57Top trainer Bob Baffert: 'Once horses get in your blood, you can't get out'
He's one of horse racing's most celebrated trainers, but Bob Baffert had to defy his mother to reach the summit of the sport.
How the moon played a crucial role during the D-Day invasion
The D-Day allied invasion of Normandy began with paratroopers and soldiers coasting through the air on gliders in the darkness of the early morning hours. And a full moon lit the way.
Three Americans checked into a resort on the same day and died within a week. Now their families want answers
Pennsylvania resident Miranda Schaup-Werner checked into a resort in the Dominican Republic on May 25 and was excitedly taking pictures in the room she shared with her husband.
It included an assortment of US cargo planes, including the C-47 and C-130, as well as four F-15 Eagle fighters.
To celebrate the start of the 2019 Women's World Cup, we asked female footballers around the world to record a day in their lives. In the video at the top of this page, they tell us their story.
Trump hails D-Day veterans as 'among the very greatest Americans'
Weaving a harrowing narrative of the mission to storm the Normandy shore in an attempt to retake Europe from the Nazis, President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed D-Day veterans as "among the very greatest Americans who will ever live."
A 97-year-old vet jumped out of a plane to recreate his D-Day parachute drop
For most people, a summer trip to France is a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings and to savor the country's fine food. For Tom Rice of San Diego, it's an opportunity to relive the time he nearly died jumping from a C-47 Douglas airplane, then was shot at, again and again.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's complicated position on abortion had seemed to have evolved this year
Former Vice President Joe Biden's complicated position on abortion had seemed to have evolved this year when the American Civil Liberties Union posted video of him telling a woman at a May presidential campaign event that the Hyde Amendment had to go.
Cuba cruise ban causes confusion and uncertainty among travelers
The last remaining US cruise ship in Havana Harbor, Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas, departed Cuba on Wednesday afternoon.
Tech's antitrust problem has been out in the open for years
On January 23, 2013, Dick Costolo, then the CEO of Twitter, teased a new six-second video service with an oddly captivating clip showing how to make steak tartare. The next day, Twitter officially launched Vine, with the potential to put Twitter at the vanguard of mobile videos and establish it as a destination for more than just 140-character bursts of text.
US measles cases surpass 1,000 this year
The number of cases of measles in the United States this year has surpassed 1,000, the US Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday. The agency said there have been 1,001 cases so far this year.
Indian startup Zomato gives employees 26 weeks paid parental leave and $1,000 per child
Indian startup Zomato is giving six months of paid leave to all new parents among its 5,000 corporate employees worldwide.
Tariffs on Mexico could cost America 400,000 jobs, a new report says
The Trump administration's expansion of the global trade war to Mexico could have harsh economic consequences for American workers — especially in Texas.
More than 20 years ago, Alex Rodriguez described Jennifer Lopez as his dream date. Now he calls her his fiancée
Alex Rodriguez knew what he wanted in life and got exactly that -- a date with Jennifer Lopez.
Bernie Sanders confronts Walmart leaders at annual shareholders meeting
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders came face-to-face with Walmart's corporate leadership during the retail giant's annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday in Arkansas, where he introduced an employee proposal to put workers on the company's board and asked for a raise to its minimum wage.
P&G is testing refillable containers for Olay
Procter & Gamble wants to make its products more sustainable. So it's testing refillable packages for Olay moisturizer later this year.
German authorities want access to data from voice assistants to fight crime
Germany wants access to data collected by voice assistants like Alexa and Siri -- a proposal set to spark debate in the notoriously privacy-focused country.
Ed Sheeran thinks this ketchup is perfect
Ed Sheeran found a love for him and he'd like for his fellow ketchup lovers to dive right in and follow his lead.
GOP senators demand a direct request from Trump on Mexico tariffs
Republican senators said Wednesday that President Donald Trump should delay implementing the Mexico tariffs until he has made the case directly to them.
Sandy Hook attorney says YouTube's ban on hoaxer videos comes 'too late to undo the harm'
An attorney representing 10 of the families who lost relatives in the Sandy Hook massacre said on Wednesday that he welcomed YouTube's decision to remove videos denying the shooting. However, he said it was "too late to undo the harm" that has been caused to them by conspiracy theories circulating on the platform over the last several years.
Racially biased 911 calls are a huge problem. This isn't a solution
The function of the police is to serve and protect. The function of the 911 system is to summon the police to serve and protect. Recently, however, some people have been using 911 to make the police complicit in their racial bias.
Racing Group Pays Tribute to Bicyclist Killed in Crash
A moving tribute is underway in honor of a 12 year old killed last week while riding his bike.
32% increase in migrants encountered or arrested at the southern border in May
More than 144,000 migrants were encountered or arrested at the US-Mexico border in May, a roughly 32% increase over April and the highest monthly total in 13 years, US Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday.
Joe Biden still backs limit on using federal funds for abortions in break from leading 2020 contenders
Joe Biden still supports a prohibition on federal funds being used for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or when the life of the mother is at stake, his campaign said Wednesday.
Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us' won't let you look away
Less than a decade ago, Ava DuVernay was just emerging as a creative force of a filmmaker and a passionate advocate of inclusive projects in Hollywood.
Exclusive: US intel shows Saudi Arabia escalated its missile program with help from China
The US government has obtained intelligence that Saudi Arabia has significantly escalated its ballistic missile program with the help of China, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a development that threatens decades of US efforts to limit missile proliferation in the Middle East.
