Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks
By Joyce Jiang and James Legge Hong Kong (CNN) — Sipping a hazy beer in a dimly lit Shanghai pub, Liang Xiao found himself immersed in a…
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Israel’s war conduct in Gaza ‘consistent with the characteristics of genocide,’ UN Special Committee finds
By Lauren Kent and Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s war conduct in Gaza “is consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” including…
Continue ReadingA Texas death row inmate is ‘actually innocent’ of her toddler’s murder and her conviction should be overturned, judge finds
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Melissa Lucio was two days away from being put to death in Texas for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter when an…
Continue ReadingTexas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
By Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said the execution of a man convicted of…
Continue ReadingA former NFL linebacker is charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack
By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — A former NFL linebacker was arrested on Thursday and charged with assaulting law enforcement during the January 6,…
Continue ReadingIranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Iranian activist Kianoosh Sanjari, who died by suicide this week in protest at political imprisonments by the…
Continue ReadingLebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal
By Tamara Qiblawi, Natasha Bertrand and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — Hezbollah is considering a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal, sources told CNN,…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 15: Trump’s Cabinet, Measles, Tropical Storm Sara, UFO sightings, Ford
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Look up at the night sky this weekend for a celestial double feature. November’s full moon will shine bright…
Continue ReadingEvidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say
By Rebekah Riess, Devon M. Sayers, Holly Yan, Nick Valencia, Amanda Musa and Emma Tucker, CNN Athens, Georgia (CNN) — Loud sobs echoed about…
Continue ReadingRussians focus on Musk as they assess incoming Trump administration
By Sebastian Shukla, CNN (CNN) — As US President-elect Donald Trump continues to make heads turn with nominations for key roles in his incoming…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea to mass produce self-detonating explosive drones, state media reports
By Helen Regan and Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his country to quickly start mass producing…
Continue ReadingHow a toxic mix of antisemitism, racism and xenophobia culminated in Amsterdam violence
By Lauren Kent, CNN Amsterdam (CNN) — Anger, fear and anxiety are still simmering in Amsterdam. Last week, Israeli soccer fans were attacked in…
Continue Reading‘They’re girls, not wives’: Colombia votes to outlaw child marriage
By Abel Alvarado and Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Colombia’s congress has voted to change a law that allowed minors to get married with…
Continue ReadingArgentina votes against UN resolution combating online violence against women and girls
By Abel Alvarado and Manuela Castro, CNN (CNN) — Argentina was the only country to vote against a United Nations resolution promoting the end…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 15: Trump’s Cabinet, Measles, Tropical Storm Sara, UFO sightings, Ford
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Look up at the night sky this weekend for a celestial double feature. November’s full moon will shine…
Continue ReadingThousands of guns recovered from Caribbean crime scenes came from the US, says government report
By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Nearly three-quarters of firearms recovered in several Caribbean nations with high crime rates were manufactured…
Continue ReadingThe cult of Trader Joe’s, living with diabetes, Thanksgiving dinner timeline: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingElon Musk met with Iran’s UN envoy, NYT reports
By Tara John, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person and close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s…
Continue ReadingHuman Rights Watch accuses Israel of mass displacement in Gaza amounting to a war crime
CNN By Mick Krever and Irene Nasser, CNN (CNN) — Israel has overseen the forced mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza in a deliberate and…
Continue ReadingAfter suicide of nonbinary teen, DOE finds multiple Title IX violations at Oklahoma school district
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — After the suicide of a nonbinary student last February spurred a monthslong federal investigation, the US…
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