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Opinion: Netflix's "Persuasion" is a work of sneaky genius

The dresses? Empire line. The biscuits? Pastel-colored and untouched. The dialogue? Yassified. The glances to camera? Wry. It can only be: Netflix's "Persuasion."

Here's why Maryland's primary results may not be known for days

It may take a few days, or even longer, to determine who will win Maryland's various primaries on Tuesday -- and that's because of how the state counts mail-in ballots.

More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues

Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat …

Russian hackers behind SolarWinds breach continue to scour US and European organizations for intel, researchers say

The Russian hackers behind a sweeping 2020 breach of US government networks have in recent months continued to hack US organizations to collect intelligence while also targeting an unnamed European government that is a NATO member, cybersecurity analysts tell CNN.

Putin arrives in Iran for first trip outside former Soviet Union since his invasion of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran on Tuesday for his first international trip beyond the borders of the former Soviet Union since he launched Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.

UK workers suffer their biggest pay drop in two decades as inflation bites

Workers in the United Kingdom are struggling with the biggest drop in pay in more than two decades, as surging food and energy prices take a giant bite out of wages.

A man driving by a burning home in Indiana stops to rescue 5 children inside

A man in Indiana is being hailed as a hero by local officials after entering a home engulfed in flames last week and saving the lives of several children trapped inside the burning structure.

How to spot the signs and symptoms of heat illness

Hot and humid summer temperatures are here, and so are the dangers of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.

Biden can't control the one thing that could save his presidency

It's inflation, stupid. James Carville's famous 1992 Democratic election mantra about the economy needs an update to encapsulate the depth of President Joe Biden's political chasm and how his hopes of climbing out depend largely on factors outside of his …

Canadian family left waiting an hour for help after black bear breaks into cottage

A family of eight was left waiting for an hour for help to arrive after a black bear broke into their Manitoba cottage overnight, leaving them with a broken window.

This is the key to getting the global economy working again

Global supply chains are still a snarled mess, disrupting deliveries of goods, adding to headaches for businesses and feeding the worldwide surge in inflation.

Lawyers for Elon Musk and Twitter are set to square off in court for first time

Lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk will have their first chance to square off in court on Tuesday in the case over whether the billionaire Tesla CEO should be forced to follow through with his $44 billion deal to buy …

Sesame Place apologizes after character appears to ignore Black girls in viral video

Sesame Place, a "Sesame Street" themed amusement park in Philadelphia, is apologizing after a video shows a costumed character appearing to ignore two Black children during a parade on Saturday.

Buzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket could fetch $2 million at auction

Buzz Aldrin is auctioning off a trove of personal items and historic artifacts from his storied career -- including the jacket he wore during the moon landing.

Donald Trump tells golfers to join LIV Golf and 'take the money now' despite pressure from 9/11 families

Former US President Donald Trump told golfers that they should join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and "take the money now," as the breakaway series prepares for its next event at Trump National Golf Bedminster, New Jersey, from …