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Sep 30, 2026 · 13:49
With just days before voters receive mail-in ballots, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off tonight in a California gubernatorial debate, hosted by…
Sep 30, 2026 · 8:43
DA hopes to speak today to "Jane Doe" who made Cornell rape allegations. Hurricane Polo fueling dangerous flash flooding threat. Trump says AI leaders can "self-police" the…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8:31
An AI giant is warning potential investors that its own technology could cause existential risks to humanity. Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of murdering his wife. A GOP…
Sep 29, 2026 · 15:21
The energy behind Sen. Jon Ossoff has Democrats feeling good about holding on to his Senate seat in Georgia. But does that enthusiasm extend to other key races in the state? We…
Sep 29, 2026 · 9:14
AI executives at the White House. Prosecutor reopens investigation intno Cornell University gang rape allegations. GOP's big spending on Texas Senate race, Closing arguments in…
Sep 28, 2026 · 8:30
Mediators are working to revive US-Iran talks despite diplomatic sticking points. An explosive civil lawsuit has forced a fresh look into a gang-rape case at Cornell University.…
Sep 28, 2026 · 12:40
The Republican nominee for a powerful statewide office Texas went viral recently for a racist social media post about University of Texas students. But a KFILE investigation is…
Sep 28, 2026 · 8:39
5 arrested on suspicion of terror near UK air base. White House releases third taxpayer-funded ad. 12 teens injured in shootout near skate park. Nor'easter cleanup and flight…
Sep 27, 2026 · 33:29
Florida is among the states carrying out the most executions in the US, even as death penalty use and public support declines nationwide. CNN spoke with a former prison warden…
Sep 26, 2026 · 16:55
Meet the artist blending Punjabi storytelling with country twang. A neuropsychologist reveals why the music of our formative years can have such staying power. A wicked good…
Sep 25, 2026 · 7:45
The Supreme Court revived a citizenship data tool for voter audits. Millions are on alert as a powerful nor’easter unleashes its full fury this weekend. Sources say intel from…
Sep 25, 2026 · 15:22
The Justice Department is planning to dispatch a widening network of poll monitors on Election Day in what it calls the “biggest DOJ election observer effort ‘in history”.…
Sep 25, 2026 · 8:50
Nor’easter to slam East Coast with flooding, 50 mph winds. Trump hosting Xi for tea, trip to National Archives amid press access fight. NVIDIA CEO talks to CNN about warnings of…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00
Three news outlets were temporarily blocked from entering White House grounds today, causing a chaotic delay. China’s president made his first state visit to the US in nearly a…
Sep 24, 2026 · 14:05
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in popularity this year. But election season has proven to be messy, with the platforms revealing multiple instances of…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:20
Judge orders White House to reinstate access for 3 media outlets. Australian PM says OpenAI agent hacked into government healthcare system. Caleb Flynn's ex-mistress testifies…
Sep 23, 2026 · 7:43
Iran’s president fired back at President Donald Trump during a fiery speech to world leaders. A super El Niño is fueling a prolific Pacific hurricane season. Harvey Weinstein has…
Sep 23, 2026 · 10:57
A new CNN poll finds Republicans are facing an even rougher midterm political landscape than they did eight years ago. We dig into the results and what they tell us about how…
Sep 23, 2026 · 8:26
Iran's president to speak at UN after Trump threats. Judge to hear arguments today on Trump's ban on 3 media outlets, including CNN. "Looksmaxxing" influencer charged with rape.…
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:47
President Donald Trump said he has a “big decision” to make on Iran in a wide-ranging speech to the UN General Assembly today. Authorities have confirmed Hayden Panettiere’s…
Sep 22, 2026 · 13:15
Polling shows that the Democratic Party remains deeply unpopular. But in some rural Western states, party officials believe they have a plan to upset Republicans: don't run…
Sep 22, 2026 · 9:15
President Trump to speak at United Nations amid wars in Iran and Ukraine. What's in the deal that State AG's made to settle lawsuit over Paramount/WBD merger. Attorney for…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:25
12 states that sued to block Paramount from acquiring CNN’s parent company have reached a settlement. Several major US airports are experiencing delays and cancellations. A…
Sep 21, 2026 · 14:04
