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'Game of Thrones' Soars In Breathtaking Finale
The following contains major spoilers about the "Game of Thrones" season finale. If "Game of Thrones" has been a controlled burn for much of its run, the current season has been a raging fire, exhausting story at a breakneck pace. After a season punctuated by massive battles, the finale wisely capped the penultimate season by steadfastly focusing on the show's characters and dense mythology.
Taylor Swift's New Music Video: A Guide to What It All Means
Taylor Swift has used her latest video to throw some shade and let the world know she's heard everything people have been saying about her. Swift premiered the video for "Look What You Made Me Do" Sunday night at MTV's Video Music Awards and it was a lot to take in.
5 Things for August 28: Harvey, USS John McCain, President Trump, Alps Deaths
The water keeps rising in Houston and more rains are on the way. The recovery from Harvey will take years and here's how you can help. Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Hurricane Harvey strengthens to Category 2 as evacuations continue
Hurricane Harvey was "dangerously approaching the Texas Coast" Friday morning, expected to drop as much as 35 inches of rain and usher in "life-threatening" storm-surge flooding upon landfall late Friday or early Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.
For Trump's Wall, Mexico Is Out! Government Shutdown Is In!
Wait a minute. Wasn't Mexico supposed to pay for the wall? Mexico didn't even come up when President Donald Trump vowed yet again to build the wall during a campaign rally (yes, it was an official Trump campaign re-election rally) in Phoenix on Tuesday night.
High Doses of Vitamin B Tied to Lung Cancer Risk, Study Says
Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday.
5 Things for August 25: Harvey, Samsung Sentence, Execution, Whole Foods
Don't be fooled by the word "energy" in your favorite energy bar. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Missouri Governor Invokes Rarely Used law as He Halts Execution
Hours before Marcellus Williams was set to die Tuesday night, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens issued a stay of execution and said he would appoint a board to review the evidence in the 1998 stabbing death of former reporter Felicia Gayle.
Trump Berates 'sick' News Media In Fresh Tirade
Think President Trump couldn't ratchet up his attacks on the news media any more than he already has?
Wayne Rooney Retires From International Football
Rejuvenated after his return to boyhood club Everton, Wayne Rooney has called time on his international career with England.
South Africa's Controversial Rhino Horn Auction Gets Underway
South Africa's first online auction of rhinoceros horn is underway, with more than 500 kilograms up for bid from Wednesday through Friday. On Sunday, the High Court in Pretoria paved the way for the controversial auction, ordering the minister of environmental affairs to hand over a permit for the sale of 264 rhino horns to breeder John Hume.
Shailene Woodley May Run for Office
Add actress Shailene Woodley to the list of celebs who are considering tossing their hats into the political ring.
Why You Shouldn't Schedule Anything Important for 2 p.m.
Energy drinks are a $2.8 billion-a-year business in the United States alone, built on the promise of helping you push past that "2:30 feeling."
Donald Trump's 57 Most Outrageous Quotes From His Arizona Speech
President Donald Trump went to Arizona on Tuesday night and delivered what has now become a trademark speech: Full of invective, victimhood and fact-free retellings of recent historical events.
Charlottesville Wants to Cover Confederate Statues. But Finding Fabric Large Enough Isn't Easy, Leaders Say
Officials in Charlottesville, Virginia, want to cover two controversial Confederate statues -- but they say finding pieces of black material large enough to do the job is proving difficult.
Walmart Teams Up with Google to Tackle Amazon
If you can't beat 'em, partner with Google. Walmart is getting ready to go toe-to-toe with Amazon on voice shopping, teaming up with Google to enable people to order its products through Google Assistant.
5 Things for August 23: Trump, US Navy, Execution Stay, Afghanistan, Eclipse Injuries
Ever wonder what the weather's like on Mars or Neptune? Now, you don't have to (and spoiler alert: it involves diamond rain). Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
African Countries Are Importing Robots and Young People's Jobs Are At Risk
Although still in its infancy, with under 60,000 imports a year, the robotics industry in Africa is developing rapidly. In some parts of the continent, robots are mining, controlling traffic and even fighting deadly diseases.
