The ‘Gaza metro’: The mysterious subterranean tunnel network used by Hamas
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN (CNN) — The myriad tunnels under Gaza are best known as passageways used to smuggle goods from Egypt and launch…
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Start your week smart: Israeli offensive, Jim Jordan, Kaiser Permanente, Louisiana governor, New Zealand election
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The only thing worse than an early morning flight is the coffee on the plane — the weak, bitter…
Continue ReadingPoland’s opposition has path to oust populist ruling party, exit poll shows
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Poland’s populist ruling party appeared to be on the brink of losing power, after an exit poll in a bitter and…
Continue ReadingThe toxic, corrosive reason saltwater intrusion would be a catastrophe for New Orleans
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — It would be a nightmare for any city: A massive wedge of saltwater creeping up the Mississippi River, contaminating…
Continue Reading‘It’s so lonely’: Desperate families of Israeli hostages are still in the dark a week on from Hamas rampage
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — The last glimpse Adina Moshe’s family saw of her shows the 72-year-old woman on a motorbike, wedged…
Continue ReadingMiddle East on ‘verge of the abyss,’ UN warns as Gaza suffers and Israel prepares for offensive
By Helen Regan, Hadas Gold, Nadeen Ebrahim, Abeer Salman, Hamdi Alkhshali, Jessie Gretener and Sara Smart, CNN Gaza and Jerusalem (CNN) —…
Continue ReadingThe military conducted testing in their neighborhood during the Cold War. Now, these former residents are demanding answers – and restitution
By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Former residents of a low-income, majority-Black housing development in St. Louis, Missouri, are seeking…
Continue ReadingCNN’s Jim Acosta on how he stays grounded
By Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Covering the news can be a stressful job that often requires long and odd working hours. News correspondents…
Continue ReadingUS sending second carrier strike group, fighter jets to region as Israel prepares to expand Gaza operations
By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Brad Lendon, CNN Washington/Seoul (CNN) — The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to…
Continue Reading‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak
By Anna Coren and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing on…
Continue Reading‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak
CNN By Anna Coren and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing…
Continue Reading‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas
CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen…
Continue ReadingPiper Laurie, Oscar-nominated ‘Carrie’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ actress, dies at 91
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Josh du Lac, CNN (CNN) — Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly…
Continue ReadingMan attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he’s ready for ‘round 2’
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Noorlander, who lost part of his jaw in a grizzly bear attack in Montana last month, says he’s…
Continue ReadingIsrael warns of new phase in war on Hamas, as Gaza civilians flee and Israeli troops gather near border
By Jessie Yeung, Kareem El Damanhoury, Eyad Kourdi, Niamh Kennedy, Sophie Jeong, Abeer Salman and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — A new phase in…
Continue Reading‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen again in…
Continue ReadingThese Americans are enduring an agonizing wait for news about loved ones in Israel and Gaza
By Ray Sanchez, Zoe Sottile and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — In Columbus, Ohio, a 59-year-old cardiologist locked himself in his office to…
Continue ReadingThieves in Florida use tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million in alcohol from US distributor
By Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million…
Continue ReadingStreets ‘reek of blood:’ Gazans run out of time after Israel’s evacuation deadline
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been fleeing south through the battered streets of Gaza…
Continue ReadingRescuers descended into a deep cave to rescue a trapped dog – then they found a bear
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was…
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