57Biden administration taking steps to improve government processes like going through airport security, filing taxes
The Biden administration is taking steps to make government services easier, more accessible and streamlined for Americans across agencies through an executive order President Joe Biden is slated to sign Monday afternoon.
'Succession' finale: These are the burning questions we'd like to see answered
"Succession" doesn't do neat conclusions. It leaves gaps to be filled in off-screen, in later seasons or not at all -- even the central question in the show's title of who will succeed Logan hasn't been answered. We, the devoted viewers, are left to read between the lines, debate and theorize. And theorize we do.
#MeganTheeGraduate: Megan Thee Stallion celebrates her college graduation
Megan Thee Stallion is now a college graduate, crossing the stage at Texas Southern University on Saturday in cap and gown to receive her diploma with the rest of the student body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody.
'SNL' took on TikTok with brutal accuracy
TikTok served as a source of hilarious fodder on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live."
Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez passes away at age 81
Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez, 81, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, according to a post published on his official Instagram account.
'Parasite' star Park So Dam diagnosed with thyroid cancer
South Korean actress Park So Dam, who shot to fame at home and abroad thanks to her role in the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite," has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.
Doja Cat, positive for Covid-19, drops out of tour
Doja Cat has announced she's dropped out of the 2021 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour after testing positive for Covid-19.
Keanu Reeves reveals why he turned down 'Speed 2'
Keanu Reeves has revealed why he turned down the 1997 movie, "Speed 2: Cruise Control."
The 'Fantastic Beasts 3' trailer is here
The official trailer for the third "Fantastic Beasts" movie is here. The movie, titled "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," comes after a video celebrating the 20th anniversary of the franchise had dropped in early December, teasing the new movie.
Kim Kardashian passes California's 'baby bar' law exam at fourth attempt
Kim Kardashian has passed a law exam and moved a step closer to being able to practice as an attorney in the state of California.
'Belfast' leads pack of Critics Choice film nominations
The critics have made their choices for best film of the year. The film nominations for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards were announced on Monday with "Belfast" from Focus Features and "West Side Story" from 20th Century Studios leading the pack, earning 11 nominations each.
Snopp Dogg was the highlight of Golden Globe nominations
When it comes to pronouncing a bunch of names early in the morning, it's kid of hard being Snoop D-O-double G.
Golden Globes 2022: See the list of nominees
Nominations for the 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, were revealed on Monday.
This was the deadliest 24 hours in December for tornadoes on record. Here's what else we know about the storms
Severe weather struck with a violent intensity this weekend, leaving a wide path of death and destruction across eight states.
Peloton has a response for the 'Sex and the City' reboot shocker
This article contains spoilers about the first episode of "And Just Like That..." Mr. Big is alive. At least according to Peloton.
Jussie Smollett, who denied staging a hoax attack, heads back to the stand to face cross examination
Jussie Smollett will resume testifying in his defense Tuesday after taking the stand a day earlier to rebut allegations that he staged a fake hate crime in 2019 and lied to Chicago police about it.
DOJ sues Texas, saying GOP-approved redistricting maps discriminate against Latinos and Blacks
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday challenging legislative maps adopted by Texas Republicans in recent weeks that it says fail to recognize growth in the Latino population and discriminate against Black voters.
NASA introduces the new astronaut class of 2021
Ten men and women are ready to begin training so they can journey to the International Space Station, the moon and beyond. The new astronaut class of 2021 was announced by NASA on Monday.
Texas could test one of Biden's core political bets
No state may benefit more than Texas from the social programs included in President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda, an array of recent analyses show -- despite the fierce opposition to the bill from the state's Republican leadership. And over time that dynamic could make the state a crucial proving ground for one of the White House's core political bets.
Harris marks Maternal Health Day of Action at White House summit
Vice President Kamala Harris officially marked the White House's first ever Maternal Health Day of Action on Tuesday when she hosts a summit with lawmakers, Cabinet secretaries and celebrities, a White House official said
Devin Nunes says he's leaving Congress by the end of the year
Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California announced Monday he'll leave the House in the coming weeks to become CEO of the Trump Media & Technology Group.
Justice Department closes investigation into Emmett Till killing after failing to prove key witness lied
The Justice Department has officially closed its investigation into the infamous killing of Emmett Till without federal charges for a second time, leaving only more questions after a potentially significant claim from one of the last living witnesses led investigators on a fresh hunt for evidence.
Bidens visit WWII memorial on 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, early Tuesday morning to pay their respects on the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Biden administration considering options for possibly evacuating US citizens from Ukraine if Russia invades
The Biden administration is exploring options for a potential evacuation of US citizens from Ukraine if Russia were to invade the country and create a dire security situation, half a dozen sources tell CNN.
Bannon seeks to delay contempt of Congress trial until October
The Justice Department and Steve Bannon, ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump, are heading into court Tuesday to discuss Bannon's desires to make evidence public and not to schedule a trial until October.
