Former staffer says Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her

From CNN. A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies. Three other women who spoke with CNN also alleged various kinds of sexual misconduct by the Democratic…

What’s happening at the Strait of Hormuz

From CNN. Roughly 30 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire in the Iran war took effect on Wednesday. CNN’s Clarissa Ward explains what’s happening at the critical passageway as peace talks continue. Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #News

Husband’s attorney speaks after wife goes missing in Bahamas

From CNN. Brian Hooker is in police custody in the Bahamas, where he’s been questioned in connection to the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. His attorney, Terrel Butler, said Friday that her client “appears completely heartbroken and deeply distressed” and “has denied everything.” #CNN #News

Retired generals break down Iran war strategy after week 6

From CNN. President Donald Trump has warned that he’ll renew and intensify US strikes if a peace deal can’t be reached, and Pakistan’s prime minister described this weekend as a “make-or-break moment.” Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed paramilitary group, has threatened to derail peace efforts. Hezbollah is urging the Lebanese government not to…

Kim backs China on Taiwan ahead of Trump’s Beijing trip

From CNN. Kim Jong Un tells China’s top diplomat that North Korea will support Beijing “realizing its territorial integrity” under the One China Principle. The message comes weeks before President Donald Trump meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. #CNN #News #NorthKorea

Artemis II full stream: Reentry, splashdown & recovery

From CNN. NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby mission returns to Earth. The Orion crew capsule is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean at 8:07pm ET. NASA and US Department of Defense personnel are expected to assist the crew out of Orion and fly them to a waiting recovery ship. Artemis II splashdown: Behind…

Gen Z Trump voters on the war with Iran

From CNN. CNN met with conservative students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in Edinburg, Texas, before the ceasefire deal in Iran was brokered. Here’s what they think about the war. #cnn #news #iran #war

Artemis II reentry, splashdown & recovery

From CNN. Watch NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen splash down off the coast of San Diego. The astronauts successfully splashed down off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 p.m. ET as planned, concluding a monumental and risky 10-day journey around the moon and back…

Trump administration unveils gold-accented arch design

From CNN. The White House has revealed designs for a new 250-foot triumphal arch in the capital, which would rise over the traffic circle between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. The controversial plan is intended to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Why are ‘Dune 3’ tickets such a hot commodity?

From CNN. "Dune 3" might not hit theaters until December, but tickets for the IMAX 70mm showing sold out in minutes this week. Moviegoers are preparing for a blockbuster showdown between the third installment of "Dune" and Marvel’s "Avengers: Doomsday" that’s premiering the same day.

The war with Iran is costing Americans

From CNN. Consumer prices spiked last month and inflation in the United States is higher than any other time under President Donald Trump. CNN’s Matt Egan explains how the Middle East conflict is costing Americans.

The unexpected engineers taking on climate change

From CNN. Beavers may play a critical role in helping combat climate change, scientists say. These rodents turn their environment into powerful carbon sinks, mitigate wildfires and help wildlife through droughts. #cnn #news #weather #climateimpact #beaverdam

Trump vs. Tucker: Enten reveals which way MAGA is breaking

From CNN. The right-wing media ecosystem that has long served as a useful bullhorn for President Donald Trump unraveled into disarray this week, as deepening fears over his management of the war — and fragile ceasefire — with Iran spilled into public infighting among some of his most prominent allies. Trump responded to the criticism…

Kamala Harris: I ‘might’ run in 2028

From CNN. Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she “might” run for president in 2028 while speaking at the National Action Network Convention, her most public remarks to date about her political future. #cnn #news

Epstein survivors react to Melania Trump’s surprise statement

From CNN. First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in extraordinary and rare remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold public hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hill. Epstein survivor Alicia Arden told…

Clashes in Caracas over public employees’ pay

From CNN. On the streets of Caracas public employees clashed with riot police as they demanded a rise in their salaries, which have remained stagnant since 2022, according to Reuters. Acting-president Delcy Rodríguez promised Wednesday there would be a rise from May 1 but did not clarify whether that included the minimum wage.

See how NASA capsules slow down to earth for a seamless splashdown

From CNN. As the Orion capsule returns to Earth and prepares for splashdown, maximum velocity is expected to reach as much as 35,000 feet per second. To begin slowing down for Orion’s descent, parachutes will deploy at about 24,000 feet. NASA Orion Parachute Systems Manager Jared Daum joins CNN’s Randi Kaye and explains how they…

Lebanon says it will not negotiate with Israel while under attack

From CNN. A Lebanese official told CNN there would be “no negotiations under fire” in response to Israel’s plan to start “direct negotiations” with an aim of ending hostilities, while an Israeli source told CNN there is “no ceasefire” and that the “talks will be held under fire.” In a separate video message, Netanyahu reiterated…

Artemis II splashdown: behind the risks of reentry

From CNN. When four astronauts set off on their historic trip around the moon in NASA’s 16.5-foot-wide Orion spacecraft, they knew they’d be testing a known flaw with their spacecraft — one that had some experts urging the space agency not to fly the mission with humans on board. NASA remains confident it has a…