Caesars and MGM grapple with hacks as cybersecurity in Vegas is under scrutiny
(CNN) — Hackers stole Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers from a “significant number” of loyalty program customers…
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The flood death toll in eastern Libya’s city of Derna has surpassed 5,100, a health official says
BY SAMY MAGDY AND YOUSEF MURAD DERNA, Libya (AP) — The death toll from flooding that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna…
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Maui wildfires: ‘If you want to help, keep your trip,’ Hawaii tourism official says
(CNN) — The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii’s struggling tourism…
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The CDC shows Covid-19 cases are rising once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths have gone up in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui recovery fund
(CNN) — Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have launched a recovery fund for the people who lost housing in the Maui…
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11 people taken to a hospital after ‘severe turbulence’ on Delta flight before landing in Atlanta, airline says
(CNN) — Eleven people abroad a Delta Airlines flight were taken to a hospital on Tuesday, August 29 after experiencing “severe turbulence”…
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Hawaiian Electric says power lines started morning fire on August 8, but not afternoon Lahaina Fire
(CNN) — Hawaiian Electric Company said that power lines falling in high winds seem to have caused a fire during the early morning of August 8,…
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Arrest photo of former President Donald Trump released
Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will surrender on Thursday to be booked on more than a dozen charges stemming from his…
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Biden to visit fire-ravaged Maui on Monday as search efforts continue, with more than 800 people still missing
(CNN) — President Joe Biden will journey Monday to fire-ravaged Maui to witness up close the devastation left by an inferno…
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Hilary, no longer a tropical storm, is still bringing life-threatening flooding and strong winds to the Southwest
(CNN) — Hilary has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone that’s still bringing life-threatening flooding and gusty winds to much of the…
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Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires
(CNN) — The administrator of Maui’s emergency management agency has resigned, citing health reasons, Maui County said Thursday – an…
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Maui’s death toll reaches 111 as searchers – many coping with their own losses – comb the wildfire zone
(CNN) — With more than a third of Maui’s wildfire burn zone now searched, children are confirmed among 111 killed as…
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Biden asks Congress for $24 billion in more Ukraine assistance
(CNN) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as…
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Deadly wildfires burning across Maui prompt evacuations
(CNN) — The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has soared to 36, and officials worry the devastation could…
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FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam it has ever investigated
(CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions…
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death for killing 11 worshippers in 2018 massacre
Originally Published: 02 AUG 23 02:33 ET Updated: 02 AUG 23 14:58 ET By Sabrina Souza, Nicki Brown and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Robert Bowers,…
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No gunman located after Capitol told to shelter in place over possible shooting: Police
The Capitol Police Department is urging everyone inside the Senate buildings at the Capitol to shelter in place following a report of a “possible…
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A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s drawing
Originally Published: 01 AUG 23 01:37 ET By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot…
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North Korea says it’s investigating Travis King in 1st response to United Nations messages
(ABC) — North Korea for the first time responded to messages regarding U.S. Army Private 2nd Class Travis King, who ran across the demilitarized…
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Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70
Originally Published: 31 JUL 23 13:07 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee…
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Special counsel brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case
Originally Published: 27 JUL 23 17:53 ET Updated: 27 JUL 23 18:23 ET By Tierney Sneed, Marshall Cohen and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel…
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18-year-old woman arrested after allegedly trying to hire a hitman to go after her 3-year-old son
(CNN) — Police arrested an 18-year-old mother Tuesday after she attempted to hire a hitman to kill her 3-year-old son, according to police.…
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US officials try to piece together why Ft. Bliss soldier bolted into North Korea
Originally Published: 19 JUL 23 16:12 ET Updated: 20 JUL 23 01:44 ET By Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Just one day…
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U.S. Army soldier scheduled to board flight from South Korea to Fort Bliss leaves terminal, crosses into North Korea
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. Army soldier that was supposed to board a flight from South Korea to Fort Bliss, Texas Tuesday willingly walked…
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An American national has crossed into North Korea without authorization and has been detained
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An American has crossed the heavily fortified border from South Korea into North Korea, the American-led U.N. Command…
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White House says Biden and Netanyahu will ‘probably’ meet this year
(CNN) — US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will “probably” meet before year’s end, the White House says, a…
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Canadian firefighter dies battling wildfire in Northwest Territories
FORT LIARD, Northwest Territories — A firefighter died while battling a wildfire near his home community in Canada’s Northwest Territories,…
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Meet Maddie, the 2023 Gerber ‘spokesbaby’
(ABC) — Meet Maddie! The 9-month-old has been named the 2023 Gerber “Spokesbaby” and winner of the baby food brand’s latest photo search contest,…
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McCarthy faces challenge of passing defense bill after series of contentious amendments are added
(CNN) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a challenge Friday morning: A razor thin margin to get a must-pass defense policy bill over the finish…
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Actors are going on strike after talks with major studios and streaming services fail
Originally Published: 13 JUL 23 03:47 ET Updated: 13 JUL 23 15:43 ET By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A union representing about 160,000…
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