January 2020

Panel of South Carolina black voters give their take on Democratic race

January 17, 2020 9:00 AM CNN

A group of black Democratic voters from South Carolina shared their thoughts on the 2020 Democratic field with CNN ahead of the state’s primary…

Rare coin featuring abdicated King Edward VIII sells for record $1.3 million

January 17, 2020 8:53 AM CNN

A rare coin featuring Britain’s King Edward VIII, who abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, has sold for a record £1 million…

Here’s what Elon Musk said when Jack Dorsey asked him how to fix Twitter

January 17, 2020 8:48 AM CNN

Elon Musk has landed in court several times for his tweets. Unsurprisingly, he has some thoughts about Twitter. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey casually…

Tesla allegedly has an unintended acceleration problem

January 17, 2020 8:45 AM CNN

More than 100 Teslas have been involved in accidents because they accelerated unintentionally, according to a complaint filed with federal safety…

Commercial spaceflight is no longer a pipe dream. Here’s what’s next

January 17, 2020 8:36 AM CNN

The commercial spaceflight industry is growing up. The last decade gave rise to more than 500 startups in the commercial spaceflight sector,…

A woman left the ER to find another hospital after a long wait. Two hours later, she was dead

January 17, 2020 8:25 AM CNN

Tashonna Ward walked into an emergency room in Milwaukee one evening this month to get treatment for chest pains and shortness of breath. After…

World’s largest Snickers bar is the size of 43,000 single-size candy bars put together

January 17, 2020 8:17 AM CNN

Bring on the sugar rush. This Snickers bar is a chocolate addict’s fantasy — and a health enthusiast’s nightmare. Weighing in at…

URGENT – Trump expected to add Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz to impeachment defense team

January 17, 2020 8:15 AM CNN

(CNN) — President Donald Trump plans to add three seasoned lawyers to his impeachment legal defense team, people familiar with the matter said,…

The big differences between 4G and 5G

January 17, 2020 8:10 AM CNN

The development of ridesharing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, was made possible by 4G. With 5G, ridesharing cars could one day navigate themselves —…

Tiger Woods’ son is good at golf, but video poses wider questions

January 17, 2020 8:05 AM CNN

The genie is out of the bottle. Tiger Woods’ son Charlie plays golf and his swing looks sweet. The 10-year-old was filmed hitting balls on a…

The life and times of Conor McGregor — how social media changed UFC fighter

January 17, 2020 7:40 AM CNN

Whether it’s trash-talking an opponent or fighting in a Dublin pub, Conor McGregor is a man that makes headlines. He hasn’t won a UFC…

Eminem’s new video for ‘Darkness’ recreates the 2017 Las Vegas shooting in a stark call for gun control

January 17, 2020 7:29 AM CNN

Eminem’s surprise return to music includes a poignant call for expanded gun control. The rapper dropped the music video for…

Without warning, Eminem drops new album ‘Music to be Murdered by’

January 17, 2020 7:28 AM CNN

It’s “Music to be Murdered by,” and no one saw it coming. Eminem surprised fans Thursday night by tweeting news of the release of…

States sue USDA over new food stamps work requirement

January 17, 2020 7:23 AM CNN

The District of Columbia and New York state filed a lawsuit along with 13 other states and New York City against the US Department of Agriculture on…

The world’s biggest food company is now making vegan sausages

January 17, 2020 7:13 AM CNN

Nestlé is adding vegan sausages to its lineup of imitation meat products, as the world’s largest food company moves to secure its position in…

‘Law & Order’ star Sam Waterston endorses Michael Bloomberg

January 17, 2020 7:13 AM CNN

Former “Law & Order” star Sam Waterston announced his endorsement of Michael Bloomberg on Friday, saying he believes the former New…

Jennifer Garner shows us all how to properly freak out on a rollercoaster

January 17, 2020 7:12 AM CNN

It’s ups and downs for Jennifer Garner on the set of her new movie, “Yes Day.” Literally. The actress shared a hilarious video,…

Pete Buttigieg picks up the pace in Iowa as impeachment keeps others away

January 17, 2020 7:10 AM CNN

Pete Buttigieg had Iowa all to himself on Thursday. He responded by hitting the gas. Buttigieg embarked on one of his most frenetic days yet in the…

Man returns money after finding $43,000 in couch he purchased at thrift store

January 17, 2020 7:08 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story OWOSSO, MI (WNEM) — What would you do if you found $43,000 in a piece of furniture…

StormTRACK Weather: Warmer temps, breezy afternoon

January 17, 2020 6:57 AM Nichole Gomez

Despite the cloudy start to Friday morning, the skies will clear out by the afternoon. Sunshine will return this afternoon to help warm temperatures…

CDC: Kids who eat healthy could do better in school, tips for you to set your kids up for success

January 17, 2020 6:56 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas — If your kids are having trouble focusing in school, their diets could be to blame. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says kids…

The Methodist Church will probably split in two over homosexuality, and that’s bad for all of us

January 17, 2020 6:37 AM CNN

The Methodist Church added “united” to its name after merging with another denomination in 1968. But for much of the past 52 years, unity…

Teens in Maryland can get birth control without parental permission. Some lawmakers want to change that

January 17, 2020 6:36 AM CNN

Maryland is one of 23 states, along with Washington, DC, where minors can get birth control without their parents’ knowledge or approval. A new…

China just reported its weakest annual growth in 29 years

January 17, 2020 6:32 AM CNN

China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly three decades in 2019. That wasn’t unexpected, and Chinese officials insisted that the…

One hundred years ago today, Prohibition began

January 17, 2020 6:11 AM CNN

Clutch your adult beverages a little tighter, everyone. On this day 100 years ago, Prohibition went into effect — banning the production,…

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts ‘American clowns’ as he leads Friday prayers for first time in 8 years

January 17, 2020 6:09 AM CNN

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years, amid public fury over the…

A home surveillance camera captured 5 mountain lions, typically solitary animals, hanging out together

January 17, 2020 6:05 AM CNN

Seeing one mountain lion is rare enough — the animals tend to both avoid humans and stick to themselves, the exact opposite of a pack…

Isla irlandesa busca pareja para que sean sus cuidadores de verano

January 17, 2020 5:31 AM CNN

(CNN) — Great Blasket, en la periferia atlántica de Europa, busca una pareja para que se conviertan en los cuidadores de verano y residentes…

Chief Justice John Roberts prepares to take the stage for impeachment trial

January 17, 2020 5:26 AM CNN

Known for his golden resume and powers of persuasion, John Roberts was named chief justice of the United States at the age of 50. In the 15 years…

Australian Open chief says tournament will go ahead despite air quality concerns

January 17, 2020 5:22 AM CNN

The Australian Open will go ahead as scheduled next week despite continuing concerns about the air quality in Melbourne, according to the grand…

Month: January 2020