Comey due in court in a Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department
Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
William and Kate share family photo marking 15th wedding anniversary
Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor
Uber moves toward becoming an 'everything app' with hotel bookings powered by Expedia
Rachel Zegler to take her 'Evita' to Broadway in spring 2027
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to 37 years to life in prison in sex abuse case
Americas|Political|US|World
US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba
The Republican-led U.S.
April 29, 2026Political
Crime|Political|US|World
US mandates what it calls 'enhanced' security checks for immigration applicants
President Donald Trump's administration has mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for immigration applicants, according to
April 29, 2026
Health|Political|Science|World
Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care
A U.S. advisory committee appointed by Health Secretary Robert F.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US, allies back Panama's sovereignty in joint statement
The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday, saying recent actions
April 29, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying on civilian targets
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain's King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught
April 29, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Kosovo set for another snap election after failure to elect president
Kosovo is set for another snap election after parliament failed to elect a new president on Tuesday, pitching Europe's youngest nation back into the thick of a political
April 29, 2026
Environment|Political|Travel|World
Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
The Taiwanese minister in charge of the Coast Guard visited a second Taiwan-controlled islet deep in the South China Sea, she said on Wednesday, adding that complaints by
April 29, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
Mali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks
The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, on Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend, vowing
April 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political
Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on
Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on
April 29, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US
What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel responded to criticism from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump about a monologue Kimmel gave two days before a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.
April 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch
El Jardinero: What to know about ‘The Gardener,’ the Mexican cartel figure arrested in a ditch
April 29, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York City as part of their closely watched diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the country declaring independence from England
April 29, 2026
Political|US|World
Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster
April 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World
White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'
The White House is warning Congress that funds to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will “soon run out.”
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says
The United States has set specific conditions for the release of billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, such as more cost-cutting and moves to
April 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US
Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in public fraud probe
Federal agents have served search warrants in Minnesota in an ongoing fraud investigation of publicly funded social programs for children
April 28, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
King Charles III has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history.”
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political
California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate
April 29, 2026
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'
A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.
April 29, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Political
'This indictment is deeply flawed.' Elie Honig reacts to new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey
Elie Honig joins The Lead.
April 29, 2026
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Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport
April 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress
April 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
April 29, 2026
Arts|Education|Political|Technology|Travel|World
Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
April 29, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|Science
Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records
The Trump administration has indicted a former National Institutes of Health official over allegations of evading federal records requests related to COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.
April 28, 2026
Political|Travel|US|World
US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
The State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump
April 29, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US
US FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke
After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian,
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over '86 47' post
The U.S.
April 28, 2026
Africa|Crime|Political|World
UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
The United Nations on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and three Colombian mercenaries
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political
State lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'
State lawmaker faces possible discipline over social media post referencing 'final solution'
April 29, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|World
US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
U.S. federal and state law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN. The specific charges were not immediately clear.
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules
A federal judge says fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court rather than in administrative proceedings despite the government's efforts to move it out of court
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way
April 29, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
READ: Indictment of James Comey
READ: Indictment of James Comey
April 29, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|World
US appeals court rejects Trump's immigration detention policy
A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no
April 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World
DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom
The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying
April 28, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar proposes meeting with Zelenskiy on minority rights
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar has proposed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to discuss minority rights of ethnic
April 28, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role
April 28, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor
Pro-tariff and human rights groups asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to impose new import bans, duties and quotas to combat forced labor
April 28, 2026
Political|World
Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, including three rescuers
Two successive Israeli strikes on a building in a southern Lebanese town killed five people on Tuesday, including three rescuers who went to help those wounded in the
April 29, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the
April 29, 2026
Africa|Election|Political|World
Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy
Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for
April 29, 2026
Arts|Political|US
Justice Department legal argument for the White House ballroom reads like a Trump social media post
The Justice Department is pressing for the dismissal of preservationists’ lawsuit over the planned $400 million White House ballroom after the shooting at Saturday’s media gala
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
April 29, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
April 29, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political
Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy
Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy
April 28, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|Sports|World
Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
April 29, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
A jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|US
‘The US ripping itself apart’: What the online history of suspected shooter reveals
CNN’s Kyung Lah reports from the hometown of the suspect charged in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
April 28, 2026
Crime|Political|Travel|World
Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US
Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida
April 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World
The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China
April 28, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington
April 28, 2026
Crime|Health|Political|World
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party issued one of its strongest criticisms yet of the government's handling of a fragile peace process, highlighting on Tuesday a growing stand-
April 28, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner
April 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats,
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the
April 28, 2026
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle
April 28, 2026