Centuries after they were convicted, Connecticut formally pardons men and women charged with witchcraft
Hundreds of years after a group of men and women were tried and convicted of witchcraft, Connecticut lawmakers have formally exonerated them for their "crimes."
2023-05-30 01:51
Biden recognizes nation's 'sacred obligation' to military families in Memorial Day speech
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by paying tribute to "those who died so our nation might live" during his annual speech on the day that the US honors those who have served and died in its service.
2023-05-30 01:22
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions
2023-05-29 23:52
Teen dies after being pulled out of the water at a Jersey Shore beach. Five others were rescued
A 15-year-old boy was pulled out of the water and later died after swimming at a New Jersey beach Sunday afternoon, a National Park Service spokesperson told CNN.
2023-05-29 22:52
Corporate America celebrates debt ceiling deal and urges Congress to quickly pass legislation
Leading business groups are praising President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for forging a bipartisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and they are calling for Congress to pass the legislation before the government suffers a devastating default.
2023-05-29 22:45
Read: Bill text to raise the debt limit
President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to address the debt limit and cap spending. The bill text was released on Sunday evening, but the work is far from done. Now leaders in both parties have to convince enough of their members to vote for the deal, which contains provisions that lawmakers on each side of the aisle don't support.
2023-05-29 19:17
Biden and McCarthy lean on holdouts in both parties to pass debt ceiling deal
Party leaders in Washington are waging an urgent campaign Monday to convince Democrats and Republicans to get behind compromise legislation that would avert a first-ever national default, with each side proclaiming victory following marathon talks.
2023-05-29 19:15
Private jets get a bad rap. This company is trying to make them greener
Private aviation company Jetex is deploying sustainable aviation fuels, and making its terminals more sustainable.
2023-05-29 16:20
Search and rescue efforts ongoing after apartment building partially collapses in Davenport, Iowa, authorities say
Authorities in Davenport, Iowa, are carrying out search and rescue operations after a six-story apartment building partially collapsed on Sunday, leading officials to find gas and water leaks amid the wreckage.
2023-05-29 15:27
'Succession' finale: Fans react to end of Emmy-winning hit drama
The critically acclaimed HBO drama “Succession” has ended after its fourth and final season finale aired at 9 p.m. ET
2023-05-29 11:29
Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administration in Houston-area county
Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state's largest and home to Houston, with voting rights activists accusing the GOP of plotting a "power grab" in an increasingly Democratic county.
2023-05-29 09:26
Keeping the faith: New housing options for NYC migrants
A reminder from the Prophet Muhammad to give to "mankind" is painted outside a non-descript building in South Brooklyn that has opened its doors to migrants of all faiths.
2023-05-29 07:49