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'Sharknado 5' Rains Down Swarm of Silliness
"Sharknado" jumped the you-know-what three movies ago, once Syfy parent Comcast sought to turn this unexpected social-media sensation into a money-munching, synergistic promotional machine. The latest edition, "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming," hardly reverses that trend but does fleetingly feel a bit more energetic, raining down a relentless barrage of silliness.
Taylor Swift to Testify DJ Groped Her
Taylor Swift has been pretty quiet lately, but she will soon speak out about an alleged sexual assault.
'This Is Us' Loses Emmy Nomination
"This Is Us" has a different reason to shed a tear. The hit NBC show lost one of its 11 Emmy nominations on Friday after the Television Academy disqualified its submission for "outstanding contemporary costumes."
Rapper 21 Savage Hosts "Issa Back to School Drive" in Atlanta
Dozens of parents and kids were able to cross out several items on their back to school list Sunday. Rapper 21 Savage hosted the second annual "Issa Back to School Drive" in Atlanta.
Fast Food President Kat Cole: How My Single Mom Helped Me Succeed
Kat Cole's rise from a Hooters waitress to vice president of the restaurant chain by age 26 was already an amazing feat. But now this executive is taking on a more daunting challenge -- taking the reins as President and COO of food giant Focus Brands while becoming a mother for the first time.
More Than 1,000 Arrests in Sex Trafficking Operation
A pastor, a state trooper and a convicted sex offender were among 1,000 people arrested in a monthlong period trying to sell or buy sex across the country.
Fack-checking the GOP Legal Immigration Bill
A bill to slash legal immigration won President Donald Trump's support on the belief that it would help Americans making low wages.
Trump Just Won't Stop Talking About Russia
There was a line of thinking in Washington this week that President Donald Trump might scale back his rhetoric on the ongoing special counsel investigation into Russia, the result of a new White House chief of staff in John Kelly and a reshuffled legal team.
Another Cop Sickened By Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak in a Ford SUV
Authorities in Massachusetts say a police officer was exposed to carbon monoxide gas while driving a Ford SUV police vehicle, possibly causing him to lose consciousness and rear-end another car.
St. Louis Chapter Wants NAACP to Revoke Its Missouri Travel Advisory
The local St. Louis branch of the NAACP is calling for the organization to revoke its Missouri travel advisory, opposing the group's position at the state and national level.
Power Restored to North Carolina's Outer Banks, Evacuation Lifted
There's a light at the end of the tunnel for some residents in North Carolina's Outer Banks -- literally.
Collins, Murkowski Take CNN Behind the Scenes of the Health Care Battle
They've been both hailed as heroines and disparaged as defectors. But as Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski sat side-by-side in an exclusive joint interview with CNN's Dana Bash on Thursday, they steadfastly stood by their decisions to buck their own party's recent push on health care.
Toyota and Mazda to Build $1.6 Billion Factory in the U.S.
Toyota and Mazda have announced plans to build a $1.6 billion manufacturing plant in the United States that will create as many as 4,000 jobs.
NBA Star Steph Curry Trades Three-pointers for Par Threes in Pro Golf Debut
He's been called the greatest shooter in NBA history, finding the basket with unerring accuracy from all over the court.
Fake Nude Photos Were Used to 'silence me', Disqualified Rwandan Candidate Says
Rwanda may have the highest number of female lawmakers in the world, but one disqualified presidential candidate says it's not so easy for women to make it to the top job in the land.
Timeline of Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting Revelations
New revelations about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting in June 2016 with a Russian lawyer have rocketed the President's eldest son to the center of allegations of collusion with Russia.
5 Things for Friday, August 4: Russia Probe, Trump, Gun Sales, Harvard Diversity
There's A LOT going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
'Detroit' Attacks Racial Injustice Through Intense History
Intense and disturbing, "Detroit" aspires to present-day relevance by chronicling a tale of racial injustice that's a half-century old. Yet the line drawn from those harrowing events to today is partially muddled by a misplaced focus, dwelling on a night of brutal police violence but shortchanging its equally significant aftermath.
Facebook Steps Up Fake News Fight with 'Related Articles'
Facebook is continuing its quest to crack down on fake news. The social network on Thursday began rolling out "Related Articles" that provide additional perspectives and information on stories shared on News Feeds.
Trump's Immigration Policy Poses Risk to Job Market
President Trump is backing a legal immigration plan that could reduce the very thing the U.S. job market needs more of: Workers.
Texting Suicide Case: Michelle Carter Faces 20 Years at Sentencing
The sentencing of Michelle Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 death of her boyfriend, got underway Thursday -- with a Massachusetts judge expected to hear from Carter's family and supporters as well as relatives of her teenage victim, Conrad Roy III.
Texas Special Legislative Session: What's On the Agenda
School choice, abortion and bathroom access are among Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda items for a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 18.
Singer Selena's Brother On Texas Most Wanted List
The brother of the late Tejano singer Selena is a wanted man. Abraham Quintanilla III, who goes by "A.B.," is on the 10 most wanted list of fugitives released by the Nueces County Sheriff's Office in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the month of August.
Trump Launches 'real news' Facebook Series to Combat Mainstream Media
President Trump has launched a "real news" video series on his Facebook page, part of his longstanding effort to dismiss the news provided by the mainstream media.
Kylie Jenner Wrestles with 'fame thing,' Irony in E! Show
Members of the Kardashian/Jenner TV-industrial complex don't look like they consume a lot of extra calories. Yet when it comes to lamenting life in the public eye while exploiting it, they're accomplished at having their cake and eating it too.
