‘Feisty’ 103-year-old survives virus, celebrates with beer
WILBRAHAM, Massachusetts — “Feisty” is the way Shelley Gunn describes her 103-year-old grandmother. That quality shone through earlier this…
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In the NY Gilgo Beach killings, remains identified 20 years later
For years in the Gilgo Beach, New York multiple victim investigation, she was “Jane Doe #6.” On Thursday, New York’s Suffolk County…
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Foster kids struggling during the pandemic are getting much needed support from a CNN Hero
For many children in foster care in the United States — there are more than 400,000 — life is often difficult enough. During a pandemic,…
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Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies on Thursday, days after Twitter called two…
Continue Reading Cannabis was used for religious rites at a biblical site in Israel, study finds
If there were any more fun facts to learn about cannabis, its ritualistic use at a biblical site in Israel can now be added to the list. In 1963, two…
Continue Reading Wearing a mask at home could help stop coronavirus spread among family members, study says
One of the few reliefs in our current pandemic is removing that mask when you arrive back home after a trip to the store. If you’ve got family…
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White House says Trump takes landmark of 100,000 virus deaths ‘very seriously’
WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said President Trump takes the number of U.S. deaths from Covid-19 “very…
Continue Reading The Boston Marathon has been canceled and will be held as a virtual race
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled, and it will become a virtual race for the first time in the event’s history. Mayor Marty Walsh made…
Continue Reading A Kansas soldier likely saved ‘countless lives’ by driving into an active shooter, police say
Master Sgt. David Royer stood upright with his interlocking hands in front of him Thursday as he matter-of-factly recounted how he rammed his truck…
Continue Reading Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines UK reopening guidelines
Britain will begin lifting coronavirus restrictions starting Monday in a phased approach, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press…
Continue Reading An investigator being briefed on Peter Manfredonia’s appearance noticed him walking just feet away
An investigator who was being briefed on Peter Manfredonia’s description and height on Wednesday night turned and noticed the murder suspect…
Continue Reading Antarctic ice sheets capable of much faster melting than we thought
Antarctic ice sheets retreated at speeds of up to 50 meters (164 feet) a day at the end of the last Ice Age — about ten times quicker than the…
Continue Reading Massachusetts sees ‘dramatic uptick’ in eagle nests including first on Cape Cod in 115 years
Once on the endangered species list, bald eagles are flourishing in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MFW) said in…
Continue Reading A man who hung an effigy of Kentucky’s governor from a tree has been fired
The man who hung an effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on a tree outside the Kentucky state Capitol on Sunday, has been fired from his job. Terry…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother on protesters: ‘They have pain. They have the same pain that IÂ feel’
The brother of George Floyd — the man who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with his…
Continue Reading ‘Catastrophic’ virus impact on Latinos driven by ‘savage disparities,’ leaders say
Disproportionate numbers of Latino Americans are dying from Covid-19, similar to other minority groups, as the coronavirus pandemic continues…
Continue Reading New Rochelle, in the national spotlight as a major coronavirus cluster, begins a slow reopening
The arrival of the National Guard in a suburb 25 miles north of New York City signaled a dramatic new front in the fight against the spread of the…
Continue Reading Will students have to wear masks for the entire school day and other education questions, answered
As states around the country begin to open with different guidelines on how and when schools will restart, parents and school workers are asking many…
Continue Reading China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong
China’s legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that…
Continue Reading University of Minnesota will scale back ties with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death
The University of Minnesota, whose main campus is in Minneapolis, has announced it will scale back the relationship it has with Minneapolis police…
Continue Reading Signs warned of ‘murder hornets’ at a popular Washington hiking spot. But state officials say the signs are fake
“Murder hornets” aren’t a real threat to hikers in Washington, state officials said this week, despite some ominous warning signs…
Continue Reading Judge in rape case removed after asking accuser if she ‘closed her legs’
A New Jersey Superior Court judge was removed from his position after several misconduct claims, including because he asked an alleged rape victim…
Continue Reading This is the coronavirus’ staggering toll in the US
How do you calculate the cost of an American tragedy? It’s difficult to comprehend just how drastically the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 28: Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Twitter, health, climate
The Most Magical Place on Earth is planning its comeback: Disney World plans to start reopening its parks in July. Here’s what you need to know…
Continue Reading As heated protests over George Floyd’s death continue, Minnesota governor warns of ‘extremely dangerous situation’
Hundreds remained on the streets of Minneapolis late Wednesday night protesting the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died after…
Continue Reading In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as country emerges from pandemic
Sometimes, the best time to act isn’t when you’re at your strongest, but when your rivals are weakest. As much of the world continues to…
Continue Reading Larry Kramer, trailblazing AIDS activist, dies at 84
In the early 1980s, a little understood disease called AIDS was stigmatized as society turned its head away from the hundreds of gay men it was…
Continue Reading How a six-day manhunt for a UConn senior suspected in two killings ended in an arrest in the woods
A nearly week-long search for a University of Connecticut senior suspected in two killings and a string of crimes ended in an arrest without incident…
Continue Reading Shooting at a business meeting in France kills three
Three people were killed and one injured in western France on Wednesday after a man open fire during a business meeting, national police told CNN.…
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U.S. death toll from virus officially surpasses 100,000
HARTFORD, Conncticut — The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best…
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