Chrissy Teigen Was Drinking Too Much
Chrissy Teigen has always been open about her issues, including her struggle with postpartum depression.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $417 Million in Talcum Powder Case
On Monday, a jury awarded a California woman $417 million because she developed ovarian cancer and had used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for decades. The award includes $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages.
Cleveland Browns Players Kneel, Huddle During National Anthem
Colin Kaepernick still is without an NFL team, but that hasn't discouraged players for following his controversial lead and opting not to stand during the national anthem.
'Some remains' of Missing 10 Sailors Found After Collision, Admiral Says
'Some remains" of 10 missing US sailors have been found after the collision between the US destroyer John S. McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore, US Navy Adm. Scott Swift said Tuesday. Navy and Marine Corps divers found the remains in the sealed compartments aboard the McCain, said Swift, commander of the Pacific Fleet. The Royal Malaysian Navy has also located one body, and officials are working to determine if it is one of the missing sailors, he said. Divers have also located others.
Chinese Billionaire Dumps Huge London Real Estate Deal
One of China's richest men has abandoned plans to buy $600 million worth of prime London real estate as his aggressive overseas deal-making comes under scrutiny by Beijing.
Yes, Donald Trump Really Did Look Into the Sky During the Solar Eclipse
There's literally only one rule with eclipses: Don't look at the sun during them. Which brings me to the President of the United States: And, again: And, because three times is a charm:
McDonald's Cancels Franchises for 169 Restaurants in India
India's burger bust-up is going super-sized. McDonald's has terminated franchise agreements for 169 stores across the country's north and east, claiming that its partner -- Connaught Plaza Restaurants Limited (CPRL) -- had broken the terms of their contract.
In Afghanistan Course Correction, Trump Learns Winning Is Not So Easy
Donald Trump has always insisted he's all about winning. But on Monday night, as he laid out his new strategy for Afghanistan, America got to see how its new President confronted what many experts believe is a no-win situation: a war that has dragged on with no end in sight for 16 years.
Police Searching for Missing Journalist Kim Wall Find Headless Torso
Danish police searching for missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall say they have found a headless torso in Copenhagen.
5 Things for August 22: Afghanistan, Navy Wreck, Barcelona, Baltimore, Secret Service
The Eclipse of the Century is over, but we've got memories to last a lifetime. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)
Could Congress Stop Trump From Bombing North Korea?
President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" Tuesday if Pyongyang doesn't stop threatening the United States. But can the President launch a military strike on his own? The Constitution may give Congress the ability to declare war, but in reality it has little ability to stop the President if he's determined to strike North Korea.
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.
Pediatricians Say Florida Hurt Sick Kids to Help Big GOP Donors
When he was 11 years old, LJ Stroud of St. Augustine, Florida, had a tooth emerge in a place where no tooth belongs: the roof of his mouth. LJ was born with severe cleft lip and palate, which explained the strange eruption, as well as the constant ear infections that no antibiotic could remedy.
Political World Watches Arizona as Trump Heads West
The political world is watching Arizona this week as President Donald Trump tries to move past one controversy by wading into another -- visiting his core supporters in the state whose two senators are among his most vocal critics within the Republican Party.
How Potential 2020 Democrats Are Honing Their Foreign Policy Chops
It wasn't hard for generals to prepare for Sen. Elizabeth Warren's first question at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. "Gen. (David) Goldfein, would a significant reduction in funding to the State Department and other non-defense security agencies and programs make the Air Force job of defending America easier or harder?" Warren asked the Air Force chief of staff in June.
Trump to Ask Americans to Trust Him On Afghanistan
Donald Trump will ask Americans Monday to trust him on his new Afghanistan strategy, exercising a president's most somber duty, a decision on waging war, at a time when his own political standing is deeply compromised.
