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These US companies will cover travel costs for employees who need an abortion
After the Supreme Court ruled on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, corporate giants from a range of industries pledged to provide support and financial assistance for employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortions in states that outlaw the procedure.
How Legal Abortions Save Lives
Kollene Dunn's abortion a few months after the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling saved her family, she said.
Chinese censors scrub internet after senior party official gives speech on timeline of zero-Covid in Beijing
Chinese censors scrambled to delete what appears to be a misleading quote by a senior Communist Party official published in state media Monday, which claimed the "zero-Covid" policy would remain in place in Beijing "for the next five years," in an effort to tame an online backlash.
Influencers recount harrowing experiences with Daily Harvest Crumbles
Instagram-friendly meal kit service Daily Harvest is facing a firestorm of online backlash over the voluntary recall of one of its products, after a slew of people who consumed it reported becoming ill with mysterious symptoms, including extremely elevated liver enzymes.
US and European officials eye summit for progress for Finland and Sweden joining NATO
European and US officials do not expect that Turkey's concerns about Finland and Sweden joining NATO will be assuaged before the alliance's summit this week, US and European officials told CNN.
Novak Djokovic gets Wimbledon title defense off the ground with battling win
Novak Djokovic got his Wimbledon title defense off to a winning start on Monday, but he had to work hard for his 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory against world No. 81 Kwon Soon-hoo.
Supreme Court further erodes separation between church and state in case of praying football coach
The Supreme Court said Monday that a Washington state school district violated the First Amendment rights of a high school football coach when he lost his job after praying at the 50-yard line after games.
Instagram is testing AI that verifies your age with a selfie scan. It's not perfect
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is.
Former Minneapolis Police officer Mohamed Noor released from custody after over 3 years behind bars
The former Minneapolis Police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman while responding to her 911 call in 2017 was released from prison Monday after serving over three years behind bars, according to online records from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Pro-Russia hackers claim responsibility for 'intense, ongoing' cyberattack against Lithuanian websites
An "intense, ongoing" cyberattack has hit the websites of government agencies and private firms in Lithuania, the Baltic country's defense ministry said Monday.
New double crater seen on the moon after mystery rocket impact
The moon has a new double crater after a rocket body collided with its surface on March 4. New images shared by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been circling the moon since 2009, have revealed the location of the unusual crater.
Russian court schedules start of Brittney Griner's trial for Friday, her lawyer says
A Russian court on Monday scheduled Brittney Griner's trial to start Friday, according to her lawyer, and ruled the WNBA star's detention be extended six months pending its outcome.
'Top Gun: Maverick' becomes the first $1 billion Tom Cruise film
"Top Gun: Maverick" has flown to new heights. The sequel to the 1986 blockbuster, in which Tom Cruise reprises the famed role of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, according to Paramount.
MSNBC set to name Alex Wagner as 9pm host
MSNBC is set to announce that Alex Wagner will take over the network's 9pm slot, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.
George R. Brown Convention Center Achieves First-Ever LEED Gold Certification!
Houston First Corp. continues to lead the charge in building sustainability as the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) recently achieved its first-ever LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade
Today’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a betrayal of justice and a violation of our fundamental freedoms. Together, we must push back against reactionary extremists’ attempts to erase progress and push forward toward our vision for a more just and equitable society.
The cost of $4.99 rotisserie chickens: Costco gets sued for animal mistreatment
In 2019, Costco opened a $450 million poultry processing plant in Nebraska to produce millions of its staple $4.99 Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens.
Supreme Court's decision on abortion could open the door to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other major rulings
The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.
Bear dies after getting trapped in a hot car while searching for food in Tennessee
A black bear in Sevierville, Tennessee, died after it got into an unlocked car in search of food, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Thursday in a news release.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.
How music and writing helped Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner overcome her mother's death
The past two years have been a whirlwind for Japanese Breakfast's lead vocalist Michelle Zauner. She's headlined music festivals, performed on Saturday Night Live, landed two Grammy nominations and her 2021 memoir, "Crying in H Mart," is a New York Times bestseller and is now being turned into a movie.
Eight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona's death will go to trial
An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with "simple homicide" in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will go to oral trial, according to court documents seen by CNN.
Donald Trump's lasting legacy will now be the overturning of Roe v. Wade
During his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, Donald Trump had one sure-fire way to beat back doubts about his conservative bona fides: he would talk about who he might appoint, if given the chance, to the Supreme Court.
How outlawing abortion could worsen America's maternal mortality crisis
Dr. Judette Louis recalls a time when she treated a patient who was hemorrhaging from her pregnancy — and how she had to wait to obtain permission before she was allowed to terminate the pregnancy for the health of the mother.
Biden to address overturning of Roe v. Wade as Democrats consider path forward on abortion rights
President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak Friday afternoon on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, according to the White House.
