US & World Archives

They didn’t die in combat, but they lived heroic lives. Remembering the military heroes who died by suicide

May 25, 2020 2:33 PM CNN

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Robby Mathews’s family is cooking up his favorites today — steak, veggies and red velvet cake with cream…

Some Americans take a holiday from social distancing and officials fear future spikes in coronavirus cases

May 25, 2020 2:26 PM CNN

At a glance, it may look like many Americans have forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland, Georgia,…

‘They didn’t die a heroic death, but they lived heroic lives.’ Remembering the military heroes who died by suicide

May 25, 2020 2:17 PM CNN

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Robby Mathews’s family is cooking up his favorites today — steak, veggies and red velvet cake with cream…

A thousand flags honor Massachusetts military heroes in a scaled-back Memorial Day observance

May 25, 2020 2:05 PM CNN

Boston’s Memorial Day observance was smaller this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the display was still just as powerful.…

A thousand flags honor Massachusetts military heroes in a scaled-back Memorial Day observance

May 25, 2020 2:05 PM CNN

Boston’s Memorial Day observance was smaller this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the display was still just as powerful.…

This recent grad is upcycling thousands of graduation gowns to help hospitals in need of PPE

May 25, 2020 1:35 PM CNN

Nathaniel Moore, a recent graduate of an MBA at the University of Vermont, is among thousands who participated in a virtual ceremony this year due to…

An effigy of Kentucky Gov. Beshear was hung from a tree at the end of a Second Amendment rally

May 25, 2020 1:31 PM CNN

A group of protesters holding a rally outside of Gov. Andy Beshear’s mansion at the state Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, Sunday hung an effigy…

Lawmakers want the VA to remove swastikas from gravestones at two veterans cemeteries

May 25, 2020 1:10 PM CNN

Members of Congress are calling on federal officials to take down or alter headstones at two national cemeteries that contain swastikas or messages…

NBA legend Patrick Ewing is recovering at home after testing positive for the coronavirus

May 25, 2020 12:45 PM CNN

Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing has returned home after a brief hospitalization for the coronavirus, his son says in a tweet. “I want to…

The Washington Nationals’ 2019 World Series championship ring features a nod to ‘Baby Shark’

May 25, 2020 12:39 PM CNN

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. That’s the tune the Washington Nationals will be humming in their heads every time they admire their 2019 World…

Flying the American flag on Memorial Day honors military personnel. Here’s the very specific way to do that.

May 25, 2020 10:21 AM CNN

Your Memorial Day cookout may be different this year due to the pandemic, but you can still honor those who died serving in the US military. The…

The new reality at Arlington

May 25, 2020 10:26 AM CNN

As the nation observes Memorial Day in the midst of a global pandemic, the hallowed grounds at Arlington National Cemetery are also adapting to the…

Person held captive by murder suspect found in NJ, state police say

May 25, 2020 10:03 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story DERBY, CT (WFSB) — A search for a University of Connecticut senior linked to two…

Severe weather could put a damper on some Memorial Day activities

May 25, 2020 9:57 AM CNN

Severe weather could put a damper on some Memorial Day plans as the threat stretches from the Gulf Coast of Texas toward the Great Lakes and includes…

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

May 25, 2020 9:51 AM CNN

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President Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery amid pandemic precautions

May 25, 2020 8:30 AM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — After two days of playing golf, President Donald Trump made a Memorial Day appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, where he…

The US Air Force is removing height restrictions for pilots, which will allow more women to serve

May 25, 2020 9:27 AM CNN

The US Air Force has removed its minimum height requirements for prospective pilots, doing away with a barrier that had disadvantaged women.…

Scientists discover giant fiery doughnut-shaped galaxy

May 25, 2020 9:00 AM CNN

A team of scientists has discovered a galaxy that looks like a “cosmic ring of fire” and could help us understand more about how galactic…

Solemn rituals remain but with new precautions at Arlington National Cemetery this Memorial Day

May 25, 2020 7:58 AM CNN

As the nation observes Memorial Day in the midst of a global pandemic, the hallowed grounds at Arlington National Cemetery are also adapting to the…

Woman kayaks to floating home swept away by flood to recover mother’s ashes

May 25, 2020 7:54 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, MI (WDIV) — When the massive flooding overtook mid-Michigan earlier this…

Brazilian mayor launches furious attack on ‘stupid’ Bolsonaro over coronavirus response

May 25, 2020 5:53 AM CNN

The mayor of a Brazilian city that has been badly hit by the coronavirus has rounded on Jair Bolsonaro, saying the President is…

What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, May 25

May 25, 2020 5:32 AM CNN

The message from Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator, could not have been any clearer. Wearing a face mask is…

Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases

May 25, 2020 5:09 AM CNN

At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland,…

Hundreds took part in a parade celebrating the first birthday of a boy who lost both his parents in the El Paso shooting

May 25, 2020 4:26 AM CNN

A Texas community hit by terrible tragedy months ago came together over the weekend to celebrate a survivor’s first birthday. Paul Gilbert…

‘Quite a decent shake here’: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern interrupted by earthquake in TV interview

May 25, 2020 1:21 AM CNN

The coronavirus pandemic has been something of a nightmare for live TV, with interviews interrupted by children, cats, ringing phones, dogs and now,…

The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say

May 25, 2020 12:59 AM CNN

At first glance, Shelley Allwang’s cubicle looks just like any other office space. But alongside a pinboard full of tchotchkes and a photo of…

Hong Kong protesters have promised a ‘miracle’ but China’s national security law seems impossible to stop

May 24, 2020 11:53 PM CNN

After a months-long break due to the coronavirus pandemic, tear gas returned to the streets of central Hong Kong Sunday, as police clashed with…

Hong Kong protesters have promised a ‘miracle’ but China’s national security law seems impossible to stop

May 24, 2020 11:53 PM CNN

After a months-long break due to the coronavirus pandemic, tear gas returned to the streets of central Hong Kong Sunday, as police clashed with…

Women are told more lies than men in workplace reviews, new research suggests. And that can prevent gender equality.

May 24, 2020 11:05 PM CNN

Turns out, gender bias in the workplace is just as detrimental as you may think. New research, published last week in the “Personality and…

Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten born with two faces, dies

May 24, 2020 6:04 PM CNN

Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten with two faces, has died days after capturing the hearts of animal lovers all over the world. The adorable kitty, born…