A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday
June 12, 2026
The White House previewed the Ultimate Fighting Championship arena on the South Lawn Thursday morning. The "octagon" stage will hold a UFC fight on June 14, President Trump's birthday and also Flag Day.
June 11, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe
June 12, 2026
Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House
June 13, 2026
'I just kept on racing': WI racing legend Jerry Eckhardt in his 61st season on the track
June 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV shared a touching moment with a 7-year-old boy, captured by AP photographer Emilio Morenatti
June 12, 2026
Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club
June 12, 2026
Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in
June 12, 2026
About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.
June 12, 2026
Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone
June 12, 2026
Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual
June 12, 2026
This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history
June 12, 2026
In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation
June 12, 2026
Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music
June 12, 2026
HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has charmed viewers with its humble story of aspiring knight Dunk and his squire Egg, and it could be an Emmy contender
June 12, 2026
He’s playing in the biggest games of his life, but one USA soccer star can’t take his eyes off the Knicks
June 12, 2026
Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion
June 12, 2026
The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas
June 11, 2026
About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his
June 12, 2026
As mixed martial arts fighters gather on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in a cage match to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th
June 12, 2026
As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
June 12, 2026
Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
June 12, 2026
They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse
June 12, 2026
Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has died aged 88
June 12, 2026
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
June 12, 2026
Hector Chavez “Caramelo” has been a soccer fan for years and is famous for his festive charro hat. CNN's Valeria Leon reports from Mexico City.
June 11, 2026
President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday
June 12, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights lost a very important part of their run to the Stanley Cup Final and are now on the verge of getting eliminated by Carolina
June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026
American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.
June 12, 2026
The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars
June 12, 2026
U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary
June 12, 2026
Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship
June 12, 2026
A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn
June 11, 2026
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match
June 12, 2026
American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters
June 12, 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
June 12, 2026
Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee
June 12, 2026
With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to
June 11, 2026
Vermont library holds ribbon cutting for new Canadian citizen entrance
June 12, 2026
Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
June 12, 2026
Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
June 12, 2026
The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has denied parole for ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs
June 12, 2026
PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park
June 12, 2026
Human remains in Monterey County identified as man missing since 2013
June 12, 2026
2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl
June 12, 2026
Community gathers to honor life of flight nurse killed in New Mexico plane crash
June 12, 2026
Congolese refugee turned fashion designer is dressing Kentucky's governor, NBA stars
June 12, 2026
At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
June 11, 2026
After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families
June 12, 2026
Victor Wembanyama was nearly struck by a flying egg as he returned to his hotel room Wednesday following the Spurs' loss to the Knicks
June 11, 2026
Opelousas native earns Banana Ball tryout invite
June 12, 2026
As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.
June 11, 2026
Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm
June 11, 2026
Hustle on and off the court: Brothers launch bin cleaning business to fund basketball camp
June 11, 2026
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup against Cleveland
June 11, 2026
Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night
June 11, 2026
North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting
June 11, 2026
The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+
June 11, 2026
'I did not provide alcohol,' former school official shares her side
June 11, 2026
Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, 494 port-a-potties and other logistics
June 11, 2026
Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County
June 11, 2026
Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of President Donald Trump's plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House
June 11, 2026
Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis in London has lasted just one match
June 11, 2026
The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special
June 11, 2026
CNN celebrated the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and media pioneer who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Former president of CNN Tom Johnson and Ted Turner's grandson John R. Seydel III gave remarks at the ceremony.
June 11, 2026
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019
June 11, 2026
Asics' Onitsuka Tiger, famed for its yellow and black sneakers, is embarking on a global expansion to capitalise on booming
June 11, 2026
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's top-selling recording artists, has been placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault,
June 11, 2026
The Miracle at MSG: What it was like to know you just saw something special
June 11, 2026
Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station
June 11, 2026
OG Anunoby's late game-winner will go down as the greatest play in New York Knicks history, coach Mike Brown said, as the home team clinched the biggest
June 11, 2026
For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds
June 11, 2026
What makes a memorable FIFA World Cup anthem
June 11, 2026
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
June 11, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's deference to his catchers might have cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates
June 11, 2026
Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden
June 11, 2026
Former child actor accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault in new lawsuit
June 11, 2026
The New York Knicks' owner blasted the mayor and the city on Wednesday for security measures restricting access around Madison Square Garden and canceled a
June 11, 2026
A Los Angeles jury has ordered California socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two young brothers who died when her car struck them in a hit-and-run collision in 2020
June 11, 2026
President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million
June 11, 2026
Braden Montgomery says he doesn't think he has calmed down a day after he hit a game-ending homer in his major league debut
June 11, 2026
Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the New York Police Department is barring fans from gathering outside Madison Square Garden
June 11, 2026
Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
June 11, 2026
Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match
June 10, 2026
Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago
June 11, 2026
Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction
June 11, 2026
Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?
June 11, 2026
When Nick Bilton, the new head of “60 Minutes,” showed up at his first staff meeting last week, the CBS newsmagazine was
June 11, 2026
Man irate after Taco Bell order wasn't ready accused of throwing cash register at employee
June 11, 2026
FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market
June 11, 2026
Thieves take 39 seconds to steal $15K worth of Pokémon cards from store
June 11, 2026
In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer
June 10, 2026
Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire
June 11, 2026
Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar
June 11, 2026
Family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge
June 11, 2026
Nashville Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir uses music to build community
June 11, 2026
Freeze-dried candy made by University of Kentucky student lands a spot at Walt Disney World
June 11, 2026
Neighbor charged in masked crime spree
June 11, 2026
At Ted Turner tribute, CNN journalists vow to uphold independence in uncertain times
June 11, 2026
Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard, not seen
June 10, 2026
Man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61
June 11, 2026
The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter
June 10, 2026
These drag queens have no time for culture wars
June 10, 2026
Police investigating a shooting that wounded 12 people at a neighborhood street festival in Ohio have issued arrest warrants for one suspect and are trying to confirm the identity of another
June 10, 2026
Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety
June 10, 2026
'Why the Pecks' house?' Neighbor says man indicted in North Carolina killings was a handyman
June 10, 2026
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock covers album
June 10, 2026
At the French Open, puppy love nearly outshined the tennis at Roland Garros. CNN's Don Riddell looks at the canine phenomenon helping players and fans smile.
June 10, 2026
Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home
June 10, 2026
Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to Terence Stamp reveal about their friendship
June 10, 2026
Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, is under European Union subsidy scrutiny,
June 10, 2026
Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly
June 10, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni on A.J. Brown trade: "It was a good run"
June 10, 2026
The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)
June 10, 2026
Tyler Mane, ‘X-Men’ star and former pro wrestler, says he has ‘super-rare’ breast cancer
June 10, 2026
Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing
June 10, 2026
Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services
June 10, 2026
Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup
June 10, 2026
Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace, recently found himself at a Little League practice in Pittsburgh
June 10, 2026
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic
June 09, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration asked a judge on Tuesday to reject an effort to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House
June 10, 2026
A New York man has gone viral for a prediction he made in his high school yearbook six years ago that the New York Knicks would win an NBA title in 2026
June 10, 2026
Ryan Young reports for The Lead.
June 09, 2026
Wall St gains as markets welcome Iran deal
KNDS unveils new tank for France as joint Franco-German project lags
Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz
Caniacs celebrate: Parade planned in Raleigh as Carolina Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup title
World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast
Taylor Hall-Logan Stankoven-Jackson Blake line is a big reason Carolina won the Stanley Cup