Florida man could avoid charges in fatal shooting because of 'stand your ground' law
Florida's "stand your ground" law could save a man from prosecution after he fatally shot another man following a heated argument over a parking space at a convenience store.
Seduced by the whims and charms of sailing the Mediterranean
Once you arrive in the Mediterranean Sea it is easy to understand why the Greek hero Odysseus took 10 years to find his way home. Although there are no mythological nymphs, lotus eaters or sea monsters to delay your passage there is still much in this storied part of the world to seduce, bewitch and thwart.
Hiking South Africa's Wild Coast through the spectacular Mkambati Nature Reserve
Some beaches are best enjoyed with umbrellas, lounge chairs and cocktails. But to experience beaches such as Mkambati, hiking shoes and canoes work better.
Global Champions: Show jumping heads to Canada in 2019
Show jumping's Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League will head to Montreal, Canada, for the first time in September 2019.
How well does Francesco Molinari know ... Francesco Molinari?
On Sunday, Francesco Molinari's life changed forever. After victory at the Open Championship, he was no longer just Molinari the golfer; but Molinari the major winner.
Wyden: Trump is starting an 'enemies list' with efforts to strip security clearances
Sen. Ron Wyden accused President Donald Trump of assembling an "enemies list" of critics through his efforts to strip a half-dozen national security officials of their security clearances.
Trump moves to silence critics
President Donald Trump's latest gambit to choke off the flow of information for past spy chiefs who have criticized him is a disturbing move that again exposes an imperious streak out of place in American democracy.
More than a million women were on the waiting list for this product
The business of bras is broken. The leading lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret, hasn't kept up with customer preferences. Shares of L Brands, the parent company, are down 46% this year.
Hundreds are missing in Laos after a dam breaks and floods nearby towns
Hundreds of people are missing and thousands more have been displaced after a dam collapsed in southern Laos, causing flash flooding across six villages, according to the state news agency.
Delta, United and American face showdown with China over Taiwan
Big US airlines could soon hit political turbulence in China. Major carriers including United, American and Delta are among those that were given a Wednesday deadline by Beijing to change how their global websites refer to Taiwan.
Dozens dead as wildfires near Athens force people to flee into the sea
At least 50 people have died in the worst wildfires to hit Greece in more than a decade, with some residents forced to flee into the sea to escape the advancing flames.
That's not snow! Colorado residents shovel hail after thunderstorm
Folks in Southern Colorado could be seen shoveling, yes shoveling, hail off their property Monday. The region was slammed with hail, heavy rain and flooding over the weekend and into Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
3 people have died after attacks on Bay Area's public transit system in 5 days
An 18-year old woman was stabbed to death at a public transit station Sunday evening in Oakland, California, marking the third death in less than a week from unrelated attacks on the Bay Area transit system known as BART.
Tour de France temporarily halted by protesters; riders inadvertently tear-gassed
The Tour de France -- cycling's most prestigious race -- was temporarily halted Tuesday after tear gas, used to disperse protesters by police, inadvertently got into the eyes of some riders.
The first video showed an officer restraining a child. The second one told a more complicated story.
A police department in Georgia says it is investigating the circumstances that led an officer to forcefully restrain a young boy.
To crack Trump's voter base, Democrats must focus on opportunity, not outrage
The first polling reactions to last week's summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, should extinguish the last doubts, if any remained, that outrage over Trump's behavior is likely to ever dislodge a meaningful portion of his core supporters.
An iceberg as tall as Big Ben is threatening a village in Greenland
The people of Innaarsuit know how to handle themselves around ice. Their small island off western Greenland is surrounded by it through every long, dark winter. They take dogsleds out on Baffin Bay's frozen surface to hunt seals and polar bears. They cut out holes and catch fish through it. Most importantly they know when to avoid it.
Ritz and Goldfish crackers among the growing list of related food recalls for possible salmonella contamination
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert Friday for foods that contain whey powder. Whey powder is an ingredient regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used in a number of foods.
Toronto gunman's relatives said he had mental health issues, but they never expected this rampage
The killer's family had tried to get him help for years. But nothing helped mitigate Faisal Hussain's mental health issues, his relatives said. Now they -- along with many others in Toronto -- are devastated by Hussain's shooting rampage that killed two people and wounded 13 others late Sunday night.
IOC preparing 'detailed heat countermeasures' for Tokyo 2020
With exactly two years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japan continues to swelter under searing heat.
Whirlpool loved Trump's tariffs. Now it's struggling
"Tariffs are the greatest!" President Donald Trump said on Twitter Tuesday morning. Whirlpool used to agree.
Formula One scraps plans to launch Miami Grand Prix in 2019
Formula One has hit the brakes on a proposed 2019 race in Miami, shelving plans until at least 2020.
Evacuations ordered in Sweden as fires rage as far north as Arctic Circle
Nearly 100 people were forced to leave their homes overnight in Sweden, emergency officials said Thursday, as dozens of forest fires rage across the country as far north as the Arctic Circle.
