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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…
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
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
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…
From CNN. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son in law, have arrived Islamabad, Pakistan for talks with Iran. #CNN #News
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
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…
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
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…
From CNN. The day after first lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement in which she slammed "lies" about her relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump responded, saying he knew she had been frustrated by the rumors.
From CNN. The astronauts aboard the Artemis II moon mission are back on Earth after splashing down off San Diego’s coast.
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.
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.
From CNN. After decades of outdated propaganda, Iran is trying something new. Lego videos, raps and memes pushing pro-government points of view are dominating social media. But what’s behind this shift? CNNs Leila Gharagozlou has more.
From CNN. CNN’s Melissa Bell reports on the final stretch of Hungary’s pivotal parliamentary election as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition Tisza party leader Péter Magyar make their final pitches to voters.
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.
From CNN. CNN’s Nada Bashir speaks to the mother of an injured 3-year-old girl about the devastating toll Israeli strikes are having on civilians in Lebanon.
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
From CNN. An active weather pattern will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms from the Plains to the Midwest over the next five days, with damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes possible. #news #cnn
From CNN. CNN’s Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian breaks down the political implications of the latest inflation report for President Donald Trump and why it’s influencing his approach to negotiations with Iran.
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…
From CNN. Chaos has erupted across major roads in Ireland as farmers are protesting rising fuel prices and empty gas stations, which are tied in part to the US-Israel war in Iran.
From CNN. President Donald Trump posted a graphic video on Truth Social of a woman being killed at a gas station in Florida. In his post, Trump blames the Biden Administration for its immigration policies. #cnn #news
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
From CNN. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports from Pakistan’s capital as they prepare to host the ceasefire talks between Iran and the US.
From CNN. Controversy surrounds Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun and her first meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. The visit comes weeks before US President Donald Trump’s trip to China where Taiwan is expected to be on the agenda. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. #cnn #news
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…
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.
From CNN. Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, met one of her favorite rock bands, Deep Purple, calling drummer Ian Paice "my god," as she presented him with a set of drumsticks. #CNN #News #Japan
From CNN. A rave blending Buddhist chants and K-pop drew crowds to a Seoul temple. It’s part of a wider push to modernize Buddhism as it struggles to attract younger followers. CNN spoke to visitors at a major Buddhist expo to see if it’s working. #CNN #News #SouthKorea
From CNN. A “Heated Rivalry” lookalike contest in DC turned into a real-life meet-cute after a viral onstage kiss, with the winners going on an eight-hour date the next day.
From CNN. KitKat leaned in after 12 tons of its bars were reported stolen from a truck in Europe, posting videos of a high-security convoy on social media as part of a playful marketing stunt. #cnn #kitkat
From CNN. Everyone poops, but we’d rather not talk about it. Still, what’s happening in your gut can shape your overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha to discuss her new book, “You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong.” Here’s a fun chapter list for your perusal: 0:00 Why talking about bowel movements…
From CNN. The British animal charity, the RSPCA, had to deny the use of AI after one of their posts went viral where they said over 250 dogs were rescued from one address in the UK. #CNN #news
From CNN. Despite a ceasefire announcement Tuesday night that Trump said included the “COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE” reopening of the strait, oil tanker traffic through the critical waterway has still been nearly nonexistent due to a lack of clear guidance from Iran. Meanwhile, at home Right-wing MAGA influencers like Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer and Megyn…
From CNN. In a rare public statement at the White House, First Lady Melania Trump distanced herself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while calling for transparency and public hearings for his victims to testify on Capitol Hill. CNN’s Betsy Klein reports.
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…
From CNN. Julie Devaney Hogan is living with incurable cancer and isn’t sure how much time she has left with her husband and three kids. She called Anderson Cooper to tell him why she still wants her family to laugh, even as they grieve. Watch more of Anderson’s podcast All There Is at https://cnn.it/4viz4yk #andersoncooper…
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…
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…