US & World Archives

Jury begins deliberating in Josh Duggar child porn trial

December 8, 2021 3:24 PM Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal jury in Arkansas has begun deliberations in the trial of former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is accused of…

Ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows sues U.S. House Jan. 6 committee

December 8, 2021 3:48 PM CNN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Former Trump White House chief of Staff Mark Meadows is suing the U.S. House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol…

An extinct reptile with a massive wingspan leapt 8 feet in the air to take off

December 8, 2021 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN The bones of an extinct reptile tell a story of how this ancient creature took an 8-foot leap of faith in the air to take…

Army Times details what caused National Guard’s border mission to fall apart

December 8, 2021 2:59 PM David Gonzalez

MCALLEN, Texas — A report Wednesday from Army Times details problems that plagued the National Guard in patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021.…

Christmas Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Christmas, a popular Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Facts Celebrated December…

Ismail Haniyeh Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader in Gaza. Personal Birth date: 1962 Birth place: Shati refugee camp, near Gaza…

Angela Merkel Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Angela Merkel, former chancellor of Germany. Personal Birth date: July 17, 1954 Birth…

Hu Jintao Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Hu Jintao, former president of the People’s Republic of China. Personal Birth date:…

Pelé Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, a professional Brazilian football (soccer) player.…

Massive planet found orbiting 2 of the hottest, most massive stars

December 8, 2021 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN A planet has been found orbiting in a double-star system that is so hot and massive that some astronomers didn’t…

France frees Saudi man after mistaking him for one of Jamal Khashoggi’s killers

December 8, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Pierre Bairin, Anaelle Jonah, Hamdi Alkhshali and Mostafa Salem, CNN French authorities have released a Saudi man detained on Tuesday, after…

Heavy rain triggered Indonesia’s volcano eruption. This could happen more

December 8, 2021 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Angela Dewan and Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN Indonesians are used to dealing with natural disasters. Their country sits on the Ring of Fire, a band…

Heavy rain triggered Indonesia’s volcano eruption. This could happen more

December 8, 2021 8:02 AM CNN

CNN, CNN INDONESIA, NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY (BNPB) By Angela Dewan and Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN Indonesians are used to dealing with…

India’s military chief, 12 others killed in helicopter crash

December 8, 2021 2:03 AM Associated Press

By SHEIKH SAALIQ and ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s air force says the country’s military chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, his…

Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

December 8, 2021 5:34 AM Associated Press

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer says a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appears to offer important protection against the new…

Giant Christmas tree outside Fox News headquarters set afire

December 8, 2021 6:10 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man is facing charges including arson for setting fire to a 50-foot Christmas tree in front of Fox News headquarters…

Germany records highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since February

December 8, 2021 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura Smith-Spark and Stephanie Halasz, CNN Germany recorded its highest number of daily deaths from Covid-19 since February on Wednesday, as it…

Keith Richards Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Keith Richards, musician and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Personal Birth date:…

Ebrahim Raisi Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 5:43 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi. Personal Birth date: December 14, 1960 Birth place:…

Hanukkah Fast Facts

December 8, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. In 2023, Hanukkah will start on December 7 at sunset…

Olaf Scholz appointed as Germany’s new chancellor, replacing Angela Merkel after 16 years

December 8, 2021 4:28 AM CNN

Olaf Scholz has promised continuity with Merkel, but Germany expert Constanze Stelzenmüller says the new leader is facing multiple tests, including…

Why millions of German residents can’t vote

December 8, 2021 4:09 AM CNN

In Germany’s political landscape, one group is significantly absent from the political process — immigrants. An estimated one in seven German…

Why millions of German residents can’t vote

December 8, 2021 3:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Salma Abdelaziz, CNN Illustrations by Alberto Mier, CNN Produced by Monica Sarkar, CNN Editor’s note: This story is part of CNN’s…

Olaf Scholz appointed as Germany’s new chancellor, replacing Angela Merkel after 16 years

December 8, 2021 2:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany’s new Chancellor on Wednesday, bringing to an end Angela Merkel’s four…

NASA launches new x-ray telescope designed to unravel mysteries of black holes

December 8, 2021 2:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN We’re about to get a new perspective on some of the most extreme objects in the universe. In the early morning hours…