Kelly Eyes DHS Spokesman for Communications Director, Sources Say
President Trump's new chief of staff, John Kelly, is eyeing his Homeland Security spokesperson David Lapan for the role of White House communications director, two high-level administrations sources told CNNMoney.
The Wealthy Republican Donor at the Center of Explosive Fox News Lawsuit
A stunning new lawsuit filed against Fox News has placed the spotlight on a wealthy Republican donor.
Apple's Tim Cook Hopes China Will Ease VPN Restrictions
Apple's CEO says he hopes China's intensified crackdown on internet access is only temporary. Tim Cook on Tuesday addressed the controversy over his company's recent removal of some virtual private network (VPN) apps from its China App Store, reiterating that the U.S. company was simply complying with Chinese regulations.
Rob Lowe Turns Ghost Hunting into Family Affair on A&E
Nothing really says "family values" quite like starring in a reality TV show that turns spending quality time with the kids into a money-making endeavor. So Rob Lowe and his sons join the legions of ghost hunters that populate cable with "The Lowe Files," a goofy bit of Scooby-Doo-like hijinks for the A&E network.
Lee Garrett was Put in the Hot Seat on 'Bachelorette: The Men Tell All' Reunion
One contestant found himself on the hot seat on Monday night during "The Bachelorette 2017: The Men Tell All."
Why Kathy Griffin is Suddenly Bald
Kathy Griffin is once again attracting attention because of a head -- but this time it's her own.
Hot Car Deaths Reach Record Numbers in July
As of July 31, the number of children across the United States who have died of heatstroke when left in hot cars was at a record high. This year, 29 children have died of heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. That's more than at this point in previous years, according to Jan Null, a certified consulting meteorologist with the Department of Meteorology & Climate Science at San Jose State University. And 11 of those deaths were reported in the past week alone.
Usain Bolt Urges Other Athletes to Save Athletics
He is the undoubted superstar of athletics, a man who has transcended his sport and will be remembered as a great. But eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has warned that one individual cannot save his sport once he has retired.
Bobby Moynihan: 'SNL' After Trump 'was a whole new ballgame'
Bobby Moynihan is beginning a new chapter for his career with CBS sitcom "Me, Myself and I," but letting go of the grind of "Saturday Night Live" has been harder than he thought.
Liquid-filled iPhone Cases Recalled After Reports of Chemical Burns
Nearly 275,000 iPhone cases that contain glitter suspended in liquid are being recalled after reports of leakage that caused burns and skin irritation.
In a Nutshell, Human Error (and peanut butter) Caused Alabama Jailbreak
Authorities in Alabama have finally put the lid on an unusual jailbreak. A dozen inmates at the Walker County Jail in Jasper made a run for it on Sunday night. Most were quickly caught.
Rice 360˚ Neonatal Technology Meets Development Grand Challenge
NEST 360˚ jaundice diagnostic device wins grant for continued development
NEST 360˚, a Rice University-affiliated international team working to end preventable newborn deaths in Africa, got a boost when one of its life-saving neonatal technologies won funding support.
Kayaks Out in Flooded Miami Streets After Tropical Depression Emily
The remnants of Tropical Depression Emily prompted some Miami residents to take to the flooded streets in kayaks.
5 Things for Wednesday, August 2: Trump, North Korea, Tax Reform, Hot Car Deaths, College and Race
How to break out of jail in Alabama: Confuse the new guard ... and use peanut butter. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt
The lawman who once boasted he was "America's toughest sheriff," could find himself behind bars after a federal judge found him guilty of criminal contempt on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo Appears in Spanish Court Over Alleged €14.7M Tax Evasion
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has "never hidden anything" and denied allegations of tax evasion during an appearance at a Spanish court on Monday.
Fibromyalgia: Surviving An Invisible Misery
Do you ache all over? Do you find yourself exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Does just the slightest touch on certain spots on your body make you want to scream in pain?
Serena Williams: 'Gender pay gap hits women of color hardest'
American tennis star Serena Williams has slammed the gender pay gap, issuing a passionate call for black women to "be fearless" and demand equality.
The 5 Key Questions On Trump's Role In His Son's Statement On The Russia Meeting
The Washington Post dropped an absolute bombshell on Monday night: President Donald Trump dictated the initial statement from his son, Don Jr., regarding a June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer and publicist Rob Goldstone, who had promised the younger Trump dirt on Hillary Clinton's campaign courtesy of the Russian government.
Scaramucci's 250 Hours of Drama as Trump's Communications Chief
Standing behind a crush of reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Anthony Scaramucci displayed few outward signs his unbridled tenure as President Donald Trump's communications director was about to end.
5 Things for Tuesday, August 1: Trump, Scaramucci, Venezuela, Climate, Health Care
Steve Bartman was once vilified by Cubs fans. Now he's got a World Series ring. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
'13 Reasons Why' Tied to Rise In Suicide Searches Online
When it comes to the hit Netflix series "13 Reasons Why," many viewers find themselves on either side of a controversial debate.
Ravens Owner Says 'pray for us' Over Possibility of Signing Colin Kaepernick
The Baltimore Ravens are still considering signing controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick even though team owner Steve Bisciotti has admitted the acquisition would "upset some people."
Nashville Mayor's Son Dies of An Overdose
The son of Nashville's mayor died over the weekend "from an overdose," Mayor Megan Barry and her husband, Bruce, said in a statement.
Transgender Man Gives Birth to a Boy
Trystan Reese, a transgender man living in Portland, Oregon, has given birth to a boy with his partner of seven years, Biff Chaplow. Their son, Leo Murray Chaplow, was born July 14.