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A law enforcement vehicle sits near the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue on January 16

What it was like inside the Colleyville, Texas, synagogue during the 11-hour hostage standoff

January 17, 2022 11:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN It started like most any Saturday for members of Congregation Beth Israel. Families of the Reform Jewish synagogue just outside…

Carlos Slim Fast Facts

January 17, 2022 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Mexico’s richest man, businessman and investor Carlos Slim. Personal Birth date:…

Charles Taylor Fast Facts

January 17, 2022 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Charles Taylor, former president of Liberia and convicted war criminal. Personal Birth…

The eruption of an underwater volcano off Tonga on Saturday

Tonga volcano eruption likely not large enough to affect global climate, experts say

January 17, 2022 9:37 AM CNN

CNN By Rachel Ramirez and Brandon Miller, CNN Though massive volcanoes have the potential to affect global temperatures and weather, the eruption…

Tonga volcano eruption likely not large enough to affect global climate, experts say

January 17, 2022 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez and Brandon Miller, CNN Though massive volcanoes have the potential to affect global temperatures and weather, the eruption near…

A suspected Houthi drone attack near Abu Dhabi airport killed at least three people and sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates' capital on Monday.

Saudi led-coalition launches airstrikes on Yemeni capital after deadly Houthi drone strike in Abu Dhabi

January 17, 2022 8:40 AM CNN

CNN By Charbel Mallo, Celine Alkhaldi, Sarah Sirgany and Kareem Khadder, CNN The Saudi led-coalition fighting in Yemen launched airstrikes on the…

A nurse who worked at LA County+USC Medical Center has died after being attacked at a bus stop.

Los Angeles nurse dies after being attacked at bus stop

January 17, 2022 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Stella Chan, CNN A woman is dead after she was attacked while waiting for a bus in downtown last week, according to the Los Angeles Police…

Ghislaine Maxwell will no longer fight to keep secret the names of eight 'John Does' as part of a defamation lawsuit.

Ghislaine Maxwell ends fight to keep eight ‘John Does’ secret, court to decide whether names should be unsealed

January 17, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Laura Ly, CNN Ghislaine Maxwell will no longer fight to keep the names of eight ‘John Does’ secret and will leave it to the court to…

Ukraine Fast Facts

January 17, 2022 7:47 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Ukraine, the second-largest European country in area after Russia. It borders Moldova, Romania,…

Here are the Martin Luther King Jr. words that inspire today’s social justice leaders

January 17, 2022 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN More than a half a century has passed since the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial calling…

American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) delivers his 'I have a dream' speech to participants in the March on Washington

MLK Day encourages service

January 17, 2022 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Toby Lyles and Will Mullery, CNN Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although King was actually born on the…

SWAT team members deploy near the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville

Jewish communities across the US are on heightened alert after the Texas standoff: ‘Is our community under attack again?’

January 17, 2022 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN Jewish communities across the United States once again find themselves on edge in the wake of another attack on worshippers at a…

Visitors look to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial as snow falls in Washington

5 things to know for Jan. 17: Winter storm, Voting rights, Covid, Tsunamis, Djokovic

January 17, 2022 3:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Hi, my name is Alexandra Meeks and I’m your new 5 Things writer. Thank you for sharing your mornings with me! I’m…

5 things to know for Jan. 17: Winter storm, Voting rights, Covid, Tsunamis, Djokovic

January 17, 2022 3:47 AM CNN

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Hi, my name is Alexandra Meeks and I’m your new 5 Things writer. Thank you for sharing your mornings with me!…

5 things to know for Jan. 17: Winter storm, Voting rights, Covid, Tsunamis, Djokovic

January 17, 2022 3:47 AM CNN

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Hi, my name is Alexandra Meeks and I’m your new 5 Things writer. Thank you for sharing your mornings with me!…

5 things to know for Jan. 17: Winter storm, Voting rights, Covid, Tsunamis, Djokovic

January 17, 2022 3:47 AM CNN

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Hi, my name is Alexandra Meeks and I’m your new 5 Things writer. Thank you for sharing your mornings with me!…

Saudi led-coalition launches airstrikes on Yemeni capital after deadly Houthi drone strike in Abu Dhabi

January 17, 2022 3:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Charbel Mallo, Celine Alkhaldi, Sarah Sirgany and Kareem Khadder, CNN The Saudi led-coalition fighting in Yemen launched airstrikes on the Yemeni…

A shopping mall in Beijing is closed on January 16 after news that the city has detected its first Omicron case.

Beijing locks down office building with workers still inside after single Omicron case detected

January 17, 2022 2:32 AM CNN

CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Jessie Yeung and CNN’s Beijing Bureau At an office building in China’s capital on Sunday, masked Covid control…

The Wolf Moon will peak in the sky during the evening of Monday

Don’t miss the full ‘wolf’ moon light up the sky tonight

January 17, 2022 1:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN “Owoooo!” Wolves are associated with howling at the moon — a common myth that’s…

A powerful undersea volcano eruption in Tonga on January 14.

Tonga remains cut off after a massive eruption and tsunami. Here’s what we know

January 16, 2022 11:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan, CNN The eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga on Saturday was likely the biggest recorded anywhere on the planet in more than…