Trump's blood oxygen levels were at a 'dangerously low level' during 2020 Covid-19 diagnosis, ex-chief of staff says
Then-President Donald Trump's blood oxygen level dipped down to a "dangerously low level" hours after he announced back in October 2020 that he tested positive for Covid-19, according to his former chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Mark Meadows to halt cooperation with January 6 committee
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows will no longer cooperate with the House select committee investigating January 6 insurrection, according to a letter from his attorney to the panel, which was obtained by CNN on Tuesday.
Biden and Putin speak at a critical moment for Ukraine
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are speaking over a secure video call on Tuesday in what is expected to be a highly consequential meeting for the two leaders amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Jussie Smollett denies staging attack, testifies he had a sexual relationship with prosecution witness
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took the stand in his criminal trial Monday in a high-stakes attempt to rebut charges that he staged a fake hate crime and lied to Chicago Police about it in January 2019.
Enough with Will and Jada! There's a Petition to Stop Media interviewing the Smiths
A petition asking reporters to stop interviewing Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has garnered more than 2,500 signatures and counting. Appearing on the petition-hosting site Change.org, the appeal was started by user Dexter Morales on November 26, with the caption "Stop interviewing Will and Jada smith!"
From vaccine mandates to abortion to insurrection probes, key court fights could shape Biden's legacy
Coming off the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration enters a legal crucible as several high-profile lawsuits that carry significant consequences for President Joe Biden's legacy get key hearings in court.
Prepare for a post-Roe v. Wade reality
This could be the moment when some combination of Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices agrees to break 50 years of precedent by removing the national right to an abortion recognized in Roe v. Wade.
Roe and Casey: The two abortion precedents the Supreme Court may overturn
When the Supreme Court hears a constitutional challenge on Wednesday to a Mississippi ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, the justices will start with the two seminal decisions that secured the abortion right for women.
Roe Has Lasted Almost 50 Years. How Unusual Would It Be to Overturn It?
For nearly half a century, Roe v. Wade has stood as the law of the land. Next year, all of that could change.
Bradley Cooper reveals he was held at knifepoint on NYC subway
Bradley Cooper says in 2019 he was held at knifepoint on a New York City subway.
'Red Notice' is now Netflix's most watched movie of all time
Dwayne Johnson has reason to break out his Teremana and end 2021 with a toast.
Dr. Oz announces bid for US Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, is running for the US Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican, according to an op-ed published Tuesday in the conservative Washington Examiner.
Fauci says he doesn't expect more travel restrictions even if Omicron variant proves more contagious and deadly
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said Monday that he doesn't anticipate the United States will implement additional travel restrictions even if the Omicron variant proves worse than previous strains of Covid-19.
Prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to review Bill Cosby's overturned sexual assault conviction
Prosecutors in Pennsylvania announced Monday they're appealing a court ruling in the case against Bill Cosby to the US Supreme Court, arguing that a statement from a previous district attorney that they would not file charges against Cosby does not mean that charges would never be filed.
Roe v. Wade has been the law of the land for nearly 50 years. Will that matter?
In a biting dissent two years ago, when the Supreme Court overturned a ruling from 1979, Justice Stephen Breyer wrote that the decision "can only cause one to wonder which cases the court will overrule next."
Bidens hire Robert B. Downing to be the new White House chief usher
Robert B. Downing has been named as the new chief usher of the White House, according to a White House source.
GOP lawmaker defends her record from Marjorie Taylor Greene attack after criticizing Boebert
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked fellow House Republican Nancy Mace on Tuesday, after Mace condemned inflammatory and anti-Muslim comments made by Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Family’s car riddled with bullets as they drove away from CA mall
“So, when the drivers came up, they started shooting from the back, they hit this window twice,” Johnson said while showing the damage. “It was really shocking. It was just nerve-racking. Like it was something that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.”
Appeals court judges skeptical of Trump's arguments for blocking release of his January 6 documents
The DC US Circuit Court of Appeals cast major doubt on former President Trump's arguments that the court should block the release of his presidential documents for Congress' January 6 investigation.
Kiss those juicy post-holiday clearance sales goodbye
If you're the kind of shopper who holds out for the bigger and better year-end deals after Christmas, you could be out of luck this season. Come January, those ridiculously-deep clearance sales might be much harder to find.
The youngest Astroworld victim's family declined Travis Scott's offer to pay for their 9-year-old's funeral
Rapper Travis Scott said he would pay the funeral costs of the people who died in a crowd crush at his Astroworld Festival in Houston -- but the youngest victim's family says it's declining his offer.
Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testifies Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew flew aboard Epstein's private plane
Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testified in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial Tuesday that a who's who of powerful men, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, flew aboard Epstein's private plane.
El Chapo's wife sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges
The wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced today to three years in prison and four years of supervised release, along with a forfeiture of $1.5 million, in connection with drug trafficking and money laundering charges related to her husband's narcotics empire.
Multiple victims in shooting at Michigan high school; suspect is in custody
A suspected shooter is in custody after Oakland County, Michigan, police responded to an "active shooter" at Oxford High School, where police say "there are multiple victims."