US & World Archives

Columbia University will remove slave owner’s name from dormitory

August 31, 2020 7:22 PM CNN

Columbia University has announced it will remove the name of a slave owner from a dormitory on its Manhattan medical campus. A new name for the…

Liberty University to investigate its operations under Jerry Falwell Jr.

August 31, 2020 7:06 PM CNN

Liberty University said Monday it’s hired “one of the leading forensic firms in the world” to conduct an investigation of its…

India accuses China of ‘provocative military movements’ on border

August 31, 2020 6:49 PM CNN

India on Monday accused Chinese troops of taking “provocative” actions near a disputed border high in the Himalayas, violating previous…

Some Louisiana residents won’t have power for weeks, if not months, after Hurricane Laura

August 31, 2020 6:00 PM CNN

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, the state faces another long, grueling recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Laura…

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was never afraid to go to space. But a police stop made him sweat

August 31, 2020 5:53 PM CNN

A police stop could have cost former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin his career in space before he ever got started. Melvin, who was never afraid…

‘Poppycock!’: Federal judge denies Trump effort to use border agents as asylum officers

August 31, 2020 5:12 PM Associated Press

SAN DIEGO, California — A federal judge on Monday blocked U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees from conducting the initial screening for…

Wedding announcement goes viral after groom’s ex publicly reveals he cheated on her when he met the bride

August 31, 2020 4:37 PM CNN

When Nikyta Moreno saw her ex-husband in the New York Times’ Wedding section, it came with a startling realization: He had been cheating on…

Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

August 31, 2020 3:48 PM CNN

Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee has died at the age of 84, according to a tweet from his son. “With a heavy heart, this is to inform…

Bannon, 3 others plead not guilty & get trial dates set in alleged ‘We Build the Wall’ scam

August 31, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — A May 2021 trial date was set Monday for Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, on charges that he…

Thousands ask for a statue of Chadwick Boseman to replace a Confederate memorial in his hometown

August 31, 2020 1:33 PM CNN

The late Chadwick Boseman was known as a hero, both on and off the screen. Now, thousands of people want to honor him like one, by replacing a…

Biden blames Trump for violence in Pittsburgh speech

August 31, 2020 11:35 AM ABC News, Associated Press

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Joe Biden is mounting a more aggressive offense against President Donald Trump with a rare public appearance Monday…

New York City reaches $5.9 million settlement in death of transgender woman who couldn’t pay $500 bail

August 31, 2020 1:16 PM CNN

The City of New York has reached a settlement with the family of Layleen Cubilette-Polanco for $5.9 million following her June 2019 death while in…

U.S. tops 6 million virus cases; Dr. Birx says what’s next is up to you

August 31, 2020 10:17 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Just over seven months ago, no one in the US had a confirmed case of Covid-19. On Monday, the US topped 6 million people cases…

Appeals court keeps Michael Flynn prosecution alive, won’t order dismissal

August 31, 2020 10:14 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — A federal appeals court in Washington on Monday declined to order the dismissal of the Michael Flynn prosecution, permitting…

What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, August 31

August 31, 2020 4:59 AM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration could consider an emergency authorization for Covid-19 vaccine even before Phase 3 trials are over. The…

A New Jersey teen was billed $2,500 in police overtime for a Black Lives Matter protest

August 31, 2020 4:33 AM CNN

A New Jersey teen organized a Black Lives Matter and affordable housing protest on July 25, over what she says is a lack of affordable housing that…

5 things to know for August 31: Protests, coronavirus, election 2020, Belarus, TikTok

August 31, 2020 4:22 AM CNN

Hurricane Laura has passed, but hundreds of thousands remain in the dark in Louisiana after the storm ravaged the power grid. Here’s what you…

This 7-year-old boy held a heartbreaking memorial for Chadwick Boseman, who played his favorite superhero

August 31, 2020 3:14 AM CNN

When 7-year-old Kian Westbrook learned that Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played his favorite superhero, had died, he immediately began crying.…

St. Louis police officer dies after being shot while responding to a shooting

August 30, 2020 10:47 PM CNN

A St. Louis Police Department officer has died after being shot in the line of duty, according to a statement from the department. Officer Tamarris…

Evidence suggests an animal that roamed with the dinosaurs went into a hibernation-like state to survive

August 30, 2020 8:17 PM CNN

New evidence suggests the Lystrosaurus species that roamed the Earth with the dinosaurs went into a state of hibernation to survive what is modern…

Parents on TikTok mock people with disabilities for the ‘New Teacher Challenge.’ These women are reclaiming their images

August 30, 2020 7:55 PM CNN

It always happens the same way: Lizzie Velasquez comes across a hateful video or photo of herself late at night and once she sees it, she can’t…

1 person is dead after a shooting during protests in downtown Portland

August 30, 2020 7:51 PM CNN

A person was shot and killed in downtown Portland Saturday night after an evening of violent clashes between Trump supporters and protesters…

This map lets you see where your hometown was on the Earth millions of years ago

August 30, 2020 5:55 PM CNN

A California paleontologist has created an interactive map that allows people to see how far their hometowns have moved over 750 million years of…

Cleveland Browns players say they’ll use their platform to fight against racial injustice

August 30, 2020 2:40 PM CNN

Cleveland Browns players vowed Sunday to stand against racial inequality in the United States, laying out an action plan to bring positive change for…

7-year-old girl shot and killed in drive-by shooting at child’s birthday party in Indiana

August 30, 2020 1:54 PM CNN

A 7-year old girl was killed Saturday night in a drive-by shooting at a birthday party in South Bend, Indiana, police say. The girl was at a house…

Border Patrol seized over $1 million worth of cocaine after it washed up on a beach

August 30, 2020 1:33 PM CNN

US Border Patrol agents seized over $1 million worth of cocaine last week after it washed up on a Florida beach. Thirty packages were discovered last…