US & World Archives

Jury selection begins in Michael Avenatti’s trial for allegedly trying to extort millions from Nike

January 27, 2020 2:16 PM CNN

Jury selection in Michael Avenatti’s federal extortion trial began in New York on Monday as prosecutors are set to argue he tried to shake down…

Saudi Arabia wants US troops to stay in Iraq, top official says

January 27, 2020 2:10 PM CNN

Saudi Arabia doesn’t want US troops to leave Iraq and fears that a withdrawal could make the Middle East less safe, the country’s Foreign…

Why Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname ‘Black Mamba’

January 27, 2020 1:52 PM CNN

Kobe Bryant was on top of the world in 2003 as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to win after win. But that all came crashing down after the star was…

Ninth inmate dies at Mississippi’s Parchman prison since the start of the year

January 27, 2020 1:15 PM CNN

A ninth inmate has died at Mississippi State Penitentiary, also known as Parchman, the county coroner said on Sunday. The prisoner Joshua Norman,…

The mother and stepfather of 2 missing children were found in Hawaii after fleeing their Idaho home months ago

January 27, 2020 1:14 PM CNN

The mother of two missing Idaho children has until Thursday to physically produce them to authorities, according to a court order served by police on…

Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot was given clearance to fly under worse-than-normal conditions, audio reveals

January 27, 2020 12:03 PM CNN

LOS ANGELES, California — Millions of people never met him, but the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and eight others has left a country in…

Delta employee shot to death at Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson Airport parking lot

January 27, 2020 11:49 AM CNN

A Delta Airlines worker died after being found shot in an Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport employee parking lot Sunday night, the…

Assistant girls basketball coach Christina Mauser among the victims of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

January 27, 2020 11:13 AM CNN

Christina Mauser, an assistant girls basketball coach at a K-8 Orange County private school, was one of the nine people killed Sunday morning when a…

Artifact found at Civil War site may be a ‘witch bottle’ used to ward off evil spirits. Really

January 27, 2020 10:47 AM CNN

Never heard of a “witch bottle”? Step right in, friend, sit a spell (not the evil kind) and we’ll tell you why archaeologists…

Kobe Bryant saw his daughter Gianna as the heir to his legacy

January 27, 2020 10:38 AM CNN

News that NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday was made more tragic by what came next — confirmation…

College baseball coach John Altobelli among the victims of helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020 10:09 AM CNN

John Altobelli, the head Orange Coast College baseball coach, was one of the nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a…

China goes into emergency mode as number of confirmed Wuhan coronavirus cases reaches 2,700

January 27, 2020 9:48 AM CNN

The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus now stands at 80, with almost 2,800 cases confirmed across China, as the country initiates emergency…

A Colorado high school student wrote a worrisome message on a restroom wall. Classmates are responding with a growing display of support.

January 27, 2020 9:21 AM CNN

An anonymous cry for help scribbled on a bathroom wall inspired a flurry of encouraging messages in a Denver high school. Now the responses have…

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…