+4798 chars]
Live updates: Evidence from Christa Pike’s botched execution must be preserved, judge says | CNN
Attorneys for Christa Pike, the Tennessee inmate who survived an execution attempt last week, argued evidence from the execution attempt must be preserved. Follow for the latest.
Jerri Green, Tennessees Democratic candidate for governor, who is running against Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn, has vowed to enact a moratorium on all future executions, in the state. What ha… [+1042 chars]
Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country | CNN Business
Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country | CNN Businesscnn.com
Eric Wright thinks Kalshi could change lives on his Indian reservation. Hes the administrator for the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, a small Native American tribe in such an isolated area of northern C… [+10094 chars]
Amid worst measles outbreak in decades, one clinic leans on years of hard-won trust to keep vulnerable people safe
More than 1,000 measles cases have been reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health since the outbreak started in April, surpassing recent record-breaking outbreaks – in Texas and South Carolina last year – to become the worst in the US since the early …
Belleville, Pennsylvania — Main Street is bustling on a Wednesday afternoon in late September. Cars mix with horse-and-buggy carriages on the road, many coming and going from the weekly Sale Day … [+16304 chars]
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning film star of ‘On the Waterfront,’ dead at 102 | CNN
Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress who excelled in roles opposite such stars as Cary Grant and Marlon Brando, has died. She was 102.
Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress who excelled in roles opposite such stars as Cary Grant and Marlon Brando, has died, according to her publicist Jeff Sanderson. She was 102. In a w… [+2404 chars]
Washington resident accused of helping plan Canada's Tumbler Ridge school shooting
People pay their respects at a memorial on the steps of the Town Hall, following a vigil the previous day, in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 14, 2026. - Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press/AP US authorities have announced the arrest of a 30-…
US authorities have announced the arrest of a 30-year-old from Washington state in connection with the February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The person, identified by authorit… [+3695 chars]
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say | CNN
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, is conscious and speaking as she continues to receive medical care at a hospital, according to a statement from her attorneys.
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessees attempt to execute her, is conscious and speaking as she continues to receive medical care at a hospital, according to a statement from her at… [+1122 chars]
David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence | CNN Business
CNN’s new owner, David Ellison, says he supports CNN’s legal action against the Trump administration over White House access, and will not interfere in the news organization’s coverage.
CNNs new owner, David Ellison, says he supports CNNs legal action against the Trump administration over White House access, and will not interfere in the news organizations coverage. We believe in e… [+3284 chars]
Trump admin blocks Gov. Wes Moore from speaking at Maryland event
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore said President Donald Trump blocked him from speaking at a Tuesday event near Baltimore meant to unveil a new multi-billion-dollar investment in submarine manufacturing.
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore said President Donald Trump blocked him from speaking at a Tuesday event near Baltimore meant to unveil a new multi-billion-dollar investment in submarine manufacturing. A … [+2467 chars]
David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company
The mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which took effect on Tuesday, symbolizes Big Tech’s ascendance in Hollywood.
The mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which took effect on Tuesday, symbolizes Big Techs ascendance in Hollywood. It also represents an opportunity for the newly combined company,… [+8163 chars]
Disney increases park prices every year. Here’s how it avoids pricing out families | CNN Business
Disney raised prices on many of its theme park offerings today, coinciding with the start of the company’s new fiscal year. But consumers aren’t pushing back the way they did a few years ago.
Disney raised prices on many of its theme park offerings today, coinciding with the start of the companys new fiscal year. But consumers arent pushing back the way they did a few years ago. Disneys … [+5134 chars]
Former German spy chief arrested on treason and espionage allegations | CNN
A former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutor’s office said.
A former head of Germanys foreign intelligence service was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion that he had passed state secrets to a foreign intelligence service, the federal prosecutors office said. A… [+4127 chars]
Nobel Prize in physics awarded to Francis Halzen for his work detecting ‘ghostly’ cosmic particles | CNN
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen, a pioneering Belgian astrophysicist whose work developing a massive observatory in Antarctica to detect “ghostly” cosmic particles laid the foundations for an “entirely new type of astronomy.”
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen, a pioneering Belgian astrophysicist whose work developing a massive observatory in Antarctica to detect ghostly cosmic particles la… [+1939 chars]
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a faith-based empire before resigning amid scandal, dies at 86 | CNN
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who rose to national prominence in the 1970s and ‘80s before stepping down from his ministry amid scandal, has died. He was 86.
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who rose to national prominence in the 1970s and 80s before stepping down from his ministry amid scandal, has died. He was 86. It is with a broken heart that I share that m… [+7329 chars]
Trump signs executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices | CNN Business
President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Monday aimed at bringing down near-record diesel prices by waiving restrictions on cheaper red-dyed diesel.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Monday aimed at bringing down near-record diesel prices by waiving restrictions on cheaper red-dyed diesel. Speaking at a campaign event in Nebr… [+4864 chars]
Trump approves firing squad for execution of Nidal Hasan for 2009 Fort Hood massacre | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has approved the use of a firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hasan who was convicted in the 2009 massacre at Fort Hood in Texas.
