572021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts
Here is a look at the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.
States scramble to halt Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after CDC and FDA recommend pause
States trying to fend off a new, dominant strain of coronavirus have a new challenge: having to stop Johnson & Johnson vaccinations for now.
Why Biden is making more progress on economic than social issues
The magnitude of the economic proposals that President Joe Biden may pass through Congress this year is drawing legitimate comparisons to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society.
Children's healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias
School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day.
Ludacris Foundation helps rising golf stars tee up
The future of golf got its chance to tee off Saturday morning.
Biden mourns slain Capitol Police officer: He 'was a hero'
President Joe Biden paid a personal tribute to fallen Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans during a service at the US Capitol on Tuesday in which he praised the officer for his service and offered words of comfort to his family.
Body cam records attorney explaining how he crashed D.A.'s vehicle
A Bossier City attorney’s personal insurance company has paid the cash value of a taxpayer-owned vehicle he totaled after crashing it into a bayou last year.
Humane Society offering free pet food giveaways in April
April showers bring additional free pet food giveaways from Blue Ridge Humane Society. Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach staff will host two giveaways this month as well as provide pet food and support for the Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s Drive-Thru Tuesdays on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The first pet food giveaway will take place on Monday, April 12, 3pm-5:30pm at the BRHS Adoption Center located at 88 Centipede Lane in Hendersonville.
Two suspects arrested in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, family and sources say
Two men were arrested Tuesday morning in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart, the California college student who vanished in 1996, a spokesman for the family and two law enforcement sources confirmed to CNN.
Biden and Obama to appear in TV special to promote Covid-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will appear in an hour-long NBC special on Sunday aimed at promoting Covid-19 vaccinations as they hope to convince hesitant Americans to get shots.
Kanye West asks for joint custody in divorce filing
Kanye West has responded to Kim Kardashian's divorce filing. In his own response filed on Friday and obtained by CNN, West has requested joint legal and physical custody of their four children.
The gleaming city that emerged from turmoil in the heart of Africa
Kigali's streets thrum with traffic, motorbikes darting around buses, its roadside markets a hive of activity. Standing on the roadside, it's much like any other major city in the heart of Africa. But this is a city that stands apart from other metropolises on the continent.
The world's most powerful passports for 2021
The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the situation even worse, says a new report.
How to plan a safe trip to the swimming pool
Where is the fun in warm weather if you can't take a dip in a cold pool? And now that some people have received Covid-19 vaccines, has the risk of public swimming pools changed?
Facebook removes page for French town named Bitche
Sometimes, life can be a Bitche. The residents of a French town thought just that after social media giant Facebook removed Ville de Bitche's official page from its site last month.
The job of binge-watching true crime for a day is back -- and could earn you $2,400
Fans of true crime documentaries have another chance to binge-watch a full day of gory drama and earn cash while doing it.
Hugh Jackman celebrates 25th wedding anniversary with Deborra-Lee Furness
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness are celebrating 25 years of marriage.
'WTF With Marc Maron' awarded the Governors Award by The Podcast Academy
"WTF with Marc Maron" will receive the first-ever Governors Award at the inaugural Awards for Excellence in Audio (The Ambies) on May 16.
'Shameless' series finale after party hit a snag
No spoilers here, but people were sad about Sunday's "Shameless" series finale.
Grimes shows off the 'beautiful alien scars' she's had tattooed across her back
Canadian musician Grimes has unveiled the "beautiful alien scars" she's had tattooed across her entire back.
'MacGyver' fans campaign to save show
It looks like "MacGyver" will not be returning for a sixth season -- and some viewers are not happy about that.
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcome their first child together
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have welcomed a new baby, a rep for Culkin confirmed to CNN.
'The Talk' returns with Sheryl Underwood remarks and an episode on race
"The Talk" returned Monday by jumping right into a conversation about race.
Britney Spears is 'flattered' people care so much
Britney Spears feels the love. The singer posted video Monday on her verified Instagram account she said was shot last year for the "Just a Touch of Rose" project.
The cast of 'ER' will reunite for special 'Stars In The House' episode
Yes, Dr. Doug Ross will be there. The cast of "ER" will reunite on "Stars In The House" for a special Earth Day episode for Waterkeeper Alliance, producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have announced. Waterkeeper is the fastest growing global nonprofit focused solely on clean water.
Vaccine passport apps are about to be everywhere. It could get complicated
As the vaccine rollout continues to accelerate and the broader US economy prepares to reopen, talk of vaccine verification apps has heated up.