Missourians wait 'on pins and needles' to see if legal abortions will vanish from their state
While a judge considers the fate of Missouri's last abortion clinic, the state's health director doubled down Wednesday on claims the clinic has "issues." But he refused to specify what those issues were.
Michelin and GM are working on a puncture-proof tire
Michelin and General Motors have teamed up to literally reinvent the wheel. The two companies have rolled out a new airless wheel prototype to replace traditional tires that are filled with air and prone to puncturing.
Alex Jones expected to be deposed in Sandy Hook case
Alex Jones, the founder and face of Infowars, is expected to be deposed on July 1 and 2 as a part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims in Connecticut court, according to a person with knowledge of the proceedings.
'Baby Shark' is being turned into an animated series, doo doo doo doo doo doo
YouTube sensation "Baby Shark" (an earworm curse to parents everywhere), is being developed into an animated series for Nickelodeon, a rep for the network told CNN.
Columbus doctor indicted for 25 counts of murder related to alleged overprescribing of pain medication
A Columbus, Ohio, doctor was indicted on 25 counts of murder Wednesday in connection with allegations of overprescribing pain medication to patients near death.
North Carolina's GOP-led House fails to override governor's veto on 'born alive' abortion bill
North Carolina's Republican-led House of Representatives failed to override a veto by the state's Democratic governor that kept a bill from becoming law that would require doctors to try to preserve the life of an infant born alive during an attempted abortion.
Oregon bill granting electoral college votes to national popular vote winner heads to governor's desk
Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday sent a bill that would have their state's electoral votes reflect the will of the nation, not just the people of Oregon, to the governor's desk.
Trump lawyers ask judge to dismiss former campaign staffer's forced-kiss claim
Lawyers for President Donald Trump are asking a federal judge in Florida to throw out a lawsuit filed by a 2016 campaign staffer who claims Trump grabbed her hand and forcibly kissed her at an event during the campaign.
Trump issues early morning barbs ahead of D-Day commemoration
After two days spent basking in royal attention, President Donald Trump turned Wednesday to more solemn matters: commemorating 75 years since the Normandy landings.
Trump reaffirms his intention to impose tariffs on Mexico
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intentions Tuesday to impose tariffs on Mexico in a bid to pressure the country into stepping up its efforts to stop migrants from crossing into the United States.
Paris residents urged to screen for lead after Notre Dame fire
French health authorities are urging parents with young children and pregnant women to get their lead levels tested after April's catastrophic fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital.
Nancy Pelosi is winning the impeachment fight
Ever since special counsel Robert Mueller's unexpected public statement about his findings regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 election and potentially obstructive behavior by Donald Trump, calls to impeach the President have picked up considerable steam.
Dinosaur bones shimmering with opal reveal a new species
A hunt for precious gemstones revealed the first fossil evidence of a dinosaur herd, including a previously undiscovered dinosaur species, in Australia. The new dinosaur fossil was found in an opal mine and has turned into the gem itself, making it the most complete opalized dinosaur skeleton in the world, according to a new study.
CVS plans to expand HealthHubs to 1,500 stores by 2021
CVS really wants people to think of it as a one-stop destination for all their health needs.
Lil Nas X surprises elementary school kids and it's all kinds of adorable
You're going to wish your first concert was this hype. Country-rap star Lil Nas X gave a surprise performance to kids at Lander Elementary in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, this week. The artist performed his hit song "Old Town Road," and his young crowd went buck wild.
Ellen DeGeneres recounts assault by her stepfather in David Letterman interview
Ellen DeGeneres revisits abuse she experienced as a teenager in an upcoming episode of David Letterman's Netflix show, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction."
It's been 20 years since JLo's debut album 'On the 6' came out
It's been two decades since Jennifer Lopez became a pop star with the release of her debut album, "On the 6."
Cardi B dropped her new song 'Press.' Everyone is trying to dissect the lyrics
Cardi B's "Press" has fans trying to break down every lyric, photo and cryptic post from the artist about what her new song really means.
People are blaming Anthony Joshua's heavyweight boxing upset on the Drake curse
It looks like the Drake curse has struck again. British boxer Anthony Joshua seemingly went into Saturday's heavyweight title fight with supreme confidence.
Lindsay Lohan 'hard at work' on new music
Lindsay Lohan looks to have new music coming. The actress turned club owner had a bit of a hit with "Rumors" back in 2004 and now has let her followers know she's back in the studio.
Khloe Kardashian attends her first prom with a fan
At the age of 34, Khloé Kardashian finally attended her first high school prom, thanks to an invite from a fan.
Beyoncé's 'Lion King' outfit was everything
That roar you were heard was the internet losing it over Beyoncé yet again.
'Ford v. Ferrari' trailer teases ultimate ride
The first trailer for "Ford v. Ferrari" has been released. The highly anticipated film, starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, follows the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France, where American car designer Carroll Shelby (played by Damon) scored a major win with the car he built from scratch for Ford that would challenge Ferrari. Bale plays Ken Miles, a British car racer who tries out the new Ford racer.
Madonna will perform at World Pride in New York City
Madonna has confirmed rumors she will perform at World Pride in New York City later this month.
Ellen Page and wife go topless to celebrate Pride Month
Ellen Page and her wife, Emma Portner, have found their own way to celebrate Pride month.