December 2019

‘Set your price for a slave;’ Teacher on administrative leave for slave trade homework question

December 10, 2019 8:23 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Mehlville (KMOV) — A troubling class assignment landed a Mehlville School District…

In honor of Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globe nomination, fan urges passengers on JetBlue to watch ‘Hustlers’

December 10, 2019 8:11 AM CNN

There was a party in the skies for Jennifer Lopez following her Golden Globe nomination on Monday. The actress was nominated for best actress in a…

New Zealand volcano eruption leaves survivors with extensive burns

December 10, 2019 8:05 AM CNN

Almost all patients who were injured in the deadly New Zealand volcanic eruption have suffered extensive burns to their bodies and lungs, as…

StormTRACK Weather: Afternoon sun clears out the morning fog

December 10, 2019 7:55 AM Nichole Gomez

Parts of the borderland woke up to fog Tuesday morning–by 9:00 am the clouds will give way to mostly sunny skies. Despite this system moving out of…

Trump hits point of no return as Democrats ready impeachment articles

December 10, 2019 7:26 AM CNN

House Democrats are crossing a somber point of no political return as they roll out articles of impeachment Tuesday accusing President Donald Trump…

URGENT – Democrats introduce two articles of impeachment against Trump

December 10, 2019 7:20 AM CNN

(CNN) — Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they will bring two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with…

Why the Washington Post’s Afghanistan investigation is such a big deal

December 10, 2019 7:18 AM CNN

The Washington Post’s publication of US government papers about the 18-year-long Afghan war is being compared to the Vietnam-era Pentagon…

All the lonely people: Why more of us will feel disconnected than ever before

December 10, 2019 7:08 AM CNN

Despite popular belief, baby boomers between 55 and 75 aren’t more lonely than prior generations, according to two new studies published…

U.S. House unveils 2 articles of impeachment against Trump: Abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

December 10, 2019 6:55 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Democratic leadership on Tuesday unveiled two articles of impeachment against President…

Ted Baker CEO Lindsay Page resigns as profits slump

December 10, 2019 6:16 AM CNN

Ted Baker’s nightmare year just got much worse. Shares in the fashion retailer plunged as much as 35% on Tuesday after the company slashed its…

House Dems eye spending votes this week as negotiations to avoid shutdown hit crucial stage

December 10, 2019 6:08 AM CNN

Ten days away from running out of money, a spending agreement on Capitol Hill to continue funding the government is possible. House Democrats want to…

Lo que debes saber sobre la ceremonia de juramentación de Alberto Fernández

December 10, 2019 6:04 AM CNN

(CNN Español) — Este martes el presidente electo de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, y su vicepresidenta, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, se…

Trailer for acid attack film ‘Chhapaak’ shows struggle and strength of survivors

December 10, 2019 5:38 AM CNN

The official trailer for “Chhapaak” — the first mainstream Indian movie to tackle the subject of acid attacks — hit the…

The UK economy is at a standstill. Here’s how Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson want to change that

December 10, 2019 5:36 AM CNN

The UK economy ground to a halt in the three months leading up to the end of October, official data show. The political parties competing in…

New England Patriots admit to inappropriately filming the sideline and field at their next opponent’s game

December 10, 2019 5:28 AM CNN

The New England Patriots are once again embroiled in controversy. This time, they’ve been accused of recording the Cincinnati Bengals sideline…

The real-life planets you may have first seen in a ‘Star Wars’ film

December 10, 2019 5:04 AM CNN

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a breathtaking diversity of planets. From the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, rebel ships and…

Why top investors think it’s time to dump US stocks

December 10, 2019 5:01 AM CNN

Happy Tuesday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…

‘There’s a morality to it’: Rory McIlroy turns down golf event in Saudi Arabia

December 10, 2019 5:01 AM CNN

Rory McIlroy says “morality” issues are largely behind his decision to avoid playing in next year’s European Tour event in Saudi…

Avión de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile que iba a la Antártida se da por “siniestrado”; transportaba 38 personas

December 10, 2019 4:53 AM CNN

(CNN Español) — Un avión de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile que desapareció el lunes por la noche camino a la Antártida ha sido catalogado como…

Seis personas murieron en un tiroteo en un hospital de República Checa

December 10, 2019 4:46 AM CNN

(CNN) — Un hombre armado se dio a la fuga después de asesinar a seis personas a tiros, el martes, en un hospital en la ciudad oriental de Ostrava,…

Las muertes en volcanes muestran los peligros del turismo de aventura

December 10, 2019 4:25 AM CNN

(CNN) — La muerte de al menos seis turistas en una erupción volcánica en Nueva Zelandia ha generado dudas sobre si las compañías de turismo…

Cyberattack hits city of Pensacola. Officials aren’t sure if it’s related to shooting at Naval Air Station

December 10, 2019 4:16 AM CNN

The city of Pensacola, Florida, said it has experienced a cyber “incident” and has disconnected several city services until the issue can…

5 things to know for December 10: Russia probe, impeachment, New Zealand, Rohingya

December 10, 2019 4:14 AM CNN

Break out the big coats: Nearly 65% of the US will feel below-freezing temperatures by the end of the week. Here’s what else you need to know…

5 cosas que debes saber este 10 de diciembre: un pesebre con Jesús, María y José refugiados y más

December 10, 2019 4:09 AM CNN

Alberto Fernández asume el poder en Argentina, un pesebre de refugiados y la heroína del año de CNN. Además, la dura sanción deportiva a Rusia y…

How uneven economic growth feeds political turmoil

December 10, 2019 4:01 AM CNN

When it comes to economic innovation, the rich are getting richer — and that’s generating increasing social frustration and political…

Democrats face first make-or-break moment as they move to impeach Trump before Christmas

December 10, 2019 4:01 AM CNN

Democrats’ anticipated announcement over articles of impeachment is the first in a series of make-or-break moments expected to come in the next…

Pete Frates, one of the men who popularized the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died

December 10, 2019 3:47 AM CNN, ABC News

A man who helped inspire a multimillion-dollar movement to help find a cure for ALS has died. Pete Frates, 34, was one of the most recognizable faces…

She used to be a democracy icon. This week, she’ll defend her country in court against genocide accusations

December 10, 2019 3:41 AM CNN

She was a global human rights and democracy icon, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a political prisoner who spent 15 years under house arrest. But this…