US & World Archives

A police shooting delayed this Black college’s graduation in 1970. Now, those students finally got their ceremony — and an apology

May 17, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

The class of 1970 at Jackson State University in Mississippi finally got to turn their tassels, over 50 years after their initial ceremony was…

The Houston tiger was found with help from a local businesswoman

May 17, 2021 4:25 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston businesswoman says she helped arrange for the return of India the tiger after being was contacted by investigators.…

New York horse racing agency suspends Bob Baffert with Belmont Stakes in less than three weeks

May 17, 2021 3:54 PM CNN Newsource

The New York Racing Association has temporarily suspended trainer Bob Baffert from entering any horses in races at the track that is host to the…

Target, CVS, Starbucks join stores dropping mask rules for vaccinated

May 17, 2021 3:48 PM ABC News, CNN

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Target, CVS Pharmacy and Starbucks are joining the list of businesses that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to…

A New Jersey wildfire leaves 900 acres torched and dozens of structures in harm’s way

May 17, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Firefighters are getting the upper hand on a wildfire that was out of control overnight, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Monday, At one…

Israeli warplanes pound Hamas tunnels as conflict enters second week

May 17, 2021 12:49 PM CNN

Israeli warplanes launched a fresh round of massive airstrikes in Gaza on Monday as the most serious conflict in years entered a second week and…

California won’t lift mask requirement until June 15 to give public time to prepare and ensure virus cases stay low

May 17, 2021 12:34 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California won’t lift its mask requirement until June 15 to give the public time to prepare and ensure cases stay low.…

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has strained medical services and left families reeling. Here are five organizations you can support to help victims

May 17, 2021 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has boiled over into another violent episode, leaving families in the region reeling from tragedy. As the conflict…

Philadelphia discovers the cremated remains of MOVE bombing victims after a city health official’s resignation

May 17, 2021 11:28 AM CNN Newsource

Philadelphia’s city health commissioner resigned this week after saying he cremated and disposed of some of the remains of the 1985 MOVE…

Biden to share additional 20 million vaccine doses with world

May 17, 2021 10:21 AM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden said Monday that the U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines with the world in the…

Authorities in Spain say around 1,000 Moroccan migrants have crossed into Spanish territory

May 17, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

MADRID (AP) — Around 1,000 Moroccans, 300 of whom are presumed to be minors, crossed into a Spanish northern African enclave on Monday, authorities…

AT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery in deal that would create streaming giant

May 17, 2021 9:59 AM CNN

The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which…

Chihuahua City’s Miss Mexico Andrea Meza wins Miss Universe

May 17, 2021 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico — Miss Mexico Andrea Meza of Chihuahua City was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant, which was delayed last…

Virginia mom recruits four of her sons to work alongside her on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic

May 17, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

A Virginia nurse recruited her sons to work with her at Arlington County Public Health to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Michele Fletcher, 58, has…

Florida politician seen as key figure in probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz pleads guilty as part of cooperation deal

May 17, 2021 9:15 AM Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation into Rep.…

U.S. Supreme Court to take on major abortion case seeking 15-week ban in Mississippi

May 17, 2021 7:34 AM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider a major rollback of abortion rights, saying it will decide whether states can ban…

Silvio Berlusconi Fast Facts

May 17, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of billionaire and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Personal Birth date: September 29, 1936 Birth…

Child cash benefits from stimulus will begin landing in millions of parents’ bank accounts July 15

May 17, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The families of more than 65 million children will start receiving enhanced child tax credit monthly payments of up to $300 on…

Train derailment and fire prompts evacuations in northwest Iowa

May 17, 2021 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

Union Pacific crews are readying to remove rail cars after a train derailment and fire prompted evacuations in northwest Iowa on Sunday, Union…

A New Jersey wildfire has torched about 900 acres … and counting

May 17, 2021 7:52 AM CNN Newsource

An out-of-control wildfire has scorched about 900 acres and is threatening buildings near Little Egg Harbor Township, the New Jersey Forest Fire…

After the Texas missing tiger saga, owning a big cat as a house pet might become illegal in the U.S.

May 17, 2021 7:37 AM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — Tales of Bengal tigers on the loose, like the one found roaming a Houston front yard last week, may soon be history if a…

British rabbi treated in hospital after street attack by teenagers

May 17, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

Police in Britain are investigating an attack on a rabbi Sunday that left him needing hospital treatment. Officers went to the location in Chigwell,…

Here’s what we know about the wildfire burning in Los Angeles County and evacuations

May 17, 2021 4:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Palisades Fire has prompted ongoing evacuation orders and warnings in a zone about 20 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. It’s charred more…

5 things to know for May 17: Mideast violence, coronavirus, Capitol riot, US policing, Tigray

May 17, 2021 4:34 AM CNN

Today is Tax Day in the United States — about a month later than usual. Here’s what’s changed besides the filing deadline.…

Mandatory wildfire evacuations are ordered for parts of western Los Angeles County

May 17, 2021 3:47 AM CNN Newsource

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the area near Topanga Canyon due to the Palisades Fire, with more residents on standby to leave,…

Suspect shoots two officers before being fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama

May 16, 2021 9:30 PM CNN Newsource

A man believed to be responsible for two early morning murders in Birmingham, Alabama, opened fire on four police officers Sunday afternoon, striking…