The blame game over the Oregon wildfires is playing out across social media, and Facebook says it’s stepping in to tackle some of the false claims circulating on its platform. Law enforcement agencies have been flooded with calls about online…
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said, if elected, he would be willing to shut down the country again should there be a second wave of coronavirus in the US and scientists recommend the move to slow its spread. “I would…
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. -- Former Vice President Joe Biden officially became the 2020 presidential nominee for the Democratic Party on Tuesday after a virtual roll call vote that showed off the geographic and demographic diversity of both the party and the…
(CNN) Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best announced her retirement Monday night, shortly after a city council vote to cut nearly $4 million from the department's budget. "I want to thank Mayor (Jenny) Durkan for her continuous support through good times…
White House aides reached out to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem last year about the process of adding additional presidents to Mount Rushmore, the New York Times reported. According to a person familiar who spoke with the Times, Noem then…
After years of support to the university, Regis Philbin was laid to rest this week at his alma mater the University of Notre Dame, a final tribute to the legendary broadcaster. On Wednesday, a funeral was held at the Basilica…
CNN - Surprise! Taylor Swift is releasing a new album this week, one she wrote and recorded entirely in isolation. The world has less than one day to prepare for "Folklore," Swift's eighth studio album. The pop titan announced its sudden…
Bridger Walker, a brave 6-year-old boy from Wyoming, has gained social media notoriety after being praised by Anne Hathaway for rescuing his sister from a dog attack. On July 9, Bridger jumped into action when a 1-year-old old German shepherd…
It’s a sad day for Slurpee lovers everywhere. The convenience retailer has celebrated July 11 (7/11) every summer since 2002 as 7-Eleven Day, with free Slurpees for all who visited one of the stores. But it’s been canceled this year.…
(CNN) — House Subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s financial documents will remain blocked, the Supreme Court said, sending a controversial case back down to the lower court for further review. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 7-2 opinion. Justices Thomas…
A woman hiking at the Grand Canyon National Park died after a fall, park officials said on Saturday. Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was hiking off trail on Friday and taking photos with her family when she…
(CNN) -- A US F-15 fighter jet crashed in the North Sea off England on Monday and the condition of its pilot is unknown, according to a statement from the 48th Fighter Wing. "A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed…
(CNN) What was supposed to be an intimate moment before a couple's wedding ceremony has turned into a symbol of solidarity and love seen and shared more with more than just their wedding party. Newlyweds Dr. Kerry Anne and Michael…
(CNN)– Ooh, they make you live…we’re talking about best friends. Celebrate your bestie today because it’s national best friends day! That special someone is the person you can see every day and always have a blast. Or the person you…
The death of a man while in the custody of police in Tacoma, Washington, earlier this year was “due to physical restraint,” according to a county medical examiner. Manuel Ellis died March 3 after police saw him trying to get…
(CNN) "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling has announced a new story called "The Ickabog" to entertain children during coronavirus lockdown. Rowling started writing "The Ickabog" while she was still completing the original Wizarding World series, and intended to publish it…
(CNN) -- At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space. But alongside a pinboard full of tchotchkes and a photo of her dog, sits a story that reminds Allwang of the importance of her job,…
(CNN) -- Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten with two faces, has died days after capturing the hearts of animal lovers all over the world. The adorable kitty, born on May 20 on an Oregon farm, died just three days after…
(CNN) -- The University of California (UC) is suspending ACT and SAT tests as an admissions requirement until 2024. The Board of Regents unanimously voted on Thursday to waive the standardized testing requirements for applicants, the university system announced in…
(CNN) -- Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in connection to their role in the college admissions scam, the US Attorney's Office in the District of Massachusetts said.…
(CNN) -- A shooter at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas has been "neutralized," the US Navy said in a statement Thursday morning. One member of the Naval Security Forces has been injured, the statement said. "All gates on…
(CNN) -- Two Massachusetts men accused of helping to smuggle former Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan late last year were arrested Wednesday morning in the US, according to court documents. Michael Taylor, a former special forces soldier,…
(CNN) -- The body of former WWE star Shad Gaspard was found on a California beach early Wednesday morning, three days after he went missing during a swim. A passerby spotted a body that had washed ashore on Venice Beach,…
(CNN) -- A man who was abducted as a toddler 32 years ago was finally reunited with his biological family Monday, with the help of facial recognition technology. Mao Yin was taken from his parents in 1988 when he was…
