US & World Archives

Cannabis was used for religious rites at a biblical site in Israel, study finds

May 28, 2020 5:16 PM CNN

If there were any more fun facts to learn about cannabis, its ritualistic use at a biblical site in Israel can now be added to the list. In 1963, two…

Wearing a mask at home could help stop coronavirus spread among family members, study says

May 28, 2020 4:31 PM CNN

One of the few reliefs in our current pandemic is removing that mask when you arrive back home after a trip to the store. If you’ve got family…

White House press secretary Kayleigh Mcenany

White House says Trump takes landmark of 100,000 virus deaths ‘very seriously’

May 28, 2020 12:00 PM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said President Trump takes the number of U.S. deaths from Covid-19 “very…

The Boston Marathon has been canceled and will be held as a virtual race

May 28, 2020 4:12 PM CNN

The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled, and it will become a virtual race for the first time in the event’s history. Mayor Marty Walsh made…

A Kansas soldier likely saved ‘countless lives’ by driving into an active shooter, police say

May 28, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

Master Sgt. David Royer stood upright with his interlocking hands in front of him Thursday as he matter-of-factly recounted how he rammed his truck…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines UK reopening guidelines

May 28, 2020 2:58 PM CNN

Britain will begin lifting coronavirus restrictions starting Monday in a phased approach, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press…

An investigator being briefed on Peter Manfredonia’s appearance noticed him walking just feet away

May 28, 2020 2:26 PM CNN

An investigator who was being briefed on Peter Manfredonia’s description and height on Wednesday night turned and noticed the murder suspect…

Antarctic ice sheets capable of much faster melting than we thought

May 28, 2020 1:25 PM CNN

Antarctic ice sheets retreated at speeds of up to 50 meters (164 feet) a day at the end of the last Ice Age — about ten times quicker than the…

Massachusetts sees ‘dramatic uptick’ in eagle nests including first on Cape Cod in 115 years

May 28, 2020 1:14 PM CNN

Once on the endangered species list, bald eagles are flourishing in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MFW) said in…

A man who hung an effigy of Kentucky’s governor from a tree has been fired

May 28, 2020 12:57 PM CNN

The man who hung an effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on a tree outside the Kentucky state Capitol on Sunday, has been fired from his job. Terry…

George Floyd’s brother on protesters: ‘They have pain. They have the same pain that I feel’

May 28, 2020 12:28 PM CNN

The brother of George Floyd — the man who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with his…

‘Catastrophic’ virus impact on Latinos driven by ‘savage disparities,’ leaders say

May 27, 2020 7:41 PM CNN

Disproportionate numbers of Latino Americans are dying from Covid-19, similar to other minority groups, as the coronavirus pandemic continues…

New Rochelle, in the national spotlight as a major coronavirus cluster, begins a slow reopening

May 28, 2020 10:50 AM CNN

The arrival of the National Guard in a suburb 25 miles north of New York City signaled a dramatic new front in the fight against the spread of the…

Will students have to wear masks for the entire school day and other education questions, answered

May 28, 2020 8:52 AM CNN

As states around the country begin to open with different guidelines on how and when schools will restart, parents and school workers are asking many…

China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong

May 28, 2020 8:04 AM CNN

China’s legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that…

University of Minnesota will scale back ties with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death

May 28, 2020 7:17 AM CNN

The University of Minnesota, whose main campus is in Minneapolis, has announced it will scale back the relationship it has with Minneapolis police…

Signs warned of ‘murder hornets’ at a popular Washington hiking spot. But state officials say the signs are fake

May 28, 2020 5:41 AM CNN

“Murder hornets” aren’t a real threat to hikers in Washington, state officials said this week, despite some ominous warning signs…

Judge in rape case removed after asking accuser if she ‘closed her legs’

May 28, 2020 5:21 AM CNN

A New Jersey Superior Court judge was removed from his position after several misconduct claims, including because he asked an alleged rape victim…

This is the coronavirus’ staggering toll in the US

May 28, 2020 4:48 AM CNN

How do you calculate the cost of an American tragedy? It’s difficult to comprehend just how drastically the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted…

5 things to know for May 28: Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Twitter, health, climate

May 28, 2020 4:08 AM CNN

The Most Magical Place on Earth is planning its comeback: Disney World plans to start reopening its parks in July. Here’s what you need to know…

As heated protests over George Floyd’s death continue, Minnesota governor warns of ‘extremely dangerous situation’

May 28, 2020 3:13 AM CNN

Hundreds remained on the streets of Minneapolis late Wednesday night protesting the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died after…

In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as country emerges from pandemic

May 28, 2020 2:14 AM CNN

Sometimes, the best time to act isn’t when you’re at your strongest, but when your rivals are weakest. As much of the world continues to…

Larry Kramer, trailblazing AIDS activist, dies at 84

May 28, 2020 1:35 AM CNN

In the early 1980s, a little understood disease called AIDS was stigmatized as society turned its head away from the hundreds of gay men it was…

How a six-day manhunt for a UConn senior suspected in two killings ended in an arrest in the woods

May 28, 2020 1:21 AM CNN

A nearly week-long search for a University of Connecticut senior suspected in two killings and a string of crimes ended in an arrest without incident…

Shooting at a business meeting in France kills three

May 28, 2020 1:06 AM CNN

Three people were killed and one injured in western France on Wednesday after a man open fire during a business meeting, national police told CNN.…

U.S. death toll from virus officially surpasses 100,000

May 27, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conncticut — The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best…

UConn senior suspected of killing 2 people is arrested after a six-day manhunt

May 27, 2020 9:59 PM CNN

A suspect in two killings and a kidnapping in Connecticut has been arrested in Maryland after a six-day manhunt, authorities said. Peter Manfredonia,…