Fiat Chrysler Rumors; China Blasts U.S.; Total's Deal
1. Fiat Chrysler: Great Wall Motor said Monday that it was exploring a bid for the parent company of Jeep, Maserati, Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo.
'Whitney' Exposes Rifts in Houston's Tragic Life
The oddly punctuated title has multiple meanings in "Whitney. Can I Be Me," a documentary about the late singing star Whitney Houston, a woman torn among various factions and constituencies in a charmed, tormented and too-brief life.
Robin Thicke, Girlfriend Expecting a Baby
Robin Thicke is set to be a father again. The "Blurred Lines" singer's girlfriend April Love Geary announced the news on Instagram Thursday and posted a sonogram photo.
Kal Penn, More Resign White House Arts Committee
Hollywood and Broadway appear to be taking a page from Wall Street's playbook. The remaining 16 members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities resigned in protest on Friday, capping off a dramatic week that included a stream of CEO resignations from two of President Trump's business councils.
There's a Hidden Message of Resistance In the White House Arts Committee's Resignation Letter
Perhaps you heard that the remaining 16 members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities resigned in protest Friday. Actor Kal Penn, a member of the group, shared the resignation letter on Twitter -- a sharp rebuke of the President's response to white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, in which Trump blamed people on "all sides" for the deadly violence and rejected calls to remove divisive Confederate monuments.
Is Taylor Swift About to Drop a New Album?
It seems Taylor Swift may be about to reveal something big and "Swifties" -- as her fans are affectionately called -- suspect it's a new album. The pop star has wiped out her internet presence -- her Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube and website have gone black.
Man Confesses to Killing 6-year-old Sister and 2 Young Cousins
A 25-year-old has confessed to stabbing to death his 6-year-old sister and two young cousins while babysitting the family at their Maryland home, police said. The three girls, all under 10, were found dead in a single bed with lacerations to their upper body, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
Liberty University Alumni Return Degrees in Protest
More than 200 Liberty University alumni have signed on to a Facebook group proposing they return their degrees in protest of University President Jerry Falwell Jr.'s unwavering support of President Donald Trump.
These Are the Monuments Vandalized After Charlottesville
People took to the streets last week as some cities across the United States removed their Confederate monuments, while others left them in place.
The Day the Sun Disappears Is Here
It's not fake news; it's good news. It's a story that could eclipse all other stories. There is no way you can stop today's total solar eclipse from happening. It is celestial, and we have no control over it. The only way to stop it would be to extinguish the sun or knock the moon or Earth out of orbit.
Jerry Lewis, Comedian, Dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, the slapstick-loving comedian, innovative filmmaker and generous fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died Sunday after a brief illness, said his publicist, Candi Cazau. He was 91.
Dick Gregory's Devastating, and Funny, Attack On Racism
"You know the definition of a Southern moderate? That's a cat that'll lynch you from a low tree." That joke, delivered in the 1960s by trailblazing comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who passed away Saturday, seems unsettlingly relevant in today's America. Though we aren't in the midst of the struggle for civil rights, that joke was about the evils of white supremacy -- something we are clearly still grappling with today.
Dick Gregory, Civil Rights Activist and Comedian, Dead at 84
Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died Saturday.
5 Things for August 21: Eclipse, Afghanistan, North Korea, Navy
Despite international tensions and political turmoil, Mother Nature still knows how to steal the show. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.
Texas A&M Cancels White Nationalist Rally Set for 9/11
Texas A&M has canceled a white nationalist protest planned in September, citing safety concerns. White nationalists, neo-Nazis and other extremist groups had planned to hold a "white lives matter" rally at Texas A&M on September 11.
Blacks and Whites See Racism In the United States Very, Very Differently
How you see race in the United States can depend a lot on your own background. President Donald Trump's various responses to clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville this weekend drew widespread condemnation, but also brought decades-old questions to the surface of American political and moral discourse.