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to the hit the campaign trail in Michigan this week, underscoring the importance of the Senate race for Democrats. So who are the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 8:36
CNN, Politico and MS Now sue the Trump Administration over White House Access. Protests in Austin after ICE agent shot & wounded a Venezuelan food delivery driver. Ex-husband of…
Sep 20, 2026 · 29:22
As ICE arrests surge, the Trump administration continues to offer free flights and thousands of dollars to migrants who chose to voluntarily return to their country – they call…
Sep 19, 2026 · 16:42
From Florida to French Polynesia, conservationists are finding creative ways to help coral reefs beat the heat from El Niño. What started with one trash-collecting barrier has…
Sep 18, 2026 · 7:45
President Donald Trump says he’s “banning” CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. A fake AI intelligence report almost started a war with China. Warren Buffett’s iconic…
Sep 18, 2026 · 14:29
There’s a new bogeyman in politics: AI data centers. We look at how midterm candidates are navigating a brewing Big Tech backlash and why the debate is not falling along…
Sep 18, 2026 · 8:33
Opening arguments today for former "American Idol" Contestant accused of killing wife, President Trump noticeably absent from GOP ads, Trump's DC golf course renovations could…
Sep 17, 2026 · 8:04
A dramatic legal battle continues to play out over the fate of the Kennedy Center. OpenAI reveals more instances of AI models going rogue. Canada’s prime minister took a veiled…
Sep 17, 2026 · 14:26
A long, quiet Republican effort to overhaul voting rules in North Carolina is being felt from mailboxes to college campuses. We explore the implications for a key Senate race and…
Sep 17, 2026 · 8:42
House in recess as lawmakers make final push ahead of midterms. Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi jet. Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023. Princess Diana’s…
Sep 16, 2026 · 7:54
The Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates could put its chairman at odds with President Donald Trump. A vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the…
Sep 16, 2026 · 13:27
With six months of midterm primaries in the books, what can the results tell us about how Election Day might play out? We dig into the trends and the surprising data around fears…
Sep 16, 2026 · 9:34
Deadly news chopper crash in California. Trump berates lone Democrat on Kennedy Center board. New organization launches to help Dems who run on reining in AI. Ed Sheeran's…
Sep 15, 2026 · 8:34
Another measles death, the most in US in decades. The latest developments in the Kennedy Center’s name change saga. There’s a major update in the case against Nick Reiner,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 14:43
Alaska finds itself at number five in the most recent CNN ranking of Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026. But what is driving Democratic enthusiasm in this reliably red…
Sep 15, 2026 · 8:10
Tuesday, the Supreme Court shuts down mail-in ballot changes and says that states can proceed as usual. The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era regulations on power…
Sep 14, 2026 · 7:31
President Donald Trump is downplaying growing calls for new AI safety checks. States have sued to stop a rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 17:50
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with an investigation into alleged voter fraud, some election officials are warning their proposed rules around mail-in-ballots would be…
Sep 14, 2026 · 9:26
Anthropic CEO responds to AI fears in CNN interview, Pilot shot down over Iran details his harrowing April rescue, Measles-related death confirmed amid Pennsylvania outbreak,…
Sep 13, 2026 · 23:32
A combination of extreme drought and aging infrastructure is contributing to an ongoing water crisis in Puerto Rico, putting strain on 3.2 million Americans who are facing a…
Sep 12, 2026 · 17:33
The spirit of unity that followed 9/11 became an annual tradition that’s still bringing Americans together 25 years later. We highlight some of the barrier-breaking performances…
Sep 11, 2026 · 7:23
We hear from a former Bush administration official and a young man whose father died during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Iranian proxies are potentially expanding…
Sep 11, 2026 · 13:11
CNN has new reporting about crass and sexually degrading comments about women made by a congressional candidate in Texas who is running in a key district Democrats hope to flip.…
Sep 11, 2026 · 7:48
New moment of silence in New York to honor people who died from 9/11-related illnesses, Trump leads pledge to 'cheat like hell' at GOP convention, Anthropic AI blocked accounts…
Sep 10, 2026 · 8:02
