US & World Archives

Scientists have discovered X-rays coming from Uranus

April 1, 2021 8:51 AM CNN Newsource

Uranus is emitting X-rays, and scientists want to take a closer look. That’s the mysterious conclusion of a new study, which analyzed two…

Earth Day Fast Facts

April 1, 2021 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at Earth Day, which is celebrated every year. Facts Earth Day is celebrated every April 22, but some events take place on the…

Europe’s vaccine rollout ‘unacceptably slow,’ WHO warns, amid ‘worrying’ surge

April 1, 2021 7:06 AM CNN

The rollout of vaccines in Europe is “unacceptably slow,” the World Health Organization said Wednesday, delivering a damning evaluation…

Trump’s own statements in old lawsuit could haunt him in any future criminal case

April 1, 2021 6:56 AM CNN

Donald Trump once said he calculated his net worth, to a degree, on his “feelings,” and that he put the “best spin” on some…

The witnesses in George Floyd’s case share guilt, anger and sadness after his killing

April 1, 2021 5:02 AM CNN

The 19-year-old cashier who suspected George Floyd had handed him a counterfeit $20 bill said Wednesday he still feels guilt for Floyd’s death…

Texas Highway Patrol trooper dies after being shot trying to help a driver

April 1, 2021 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

WACO, Texas — After being shot in the line of duty last week, a Texas state trooper has now died, according to a statement from the Texas…

These Florida troopers thought they were making a traffic stop. Then, they helped deliver a baby

April 1, 2021 4:37 AM CNN Newsource

Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers thought they’d be conducting a routine traffic stop early Tuesday morning. But that turned into much more.…

Japan designates Osaka, 2 other area for new virus control steps as infections rise 4 months before Olympics

April 1, 2021 4:05 AM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has designated Osaka and two other areas for new virus control steps as infections in those areas rise less than four months…

New Mexico bills legalizing recreational marijuana and erasing some criminal records head to governor’s desk

April 1, 2021 3:09 AM CNN Newsource

Two related pieces of legislation — one which legalizes recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older in New Mexico and the second which…

Four people, including a child, killed in a mass shooting in Orange, California, police say

April 1, 2021 12:47 AM CNN Newsource

Four people, including a child, were killed in a mass shooting at an office complex in Orange, California, on Wednesday night, a police official…

March 31 coronavirus news

April 1, 2021 12:29 AM CNN Newsource

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4 dead, including child, after mass shooting in Southern California

March 31, 2021 10:29 PM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

ORANGE, California — A shooting at a Southern California office building on Wednesday evening killed four people, including a child, and injured a…

A former Oklahoma officer has been found guilty of murdering his police chief during a conference in Florida

March 31, 2021 11:14 PM CNN Newsource

A former Oklahoma police officer was found guilty Wednesday in the death of his police chief while they attended a law enforcement conference in…

Multiple victims found at the scene of a deadly shooting in Orange, California, police say

March 31, 2021 10:25 PM CNN Newsource

Police found “multiple victims” at an office complex in Orange, California, after responding to a call of shots fired Wednesday night.…

New Mexico Legislature approves legalization of recreational marijuana, sends bill to supportive governor

March 31, 2021 9:07 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M (AP) — New Mexico is joining a wave of states that are legalizing recreational marijuana as its Democrat-dominated Legislature sent…

Man charged in hate crime assault on Asian woman was out on parole for killing his mom

March 31, 2021 9:00 PM CNN Newsource

The man arrested in the assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City was out on parole for killing his mother, police told CNN. Brandon…

Derek Chauvin’s body camera video shows his reaction just after George Floyd left in an ambulance

March 31, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

Moments after George Floyd was taken away in an ambulance last May, former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was confronted by a witness who…

A teacher resigned after her racist rant stereotyping Black families during a Zoom call was recorded by a parent

March 31, 2021 6:55 PM CNN

After a Zoom call with a student and his mother, a California teacher who thought the call had ended was recorded saying her student has learned to…

Brown University undergraduates vote for reparations for descendants of enslaved people

March 31, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

Over a decade ago, Brown University released a report with findings on its ties to slavery, and now undergraduate students have voted in support of…

Witnesses make a devastating case against Derek Chauvin and a history of injustice

March 31, 2021 6:15 PM CNN

The trial of Derek Chauvin on second-degree murder charges in the killing of George Floyd has cast a bright spotlight, one that forces Americans to…

Man arrested in hate crime assault on Asian woman was out on parole for killing his mom

March 31, 2021 6:07 PM CNN Newsource

The man arrested in the assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City was out on parole for killing his mother, police told CNN. Brandon…

At Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, echoes of guilt over George Floyd’s death

March 31, 2021 5:30 PM CNN

The 19-year-old cashier who suspected George Floyd had handed him a counterfeit bill said Wednesday he still feels guilt for Floyd’s death…

LeBron James officially becomes part owner of the Boston Red Sox

March 31, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

LeBron James is officially a part owner of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, according to a Wednesday announcement from Fenway Sports…

David Letterman Fast Facts

March 31, 2021 3:55 PM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of former late-night talk show host David Letterman. Personal Birth date: April 12, 1947 Birth place: Indianapolis,…

Pete Rose Fast Facts

March 31, 2021 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14,…

Imprisoned Palestinian uprising leader submits independent list for parliamentary elections in a blow to President Abbas

March 31, 2021 2:42 PM Associated Press

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A popular Palestinian uprising leader imprisoned by Israel has submitted an independent list of candidates to run in the…

Defeated Iowa Democrat drops challenge to House seat she lost to Republican by 6 votes

March 31, 2021 2:19 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A defeated Democrat has abruptly dropped her bid to overturn her six-vote loss for a House seat from Iowa, abandoning what loomed…

Body cam video of police interaction with 5-year-old shows ‘every adult in this situation failed this child’

March 31, 2021 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

A Maryland police department is under a spotlight after body camera video was released showing officers locate a 5-year-old boy who fled school,…

Store cashier who suspected George Floyd of using fake $20 bill says he feels guilty

March 31, 2021 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

An employee at the Minneapolis corner store who suspected George Floyd gave him a counterfeit $20 bill last May testified in court Wednesday that he…

Prosecutors detail George Floyd’s ill-fated arrest in day 3 of officer’s murder trial

March 31, 2021 10:26 AM ABC News, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The convenience store cashier who was handed a counterfeit $20 bill by George Floyd — setting in motion the…