SLIM mission reaches moon; losing power due to solar cell issue
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer landed on the lunar surface, but the mission may end prematurely since the spacecraft’s solar cell is not generating electricity, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected.
Los Angeles Innocence Project representing Scott Peterson, convicted of killing wife/unborn child
The Los Angeles Innocence Project is now representing Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murder in 2004 in the deaths of his wife and their unborn son, the group said Thursday.
2024 New Year’s resolutions failed - try taking things week by week
Several years ago, after some major losses and personal setbacks, I gave up entirely on making New Year’s resolutions.
Last year’s home sales lowest since 1995
The residential real estate market tumbled in 2023, as soaring interest rates steadily slowed sales activity — but home prices still hit a record high.
Americans feeling better about economy - thanks slowing inflation
Americans’ attitudes on the economy are improving substantially as inflation slows.
Japan’s lunar lander on moon - status unclear
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer has reached the lunar surface, but the condition of the spacecraft is still unknown, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.
What broke the American Dream for Millennials
Rachael Gambino and Garrett Mazzeo planned their financial life by the book: They went to college, paid down debt, saved aggressively, got married, bought a house, started a family. The dream.
FEMA overhauls disaster assistance program as climate crisis fuels more destructive extreme weather
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is changing the way it responds to natural disasters, it announced Friday, as the climate crisis fuels more extreme weather events and causes more destruction to people’s homes.
US Capitol Police investigated more than 8,000 threats against lawmakers in 2023, up from 2022
US Capitol Police said it investigated more than 8,000 threats against members of Congress last year – an increase of about 500 cases from the previous year, according to data released Thursday by the department.
Gisele Bündchen says differing parenting styles from ex Tom Brady can result in ‘pushback’ from her kids
While Gisele Bündchen “can’t really worry about” what the world at large has to say about her, when it comes to her family and her children’s upbringing, she has some strong feelings.
Why Calvin Klein ads still get people talking
Just a few days into 2024, Jeremy Allen White’s bare, muscled body — clad in Calvin Klein briefs — became the year’s first viral sensation.
Congress passes short-term funding extension
Congress passed a short-term funding extension Thursday, averting a partial government shutdown at the end of the week after lawmakers raced the clock ahead of a key Friday deadline.
SpaceX to launch first Turkish astronaut aboard private European space mission
A SpaceX rocket is set to take off for the International Space Station on another trailblazing mission operated entirely by the private sector. On board will be a group of European astronauts, including the first person from Turkey aiming to visit outer space.
The trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s ‘This Is Me…Now’ is total chaos
Jennifer Lopez covers a lot of ground in the new trailer for “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.”
Grandmother accused of shooting infant enters not guilty by reason of insanity plea
A Liberty Township grandmother accused of shooting her 6-month-old granddaughter has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Pakistan carries out military strikes on separatist targets in Iran
Pakistan carried out a series of deadly military strikes on what it said were separatist militant hideouts inside Iran, in the latest incident across their shared border that has sent tensions between the two neighbors soaring.
Family marks first birthday of Kfir Bibas; youngest hostage taken into Gaza
His face has become instantly recognizable around the world - a red-haired baby boy holding a pink elephant toy, looking directly into the camera with a toothless smile.
At least 21 dead from barrage of winter storms and cold – and there’s more on the way
An unrelenting series of winter storms and an outbreak of cold air have killed several people across a half-dozen states since Friday. Now, another round of extreme cold and snow will march across the central and eastern US, setting up more hazardous travel and a brutally-cold weekend. Here’s the latest:
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Series Fully Embraces AI Technology
Samsung’s next-generation flagship Galaxy S24 devices aim to take messaging, photos and games to the next level with artificial intelligence.
Epic Reunion Unveiled: No Doubt Set to Rock Coachella 2024 After Nearly a Decade!
The lineup for Southern California’s legendary, desert-centric Coachella music festival has officially been announced, and there’s no doubt it’ll be a good time.
This is what men will be wearing next fall
Whether you are aching for the great outdoors or in search of sleek office-appropriate suiting, the latest menswear shows in Milan for the Fall-Winter 2024 season offered options for the everyday.
Ohio police used flash-bangs during raid of home with toddler on a ventilator inside, body camera footage shows
Police in Elyria, Ohio, deployed exploding flash-bangs while raiding a home last week while a toddler on a ventilator was inside, newly released body-worn camera footage shows, and the mother says her child was harmed during the incident.
‘Tell it to my face’: Novak Djokovic responds to heckling fan during Australian Open win over Alexei Popyrin
Novak Djokovic was tested on the court in a tough second-round Australian Open win over home favorite Alexei Popyrin, but the Serb was also riled by at least one member of the crowd.
Firefighters, school crew rescue horse stuck snow in Pomfret
Firefighters pulled a horse to safety after it became stuck in the snow in Pomfret.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What weight tells us about our health
If you’ve been paying attention to health news recently, you may have noticed a subtle but real shift in the way society discusses body weight.
Princess of Wales in hospital up to two weeks - underwent abdominal surgery
Catherine, Princess of Wales, will spend up to two weeks recovering in hospital after successfully undergoing abdominal surgery.
