Swift confirmation of new ambassador to Israel uncertain as Senate Republicans attack his involvement in Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will face tough questions from Senate Republicans during his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning -- and some are already signaling that they may slow down consideration of his nomination on the Senate floor.
2023-10-18 19:28
Key Republican says there's 'a lot of resistance' over Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel
Senate Republican Whip John Thune told CNN there is "a lot of resistance" to the nomination of Jack Lew to be the US ambassador to Israel, a sign that Democratic efforts to push for his quick confirmation could hit roadblocks in the chamber.
2023-10-17 06:53
Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU
A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State University, a NCAA Division I Historically Black College and University. Leilani Armenta told CNN she was nervous when she stepped onto the field during the team's September 23 game against rival Bethune-Cookman University, but she knew she had a job to do. She said she just focused on playing the game.
2023-10-14 20:52
Rep. Henry Cuellar unharmed after armed carjacking in DC
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked in Washington, DC, Monday evening, his office told CNN.
2023-10-03 11:55
Powerball jackpot skyrockets to massive $1.04 billion after no winner Saturday
The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.04 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing.
2023-10-01 12:48
Powerball jackpot edges toward $1 billion ahead of tonight's draw
After Wednesday's drawing became the 30th consecutive drawing without a grand prize winner, according to USA Mega, the Powerball jackpot has grown to $960 million. That's a cash value of $441.4 million.
2023-09-30 23:55
Powerball jackpot swells to $925 million after no winner snagged the prize Wednesday night
Powerball players will get another chance to become instant millionaires as the jackpot ballooned to $925 million following Wednesday night's drawing that yielded no grand prize winners.
2023-09-28 14:25
In 1971, a mysterious hijacker parachuted out of a plane with $200,000 and vanished. This man is suing the FBI to get potential new clues
The tale of D.B. Cooper, who leaped out of a hijacked plane with $200,000 in 1971 and disappeared, is the stuff of legend. But one man believes DNA testing could offer some new clues.
2023-09-27 20:57
Powerball jackpot of $835 million -- which would be the game's fourth-largest -- is up for grabs Wednesday night
Powerball players will vie for an estimated $835 million jackpot during Wednesday night's drawing.
2023-09-27 14:26
Powerball jackpot climbs to $835 million after there were no lucky winners Monday night
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $835 million after no lucky winners nabbed the grand prize during Monday night's drawing for the fourth largest in the game's history, according to Powerball.
2023-09-26 12:51
Powerball jackpot of $785 million up for grabs Monday night, the fourth largest prize in game's history
A record-breaking $785 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs in Monday night's drawing -- the fourth largest prize in the game's history, according to Powerball.
2023-09-25 12:58
Powerball jackpot grows to $785 million, fourth-largest prize in history
Lottery players have another chance to win big on Monday after the Powerball jackpot grew to a record-breaking $785 million.
2023-09-25 02:25