US & World Archives

How do whales defy the odds of getting cancer? The answer is in their genes, new study says

March 5, 2021 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

Cancer should be a near certainty for whales, the longest-living and largest mammals there are — but scientists are finding that cetaceans are…

What it says about us when we want a cook’s recipe but not their humanity

March 5, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Not everyone wants to cook mung bean popsicles. Judy Leung, one of the people behind recipe website The Woks of Life, understands that. So when she…

Britain’s Prince Philip moves hospital after heart procedure

March 5, 2021 6:45 AM CNN

Britain’s Prince Philip was transferred to the King Edward VII private hospital in London on Friday morning, following a…

Italy blocks AstraZeneca vaccines as fears grow over vaccine nationalism

March 5, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

Italy blocked the export of 250,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia yesterday, in a dramatic escalation of the dispute between the European Union…

The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world

March 5, 2021 5:42 AM CNN Newsource

For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health Organization (WHO) —…

5 things to know for March 5: Coronavirus, stimulus, immigration, Hong Kong, Ethiopia

March 5, 2021 4:18 AM CNN

It’s not your imagination. Robocalls really are ramping up again after a pandemic lull. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed…

Tiger Woods told police after crash that he didn’t remember driving

March 5, 2021 4:13 AM CNN Newsource

When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff’s deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the…

New Zealand downgrades tsunami warning after 8.1-magnitude earthquake

March 5, 2021 3:12 AM CNN Newsource

New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region early Friday, sparking fears of a…

The Pope’s Iraq trip could be his most dangerous yet. But the country’s dwindling Christian minority hopes it heals their wounds

March 5, 2021 2:25 AM CNN

Attending to the Baghdad church where he works as a caretaker, Natiq Anwar relives the most horrific experience of his life each and every day. Near…

China’s plans to ‘improve’ democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city’s opposition

March 5, 2021 1:30 AM CNN

As members of China’s political elite prepared for an annual summit in Beijing this week, state-run news agency Xinhua noted “there is no…

Dallas police officer faces two capital murder charges

March 4, 2021 9:59 PM CNN Newsource

A Dallas police officer is accused of offering to pay another person to kidnap and kill two people in 2017, Dallas Police Chief Eddie García…

Tiger Woods told police after crash that didn’t remember driving

March 4, 2021 8:36 PM CNN Newsource

When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff’s deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the…

States shift to vaccinate those in their 50s against Covid-19 as supply expands

March 4, 2021 7:39 PM CNN

Dutch Mandel’s cell phone lit up with messages: “It’s open, it’s open, it’s open!” The 62-year-old South Carolina…

Fauci: US shouldn’t loosen coronavirus restrictions until daily new cases fall below 10,000

March 4, 2021 7:13 PM CNN

The US shouldn’t ease restrictions in place to prevent Covid-19 before the number of new coronavirus cases falls below 10,000 daily, “and…

Eleanor Roosevelt is the latest historical figure to get the Barbie treatment

March 4, 2021 7:03 PM CNN Newsource

One of the most influential women of the 20th century is being introduced as a role model to a new generation of girls. Former first lady Eleanor…

Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II sentenced to 14 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

March 4, 2021 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced this week to 14 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, according to the San Diego County…

New Zealand sees small tsunami waves after strong South Pacific earthquake, says further threat has passed

March 4, 2021 6:44 PM Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the…

China sets economic growth target of over 6% for 2021, announces plans for tech development, cleaner industry

March 4, 2021 6:13 PM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China’s top economic official has announced a healthy growth target and plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid…

A newly proposed Tennessee bill would give immunity to drivers who unintentionally hit protesters blocking streets

March 4, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

A newly proposed bill in Tennessee would make it even more difficult to protest in the state — by making obstructing a highway a felony and…

A Latina councilmember’s discussion on Zoom about racial disparities was interrupted by people laughing about her accent

March 4, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

The irony of it all is that the laughter came during a discussion about racial inequities. Nancy Navarro, a member of the Montgomery County Council…

‘It’s too soon for it’: Small business owners react to Texas dropping mask mandate

March 4, 2021 4:47 PM CNN Newsource

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When Humbelina Gonzales heard Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was lifting the state’s mask mandate next week, her first…

North Dakota House expels lawmaker accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol

March 4, 2021 3:58 PM Associated Press

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House has expelled a lawmaker accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol. The…

California to reserve 40% of vaccine doses for underserved communities

March 4, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

California will set aside 40% of its vaccines for underserved communities in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus and hasten the reopening of…

See Jupiter and Mercury align in the sky and an asteroid flyby this weekend

March 4, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

The solar system’s largest and smallest planets will be in alignment this Friday. In the morning, Mercury and Jupiter will be in conjunction…

When Maine’s seals are in trouble, she gets the call

March 4, 2021 3:25 PM CNN Newsource

Growing up in coastal Maine, Lynda Doughty spent a lot of time out on the ocean, where she regularly encountered seals, turtles and whales. She…

Senate begins marathon Covid relief push as debate opens with reading 600-page bill aloud

March 4, 2021 2:59 PM CNN

The Senate is now engaged in a marathon effort to take up President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, a process that could…

Italy blocks export of Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia, using EU powers for the first time

March 4, 2021 2:52 PM CNN

Italy invoked European Union powers to block the export of 250,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia on Thursday, in a dramatic escalation of a…

Woman gets part-time job at nursing home so she can visit her dad during pandemic

March 4, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

Lisa Racine hasn’t been able to visit her dad in-person at the nursing home he lives at because of the coronavirus pandemic. So, she decided to…

Former police chief is facing charges over fires authorities say were linked to people he had disagreements with

March 4, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

A former Maryland police chief is facing multiple arson and attempted murder charges in connection with 11 fires spanning from 2011 to 2020,…

‘Do not stay at home’: Tsunami warning for parts of New Zealand after 8.1-magnitude earthquake

March 4, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

New Zealand’s emergency agency has told residents in some areas to head for higher ground after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the nearby…