US & World Archives

DC police made far more arrests at the height of Black Lives Matter protests than during the Capitol clash

January 9, 2021 2:28 PM CNN

Black Lives Matter protesters in Washington, DC, last summer found themselves facing a massive show of force: military helicopters hovering over the…

Capitol Police officer who died when mob stormed the Capitol was proud to serve his nation, family said

January 9, 2021 2:15 PM CNN

The police officer who died after a mob of President Trump’s supporters invaded the US Capitol on Wednesday was a New Jersey native who had…

Stephen Curry thumped the Clippers with a 38-point performance to give the Warriors a comeback win

January 9, 2021 1:38 PM CNN

The Los Angeles Clippers found out just how hot Stephen Curry can be after allowing the Golden State Warriors to come from a 22-point deficit.…

People at the US Capitol riot are being identified and losing their jobs

January 9, 2021 12:35 PM CNN

As images and social media posts of Wednesday’s insurrection at the US Capitol circulate online, some of those who were present are being…

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers pledges $500,000 to help small businesses

January 9, 2021 12:17 PM CNN

Aaron Rodgers is showing his charitable side by throwing $500,000 to the Barstool Fund, a non-profit organization helping small businesses struggling…

Survivors of school lockdowns say the Capitol trauma mirrors their daily reality

January 9, 2021 8:07 AM CNN

Aalayah Eastmond was scrolling through Twitter this week when she saw a meme comparing lawmakers on lockdown at the Capitol to students during…

How Florida is failing its most vulnerable seniors with Covid vaccine rollout

January 9, 2021 7:27 AM CNN

Wendy Walsh has gone from frustrated to angry about the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine in Florida. She wants her mom protected, fearing that if the…

One week into 2021 and we’re already looking forward to 2022

January 9, 2021 7:20 AM CNN

After a nightmarish 2020 of relentless bad news, this year seemed like a fresh start. No more blaming catastrophes on a calendar year that’s…

A high school student and her brother are helping seniors feel less lonely with notes and care packages

January 9, 2021 6:03 AM CNN

When the coronavirus pandemic first hit, nursing homes across the United States scrambled to protect their vulnerable residents. They shut their…

A fantasy football bet leads to a $1,000 tip for a Waffle House server

January 9, 2021 4:23 AM CNN

As the NFL regular season came to a close, Michael Carsley knew the penalty for finishing last in his fantasy football league. Their rule: Whoever…

Huge sinkhole opens up outside Italian hospital, forcing evacuation of Covid patients

January 9, 2021 4:05 AM CNN

A huge sinkhole, about 22,000 square feet across and 66 feet deep, swallowed several cars and forced the evacuation of a Covid ward after opening up…

Activists in Kenosha say they are hurt and disappointed after the no-charging decision in Jacob Blake shooting

January 9, 2021 2:03 AM CNN

It’s been almost five months since Jacob Blake was shot in the back seven times by Officer Rusten Sheskey. Sheskey, a White officer, shot…

‘We’re on the brink of utter collapse.’ Yellow cabdrivers in New York struggle to stay alive as the pandemic rages on

January 8, 2021 10:31 PM CNN

For Augustine Tang, driving a taxi was a way to carry on his father’s legacy, who died unexpectedly in 2015. But the coronavirus pandemic has…

L.A. County hospitals prepare for triage officers to ration care as Covid-19 cases overwhelm

January 8, 2021 7:54 PM CNN

The relentless surge of Covid-19 patients has strained resources and health care workers at Los Angeles hospitals to the point that officials are…

Security video shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol building after legislator allegedly opens door

January 8, 2021 7:51 PM CNN

Security footage released Friday shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol last month after a Republican state legislator allegedly opened a side…

National Guard medic sent to help hospital says it’s like putting a Band-Aid on an arterial wound

January 8, 2021 7:48 PM CNN

Maj. Dwight Christensen remembers the sense of shock he felt first walking through the doors of St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California.…

Tommy Lasorda, legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager, has died

January 8, 2021 7:30 PM CNN

Tommy Lasorda, who spent seven decades in the Dodgers organization — first as a player in Brooklyn and then in Los Angeles as a two-time World…

Extremists intensify calls for violence ahead of Inauguration Day

January 8, 2021 7:28 PM CNN

“Trump or war. Today. That simple.” “If you don’t know how to shoot: You need to learn. NOW.” “we will storm the…

Racial justice leaders are reeling from the ‘hypocrisy’ in the police response to the US Capitol riots

January 8, 2021 7:14 PM CNN

After police forced her away from the White House with flash bangs and pepper spray, Allison Lane and dozens of people who were peacefully protesting…

Los Angeles County Covid-19 deaths in a day equals city’s homicide deaths in a year, mayor says

January 8, 2021 5:20 PM CNN

The number of people dying of Covid-19 in Los Angeles County in a day is now equivalent to the number of homicide deaths the city saw in an entire…

Twitter says it is banning Trump permanently from social media platform

January 8, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.” The social media giant said…

Jack Nicklaus Fast Facts

January 8, 2021 4:20 PM CNN

Here’s a look at the life of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1940 Birth place: Columbus, Ohio Birth…

Ray Rice Fast Facts

January 8, 2021 4:18 PM CNN

Here’s a look at the life of former NFL running back Ray Rice. Personal Birth date: January 22, 1987 Birth place: New Rochelle, New York Birth…

A congressman got on his knees to pick up trash left after the deadly Capitol riot

January 8, 2021 3:44 PM CNN

Rep. Andy Kim says he was devastated to see the smashed furniture, broken American flags, cigarette butts and other debris left behind by the…

What we know about the 5 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol

January 8, 2021 3:29 PM CNN

A US Capitol police officer is the latest to be confirmed dead after a mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.…

Lawyer of woman who attacked Black musician’s son calls client ’emotionally unwell’

January 8, 2021 3:20 PM CNN

A 22-year-old woman caught on video falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her iPhone apologized and admitted in an…

14 passengers banned by airline after rowdy DC to Seattle flight

January 8, 2021 2:21 PM CNN

Alaska Airlines banned more than a dozen passengers this week for not complying to its mask mandate and for harassing staff members. The 14…

Elijah McClain’s death to be subject of grand jury investigation

January 8, 2021 1:58 PM CNN

Colorado Attorney General General Phil Weiser is opening a grand jury investigation into the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black…

2020 smashed the record for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, NOAA says

January 8, 2021 1:27 PM CNN

2020 will be remembered for many unpleasant reasons — the global pandemic, political unrest, sky-high unemployment — and now we can add a…

Pelosi says top military official assures her steps in place to prevent Trump nuclear launch

January 8, 2021 10:59 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from…