Winston Lawson, Secret Service agent with JFK in Dallas, dies at 91
Winston Lawson, the Secret Service agent who planned President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade route in Dallas and rode in a car immediately in…
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A New Jersey bill would require schoolchildren to be taught cursive handwriting
Should children be required to learn cursive? A New Jersey legislator says so. Assemblywoman Angela McKnight has introduced a bill that would require…
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3 US Navy sailors killed in the Pensacola Navy base saved lives when they ran toward gunman, officials say
Three US Navy sailors were killed when they “didn’t run from danger” after a gunman opened fire at a US Navy base in Florida, US…
Continue Reading Dead baby found in restroom at Manila International Airport
A lifeless baby was found in a restroom of Manila’s international airport on Sunday, the state-run Philippines National News Agency reported.…
Continue Reading SpaceX Dragon docks with space station, delivering ‘mighty mice’ and a space robot
SpaceX’s Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Sunday morning, NASA said. Dragon was loaded with 5,700…
Continue Reading His hug of forgiveness shocked the country. Yet he still won’t watch the video from that moment
Strangers now recognize Brandt Jean after he publicly forgave the former Dallas police officer who killed his older brother in his own apartment.…
Continue Reading Sumatran tiger fetuses found in jar as five arrested for poaching – report
Five people have been arrested for poaching a protected Sumatran Tiger in Indonesia, after authorities discovered a dead tiger with four of its…
Continue Reading Investigators haven’t found links between Pensacola gunman and terror groups, sources say
Investigators have found no apparent ties between the Saudi Arabian military officer who killed three people at a US Navy base in Florida on Friday…
Continue Reading NFL Sunday is back. Here’s how to watch your teams play
It’s NFL Sunday! You know what that means — tackles, touchdowns and timeouts (to grab another bag of Takis). It’s already been a busy…
Continue Reading A Houston police officer dies after being shot in the line of duty
A Houston police officer has died after being shot in the line of duty, police said. Sgt. Chris Brewster, 32, was shot and killed while responding to…
Continue Reading A reality TV contestant had to watch her own alleged assault. Now Spain wants answers
When Carlota Prado was asked to enter the “diary room” on the Spanish version of the “Big Brother” reality TV series, it…
Continue Reading A 5-year-old carried a toddler half a mile in Alaska terrain after being left home alone, police say
A 5-year-old walked through extreme temperatures in the Alaskan terrain with an 18-month-old after authorities say they were left home alone. The…
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Joe Burrow has his Heisman moment as No. 2 LSU routs No. 4 Georgia, giving No. 6 Oklahoma a boost
The College Football Playoff field looks to be set — unofficially at least. And quarterback Joe Burrow had what might be his signature Heisman…
Continue Reading North Korea says it has conducted a ‘significant’ test at a missile site
North Korean state media are reporting that a “very important test took place at the Sohae Satellite launching Ground” on Saturday.…
Continue Reading Jessika Carr, WWE’s first full-time female referee, makes her debut on Friday Night SmackDown
Jessika Carr made history Friday with her debut on WWE’s SmackDown, according to the entertainment company’s Twitter page. Carr,…
Continue Reading Elderly couple found dead buried under snow
An elderly couple that had been buried in snow in Arizona for an indeterminable amount of time was found dead on Friday, according to a statement…
Continue Reading CNN honors 10 men and women for making the world a better place
Prepare to be inspired: CNN has revealed the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019 — 10 men and women who are making the world a better place by helping…
Continue Reading Lonely Beijing citizens are helping create a billion-dollar industry around their pampered pets
Li Chao’s life changed forever the evening he returned home from a late night at the office and found his beloved husky JoJo dead on the floor.…
Continue Reading Video captures the sound of joy when a baby’s hearing aid is turned on
When the video starts, 4-month-old Georgina silently stares at the camera. Then her mother says, “OK, so we’ve just turned your hearing…
Continue Reading Cerebral palsy couldn’t stop this 17-year-old from finishing the Santa Run using a walker
A 17-year-old with cerebral palsy just walked across the finish line at the Las Vegas Great Santa Run. Mena Hawkins, a junior at at Liberty High…
Continue Reading He almost lost his friend to a motorcycle accident. So he created a helmet that calls 911
A college student and avid motorcyclist has created a prototype helmet that uses technology in hopes of keeping bikers safer than they’ve ever…
Continue Reading ‘This is sweet!’ A delivery driver is overjoyed at treats left for him on a family’s porch
For the past four or five years during the holiday season, Kathy Ouma has been putting out snacks and refreshments for the delivery drivers who drop…
Continue Reading Adults with their own adoption stories react to the heartwarming adoption of a 5-year-old
On his formal adoption day, a gregarious 5-year-old boy helped unlock the most cherished stories of a nation. CNN published a story on Thursday about…
Continue Reading North Korea’s UN ambassador says denuclearization is off the table in talks with US
Denuclearization is off the table in negotiations with the United States, North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations said in a statement…
Continue Reading LSU vs. Georgia: The governors are wagering seafood and a gift basket of … something
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is feeling good. He just won re-election, and now he’s making a splashy bet on Saturday’s LSU-Georgia…
Continue Reading Scientists discovered 71 new species this year. Here are some of their favorites
The quest for the unknown revealed exciting new discoveries this year. California Academy of Sciences researchers discovered 71 new animal and plant…
Continue Reading The Peloton actress has traded a bike for a cocktail in new Ryan Reynolds commercial
It’s a new beginning for the Peloton woman. When last we saw her, she was celebrating her yearlong fitness journey and thanking her husband for…
Continue Reading 12 protesters killed in Baghdad as cleric warns against ‘foreign interference’
At least 12 demonstrators were killed and 22 others wounded Friday when gunmen in several vehicles opened fire on a protest site in central Baghdad,…
Continue Reading A woman in India has died after being set on fire on her way to her own rape trial
A 23-year-old woman in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh died Friday, a day after she was set on fire as she traveled to testify at the trial of two…
Continue Reading California utility PG&E to pay $13.5 billion to settle claims from wildfire victims
California utility giant Pacific Gas and Electric has agreed to pay $13.5 billion to individuals affected by several recent fires in the state, the…
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