February 2020

READ: Iowa Democratic Party statement on caucus reporting

February 4, 2020 7:39 AM CNN

The Iowa Democratic Party has not released results of Monday night’s caucuses due to “inconsistencies.” Read their full statement…

Babies are willing to give up food, showing altruism begins in infancy, study says

February 4, 2020 7:35 AM CNN

Picture this: a 19-month-old hungry baby picks up a delicious snack, but instead of gobbling it up gives it to an adult who appears to want it, too.…

‘Parentese,’ not traditional baby talk, boosts a baby’s language development

February 4, 2020 7:33 AM CNN

“Goo goo ga ga? Are wu my widdle baby?” If your idea of “baby talk” makes you throw up in your mouth a little, then…

Painting showing Hitler as Cain displayed in Berlin museum

February 4, 2020 7:31 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — A 1944 painting by German artist George Grosz that depicts Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as the Bible’s fratricidal Cain went on…

The economy gives Trump a chance to shift from weakness to strength

February 4, 2020 7:22 AM CNN

The State of the Union address Tuesday night gives President Donald Trump the chance to shift from weakness to strength by spotlighting the resilient…

Safaree and Erica Mena of ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ welcome a daughter

February 4, 2020 7:00 AM CNN

“Love & Hip Hop: New York” cast members Safaree Samuels and his wife, Erica Mena Samuels, have welcomed their first child together.…

Arrest warrant issued for former South Africa President Jacob Zuma

February 4, 2020 6:48 AM CNN

A South African judge said she was left with no choice but to issue former President Jacob Zuma with an arrest warrant after he failed to appear in…

Luxury floating hotel opens in Sweden

February 4, 2020 6:46 AM CNN

Framed by abundant woodland, surrounded by icy water and bathed in the glowing winter sun, this new hotel in Swedish Lapland already sounds pretty…

The UK just gave the car industry 15 years to ditch fossil fuels

February 4, 2020 6:38 AM CNN

Britain will ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars from 2035 — five years earlier than planned — heaping pressure on an auto industry that is…

This Chinese doctor tried to save lives, but was silenced. Now he has coronavirus

February 4, 2020 6:15 AM CNN

On December 30, Li Wenliang dropped a bombshell in his medical school alumni group on the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat: seven patients from a…

Is Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant a new NBA rivalry?

February 4, 2020 6:11 AM CNN

Are we witnessing the start of a thrilling new NBA rivalry? The signs looked good when rookie prodigies Zion Williamson and Ja Morant went toe-to-toe…

An 8-year-old boy paid off the lunch debt for his entire school by selling key chains

February 4, 2020 6:09 AM CNN

You may have heard of celebrities or multibillion-dollar companies donating money to cover students’ lunch debt. But Keoni Ching from…

PF Chang’s newest restaurant is only for takeout

February 4, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

Ordering Chinese takeout isn’t anything new, but PF Chang’s is putting its own spin on it. The chain opened PF Chang’s To Go in…

ABC-7 First Alert: Colder air arrives, rain & snow chances

February 4, 2020 6:04 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 First Alert continues for much colder temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday. A winter storm system will impact our region over the next few…

Michigan governor’s response to Trump’s State of the Union to highlight state Democrats want to win in 2020

February 4, 2020 5:51 AM CNN

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will seize the national spotlight Tuesday evening when she delivers one of the Democratic Party’s responses to…

A climate activist swam under the Antarctic ice sheet to prove how quickly glaciers are melting

February 4, 2020 5:48 AM CNN

Fifty-year-old Lewis Pugh says he was terrified when he plunged into the water of East Antarctica in nothing but swim briefs, a swim cap and goggles.…

Caring for El Paso’s vulnerable as the weather gets colder

February 4, 2020 5:27 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas — For some, colder weather is an excuse to break out the winter coat or spend a cozy day indoors. For those sleeping on the streets,…

Tesla’s stock continues its meteoric rise with $129 jump

February 4, 2020 5:25 AM CNN

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

Indian cycling star Esow Alben targets Olympic gold

February 4, 2020 4:47 AM CNN

Esow Alben was just three years of age when the deadly tsunami struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Boxing Day 2004. More than 2,000 people lost…

Turkish club Trabzonspor files criminal complaint after player is racially abused

February 4, 2020 4:47 AM CNN

Turkish club Trabzonspor says it has filed a criminal complaint against individuals who allegedly racially abused midfielder John Mikel Obi. The…

Stony Brook looks to sweep UMass Lowell

February 4, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

UMass Lowell (9-14, 3-5) vs. Stony Brook (15-8, 6-2) Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…

Vermont looks to extend streak vs Maine

February 4, 2020 4:45 AM Associated Press

Maine (6-16, 2-6) vs. Vermont (17-6, 7-1) Roy L Patrick Gymnasium, Burlington, Vermont; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vermont looks for its 19th…

Neymar to miss PSG match — two days after hosting birthday party in Paris nightclub

February 4, 2020 4:45 AM CNN

Neymar has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for the team’s upcoming league match at Nantes after suffering a rib injury. The…

Los cuerpos de Kobe Bryant y otras 8 víctimas en un accidente de helicóptero fueron entregados a sus familias

February 4, 2020 4:37 AM CNN

(CNN) — Los cuerpos de Kobe Bryant, su hija Gianna y otras siete personas muertas en un accidente de helicóptero el mes pasado en Calabasas,…

Macao will close its casinos for two weeks over the coronavirus outbreak

February 4, 2020 4:34 AM CNN

Macao, one of the world’s top gambling hubs, is planning to close its casinos as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to surge. The…

Temple, Memphis meet in conference play

February 4, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Temple (11-10, 3-6) vs. Memphis (16-5, 5-3) FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: AAC foes meet as Temple faces Memphis.…