Australian Open Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Australian Open, one of four competitions that make up the “Grand Slam” in…
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Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter…
Continue ReadingAP Player of the Week: Freshman JuJu Watkins of USC helps Trojans hand UCLA first loss of season
By The Associated Press The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 10 of the season: JUJU WATKINS,…
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Costco is testing out a new system for entering stores
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 11:58 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 12:52 ET By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Bad news if you’re mooching off…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at one of the most successful golfers in history, Tiger Woods. Personal Birth date: December 30,…
Continue ReadingVanessa Redgrave Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave. Personal Birth date: January 30, 1937…
Continue ReadingAmy Coney Barrett Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1972…
Continue ReadingEpson Tour has 20-event schedule and record for most purses over $300K. Webb Simpson writes letters
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HONOLULU (AP) — The Epson Tour remains the primary path to the LPGA Tour, now with larger purses and a new wrinkle…
Continue ReadingDisney hopes prosecutor’s free speech case against DeSantis helps its own lawsuit against governor
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney is hoping a recent decision bolstering a Florida prosecutor’s First Amendment…
Continue ReadingNicolas Sarkozy Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28,…
Continue ReadingWayne Gretzky Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky, who holds the records for most points…
Continue ReadingRay Rice Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former NFL running back Ray Rice, who played six seasons with the Baltimore…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s withdrawal of some troops from Gaza sparks new government rift
By Ivana Kottasová, Nic Robertson, Radina Gigova and Amir Tal, CNN (CNN) — A far-right Israeli government minister has criticized a decision…
Continue ReadingNew cloned monkey species highlights limits of cloning
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Meet Retro, a cloned rhesus monkey born on July 16, 2020. He is now more than 3 years old and is “doing well and…
Continue ReadingPutin’s war must not become ‘frozen,’ Zelensky warns as Ukraine’s troops face shortages of weaponry and aid
By Christian Edwards and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a passionate plea to leaders at the World…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the women known as the ‘Gilgo Four’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Of the six women Rex Heuermann is accused of killing on Long Island, four of them were discovered bound with belts…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce is retiring from the NFL, per reports
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 09:49 ET By Ben Morse and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has told his teammates he…
Continue ReadingUCLA’s star big men had a massive impact on the history of the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer UCLA’s domination of college basketball hit its title-hogging peak with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton…
Continue ReadingEighth-grader battles Asheville’s homelessness, seeks to inspire others
By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An Asheville eighth-grader…
Continue ReadingA single strand of hair was used to link the Gilgo Beach murder suspect to a fourth victim, indictment says
CNN By Brynn Gingras, Mark Morales and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann has now been charged…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s Brent Brennan agrees to 5-year deal to be Arizona’s next coach, AP source says
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Arizona hired San Jose State’s Brent Brennan to be the Wildcats’ next head coach on Tuesday,…
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Lawmakers unveil longshot $78 billion deal to expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 09:56 ET By Tami Luhby and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers released a roughly…
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Trump on trial: What to watch for in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 05:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 09:57 ET By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump…
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US airlines cancel more than 1,700 flights Tuesday
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 09:04 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 11:19 ET By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Winter weather is continuing to disrupt air…
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Lawmakers scramble to avert shutdown with funding deadline four days away
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 07:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 10:17 ET By Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers are racing the clock to avert a partial…
Continue ReadingColumn: The last five weeks on the PGA Tour had something for everyone
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HONOLULU (AP) — Camilo Villegas was laughing about the time he was disqualified from Kapalua 13 years ago on his…
Continue ReadingUK government approves controversial $2.5B project for ‘carbon negative’ power plant
