US & World Archives

A police chief is killed, allegedly by one of his officers, during a training retreat

November 11, 2019 2:11 PM CNN

The police chief of an Oklahoma town was found dead during a training retreat in Florida. The suspect? One of his officers. The body of Chief Lucky…

Marine deserter wanted in the murder of mother’s boyfriend in Virginia

November 11, 2019 12:27 PM CNN

A Marine who deserted his post at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina last month is a suspect in the killing of his mother’s boyfriend, authorities…

He led a popular uprising against Mugabe. Now he says life is more brutal than ever for Zimbabweans

November 11, 2019 1:21 PM CNN

It’s been just over two months since Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe died, and almost two years since he was ousted from…

Meet the man believed to be oldest living American World War II veteran. He’s 110

November 11, 2019 12:23 PM CNN

His life nowadays is spent doting on his great grandkids. But Lawrence Brooks also wears another hat: He is the oldest American to have served in…

Get ready for a historic week in US politics

November 11, 2019 11:53 AM CNN

Everyone overuses the word “historic,” but this week it might be really be apt. America is nearly 250 years old, but there have been only…

13-year-old Mormon boy who walked for hours after Mexico ambush speaks out

November 11, 2019 11:39 AM CNN

The 13-year-old Mormon boy who walked for hours to get help after his family was ambushed near the US-Mexico border last week spoke out publicly…

This week’s Arctic blast will be so cold, forecasters expect it to break more than 300 records across US

November 11, 2019 11:26 AM CNN

Don your jackets and mittens, East Coasters. You’re going to need them. The next five to seven days won’t just be cold —…

Each time Seattle scored in the MLS Cup final, the fans’ reaction registered on earthquake measuring devices

November 11, 2019 10:57 AM CNN

SEATTLE, Washington — The Seattle Sounders FC scored three goals in their win over Toronto FC in the MLS Cup championship and fans were so…

Plane slides off runway at Chicago’s O’Hare as snow moves in

November 11, 2019 11:09 AM CNN

An American Eagle flight slid off the runway Monday morning at Chicago O’Hare International Airport as snowy conditions and blustery winds led…

His dad has been deployed 10 times. This is his message to other military kids

November 11, 2019 10:56 AM CNN

Davidson is only 9 years old, yet he’s been the man of the house eight times while his dad serves his country. His father, Dave, is a Green…

In first week of trial, Patrick Frazee’s former girlfriend testified that he made her clean a bloody crime scene

November 11, 2019 10:18 AM CNN

More than a dozen people took the witness stand in the first week of Patrick Frazee’s murder trial, including the woman he was dating —…

Islamic centers and churches in Nigeria hold thousands of mental health patients in chains, rights group says

November 11, 2019 9:43 AM CNN

Thousands of patients with mental health issues are bound in chains and locked up in facilities across Nigeria where they are subjected to…

There’s a hidden consequence of climate change: A deadly virus that’s killing key marine species

November 11, 2019 9:02 AM CNN

Climate change means melting ice and habitat loss for animals in the Arctic. But there’s an invisible side effect of warming temperatures and…

A WWII veteran wows the audience at an NBA game with his harmonica rendition of the National Anthem

November 11, 2019 8:55 AM CNN

The Cleveland Cavaliers dispatched the New York Knicks 108-87 last night. But the best performance of the night may have come before the game even…

A Russian professor was pulled from a river. Police said a woman’s arms were found in his rucksack

November 11, 2019 8:45 AM CNN

Russian law enforcement agencies are questioning a prominent historian over the death of a former student in the city of St. Petersburg, in a case…

High-profile White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul

November 11, 2019 8:31 AM CNN

A high-profile supporter of the “White Helmets” group, officially known as Syria Civil Defense, has been found dead in Istanbul,…

Marijuana use is rising among young adults, especially college students, study shows

November 11, 2019 8:03 AM CNN

Marijuana use among young adults, especially college students, has been steadily increasing, and the numbers are pretty high, according to a new…

Fans, friends and Broadway pay tribute to 13-year-old actress Laurel Griggs

November 11, 2019 8:02 AM CNN

A shining light, a distinct talent, a loving person. That’s how Laurel Griggs, the 13-year-old actress who died last week, is being remembered.…

A Michigan woman called a friend to say she was in a shootout in October, police say. She hasn’t been seen since

November 11, 2019 7:51 AM CNN

A Michigan woman called her friend to say she was involved in a shootout with two men in October, police said. She hasn’t been seen since.…

Veterans served to protect our country. Here’s where they can get served with deals and freebies today

November 11, 2019 7:24 AM CNN

Observed annually in the United States on November 11, Veterans Day is a holiday to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces. To…

A 5-year-old boy wanted a McDonald’s Happy Meal. So a police officer delivered it

November 11, 2019 7:19 AM CNN

When 5-year-old Charlie Skabelund called 911, he had what you could call a serious emergency for a little boy: he needed a McDonald’s Happy…

A speeding Porsche crashed into the second story of a building, killing two people

November 11, 2019 5:51 AM CNN

Two people died Sunday in New Jersey after their speeding car lost control, launched off an embankment and flew into the second story of a building,…

Burna Boy to donate earnings from South Africa anti-xenophobia concert to attack victims

November 11, 2019 5:31 AM CNN

Award-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy is scheduled to headline a concert in South Africa, just two months after he vowed never to return to the…

A Texas woman was legally declared dead while still alive

November 11, 2019 5:23 AM CNN

Sherry Ellis found out she was dead the day after Halloween. The 73-year-old from Magnolia, Texas, was picking up her prescription from Walgreens…

Backer of Syria’s White Helmets found dead in Istanbul

November 11, 2019 4:58 AM CNN

A high-profile supporter of the “White Helmets” group, officially known as Syria Civil Defense, has been found dead in Istanbul,…

A New Hampshire grandmother is sending 100,000 holiday cards to troops around the world

November 11, 2019 4:46 AM CNN

“I’m a grandmother,” might as well be Laura Landerman-Garber’s catch-phrase. It’s something she repeats over and over…

5 things to know for November 11: Hong Kong, impeachment, Australia fires, winter weather

November 11, 2019 4:18 AM CNN

It’s Veterans Day in the US. Here are some places that are offering deals to show their appreciation for those who have served in the armed…

Socialists win election but no majority in Spain, as far right doubles seats

November 11, 2019 3:43 AM CNN

The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) won the country’s election Sunday with 120 seats, but fell short of securing a working majority, as…

Boy who fell from Tate Modern gallery able to move his legs, parents say

November 11, 2019 3:15 AM CNN

The six-year-old boy allegedly thrown from a viewing platform at the Tate Modern art museum in London can now move his legs and go outside in a…

Three wheels and a cloud of smoke: How the tuk-tuk became the symbol and ride of Iraq’s street-level uprising

November 10, 2019 11:49 PM CNN

Amnah Ali is carefully putting the gray into the body of a spaceship she’s painting on a giant mural at the entrance to a tunnel under…