US & World Archives

In first week of trial, Patrick Frazee’s former girlfriend testified that he made her clean a bloody crime scene

November 11, 2019 10:18 AM CNN

More than a dozen people took the witness stand in the first week of Patrick Frazee’s murder trial, including the woman he was dating —…

Islamic centers and churches in Nigeria hold thousands of mental health patients in chains, rights group says

November 11, 2019 9:43 AM CNN

Thousands of patients with mental health issues are bound in chains and locked up in facilities across Nigeria where they are subjected to…

There’s a hidden consequence of climate change: A deadly virus that’s killing key marine species

November 11, 2019 9:02 AM CNN

Climate change means melting ice and habitat loss for animals in the Arctic. But there’s an invisible side effect of warming temperatures and…

A WWII veteran wows the audience at an NBA game with his harmonica rendition of the National Anthem

November 11, 2019 8:55 AM CNN

The Cleveland Cavaliers dispatched the New York Knicks 108-87 last night. But the best performance of the night may have come before the game even…

A Russian professor was pulled from a river. Police said a woman’s arms were found in his rucksack

November 11, 2019 8:45 AM CNN

Russian law enforcement agencies are questioning a prominent historian over the death of a former student in the city of St. Petersburg, in a case…

High-profile White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul

November 11, 2019 8:31 AM CNN

A high-profile supporter of the “White Helmets” group, officially known as Syria Civil Defense, has been found dead in Istanbul,…

Marijuana use is rising among young adults, especially college students, study shows

November 11, 2019 8:03 AM CNN

Marijuana use among young adults, especially college students, has been steadily increasing, and the numbers are pretty high, according to a new…

Fans, friends and Broadway pay tribute to 13-year-old actress Laurel Griggs

November 11, 2019 8:02 AM CNN

A shining light, a distinct talent, a loving person. That’s how Laurel Griggs, the 13-year-old actress who died last week, is being remembered.…

A Michigan woman called a friend to say she was in a shootout in October, police say. She hasn’t been seen since

November 11, 2019 7:51 AM CNN

A Michigan woman called her friend to say she was involved in a shootout with two men in October, police said. She hasn’t been seen since.…

Veterans served to protect our country. Here’s where they can get served with deals and freebies today

November 11, 2019 7:24 AM CNN

Observed annually in the United States on November 11, Veterans Day is a holiday to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces. To…

A 5-year-old boy wanted a McDonald’s Happy Meal. So a police officer delivered it

November 11, 2019 7:19 AM CNN

When 5-year-old Charlie Skabelund called 911, he had what you could call a serious emergency for a little boy: he needed a McDonald’s Happy…

A speeding Porsche crashed into the second story of a building, killing two people

November 11, 2019 5:51 AM CNN

Two people died Sunday in New Jersey after their speeding car lost control, launched off an embankment and flew into the second story of a building,…

Burna Boy to donate earnings from South Africa anti-xenophobia concert to attack victims

November 11, 2019 5:31 AM CNN

Award-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy is scheduled to headline a concert in South Africa, just two months after he vowed never to return to the…

A Texas woman was legally declared dead while still alive

November 11, 2019 5:23 AM CNN

Sherry Ellis found out she was dead the day after Halloween. The 73-year-old from Magnolia, Texas, was picking up her prescription from Walgreens…

Backer of Syria’s White Helmets found dead in Istanbul

November 11, 2019 4:58 AM CNN

A high-profile supporter of the “White Helmets” group, officially known as Syria Civil Defense, has been found dead in Istanbul,…

A New Hampshire grandmother is sending 100,000 holiday cards to troops around the world

November 11, 2019 4:46 AM CNN

“I’m a grandmother,” might as well be Laura Landerman-Garber’s catch-phrase. It’s something she repeats over and over…

5 things to know for November 11: Hong Kong, impeachment, Australia fires, winter weather

November 11, 2019 4:18 AM CNN

It’s Veterans Day in the US. Here are some places that are offering deals to show their appreciation for those who have served in the armed…

Socialists win election but no majority in Spain, as far right doubles seats

November 11, 2019 3:43 AM CNN

The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) won the country’s election Sunday with 120 seats, but fell short of securing a working majority, as…

Boy who fell from Tate Modern gallery able to move his legs, parents say

November 11, 2019 3:15 AM CNN

The six-year-old boy allegedly thrown from a viewing platform at the Tate Modern art museum in London can now move his legs and go outside in a…

Three wheels and a cloud of smoke: How the tuk-tuk became the symbol and ride of Iraq’s street-level uprising

November 10, 2019 11:49 PM CNN

Amnah Ali is carefully putting the gray into the body of a spaceship she’s painting on a giant mural at the entrance to a tunnel under…

Over 2 million people evacuated as deadly cyclone slams into Bangladesh and India

November 10, 2019 10:53 PM CNN

At least 10 people have been killed and millions displaced after Cyclone Bulbul smashed into India and Bangladesh over the weekend. The storm hit…

Black cat announced as a starter for the Dallas Cowboys a week after halting a game

November 10, 2019 10:33 PM CNN

Last week, no one knew the random black cat that delayed Monday’s NFL game. This week, the cat’s been announced as a starter for the…

Needles and other medical supplies just washed up on a California beach

November 10, 2019 4:08 PM CNN

Sections of Venice Beach in Los Angeles were blocked off Sunday after authorities discovered needles and other medical supplies had washed up on…

California hiker is found dead on top of a glacier after missing for days

November 10, 2019 4:00 PM CNN

A three-day search for a California hiker has ended after he was found dead on top of a glacier in Sequoia and Kings National Park. Alan Stringer,…

Start your Monday smart: Veterans Day, DACA hearing, Trump and Erdogan, Louisiana votes

November 10, 2019 3:10 PM CNN

No matter what it looks like out your window, it’s a sunny day today, as “Sesame Street” turns 50. Here’s what else you need…

A man fired arrows at people in a homeless encampment outside San Francisco, police say

November 10, 2019 2:19 PM CNN

Two men at a homeless encampment in the San Francisco Bay area were hospitalized this weekend after police say they were struck by arrows in an…

No kids came to this 11-year-old’s birthday party. Then his favorite hockey team made his dreams come true

November 10, 2019 11:45 AM CNN

After no invited friends showed up to his 11-year-old son’s birthday party, Jason Foster took to Twitter to crowdsource some birthday love for…

Mercury makes a rare pass across the sun

November 10, 2019 11:36 AM CNN

Forget blue moons. Even more rare is when the planet Mercury passes right across the middle of the sun. The transit began on Monday at 7:35 a.m. ET.…

Veterans Day 2019: Here’s what’s open and closed

November 10, 2019 10:04 AM CNN

Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former US service members who have gone to war. Since Veterans Day is a…

Japan’s imperial couple greeted by thousands during Tokyo parade

November 10, 2019 7:32 AM CNN

Japan’s newly crowned emperor and empress were cheered by tens of thousands of spectators during an imperial parade through the heart of Tokyo…