President Donald Trump has approved the use of a firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hasan who was convicted in the 2009 massacre at Fort Hood in Texas. The Pentagon announced Monday night that … [+529 chars]
New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge | CNN
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025. The state also… [+2037 chars]
White House blocks Politico from Air Force One amid press access lawsuit | CNN Business
The White House is refusing to allow Politico on Air Force One on Monday, which means the news organization cannot fulfill its press corps pool responsibilities.
The White House is refusing to allow Politico on Air Force One on Monday, which means the news organization cannot fulfill its press corps pool responsibilities. A Politico spokesperson confirmed th… [+2784 chars]
Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as on-air contributor | CNN Politics
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will become an on-air Fox News contributor next month, weeks after stepping down from her prior role to spend more time focusing on her family.
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will join Fox News as an on-air contributor next month, weeks after stepping down from her prior role to spend more time focusing on her family. F… [+1903 chars]
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for their work ‘concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’ | CNN
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to three scientists – Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel – for their work developing a technique to decode the inner workings of the brain.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to three scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work developing a technique to decode the inner workings … [+1049 chars]
Tennessee prison chief had execution problems before Christa Pike, officials say
Christa Gail Pike, on death row for a slaying, appears in court on April 12, 2012, to fight a conviction in a 2001 attack on an inmate. - Dipti Vaidya/USA Today Network/Imagn Images/Reuters Before the botched execution of Christa Pike, Frank Strada reported…
Before the botched execution of Christa Pike, Frank Strada reportedly had a history of overseeing execution missteps in two states. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Saturday announced Correction Commissio… [+8768 chars]
Spain’s Sanchez calls snap election amid growing housing protests | CNN
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election after facing mounting pressure from mass protests over the country’s housing crisis.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election after facing mounting pressure from mass protests over the countrys housing crisis. Sánchez called the early election for November 29 duri… [+1009 chars]
U.S. removes B-1 bombers from U.K. air base after new security threat
A Rockwell B1 Lancer heavy bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, United Kingdom, on October 04. - David Bown/Getty Images The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, accordin…
The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, according to a US official, days after the British government arrested a number of… [+3004 chars]
California woman arrested for spying for China and surveilling Taiwanese president’s son, officials say | CNN
The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for China and allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese president’s son and his family, federal officials said.
The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for China and allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese presidents son and his family, fed… [+2934 chars]
Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection | CNN
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died.
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infectionwas released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died. The incident occurred at… [+3072 chars]
Trump announces leadership of AI task force | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the leadership and duties of a “Super Intelligence Force,” which he said will “ensure that America continues to lead the world” when it comes to artificial intelligence.
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the leadership and duties of a Super Intelligence Force, which he said will ensure that America continues to lead the world when it comes to artificial inte… [+2423 chars]
Russian drone slams into bridge in Kyiv as Germany’s chancellor visits | CNN
A Russian drone has slammed into a bridge in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the city in a display of support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
A Russian drone struck a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the city in a display of support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk… [+1541 chars]
Cornell president says university will examine role of Greek life after rape allegation
Cornell University As outrage builds around the case involving a Cornell University student allegedly gang-raped in a fraternity house in October 2024, the university’s president has broken his silence with a statement Saturday. Here’s the latest: <ul><li>U…
As outrage builds around the case involving a Cornell University student allegedly gang-raped in a fraternity house in October 2024, the universitys president has broken his silence with a statement … [+12037 chars]
Trump posts GOP lawmaker’s phone number amid spat over Daylight Saving Time | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump railed against Sen. Tom Cotton in a series of posts on Saturday, accusing the Arkansas Republican of holding up a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and encouraging people to call the senator at his cellphone number.
President Donald Trump railed against Sen. Tom Cotton in a series of posts on Saturday, accusing the Arkansas Republican of holding up a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and encour… [+2940 chars]
Coast Guard searches off Nantucket for missing medical transport aircraft with 6 aboard | CNN
The Coast Guard is searching off the coast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket, for a medical transport aircraft with six people onboard after the jet went missing early Saturday morning on its way from Bermuda to Boston, the agency said.
The Coast Guard is searching off the coast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket, for a medical transport aircraft with six people onboard after the jet went missing early Saturday morning on its way from… [+649 chars]
Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike, governor says | CNN
The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday.