5 things for July 24: Trump, North Korea, Greece fires, 'stand your ground,' climate
How long will the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii keep spewing out lava? Geologists say this eruption could last for years. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
This is what Shonda Rhimes has been working on for Netflix
Shonda Rhimes's first batch of shows for Netflix will primarily be female-powered stories, several of which will be spearheaded by female creatives.
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot to feature African-American lead
The supernatural drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" will be getting a reboot with an African-American actress in the lead role, a Fox 21 Television Studios spokesperson confirmed to CNN.
Georgia lawmaker Jason Spencer is under fire after dropping pants, yelling 'n-word' on 'Who Is America?'
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is calling for the resignation of a state lawmaker who dropped his trousers and repeatedly used the "n-word" on Sunday night's episode of the Showtime series "Who Is America?"
Nearly $500,000 raised in two days to help a woman who lost 9 family members when a duck boat sank
When a duck boat capsized during a storm in southwestern Missouri last week, 17 people died.
Eight killed in Nigeria mosque bombing
At least eight people were killed after a suicide bomber detonated explosives in a mosque in north-east Nigeria, police told CNN.
Hasbro adjusts to life without Toys 'R' Us and stock soars
Hasbro hopes the worst is over. Sales fell 7% in the last quarter and earnings were down more than 10% from a year ago.
New York Daily News to slash 50% of its newsroom
The New York Daily News is shedding about half of its editorial team, marking a grim development for the venerable but beleaguered tabloid.
DONALD TRUMP'S ALL-CAPS IRAN TWEET IS A BIG DEAL
First, an admission: I have no idea why President Donald Trump tweeted the following at 11:24 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday night:
What's next for Fiat Chrysler?
The new CEO of Fiat Chrysler has been handed a road map by industry legend Sergio Marchionne. But can he navigate the route?
Geologists say the Hawaii volcano eruption could last for months, or even years
Geologists monitoring the eruption of the Kilauea volcano say it could continue to spout lava for a long time.
Trump looking to revoke security clearances
President Donald Trump is considering stripping a number of former national security officials of their security clearances, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday, calling their public commentary about the ongoing Russia probe inappropriate.
Crestview man charged after shooting at Florida nightspot
A Crestview man wanted in connection with a shooting at a Crestview nightspot is in custody after being located outside his girlfriend’s home Saturday by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect identified in fatal deputy involved shooting near Casino Del Sol
Pima County Sheriff deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit that went into the parking lot of the Casino Del Sol on West Valencia Road just after 10 p.m. Saturday night.
The father of two Parkland school shooting survivors is shot and killed during a robbery
A shooting in February scarred Elama Ali. Another this month took her father's life. When an armed teen burst into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, moving through the school and mowing down students and teachers, Elama took cover.
Bail set at $2 million for suspect in Trader Joe's standoff
Los Angeles police identified the suspect in Saturday's deadly armed standoff at a Trader Joe's grocery store as Gene Evin Atkins.
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.
Sailing senses: How sound helps blind sailor Lucy Hodges win gold medals
During a rare spell of sunny hot weather in England, gold medalist Lucy Hodges takes the helm of a monohull off the coast of the Isle of Wight. She makes the task of steering a yacht look easy as it sails smoothly to a buoy just 100 yards ahead, despite the Solent's tidal changes, strong winds and notorious Bramble Bank sandbar.
Family says young father fatally shot at Pennsylvania restaurant was defending man from racial slurs
A York County man is dead after being shot outside of ‘Red Rose Restaurant and Lounge' in Hellam Township Saturday morning.
'This could be a game changer': The app hoping to revolutionize football
Oliver Sonne had given up hope of becoming a professional footballer. The Danish teenager had lost his motivation, stopped believing and grown tired of training with his small town club.
Hundreds march after deadly parking spot shooting
Hundreds from around Tampa Bay marched with the family of the Clearwater man fatally shot over a parking spot. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says the shooting was justified under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. The deadly shooting at a convenience store in unincorporated Clearwater occurred Thursday.
Houston police release sketch and photos of suspect in killing of George H.W. Bush's cardiologist
Houston police released an artist's sketch and surveillance images of a cyclist who they say shot and killed Mark Hausknecht, an acclaimed cardiologist who treated former President George H.W. Bush.
Toronto shooting rampage leaves 2 dead, 12 wounded and a city baffled
A second victim has died after a gunman opened fire in a popular Toronto neighborhood late Sunday night.
5 things for July 23: Iran tweet, Branson duck boat, ride share livestreams
Looking for a city that's both green and disaster-resilient? The Philippines is building one just for you. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Here we go again with the Beyoncé baby rumors
We've been here before, Beyhive. At least once a year, there apparently has to be speculation that Beyoncé is pregnant and it seems it's that time of year again.
Bruce Springsteen's one-man show is coming to Netflix so you don't have to go broke trying to see it live
Netflix may have just saved you a few thousand dollars. The streaming service announced on Wednesday that recent Tony winner "Springsteen on Broadway" will be coming to Netflix.
Drake meets his hit's viral dance creator
It's safe to say Shiggy was probably in his feelings when he met Drake. "Met the legend on the night we went number one," Drake captioned a photo of the two of them together, which was posted on his official Instagram account.
