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China's economy shrugs off global slump as shoppers join the recovery
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the world's economies into historic slumps. But China is bucking the trend.
ViacomCBS rebrands CBS All Access as Paramount+
Goodbye, CBS All Access. Hello, Paramount+. ViacomCBS will rebrand its streaming service, CBS All Access, as Paramount+ early next year, the company announced on Tuesday.
Ex-Nissan executive Greg Kelly pleads not guilty in Japan trial
Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly has pleaded not guilty to accusations that he helped Carlos Ghosn under-report tens of millions of dollars worth of compensation.
Trump trusted less internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response
The United States' image around the world has plummeted in the wake of its coronavirus response, a major global survey has found.
Woman recovering after her husband killed by carjacker
Aileen Stevens is recovering at a Chattanooga hospital after her encounter with a carjacking suspect who shot and killed her husband.
Back-to-back weekend parties at park near NYU raise coronavirus concerns
New York officials are working to curb large gatherings in Washington Square Park after parties two weekends in a row raised concern over coronavirus spread.
7 people hospitalized after car crash on Golden Gate Bridge possibly exposes them to fentanyl
Seven people were hospitalized after a car crash Sunday on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco may have exposed them to the deadly drug fentanyl.
This is what could happen if the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US
If the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US, experts warn that the consequences will be serious, widespread and long-lasting. The census is the basis for determining how many representatives each state gets in Congress and how an estimated 1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding are spent. It only happens once every 10 years.
Microsoft pulled its underwater data center out of the sea in Scotland
Microsoft pulled its second underwater data center out of the water in Scotland. The tech company placed a data center 117 feet underwater in spring 2018, calling it Project Natick. Microsoft hoped that dumping computers in the ocean might be the way of the future. The vessel was designed with cooling systems and powered by renewable energy.
Police say simple step could help stop recent increase in vehicle break-ins
The Asheville Police Department says in just the past month, they’ve seen a huge rise in the number of vehicle break-ins.
Delta Airlines looks to raise $6.5 billion to weather downturn due to COVID-19
Delta Airlines announced Monday it is looking to raise $6.5 billion to weather the downturn in travel demands due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Atlanta based airline hopes to raise $6.5 billion through new bonds and loans backed by its SkyMiles loyalty program further bolstering liquidity.
Kronos: Conn. shift work approaches pre-pandemic level
The number of total employee shifts worked in Connecticut in the first week of September was nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.
Gulf Shores beaches draw crowd as Sally stirs Gulf waters
Double red flags are flying in Gulf Shores, but that didn’t stop a crowd from hitting the sand. With the threat of storm surge and heavy rain looming over our area, locals and tourists decided to get a glimpse of the crashing white caps before conditions got too bad.
Rangers identify human remains found in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Authorities have identified the remains of a man found at a campsite in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park rangers say hikers found the body of 43-year-old Patrick Madura of Elgin, Illinois, on Friday afternoon.
Agents announce seizure of suspected counterfeit Apple AirPods that are actually OnePlus Buds
Like most Apple products, the company's wireless earbuds, the Apple AirPods, have prompted a number of copycat designs.
DraftKings and Caesars shares soar following ESPN deal
In the latest in a flurry of big events for sports gambling sites, DraftKings and Caesars announced Monday a deal with ESPN that will feature their content on the network's digital and TV platforms.
The surprising reason Nintendo made Super Mario a plumber 35 years ago
In 1985, a little Italian plumber became the face of video games, and changed the way we play them.
Mom says Southwest Airlines removes her and 2-year-old son, who had his mask off
Before Saturday, Jodi Degyansky had traveled by air five times since commercial airlines began mandating that passengers wear masks. But she never thought she would end up being booted from a flight for her 2-year-old son eating gummy bears.
Lewis Hamilton evokes Breonna Taylor at Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton wore a T-shirt remembering Breonna Taylor exactly six months after her death when he took to the victory podium Sunday after winning the Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello, Italy.
Junior theatre reaches kids cross-country amid pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic hit back in March 2020, Davenport Junior Theatre's Performing Arts Supervisor Daniel Sheridan knew the group had to change course quickly.
Lawsuit filed against Clark County Public Works in death of Las Vegas teen
The family of a Las Vegas teen who was killed after he was hit by a car in April has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Clark County Public Works.
Original 'Aunt Viv' appears in Will Smith's first look at 'Fresh Prince' reunion
It's all love for "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunion. Will Smith has released two first-look photos at the upcoming reunion special that will air on HBO Max. It was taped Thursday which was the 30th anniversary of the hit show's debut. (HBO Max is owned by CNN's parent company.)
How Donald Trump's indoor campaign rally reveals how little he understands about being president
President Donald Trump's most basic calculation -- in, well, everything he does -- boils down to this: How does this affect me?
$100,000 reward offered in search for gunman who ambushed and shot LA County deputies in Compton
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the gunman who ambushed and shot two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as they sat in their car.
TikTok will partner with Oracle in the United States after Microsoft loses bid
TikTok and Oracle will become business partners in the United States — a deal meant to satisfy the Trump administration's national security concerns about the short-form video app, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Boy sends out car design concepts, receives response from Ford
An 11-year-old car enthusiast came up with a design concept and sent it out to his favorite brands. To his surprise, Ford Motor Company actually wrote him back and gave him a die-cast model car.
High School shifting to remote start after student party
The principal of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has informed families that the school year will start remotely after dozens of students recently partied together.
