US & World Archives

Head of the New York/New Jersey port authority has coronavirus, governor says

March 9, 2020 4:45 PM CNN

The head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has tested positive for coronavirus, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Executive…

Commuting in the time of coronavirus in the nation’s largest subway system

March 9, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

Beneath Union Square in Manhattan, Robyn Gershon and others pushed onto the packed subway car until the metal-and-glass doors barely closed. Two…

You abhor Daylight Saving Time. 32 states do too. But it’s up to Congress to change things

March 9, 2020 12:37 PM CNN

If you abhor Daylight Saving Time (DST) and the havoc it wreaks on your sleep schedule, there’s a good chance your state does, too. This year,…

The UN wants to protect these chimps’ unique culture

March 9, 2020 12:01 PM CNN

The unique culture of nut-cracking chimpanzees has been selected for conservation by the UN, marking the first time an animal activity has been…

Unusual tear-drop shaped, half-pulsating star discovered by amateur astronomers

March 9, 2020 10:58 AM CNN

When stars behave strangely, astronomers take notice. In the case of a star known as HD74423, it was amateur astronomers who first spotted the…

New poll shows Biden has double-digit lead over Sanders

March 9, 2020 8:06 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Former Vice President Joe Biden has a double-digit lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential…

U.S. begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

March 9, 2020 10:05 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a…

Saudi Arabia detains senior members of its royal family

March 9, 2020 9:44 AM CNN

Two senior Saudi royals are among several members of the royal family arrested on Friday, two sources with knowledge of the arrests have said,…

New York City officials confirm three additional coronavirus cases

March 9, 2020 9:25 AM CNN

Three additional coronavirus cases have been confirmed in New York City bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases, according to Mayor Bill de…

Plastic bags may smell like food to hungry sea turtles, a new study says

March 9, 2020 9:03 AM CNN

Although sea turtles have been chomping down on plastic bags for years, scientists didn’t know why — until now. Plastic bags may smell…

A driver was pulled over with expired 1997 license plate tags. He says he’s been busy

March 9, 2020 8:26 AM CNN

You might be too busy to go to the grocery store, visit your parents or eat a good breakfast. But one Louisiana man told police he’s been too…

North Korea launches unidentified projectiles for second time in two weeks

March 9, 2020 6:46 AM CNN

North Korea fired at least three unidentified projectiles Monday, according to US and South Korean officials, the second such move by the Kim Jong Un…

After being best friends for 17 years, these two women just found out they’re actually sisters

March 9, 2020 6:34 AM CNN

Best friends Ashley Thomas and Latoya Wimberly have a lot in common. As children, they had identical gaps in their front teeth, high cheek bones and…

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off Northern California coast

March 9, 2020 4:59 AM CNN

A preliminary 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California Sunday night, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake…

Markets tumble as novel coronavirus cases grow in the US and northern Italy goes into lockdown

March 9, 2020 4:41 AM CNN

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus has risen to more than 108,000 globally, with at least 27,000 cases outside of China, as the economic…

Live updates: Global markets plunge amid coronavirus fears and oil price drop

March 9, 2020 4:36 AM CNN

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5 things to know for March 9: Coronavirus, oil, White House, Greece, Election 2020

March 9, 2020 4:29 AM CNN

Today is National Napping Day, in case you needed an excuse to a catch a few mid-day winks. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…

Five reasons you should take a nap on National Napping Day

March 9, 2020 2:08 AM CNN

If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday is National Napping Day. It can be hard to find the…

At least 30 wildfires have burned more than 30,000 acres in Oklahoma

March 9, 2020 1:37 AM CNN

At least 30 wildfires have burned more than 30,000 acres in Oklahoma throughout the weekend. Officials were still trying to determine how many…

The father of a woman with coronavirus violated a self-quarantine to take another daughter to a school function

March 9, 2020 12:50 AM CNN

The father and sister of a Missouri woman who tested positive for novel coronavirus disregarded a quarantine and went to a school function on…

Worm supermoon is illuminating the sky this week

March 8, 2020 7:14 PM CNN

A supermoon heralding spring will light up the sky Sunday and Monday. The true full moon occurs Monday, but it will appear full for three days from…

North Korea fires several unidentified projectiles into the Sea of Japan

March 8, 2020 4:58 PM Associated Press, CNN

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has fired three unidentified projectiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said. Seoul’s…

Start your Monday smart: Daylight Saving, Super Tuesday II, Weinstein, MH17, Pi Day

March 8, 2020 3:44 PM CNN

Here’s what you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox…

These are the winners of the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon

March 8, 2020 3:42 PM CNN

Bayelign Teshager and Margaret Muriuki earned the winning titles of the Los Angeles Marathon’s men’s and women’s races,…

Under quarantine, 13-year-old New Yorker has a bar mitzvah over video chat

March 8, 2020 3:29 PM CNN

After going to a bat mitzvah attended by a coronavirus patient, students at a private New York City school were asked to self-quarantine, but the…

Black students say they are being penalized for their hair, and experts say every student is worse off because of it

March 8, 2020 1:51 PM CNN

High school senior Asia Simo loves being a cheerleader. In her final year, she even gave up soccer — another sport she played — to focus…

Google celebrates International Women’s Day with a new doodle

March 8, 2020 1:18 PM CNN

Google’s doodle for International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women of all geographic and generational backgrounds.…

Italy prohibits travel and cancels all public events in its northern region to contain coronavirus

March 8, 2020 12:49 PM CNN

Italy has imposed the most draconian lockdown outside mainland China as it attempts to control Europe’s biggest outbreak of the novel…

What exactly is International Women’s Day?

March 8, 2020 10:21 AM CNN

Countries around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. The day not only recognizes the achievements made by…

This is what it looks like to be stuck on the Grand Princess cruise ship

March 8, 2020 9:35 AM CNN

More than 3,500 people aboard the Grand Princess have been stuck on the cruise ship off California for days. Their two-week journey from San…