Abortion law Q&A: How a Supreme Court opinion in a blockbuster case could impact abortion rights
Within weeks, the Supreme Court will issue an opinion in a blockbuster abortion case that will give the conservative majority the opportunity to reverse the court precedent enshrining a right to the procedure.
Justices spar over how Roe reversal puts precedents on gay rights and contraceptives at risk
The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.
#BreakingNews: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
he Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Oil CEOs call for 'tone shift' from White House on finger-pointing over gas prices
The oil industry pushed for an easing of tensions and a dialing back of finger-pointing from the White House during a Thursday meeting with the Energy Department as high gas prices continue to anger politicians and consumers.
New documentary footage reveals Pence reacting on the night House pushed for him to invoke 25th Amendment
The documentary film crew subpoenaed by the January 6 committee interviewed former Vice President Mike Pence on January 12, 2021, a day before the House of Representatives voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump for inciting the US Capitol riot.
This wordless comedian is now the most-followed person on TikTok
Comedian Khaby Lame has become the king of TikTok -- all without uttering a word.
3 takeaways from the fifth day of January 6 hearings
The January 6 select committee's latest public hearing on Thursday shed considerable new light on former President Donald Trump's attempts to weaponize the Justice Department in the final months of his term as part of his plot to overturn the 2020 election and stay in power.
California legislature passes bill to protect abortion providers and patients from civil suits
California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that aims to protect abortion providers and patients seeking abortion care in the state from civil action started in another state.
Paris court convicts eight men over the theft of Banksy artwork from Paris attack site
Eight men were convicted Thursday by the Paris Criminal Court for stealing Banksy artwork from the Bataclan concert hall, one of the sites of the November 2015 Paris attacks.
'Outrageous.' New York leaders react to the US Supreme Court ruling on state gun law
New York leaders are condemning the US Supreme Court's decision Thursday to knock down a century-old state law that placed restrictions on carrying a concealed gun outside the home, with Gov. Kathy Hochul calling the ruling both reckless and outrageous.
Senate committee moves to let intel agencies hire people who have used marijuana
The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced legislation that would allow US intelligence agencies to hire applicants who have used marijuana in the past, according to committee aides.
Carbon monoxide at Kohl's in Franklin County sends 15 people to hospitals
Fifteen people were taken to hospitals after being sickened by carbon monoxide at a Kohl’s in Franklin County.
Biden proposes strengthening Title IX protections for transgender students
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed strengthening protections for transgender students under Title IX and overhauling controversial Trump-era guidance on how schools should handle sexual assault cases.
Biden administration announces $450 million in additional military assistance for Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday announced an additional $450 million in military aid for Ukraine, with the US giving the war-stricken country four more multiple launch rocket systems and artillery ammunition for other systems.
The first official joint portrait of Prince William and Kate has been unveiled
The first official joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been revealed to the public at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England.
Clarence Thomas' Second Amendment ruling shows power of conservative supermajority
For more than a decade, individual Supreme Court conservatives lamented lower court decisions that endorsed gun regulations, as their own court failed to expand a 2008 ruling that said the Second Amendment protects a right to a handgun in the home for self-defense.
Biden administration announces new at-home Covid tests for blind and low-vision Americans
The Biden administration on Thursday rolled out free at-home Covid-19 tests that are designed to be more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Samuel Alito lashes out at liberals in guns case as tensions boil over at SCOTUS
While Justice Clarence Thomas spent 63 pages in a 6-3 majority opinion Thursday painstakingly explaining the court's reasons for striking down a New York conceal carry gun law and changing the way judges will analyze a host of other gun regulations going forward, his colleague Samuel Alito took a different tack.
New Orleans police stress gun safety after toddler shoots, kills themselves
The New Orleans Police Department addressed gun safety on Thursday after a violent night in the city.
How events unfolded after the killing of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman suspected of fatally shooting 25-year-old elite cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in Texas in May, sold her Jeep to an Austin dealership, the US Marshals Service said Thursday.
Hazing investigation: Iowa State University bans hockey club from competition next year
At Iowa State University, school officials have suspended the Men's Cyclone Hockey Club from all competition next school year following a team hazing investigation.
A damning Donald Trump quote you need to hear from today's January 6 hearing
Donald Trump said and did a whole lot of things on and around January 6, 2021, as he sought to use the levers of government to push his false election fraud schemes and remain in power.
SpaceX says 5G expansion would make Starlink 'unusable' for most Americans
SpaceX, Dish Network and other 5G providers are locked in a heated battle over radio frequencies, which SpaceX says it needs for its orbital internet service, Starlink, and which Dish says it needs for its own customers.
15 Republican senators vote to break a filibuster to advance gun safety bill
Fifteen Republican senators joined all Democrats to break a filibuster Thursday on bipartisan gun safety legislation, clearing the way for the package to pass out of the chamber before the end of the week.
Germany declares gas crisis as Russia cuts supplies to Europe
Europe's biggest economy is now officially running short of natural gas and is escalating a crisis plan to preserve supplies as Russia turns off the taps.