Caught between the West and Russia, could Georgia be the next Ukraine?
By Sophie Tanno, CNN Protests erupted in Georgia this week after the country’s parliament passed the first reading of a draft law that would…
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CSX freight train derails after striking rockslide in West Virginia, injuring 3 and spilling diesel into river
By Kristina Sgueglia and Eric Levenson, CNN A CSX freight train derailed Wednesday morning after striking a rockslide in a remote area of West…
Continue ReadingNASA’s Curiosity rover shares a stunning sunset on Mars
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Curiosity rover just sent back a stunning postcard capturing its view of a shimmering sunset on Mars. The NASA rover…
Continue ReadingMore than 170 trillion plastic particles found in the ocean as pollution reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
By Laura Paddison, CNN The world’s oceans are polluted by a “plastic smog” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles…
Continue ReadingAstronomers detect water molecules swirling around a star
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A nearby star system is helping astronomers unravel the mystery of how water appeared in our solar system billions of years…
Continue ReadingA Marine was plotting to bomb an Indiana mosque. Then his plans took a surprising turn
By John Blake, CNN As soon as some members of the Islamic Center of Muncie saw the man coming toward them, they knew he was trouble. He was a big guy…
Continue ReadingRussia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space
CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN The space race has expanded to new frontiers in recent years, moving into business, tourism … and now cinema. Russian…
Continue ReadingErdogan’s ‘polar opposite’ wants to replace him as president of Turkey
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Turkey’s opposition on Monday announced Kemal Kilicdaroglu as the presidential candidate to run against two-decade ruler…
Continue ReadingCourt orders delay in release of additional Tyre Nichols footage as DOJ announces review of Memphis Police Department
CNN By Dakin Andone, Steve Almasy, Nick Valencia and Mark Morales, CNN The release of more video from the January traffic stop that led to the deadly…
Continue ReadingRussia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space
By Issy Ronald, CNN The space race has expanded to new frontiers in recent years, moving into business, tourism … and now cinema. Russian film…
Continue ReadingFreddy set to be world’s longest-lasting tropical cyclone as it threatens to hit Mozambique a second time
By Laura Paddison, CNN Deadly Tropical Cyclone Freddy is set to break records for the longest-lasting storm of its kind as it appears on course to…
Continue ReadingScientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost
By Katie Hunt, CNN Warmer temperatures in the Arctic are thawing the region’s permafrost — a frozen layer of soil beneath the ground — and…
Continue Reading4 people die after 2 small planes collide midair in Winter Haven, Florida
By Amy Simonson and Holly Yan, CNN All four people aboard two small planes that collided midair Tuesday were killed, the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingSexual assault victims at the US Merchant Marine Academy reluctant to trigger investigations amid culture of fear
By Blake Ellis and Melanie Hicken US Merchant Marine Academy students who say they were victims of sexual assault remain reluctant to report their…
Continue Reading‘Cop City’ protester’s hands were raised when fatally shot by officers, family says
CNN By Nick Valencia and Paradise Afshar, CNN A “Cop City” protester’s hands were raised when law enforcement officers who were…
Continue ReadingClashes over Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ led to a protester’s killing and dozens of arrests. Here’s how we got here — and what comes next
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Nearly two dozen people are in jail after violent protests at a forest near Atlanta that’s become a national focal…
Continue Reading5 things to know for March 8: Floods, Mexico kidnapping, Covid-19, Marijuana, TikTok
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A new report has shed light on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s secret, lavish lifestyle and reputed girlfriend as…
Continue ReadingExclusive: China’s ‘attacks’ unite region against Beijing, US ambassador to Japan says
CNN By Brad Lendon and Marc Stewart, CNN China should not be surprised Washington and its allies in Asia are deepening military ties given…
Continue ReadingBindi Irwin reveals 10-year battle with endometriosis on International Women’s Day
By Tara Subramaniam The Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin revealed Wednesday she has undergone surgery for endometriosis after a decade-long…
Continue ReadingExclusive: China’s ‘attacks’ unite region against Beijing, US ambassador to Japan says
By Brad Lendon and Marc Stewart, CNN China should not be surprised Washington and its allies in Asia are deepening military ties given…
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