Officials to unveil design plans for future park and new home of Confederate statue
The Arkansas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) and the Benton County Historical Society will hold a press conference next week to unveil plans for the future James H. Berry Park which will be the new home of the recently moved Confederate statue.
A chunk of ice twice the size of Manhattan has broken off Greenland in the last two years
A 44-square-mile chunk of ice, about twice the size of Manhattan, has broken off the Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf in northeast Greenland in the last two years, leaving scientists fearful over its rapid disintegration.
Greek president provokes Turkey by visiting tiny island at center of eastern Mediterranean dispute
For weeks, Greece and Turkey have been facing off in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, raising fears that a dispute between two NATO allies could turn into a full-blown regional crisis.
How Oracle ended up with TikTok
TikTok is making the corporate technology company Oracle its business partner in the United States. It's a deal that would tick a lot of boxes for the beleaguered short-form video app, including what is potentially its biggest hurdle of all: getting President Donald Trump on its side.
Couple cancels wedding due to COVID-19, but can't get a refund
The year 2020 has been one many won't forget, especially Abbey Schuster and Ephriam Jones. Last year, the two set their their wedding date for October 17, 2020. However, once the pandemic hit, it didn’t look like a happily ever after anymore.
Las Vegas Strip will see its first smoke-free casino when Park MGM reopens at the end of September
The butts stop here. MGM Resorts announced Monday that when Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas reopen at the end of the month, the hotels will comprise the first fully smoke- and vape-free -- including its casino -- on the Las Vegas Strip. (NoMad is a boutique hotel on the upper floors of the resort building.)
Biden campaign readies massive legal team for voting, election issues
Joe Biden's campaign has assembled an extensive legal team to focus on voting and election issues.
PepsiCo is launching a drink to get a piece of the $1 billion sleep aid industry
PepsiCo built a massive multinational business by putting pep in people's steps. Now it wants to help mellow them out.
It's the end of pen-and-paper -- and DocuSign is cashing in
The pandemic has accelerated the demise of pen-and-paper signatures -- transforming once-boring DocuSign into a $37 billion tech darling suddenly worth more than Ford Motor, eBay or Best Buy.
Hurricane Sally could strengthen to Category 2 before hitting Mississippi and Alabama coasts
Hurricane Sally formed Monday morning and appeared to shift east, placing Mississippi's and Alabama's entire coasts under a hurricane warning while veering away from Louisiana, where the southwest coast is still recovering from Hurricane Laura.
Best moments from CNN and Sesame Street's 'Back to School' coronavirus town hall
CNN partnered with Sesame Street to host a town hall for families about navigating the back-to-school season during a deadly pandemic. "The ABCs of Back to School, A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Families" aired on Saturday morning and tackled such issues as staying safe in classrooms and making the most of virtual learning.
Asian longhorned tick discovered in Connecticut
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) said it has discovered the first established population of the Asian longhorned tick in Connecticut.
A wildfire evacuee returned to her Oregon home to find her barn destroyed but her animals alive
Patti Candell was amazed to find her house still standing when she returned to Mehama, one of many Oregon towns under evacuation orders as deadly wildfires continue to ravage the state.
5 tropical cyclones are in the Atlantic at the same time for only the second time in history
It's peak hurricane season, and that's clear when you look at the Atlantic Ocean, which has five active tropical cyclones at the same time for only the second time in history.
Joe Biden says US is facing 'one of the most difficult moments in our history'
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Monday that the United States is facing one of the most difficult moments in the nation's history, with "four historic crises all at the same time."
Novak Djokovic doesn't think he'll 'ever forget' disqualification from US Open
Novak Djokovic says his disqualification from the US Open has been a "big lesson" but admits the he doesn't think he will "ever forget about it."
Personal information of roughly 46,000 veterans exposed in VA hack
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Monday that roughly 46,000 veterans had their personal information, including Social Security numbers, exposed in a data breach in which "unauthorized users" gained access to an online application used for making health care payments.
NBA star apologizes after throwing up gang signs in video
John Wall is apologizing for throwing up gang signs. An All-Star guard for the NBA's Washington Wizards, Wall was attending a New York City party Saturday evening where he was recorded flashing symbols with both hands. Video of the gestures surfaced Sunday, prompting Wall to apologize via his personal Twitter account.
Mismatched signatures prompt tossed absentee ballots and legal fights ahead of November election
Remember hanging chads, Florida's 2000 election nightmare? The 2020 equivalent could wind up being mismatched signatures.
Washington Post: NOAA taps climate change skeptic to help lead agency
A longtime climate change skeptic has been appointed by the Trump administration to help run the federal agency charged with producing "much of the climate research funded" by the government, The Washington Post reported Sunday.
Michael Cohen's daughter says she was taken aback by Trump's behavior toward her father
Samantha Cohen, the daughter of President Donald Trump's former lawyer, says she was taken aback by his behavior toward her father during a 2012 incident in which her father says Trump leered at her.
'Nothing more could have been done': Trump's final phone call to Woodward
On August 14, the coronavirus pandemic was on fire in the US. More than 168,000 Americans had died, with more than 1,300 deaths that day alone. But when President Donald Trump called legendary journalist Bob Woodward, it was to find out one thing: He had recently learned that Woodward's new book "Rage" was done and would be coming out in September, and Trump wanted to find out how he'd be portrayed.
YouTube announces its own TikTok competitor
YouTube's own TikTok copycat is here. On Monday, the Google-owned company announced Shorts, its new short-form video feature.