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Historians: 'Defending history' Is Complicated in the US
In the wake of Charlottesville, Americans are confronting questions about how to make sense of the history of the Confederacy, the Civil War and race in America as they play out in our lives today. CNN Opinion asked a number of historians for their thoughts. The views in these commentaries are their own.
These States Are Observing Confederate Memorial Day On Monday
It's been nearly 152 years since the Confederate Army surrendered to Union forces, ending the American Civil War.
Police: No Link Between Chicago Torture Video and Black Lives Matter
No one disputes the horror of a special-needs teen getting beaten as another teen broadcasts the torture on Facebook Live.
Theresa May's Nightmare Speech: A Prankster, A Lost Voice and A Stage Set Fail
British Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt to relaunch her faltering premiership was badly derailed Wednesday when a keynote speech was marred by an interruption from a prankster, a prolonged coughing fit and finally the disintegration of the stage set behind her.
Lin-Manuel Miranda responds to 'Hamilton' slavery criticism
Disney+ has scored a hit with the filmed version of "Hamilton," but that success has renewed discussion about how the musical deals with the slaveholders it portrays.
Nike drops clothing line after US Naval Academy claims trademark infringement
Nike is ditching a clothing line that featured a logo many claimed was a ripoff of the US Naval Academy's coat of arms. The company also apologized to "anyone who was offended" in a statement shared with CNNMoney on Saturday.
Gunman opens fire at Nevada church, killing one
A man is in custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man and wounding another person at a Mormon church in Nevada, police say.
Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Hip-hop Artist to Be Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Missy Elliott is officially the hottest 'round. The "Get Ur Freak On" artist made history Saturday, becoming the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Volatility hits Wall Street as stocks tumble across the board
It's a volatile day on Wall Street, where stocks suddenly tumbled mid-morning. Investors have a lot on their minds: President Joe Biden's stimulus plan is facing criticism from lawmakers concerned about the deficit, a deluge of corporate earnings is on tap and drug maker Merck pulled its Covid-19 vaccine plans.
'The Talk' returns with Sheryl Underwood remarks and an episode on race
"The Talk" returned Monday by jumping right into a conversation about race.
'America United' announced as inaugural theme
"America United" will be the theme for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Monday, drawing from a core pillar of his campaign that has now grown more poignant in light of the violent riot on Capitol Hill.
First on CNN: US ships first Pfizer vaccine doses abroad, donating 2 million to Peru
The United States on Monday will begin shipping its first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine abroad as part of the Biden administration's pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses to other countries, a White House official told CNN.
Thieves burglarize Russia's nuclear war 'doomsday' plane
Russian police are investigating a break-in at a top-secret airborne nuclear command center, nicknamed the "doomsday plane."
Starbucks names Mellody Hobson board chair — the first Black woman in the role
Starbucks has named Mellody Hobson the new chair of its board of directors, the first Black woman in that role at the company.
Lil Jon looks back on his career in 'Origins of Hip Hop'
Lil Jon isn't used to reminiscing. "I'm always pushing forward and not really thinking about everything I've done in my career and ... the span of it," he told CNN in a recent interview.
Rose-hued Stanley cups for Valentine’s Day spark a frenzy at Target
The world is going wild for Stanley cups. And no, not the hockey kind. Just ask Target.
Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among children and teens, new research shows
Millions of children and teens live with obesity in the United States, and weight-loss surgery is becoming a more common way to treat it, new research shows.
Grand jury investigating 2020 election interference meets after four-week break
The grand jury that handed up the indictment against former President Donald Trump stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election is meeting Thursday at the federal courthouse in Washington, DC, after an over four-week hiatus.
New Mexico State men's basketball program is suspended over hazing allegations
New Mexico State University has suspended its men's basketball program over hazing allegations within the team, the school announced Saturday.
Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships
If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently.