A 911 dispatcher who told a drowning woman to ‘shut up’ will not face charges
The Arkansas 911 dispatcher who scolded a woman crying on the phone before she drowned will not face criminal charges, an internal investigation…
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Detective involved in Barnard student Tessa Majors case faces allegations he falsified evidence in other cases
A New York police detective who testified in a probable cause hearing in the case of slain Barnard College student Tessa Majors is facing lawsuits…
Continue Reading At least 28 people were wounded in 3 separate shootings across these 3 states this weekend
Across three states, at least 28 people were shot in three separate incidents over the weekend. Law enforcement agencies in all three incidents have…
Continue Reading Why some Christians are fasting this holiday season
For many of us, the holiday season is a mad rush of conspicuous consumption. We feast on eggnog and and other rich foods, and then we crash. The…
Continue Reading Living in her car, she was afraid and harassed. Then she found an unexpected refuge
As an Uber driver, Lauren Kush tries to keep her Toyota Prius spotless. But keeping it tidy serves a dual purpose. The 36-year-old woman is homeless…
Continue Reading Texas barber shot over 13-year-old’s haircut, sheriff’s office says
Texas law enforcement officials are searching for a suspect accused of shooting a barber over his 13-year-old son’s haircut, according to the…
Continue Reading 2 Idaho children went missing weeks before their stepfather’s former wife was found dead
An Idaho man and woman are being sought for questioning after the man’s previous wife was found dead and weeks earlier his two stepchildren…
Continue Reading France is set to end the use of the 75-year-old controversial CFA franc in West Africa
A revamped common currency in West Africa known as the ECO will be launched in 2020, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The ECO is…
Continue Reading It could be a white or wet Christmas depending on where you live in the US
Two storm systems are creating the potential for wet or wintry weather for Christmastime depending on which US coast you’re on. A slow-moving…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 23: N. Korea, Saudi Arabia, impeach, oil spill, US violence
As you head home or elsewhere for the holidays, take a few minutes to peruse this list of things that you should definitely not pack in your…
Continue Reading From cashier to world’s youngest PM. Finland’s new leader breaks the mold
When leaders from the European Council gathered for a group photo in Brussels last week, it was hard to miss the class newbie. Standing front and…
Continue Reading Turkey can’t handle a fresh wave of Syrian migrants, Erdogan warns
Turkey cannot handle a fresh wave of migrants from Syria and “will not bear all alone the burden,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
Continue Reading Astronaut Jessica Meir celebrates Hanukkah from, where else, space
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir celebrated the first day of Hanukkah in a place with a spectacular view — space. Meir posted a picture Sunday on…
Continue Reading Phoenix Zoo’s beloved giraffe ‘Makope’ dies
A giraffe named Makope died at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona, according to zoo officials. The 14-year-old giraffe died Thursday after developing sudden…
Continue Reading Are you furreal? Dog chases cat up tree and gets stuck, too. Firefighters have to rescue both
As the dog days of 2019 near an end, one doggie is feeling the worst of it. A classic tale of dog-cat rivalry took a turn toward the ridiculous in…
Continue Reading CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2019
What a news year 2019 was. The team at CNN Digital looked back on the stories that resonated most in this frenetic news year. We always want to know…
Continue Reading Indiana conservation officials need the public’s help to find the person who fatally shot a bald eagle
Indiana conservation officials are asking the public for help finding the person who fatally shot a bald eagle Saturday. The eagle was found south of…
Continue Reading New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas sets new single-season receptions record
Another player on the New Orleans Saints set an NFL record this week. Receiver Michael Thomas set the the NFL’s single-season receptions record…
Continue Reading She won a civil case against her alleged rapist. But Japan’s rape laws need an overhaul, campaigners say
A Japanese court ruling in favor of a freelance journalist who publicly accused a high-profile broadcaster of raping her has been hailed as a victory…
Continue Reading Shooting outside Minnesota restaurant leaves one dead, 7 injured
One person was killed and seven others injured in a shooting early Sunday in the parking lot of a restaurant in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota,…
Continue Reading Seventeenth person dies from New Zealand’s White Island eruption
The death toll from New Zealand’s White Island volcano eruption earlier this month has risen to 17 after another person died Sunday, police…
Continue Reading Odell Beckham Jr. rocks Grinch-like cleats during pregame warmup against the Ravens
He’s a mean one, Mr. Beckham. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. stepped on the field Sunday with custom-made green furry cleats…
Continue Reading Start your Monday smart: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Iran, NFL, college bowls
What did you accomplish this year? Scientists discovered 71 new species in 2019, and these are some of their favorites. Here’s what you need to…
Continue Reading Train derailment in Cincinnati involves about 20 cars going off the tracks
About 20 train cars were sent off the tracks Sunday morning in Cincinnati. A CSX train derailed around 5:15 a.m., sending seven to eight cars off the…
Continue Reading Heavy fog and icy roads lead to 69-vehicle pileup on a highway in Virginia
Nearly 70 cars and trucks were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 64 in eastern Virginia on Sunday morning during heavy fog and icy road…
Continue Reading Brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback among two people stabbed to death in Nashville
Police are seeking a man for questioning in a stabbing that killed Clayton Beathard and another man, according to the Metro Nashville Police…
Continue Reading Feeling lonely during the holidays? Miley Cyrus has a message for you
Christmas is almost here. Families are coming together, friends are reconnecting and those with significant others are cuddling up on the couch. But…
Continue Reading Human remains have been found in California’s Joshua Tree National Park
Human remains have been found at Joshua Tree National Park in California, the National Park Service announced Saturday. Park authorities were alerted…
Continue Reading 13 people were shot at a Chicago house party honoring a man killed earlier this year
A Chicago house party devolved into chaos when a dispute led to the shootings of 13 people — possibly at random, police said. The 13 victims…
Continue Reading Pringles will release a ‘Rick and Morty’-inspired ‘Pickle Rick’ chip for the Super Bowl. But what would that even taste like?
In the words of Rick Sanchez, “BOOM! Big reveal.” It’s a pickle — or, rather, a pickle-inspired chip. For the third year in a…
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