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A teen raised $10K to install a community baby box. Less than a year later, a newborn was found inside

January 27, 2020 7:50 AM CNN

An Indiana teenager is being honored after a distressed parent left a newborn child in a baby drop-off box he raised money to install. Hunter Wart,…

Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a whole week in Italy, the country where he grew up

January 27, 2020 7:29 AM CNN

Italy, where Kobe Bryant grew up, will mourn the basketball player’s death for a full week. Every professional team in all levels of basketball…

A Florida man was arrested for pointing lasers at planes landing at an airport

January 27, 2020 7:23 AM CNN

A Florida man was arrested on Wednesday night for pointing lasers at planes trying to land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Charlie James…

What happens next if the Senate acquits Trump?

January 27, 2020 6:20 AM CNN

Some time in the next few days, the Senate is likely to give Donald Trump what he most craves — an acquittal in his impeachment trial. A late…

An Iranian passenger plane skidded off the runway onto a city road — and nobody was hurt

January 27, 2020 5:52 AM CNN

An Iranian passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway and onto a road with its wheels still retracted — and,…

Virginia teachers are about to swarm the state capitol, demanding more school funding and raises

January 27, 2020 5:16 AM CNN

At this rate, Christine Melendez isn’t sure how long she’ll be able to keep teaching. In the past seven years, she’s already taught…

China warns coronavirus can spread before symptoms show

January 27, 2020 5:12 AM CNN

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The story behind the German Jewish war hero honored on both sides of the Atlantic, decades apart

January 27, 2020 5:06 AM CNN

A Jewish shopkeeper standing proudly outside his store, a wry smile on his face and an Iron Cross pinned to his lapel. Just a meter away is a Nazi…

5 things to know for January 27: Impeachment, Kobe Bryant, coronavirus, Iraq, North Korea

January 27, 2020 4:08 AM CNN

It’s National News Literacy Week, a time to think critically about the news you read, and learn how to spot the signs of misinformation.…

The country is paying tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020 3:19 AM CNN

As the country tries to come to terms with the crash that claimed the life of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, fans and cities across the country…

China’s unprecedented reaction to the Wuhan virus probably couldn’t be pulled off in any other country

January 27, 2020 2:44 AM CNN

As the world watches the developing crisis around the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, it’s difficult to know how worried to be. One thing is clear,…

Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, among 9 killed in a helicopter crash in California

January 27, 2020 1:27 AM CNN

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters were among nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in…

‘Forever one of us’: Kobe Bryant’s global roots

January 27, 2020 1:22 AM CNN

Kobe Bryant was one of those superstars who transcend their sport, and become known simply by a single name. At his peak, the graceful NBA legend…

Kim Jong Un’s aunt seen in public for first time since her husband was executed in 2013

January 27, 2020 1:12 AM CNN

The aunt of Kim Jong Un has made a surprise appearance with the North Korean leader — the first time she’s been seen in public since her…

In the camp world of K-pop, it’s hard for stars to be gay

January 27, 2020 1:09 AM CNN

On a brightly lit stage, two male K-pop stars with glowing skin and perfectly coiffed hair are nibbling either end of the same long, chocolate stick.…

NASA wants to bring Martian samples back to Earth — and they need someone to lead the mission

January 26, 2020 10:29 PM CNN

NASA is planning to bring Martian samples back to Earth — and they’re looking for someone to lead the mission. The Mars Sample Return…

In his last social media posts, Kobe Bryant celebrated LeBron James for passing him on NBA’s all-time scoring list

January 26, 2020 10:28 PM CNN

Kobe Bryant was a trailblazer — on and off the court. He finished his high school career as the highest scoring player in the history of…

Kobe Bryant on leadership, failure, critics and more, in his own words

January 26, 2020 10:08 PM CNN

On Sunday, the world lost Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend who was indisputably so much more, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Over the years…

New York Times: Bolton draft book manuscript says Trump tied Ukraine aid freeze to political investigations

January 26, 2020 8:57 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump in August told his then-national security adviser John Bolton that he wanted to continue holding…

NBA great Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 dead in SoCal helicopter crash

January 26, 2020 1:06 PM ABC News

LOS ANGELES, California — Basketball legend Kobe Bryant is among nine people who died Sunday in a helicopter crash in the wealthy Southern…

3 rockets hit U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, U.S. officials confirm

January 26, 2020 8:39 PM CNN, ABC News

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Three rockets struck the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Sunday, U.S. officials told CNN and ABC News. Officials told ABC…

January 26 coronavirus news

January 26, 2020 7:16 PM CNN

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Start your Monday smart: Brexit, Grammys, USMCA, NASA, Pro Bowl, Black History Month

January 26, 2020 6:42 PM CNN

The week ahead will no doubt be filled with tributes to NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who died Sunday in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old…

5th U.S. case of coronavirus confirmed as China’s death toll rises to 80 with 2,700 cases

January 26, 2020 12:08 PM CNN

LOS ANGELES, California — Yet another case of coronavirus has been confirmed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday,…

Magic Johnson remembers Kobe Bryant’s life in heartfelt tribute

January 26, 2020 5:30 PM CNN

Earvin “Magic” Johnson remembered his fellow Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a series of tweets today. Bryant’s death on Sunday…

Kobe Bryant’s greatest moments in his 20-year NBA career

January 26, 2020 4:28 PM CNN

Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 on Sunday, was known in his NBA career as a deadly scorer and a tenacious player whose toughness knew no bounds. Over the…

6 people were shot at a South Carolina bar, including 2 fatally

January 26, 2020 3:14 PM CNN

Two people were killed Sunday in a shooting at a bar in Hartsville, South Carolina, Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said. The shooting happened…