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — The UK government approved a £2 billion (around $2.5 billion) project on Tuesday to create a “carbon…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III’s official portrait for UK public buildings unveiled
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — A new official portrait of King Charles III that will hang in public buildings in the United Kingdom has been…
Continue ReadingNew poll reveals a generational divide among Black Americans on overturning affirmative action in higher education
By Nicole Chavez and Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — While a majority of Americans of all races see the end of affirmative action…
Continue ReadingSynopsys buying Ansys in $35 billion deal, creating automation and engineering software giant
Synopsys is buying Ansys in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $35 billion, the first big buyout attempt of the year that would join two…
Continue ReadingTop players in California and Dubai. LPGA and PGA Tour Champions open their seasons
By The Associated Press PGA TOUR THE AMERICAN EXPRESS Site: La Quinta, California. Courses: PGA West (Stadium). Yardage: 7,187. Par: 72; PGA West…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rebuffs Apple’s appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue
By MARK SHERMAN and MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could…
Continue ReadingA single strand of hair was used to link the Gilgo Beach murder suspect to a fourth victim, indictment says
By Brynn Gingras, Mark Morales and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann has now been charged…
Continue Reading29 million-year-old fossilized nest discovered in Oregon could be one of a kind
By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — In an ancient temperate forest in what is now Oregon, an insect dug deep into a sandy bank near a creek.…
Continue Reading‘Oldest ever dog,’ Bobi, has title suspended amid investigation
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The world’s “oldest ever dog” Bobi, who died in October reportedly aged 31, has provisionally lost his title…
Continue ReadingAlleged Kenyan cult leader and suspects to face charges, prosecutor says
By Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Alleged Kenyan Christian cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 other suspects will face 10 charges…
Continue ReadingChaotic wave of attacks, reprisals in Middle East fuel worries of a broader regional war
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A barrage of U.S., coalition and militant attacks in the Middle East over…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 16: Presidential race, Gaza, Flight cancellations, Immigration, Apple
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The first lunar lander to launch from the US in over 50 years is headed for a fiery end in Earth’s…
Continue ReadingOpinion: War is a way of life for the Houthis
CNN Opinion By Peter Bergen, CNN (CNN) — “We think of war as a last resort. They think of it as a way of life.” That’s the way Elisabeth…
Continue ReadingWhat is ‘new denial?’ An alarming wave of climate misinformation is spreading on YouTube, watchdog says
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been on YouTube lately, you might have come across someone claiming wind and solar energy don’t…
Continue ReadingJustice Department to release findings of its review of the Uvalde school shooting response this week, superintendent says
By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Justice plans to release its critical incident review of the law enforcement response to…
Continue ReadingStanford’s Tara VanDerveer on cusp of passing Coach K for most wins in college basketball history
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer can become college basketball’s all-time wins leader this week when the…
Continue ReadingNew Englanders are feeling extreme rain fatigue as winter arrives torturously late
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Across much of northern New England, winter has been painfully late – and rainy. Though the weather is about to…
Continue ReadingHundreds of thousands are starving in Gaza as famine arrives at ‘incredible speed,’ UN aid chief warns
By Helen Regan and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s war in Gaza has brought famine with “such incredible speed,” the United Nations’…
Continue ReadingHundreds of thousands are starving in Gaza as famine arrives at ‘incredible speed,’ UN aid chief warns
CNN By Helen Regan and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s war in Gaza has brought famine with “such incredible speed,” the United…
Continue ReadingEmmy Moments: ‘Succession’ succeeds, ‘The Bear’ eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom
By JOCELYN NOVECK and MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writers So it be, so it is, as Cousin Greg would say: “Succession” had a fittingly…
Continue ReadingNetflix removes Indian movie about Brahmin chef cooking meat after backlash by right-wing Hindu groups
By Jessie Yeung and Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Netflix has removed an Indian film from its platform after it sparked backlash and…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea’s Kim vows to dismantle father’s unification arch as he declares South Korea ‘principal enemy’
By Brad Lendon and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday vowed to remove a massive monument to…
Continue ReadingLeBron James, Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to a 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 and the Los Angeles Lakers…
Continue ReadingDusty Baker returning to the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant, AP source says
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dusty Baker is returning to the San Francisco Giants for a third stint with the team,…
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