US & World Archives

A 12-year-old Montana boy was found dead in a living room, police say grandparents and uncle ‘tortured’ him

February 17, 2020 5:25 AM CNN

The grandparents and uncle of a 12-year-old boy in Montana have been charged in connection with his death after police say they found evidence of…

They caught the coronavirus that’s killed more than 1,700 people and survived

February 17, 2020 5:19 AM CNN

When 31-year-old engineer Edison Zhang was diagnosed with the deadly novel coronavirus, which has killed hundreds of people in his home city of…

Disney actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared in ‘Queen of Katwe,’ dead at 15

February 17, 2020 5:16 AM CNN

A Disney actress died Saturday following a brain tumor, according to the Ugandan school where she was a student. Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared…

This video of J.J. Watt dancing with his grandma is the cutest thing you’ll see today

February 17, 2020 4:58 AM CNN

Can your grandma bust a move? J.J. Watt proved that his grandma can. The NFL superstar shared an adorable video on Instagram of him and her dancing…

5 things to know for February 17: Coronavirus, Dems 2020, Barr, Afghanistan, France scam

February 17, 2020 4:30 AM CNN

Progress is coming, inch by inch: Several states may pass or have already passed the CROWN Act, which would outlaw discrimination based on hair…

A French ski resort had to helicopter snow onto its slopes in order to remain open

February 17, 2020 4:16 AM CNN

A French ski resort has used a helicopter to bring in snow in order to remain open after unseasonably warm temperatures left its slopes without snow…

Coronavirus cases top 71,000 as Americans evacuated from Japan cruise ship

February 17, 2020 4:05 AM CNN

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French TGV maker Alstom in talks to buy Bombardier rail unit

February 17, 2020 3:46 AM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — French train maker Alstom said Monday that it is in talks to possibly take over the train business of Bombardier, the Canadian…

The US is finally evacuating Americans from the Diamond Princess. Here’s why that’s made them mad

February 17, 2020 3:04 AM CNN

The US plan to evacuate Americans and their families from the Diamond Princess cruise ship appears, on its face, to be the case of a powerful…

14-year-old boy charged with attempted deliberate homicide after allegedly hitting police officer with car

February 17, 2020 2:22 AM CNN

A Montana police officer was taken to the hospital Saturday after being hit by a car driven by a 14-year-old boy, according to a news release from…

Three men stole 600 toilet paper rolls in Hong Kong amid fears of coronavirus shortages

February 17, 2020 1:31 AM CNN

Police in Hong Kong have arrested two men and are searching for a third after the group stole about 600 toilet paper rolls, in a robbery likely…

A black college student was handcuffed facedown in the snow and threatened with a gun to his head by law enforcement who had the wrong guy, lawsuit says

February 17, 2020 1:10 AM CNN

Jaylan Butler, a black student at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, filed a lawsuit against several police officers and…

Chartered flight carrying Americans from cruise ship quarantined in Japan during virus crisis lands in California

February 17, 2020 12:55 AM Associated Press

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Chartered flight carrying Americans from cruise ship quarantined in Japan during virus crisis lands in…

A police officer working security at Walmart tried to stop a shoplifter. He was shot multiple times

February 16, 2020 11:59 PM CNN

An off-duty Ferguson police officer was shot multiple times when he confronted a shoplifter at a Walmart in the Missouri city Sunday night, according…

Jalaiah Harmon, the teen who created the viral Renegade dance, performed at the NBA All-Star game

February 16, 2020 9:44 PM CNN

The teenage girl behind the Renegade got her time to shine Sunday during the NBA All-Star game. Jalaiah Harmon, 14, performed her viral dance in…

The coronavirus crisis is raising questions over China’s relationship with the World Health Organization

February 16, 2020 8:47 PM CNN

Sitting alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom…

A police officer who said he was told to ‘tone down your gayness’ reaches $10 million settlement and gets promoted

February 16, 2020 8:41 PM CNN

A St. Louis police officer allegedly told to “tone down your gayness” by a leader of his department reached a settlement with St. Louis…

An 8-year-old girl and her friends dressed as Target employees and took over a store for her birthday

February 16, 2020 8:27 PM CNN

Brayden Lawrence turned 8 on Sunday and had her birthday party at her favorite place on Earth: Target. That’s right — the Atlanta girl…

2 people are dead after getting trapped under an avalanche they accidentally triggered

February 16, 2020 7:17 PM CNN

VAIL, Colorado — Two snowmobilers in Colorado were killed after they were buried in an avalanche they accidentally triggered Saturday…

Chinese students spend billions overseas. Coronavirus travel bans will leave some countries seriously out of pocket

February 16, 2020 6:12 PM CNN

If it weren’t for the novel coronavirus outbreak, Xu Mingxi would have been in class at a prestigious New York university this week. Instead,…

Daytona 500 postponed until Monday because of bad weather

February 16, 2020 6:05 PM CNN

The Daytona 500 was postponed until Monday because of rainy weather at the Florida track, NASCAR said Sunday. “NEWS: Today’s 62nd running…

Major Rail Accidents Fast Facts

February 16, 2020 5:07 PM CNN

Here’s some background information about major rail accidents since 1900. Notable International Rail Accidents January 1915 –…

Bald eagles across the United States are dying from lead poisoning

February 16, 2020 4:21 PM CNN

Bald eagles across the United States are dying from lead bullets — but it’s not because they’re being shot. The Cape Fear Raptor…

Man facing prison term for plot to obtain $1M in stolen TVs

February 16, 2020 3:13 PM Associated Press

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Maryland are recommending a prison sentence of more than five years for a man who pleaded guilty to…

Police found more than 1,400 marijuana plants inside a building in Northern California

February 16, 2020 12:19 PM CNN

A man was arrested in West Point, California, after authorities discovered 440 pounds of illegal marijuana inside a building, the Calaveras County…

Assad’s forces make advances, further securing Aleppo region

February 16, 2020 3:04 PM Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian troops have made significant advances against the last rebel held enclaves in the country’s northwest, state…

Sports stars J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai were married Saturday

February 16, 2020 2:18 PM CNN

J.J. Watt, NFL superstar for the Houston Texans, and professional soccer player Kealia Ohai were married in a tropical Bahamas wedding Saturday,…

Get up to speed for NASCAR’s Daytona 500. Here’s what you need to know

February 16, 2020 2:14 PM CNN

If you like fast cars and furious drivers, NASCAR’s Daytona 500 is the event for you. The 62nd annual race is this Sunday — and…

Family, friends gather for funeral of Christina Mauser, killed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

February 16, 2020 2:11 PM CNN

A private funeral was planned Sunday afternoon near Los Angeles for Christina Mauser, who was killed with NBA legend Kobe Bryant and seven others in…

A deer bolts through a supermarket in Indiana

February 16, 2020 2:03 PM CNN

As customers strolled the aisles of a Kroger supermarket in Indiana they were joined by an unexpected visitor. Brigitte Dan, who also goes by her…