The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada said in a… [+505 chars]
Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump said late Friday he will give around 20 million senior citizens $90 each to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums, marking his latest effort to dole out funds to certain Americans weeks before the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump said late Friday he will give around 20 million senior citizens $90 each to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums, marking his latest effort to dole out funds to certain … [+2957 chars]
As Trump's approval rating drops, Republicans begin to lose confidence in midterms
The US Capitol Building is seen on October 1, in Washington, DC. - Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Four weeks to Election Day, a growing number of House Republicans privately fear their chances of holding onto the majority are vanishing and have begun focusing…
Four weeks to Election Day, a growing number of House Republicans privately fear their chances of holding onto the majority are vanishing and have begun focusing on how to limit the size of a potenti… [+8109 chars]
Breaking down Trump’s claim about Iranian nuclear sites
The president said during a rally that the Iranian facilities were also ‘drug factories.’
President Donald Trump has said a lot of things about the three Iranian nuclear facilities the US attacked last year. Until Thursday night, he had never publicly claimed these facilities were also dr… [+4006 chars]
Big Bend border wall: Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration wall construction
A federal court in Texas on Friday issued a ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from building a border wall and other infrastructure across the state’s Big Bend region.
A federal court in Texas on Friday issued a ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from building a border wall and other infrastructure across the states Big Bend region. The news mark… [+2513 chars]
Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, David Ellison announces | CNN Business
The combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, CEO David Ellison announced Friday, a few days before the merger’s completion.
The combined ParamountWarner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, CEO David Ellison announced Friday, a few days before the mergers completion. Ellison said Skydance will be a creative-first home… [+1443 chars]
This year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be relocated amid ongoing legal battle | CNN Politics
For the first time, the annual Kennedy Center Honors will be held somewhere other than the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts amid a political and legal fight that has put the institution’s future in limbo.
For the first time, the annual Kennedy Center Honors will be heldsomewhere other than the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts amid a political and legal fight that has put the institutions fut… [+2708 chars]
Newly unsealed footage shows Luigi Mangione's arrest
Manhattan District Attorney's Office CNN has obtained newly unsealed police body camera footage showing the arrest of Luigi Mangione inside a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, days after he fatally shot United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The hours of …
CNN has obtained newly unsealed police body camera footage showing the arrest of Luigi Mangione inside a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania, days after he fatally shot United Healthcare CEO Brian Tho… [+2443 chars]
States are taking matters into their own hands to fight high gas and diesel prices | CNN Business
As the Trump administration deliberates how to fight historically high gas and diesel prices, a growing number of US states are taking matters into their own hands.
As the Trump administration deliberates how to fight historically high gas and diesel prices, a growing number of US states are taking matters into their own hands. The state-level action has taken … [+5722 chars]
Christa Pike is on a ventilator and unconscious after surviving lethal injection | CNN
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her via lethal injection on Wednesday, but her medical and legal future remain remarkably unclear.
Christa Pike survived Tennessees attempt to execute her via lethal injection on Wednesday, but her medical and legal future remain remarkably unclear. Pike is intubated, on a ventilator, and remains… [+6050 chars]
Cat foods contain toxic chemicals, investigation finds
Most types of cat foods contain lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury as well as toxic chemicals from plastics and fertilizers, a new investigation found.
Nearly all tested cat foods contain toxic plastic contaminants, the herbicide glyphosate and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic, according to a new investigation provided exclusively to C… [+9402 chars]
‘I couldn’t let everybody else die,’ says hero Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar | CNN
Smit Machchhar, the hero Flydubai captain who fought off a savage attack by his copilot, kept fighting because he could not “let everybody else die,” he said in his first public remarks since Wednesday’s suspected hijacking attempt.
Smit Machchhar, the hero Flydubai captain who fought off a savage attack by his copilot, kept fighting because he could not let everybody else die, he said in his first public remarks since Wednesday… [+2851 chars]
Former Dallas officer who shot Black man in apartment that she mistook for hers gets parole | CNN
A white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence.
(AP) A white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence. The T… [+2840 chars]
Judge cites Trump’s threats in permanent dismissal of Reflecting Pool damage charges against Olympian | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed charges against David Hearn, the former US Olympian initially accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, with prejudice, citing President Donald Trump’s comments to ensure charges cannot be brought i…
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed charges against David Hearn, the former US Olympian initially accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, with prejudice, citing President D… [+1754 chars]
Donation pledges to Kennedy Center fell by more than 100% in months after Trump’s name added, internal documents show
For much of the past year, the financial alarm bells at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been going off among the stewards of the iconic art institution.
For much of the past year, the financial alarm bells at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been going off among the stewards of the iconic art institution. There were warnings t… [+7902 chars]
Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate | CNN Business
Even with borrowing costs high, a sub-7% mortgage rate may still be within reach for some buyers. The trade-off could be a riskier loan or a bigger upfront payment.
Mortgage rates keep going up. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28% this week, up from 7.03% last week, according to Freddie Mac data released Thursday. Mortgage rates have risen for six… [+5520 chars]