The Supreme Court handed Republicans another redistricting loss ahead of the midterms. President Donald Trump proposed another giveaway after pledging dividends to Americans for…
Sep 10, 2026 · 12:57
President Donald Trump has made himself front and center at the GOP’s first ever midterm ‘convention’ in Texas this week. However, some prominent Republicans and candidates in…
Sep 10, 2026 · 8:36
Trump promises $5,000 checks if GOP wins, but no details on how to pay for it, Cockpit voice recorders show pilot warned of excessive speed before deadly cargo plane crash,…
Sep 9, 2026 · 8:37
President Donald Trump is expected to give the keynote speech tonight in the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. A former Anthropic researcher is warning of an AI…
Sep 9, 2026 · 12:39
With less than two months until Election Day, new CNN polling is revealing where voters stand in critical Senate races in Michigan and Maine. We break down the numbers with…
Sep 9, 2026 · 8:54
The U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian tankers, Clancy jurors speak out, NYC releases 170,000 records about air quality after 9/11, Financial Disclosures show 3 of Trump's aides…
Sep 8, 2026 · 8:01
Police have revealed the names of the five people who were killed in Sunday’s deadly plane crash in Miami. New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani released new documents showing city…
Sep 8, 2026 · 14:42
With the midterm elections less than two months away, the key races and issues are taking shape. Let’s break down which are worth following and what they can tell us about the…
Sep 8, 2026 · 7:56
Flight recorders recovered after fatal cargo plane crash in Miami, Mom charged with killing 2-year-old son, Canada's new tariffs on US goods take effect, Hunter Biden launches…
Sep 7, 2026 · 15:35
We’re closing out the summer on a high note! We asked you to let us know what you think the song of the summer is, and it turns out, the classics can still compete with this…
Sep 6, 2026 · 25:05
Multiple counties and cities in Florida have opted to remove license plate readers, including Flock cameras, following an order from the state's Department of Transportation…
Sep 5, 2026 · 15:33
Families with children with disabilities can have a lot to consider when traveling – this nonprofit is helping make it easier. Meet a Revolutionary War witness that’s still…
Sep 4, 2026 · 8:07
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder case. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to the Federal Reserve over interest rates –…
Sep 4, 2026 · 7:09
We got a stronger than expected jobs report this morning – but Americans are still contending with sky-high gas prices. The first midterm mail-in ballots went out today with a…
Sep 4, 2026 · 9:34
More, miraculous rescues in Nepal. The judge to question a juror in the Clancy trial. New DC renovation plans. Plus, awards for strange science. Learn more about your ad choices.…
Sep 3, 2026 · 8:20
Vice President JD Vance talked gas prices, the US-Iran conflict, and AI data centers during the first White House briefing in more than 40 days. The Justice Department made its…
Sep 3, 2026 · 7:50
We look back on the life and legacy of trailblazing feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As the war with Iran continues, the crew of a US aircraft carrier gets some much-needed rest and…
Sep 3, 2026 · 9:43
At least two people are dead after a Minneapolis mass shooting. The judge orders the deadlocked Clancy jury to continue deliberating. NYC schools ban AI. Plus, it's still state…
Sep 2, 2026 · 7:12
The US inked new energy deals with Venezuela, but critics are sounding the alarm. Search and rescue crews are racing to find missing workers in Nepal’s mud-filled tunnels. The…
Sep 2, 2026 · 7:11
American sailors on a historic deployment at sea in the Middle East made their first port visit today. Parts of Texas are reeling from a tropical storm system’s torrential…
Sep 2, 2026 · 7:03
Election officials raise alarm bells about mail-in ballot changes. The US military launches a new series of attacks as Iran retaliates. A judge rules that the trial for Charlie…
Sep 1, 2026 · 8:07
The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder…
Sep 1, 2026 · 8:36
As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is…
Sep 1, 2026 · 8:09
Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal…
Aug 31, 2026 · 8:19
President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand…
Aug 31, 2026 · 8:01
CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI…
Aug 31, 2026 · 7:58
One person is dead and the search for at least 15 missing people continues after a flood in the Grand Canyon. The US and Iran trade new strikes. More than 900 people have been…
Aug 30, 2026 · 24:17
As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow…
Aug 29, 2026 · 17:13
Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you’re never too old for band camp. A…
Aug 28, 2026 · 8:05
A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump’s latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the…
Aug 28, 2026 · 8:16
CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration’s new mail voting restrictions –…
Aug 28, 2026 · 9:49
Rescue efforts in Nepal are stalled amid fears of a pending second disaster. Verdict watch in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder case. According to a source, two air traffic…
Aug 27, 2026 · 7:39
President Donald Trump has offered aid to Nepal, where at least 90 Americans are among those missing after catastrophic flooding. Storms are triggering flash flood warnings in…
Aug 27, 2026 · 7:29
CNN has arrived at the site of deadly flooding in Nepal – we'll tell you what our crew is seeing. An ICE officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and covering it up is…
Aug 27, 2026 · 8:21
65 Americans are among those missing in the Nepal floods. Meta settles the child harm case for $18 billion and promises to make changes. A Kentucky police officer has been…
Aug 26, 2026 · 7:00
Hundreds are missing and many are feared dead after catastrophic flooding hits the Nepal-China border. The star in “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue” has died. The US exposed…
Aug 26, 2026 · 7:46
An earthquake sets off a massive wall of water along the Nepal-China border. Meta has agreed to settle a landmark case over claims of social media harms to children. Microsoft…
Aug 26, 2026 · 8:07
The world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton. Sen. Darline Graham wins the South Carolina GOP primary runoff. Two people have died from the measles in Pennsylvania. SpaceX plans to…
Aug 25, 2026 · 8:23
Tributes are pouring in for country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away today at age 80. Iran and Oman propose a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of…
Aug 25, 2026 · 7:52
The war of words between Canada and the US is ramping up as Ottawa unveils countermeasures in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The family of Alex Pretti is speaking…
Aug 25, 2026 · 7:45
The Supreme Court hands President Trump a win on mail-in ballots. The US threatens sanctions on countries with economic ties to Iran. Today is expected to be the final day of…
Aug 24, 2026 · 6:55
The US government is warning countries who do business to with Iran. Trade tensions are escalating between the US and Canada. We have an update on a raging wildfire in Nevada…
Aug 24, 2026 · 6:38
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promising punishing new sanctions against Iran – but will they have an impact? 90,000 residents are being urged to evacuate as a wildfire…
Aug 24, 2026 · 8:19
Over 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate amid a raging wildfire in Nevada. Canada vows tariff retaliation. A MA police officer’s wife is considered armed and dangerous…
Aug 23, 2026 · 31:52
Recent reports of unsanitary conditions, lack of food, and crew members attempting to jump overboard have only increased concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly…
Aug 22, 2026 · 17:15
Magnus Carlsen just defended his Esports World Cup title, playing a centuries-old game that’s winning over a new generation of players. When funding for a decades-long marmot…
Aug 21, 2026 · 7:39
The US and Canada are racing to finalize a trade deal ahead of a midnight deadline. Hawaii faces another tropical threat one week after deadly Hurricane Lala. The Supreme Court…
Aug 21, 2026 · 8:15
We’re getting a look at letters that White House aide Natalie Harp allegedly wrote to President Donald Trump . Eight people were killed after a charter plane crashed in Western…
Aug 21, 2026 · 7:57
The US Navy may rename a carrier set to honor a Black war hero. Michael Cohen says his relationship with President Trump is “being resuscitated.” The FBI seizes devices and raids…
Aug 20, 2026 · 7:43
The feds charged a woman in an ISIS-inspired plot to attack the New York State Capitol. The FBI is involved in a probe tied to sexual assault allegations against a former…
Aug 20, 2026 · 7:44
A new aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East to take the place of the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln. An emotional and politicized dispute over surrogacy is playing out…
Aug 20, 2026 · 8:19
There are new allegations of sexual assault against CA Rep. Jimmy Gomez. President Trump showcases renovations amid war and record debt. Five Americans have been killed in Kenya…
Aug 19, 2026 · 8:19
President Donald Trump weighs in on the potential for US-Iran peace talks as regional tensions widen. We have the latest congressional lawmaker facing an ethics investigation.…
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