US Air Force officer crowned as 2024 Miss America
Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old second lieutenant in the US Air Force and master’s student at the Harvard Kennedy School’s public policy program, emerged victorious at the 2024 Miss America pageant in Orlando, Florida on Sunday night. Marsh, representing the state of Colorado, is the first active-duty Air Force officer ever to receive the national title.
What we know about the drownings of 3 Mexican migrants near Eagle Pass, Texas
The drowning deaths of a woman and two children from Mexico near the US-Mexico border have magnified the rift between Texas and federal officials over who has jurisdiction in that part of the Rio Grande area and how to tackle the migrant crisis.
The 75 most impactful TV moments are debuts, farewells and historic firsts
It was through a television screen that most people witnessed the 1969 lunar landing and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
New park dedicated to late US Rep. Elijah Cummings to honor his legacy
Green space on Mura Street in east Baltimore is dedicated to the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. It's a vision that comes from Harry T. Spikes II.
Bills beat Steelers in frigid weather while Buccaneers defeat Eagles to advance in NFL playoffs
The next round of the NFL playoffs is decided after six games filled the ‘Super Wild Card Weekend.’
Here are 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.
This photographer uncovers Hong Kong’s creatures of the night
A green pit viper coiled around a drainpipe, three blue-banded bees sleeping on a grass blade, and a gecko climbing a tree against the backdrop of a bustling city. They’re all part of Hong Kong-British wildlife photographer Lawrence Hylton’s extensive portfolio.
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends presidential campaign
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Monday night after a disappointing finish in the Iowa caucuses.
Hundreds of thousands are starving
Israel’s war in Gaza has brought famine with “such incredible speed,” the United Nations’ emergency relief chief told CNN on Monday, as he warned that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are starving in the besieged enclave.
Trump wins Iowa Republican caucuses
Former President Donald Trump on Monday won the Iowa caucuses, solidifying his place as the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination as he attempts a historic political comeback nearly three years after leaving the White House in disgrace.
Iowa Entrance Poll: GOP Says Trump Is Fit for Office Convicted Or Not
Most Iowa GOP caucusgoers refuse to accept President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory and say they would view former President Donald Trump, whom CNN projected will win the caucuses Monday night, as fit for office even if convicted of a crime, according to CNN’s entrance poll for the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses.
NFL Super Wild Card Monday: Bills vs. Steelers expected to go ahead despite Weather Conditions
We’ve had plenty of excitement so far through four games of ‘Super Wild Card Weekend’ – and we’ve still got two more to go.
Iowa Braces for 'Life-Threatening' Blizzard, South and East Coast Face Record Lows and Tornado Risks
A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially deadly cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest:
Biden Administration Challenges Texas Over Border Access in Supreme Court
The Biden administration told the Supreme Court early Friday that Texas is effectively blocking US Border Patrol agents from accessing a portion of the US-Mexico border, stressing that new barriers recently erected by the state “reinforce” the federal government’s need for the high court to quickly intervene in the matter.
Poor Bank Earnings This Quarter: Uncovering the Reasons Behind the Slump
JPMorgan Chase kicked off earnings season Friday with a big miss. But that’s because of some strange accounting.
DEI Challenges: Expert Insights at Stake
When the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police set off a wave of racial unrest across the country in 2020, corporate America responded swiftly with renewed and public commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Fact Check: Donald Trump repeats false claims about his legal troubles after closing arguments in civil trial
Former President Donald Trump went on a conspiracy theory-laden rant at a news conference Thursday after his attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments at his civil fraud trial in New York.
Ohio woman who suffered miscarriage at home will not be criminally charged, grand jury says
An Ohio woman who suffered a miscarriage and left the nonviable fetus at home will not be criminally charged, a grand jury decided Thursday.
Houston Rapper Accused of Shocking Crime
Houston Rapper Allegedly Holds Woman Captive in Garage for Years
A Houston rapper kidnapped a pregnant woman and kept her captive in his squalid garage for more than four years despite her repeated attempts to escape, police say.
What to watch for in the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses
The final Republican primary debate before the Iowa caucuses will be a one-on-one showdown between former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, now riding a wave of momentum in the polls and boosted by a barrage of outside spending, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose performance in the Hawkeye State could make or break his campaign.
Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit
A pair of Republican-led House committees voted Wednesday evening to approve a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Hunter Biden for his failure to comply with a subpoena, hours after the president’s son made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill.
UN Security Council demands Houthis halt Red Sea attacks as US and UK warn of strikes
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday approved a resolution calling on Yemen’s Houthi rebel group to “cease its brazen” attacks in the Red Sea, as the United States and Britain hinted at military strikes.
Missile blitz, jet drones, night camouflage: Kyiv warns how Russia could overwhelm air defenses
In the snow-filled skies above Ukraine, a deadly game is playing out.
Despite complications from surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has good prognosis after prostate cancer diagnosis
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery to treat prostate cancer in late December and later developed complications that landed him in intensive care, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said Tuesday. But his own team and independent medical experts agree that his outlook is good.