Apple will launch new products on April 20
Apple is set to host its first product launch of the year where an updated iPad Pro and AirPods are expected.
Grab is going public in $40 billion SPAC deal, the biggest on record
Southeast Asia's ride-hailing giant Grab is setting the stage for an eye-popping Wall Street debut.
Wife of injured police officer publicly thanks everyone for the ‘outpouring of love’
The wife of one of three officers shot on Monday publicly thanked everyone for their support as her husband recovers from the shooting.
Families hope recommendations will help lower suicide rates
A Michigan resident dies by suicide every six hours, according to a new report by the state health department. The report crafted by the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission and makes recommendations on how to reduce the state's suicide rate.
'How do we put life back together after this?' Daunte Wright's family mourns a young man killed by police
Derek Chauvin's defense team highlighted George Floyd's arrest and drug use in May 2019 in court on Tuesday after the prosecution rested its case against the former Minneapolis Police officer.
Derek Chauvin's defense begins its case by highlighting George Floyd's prior arrest
Derek Chauvin's defense team highlighted George Floyd's arrest and drug use in May 2019 in court on Tuesday after the prosecution rested its case against the former Minneapolis Police officer.
Biden proposes meeting with Putin amid rising Ukraine tensions
President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and proposed a meeting in a third country in the coming months as tensions between Russia and Ukraine rise in eastern Europe.
300 movie screens to go dark in California after company shuts operations due to Covid-19 impact
A cinema chain said Monday that all its theaters will close permanently after a brutal year for business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers are choosing to quit rather than go back to school while pandemic lingers
Fifteen years ago, Annette Lang left a Wall Street career for a new start. She was finally ready to follow her passion -- teaching. It brought her back home to New Jersey, where she got a job as a fifth-grade teacher at South River Elementary School.
Former Nike marketing manager pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1.5 million
Former Nike marketing manager pleaded guilty on Monday, to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on a loan application in an attempt to defraud his former employer, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug.
Practically everything is getting more expensive in America
Wall Street has been a bundle of nerves about potential spikes in inflation since Democrats passed $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus last month. And on Tuesday, some of the first signs of inflation came to pass.
Austin announces increase to US military presence in Germany
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday that the US military will increase its presence in Germany, recommitting the US to the NATO alliance in a reversal from the previous administration's plans to withdraw troops from the country.
CDC and FDA recommend US pause use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are recommending that the United States pause the use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine over six reported US cases of a "rare and severe" type of blood clot.
Prosecution expected to rest its case today in Derek Chauvin's trial
The prosecution is expected to rest its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offer the defense its turn to call witnesses.
Nikki Haley just *totally* flip-flopped on Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy
Nikki Haley sent a clear message to Donald Trump on Monday: If you run for president, I'm out.
Blinken names chief diversity officer to lead change on a 'problem as old as the department itself'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken named retired ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley as the department's first chief diversity and inclusion officer Monday, a step that current and former diplomats said reflects Blinken's seriousness about improving diversity at America's oldest Cabinet agency.
Nike wants to resell your (lightly) worn shoes in some stores
Nike is now reselling returned sneakers at a discount in select stores in an effort to reduce waste.
Error by prosecutors prompts judge to dismiss charge against funeral director in alleged illegal cemetery
An error by Prichard prosecutors has prompted a judge to dismiss criminal charges against an Eight Mile man accused of operating a funeral home without a license.
Harry pays tribute to 'cheeky' grandpa Prince Philip as he arrives in UK for funeral
Britain's Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip, describing him as "a man of service, honour and great humour," after flying back to the United Kingdom ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
How to make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus, is this the moment to trade your neighborhood cycle for a motivating spin class at the gym?
Bitcoin is back above $60,000 as Coinbase gets ready for public debut
The bitcoin bull market rages on: The price of one bitcoin is back above $60,000, and not far from its all-time high, as investors gear up for this week's eagerly awaited direct listing of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global.
Bad Bunny announces 2022 tour
It's happening! Bad Bunny has announced he's heading out on a North American tour, calling it El Último Tour del Mundo 2022.
Michigan's Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what's to come for the US, expert says
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven't yet gotten a shot.
China hits Alibaba with record $2.8 billion fine for behaving like a monopoly
China has ordered Alibaba to pay a record fine of 18.2 billion yuan ($2.8 billion) after antitrust regulators concluded that the online shopping giant had been behaving like a monopoly.