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Federal officers carry out search at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC-area home | CNN Politics

Federal officers early on Monday executed a search warrant related to Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trump’s administration.

An abandoned rock sample could prove life once existed on Mars. But will it ever reach Earth? - CNN

A leopard-spotted rock that could prove whether life ever existed beyond Earth is sitting in a tube on Mars. NASAs Perseverance rover grabbed up the sample, called Sapphire Canyon, from rocky outcro…

Russell Brand is on trial for rape and sexual assault. His career has been a catalog of controversy - CNN

British comedian and actor Russell Brand will stand trial in London on Monday, accused of rape and sexual assault. The 51-year-old has pleaded not guilty to three charges of rape, one charge of inde…

Next steps in the Cornell sexual assault case — and the challenges that lie ahead

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped Attorney General Letitia James (right) to be the special prosecutor in the Cornell University sexual assault case. They attended a press conference on October 2 in New York. - NDZ/STAR MAX/IPx/AP When New York Gov. Kath…

Trump’s DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White House ban of CNN | CNN Business

The Justice Department is investigating the five major US TV networks for possible antitrust violations, opening yet another front in the Trump administrations pressure campaign against the press. T…

Jaguar reveals a $130,000 all-electric vehicle. Why? - CNN

At a darkly lit event in a Manhattan warehouse this week, actress Florence Pugh, Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns as well as throngs of influencers all gawked at Jaguar Type 01, the British automaker’s first new model in nearly a decade.

Three men found guilty in the 2024 killing of Australian and US surfers in Mexico - CNN

A local judge on Friday found three Mexicans guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California. The trial for the tripl…

Alleged Flydubai hijacker said 9/11 attacks spurred him to become a pilot, early investigation finds | CNN

The alleged Flydubai hijacker had planned to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and was inspired by the 9/11 attacks, a preliminary investigation has found. Hamam al-Hammami, the …

Once near extinction, these giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles, survey finds | CNN

Giant tortoises once pushed to the brink of extinction now outnumber humans in their home of the Seychelles, according to a new survey on one of the African nations most remote islands. The survey, …

These origami-inspired rover wheels could help explore the moon’s lava tubes - CNN

With South Korea preparing to send a lander to the moon by 2030, researchers are developing a rover with innovative origami-inspired wheels, which they hope will join the mission. The wheels are mad…

Fired OpenAI safety researchers say they were pushed out over ‘suspicious’ circumstances | CNN Business

Three OpenAI safety researchers say they were fired from the company and are openly questioning the reasons for their dismissals. The three researchers, Mikita Balesni, Tomak Korbak and Jasmine Wang…

Hurricane Isaias live updates: Gulf Coast braces for dangerous storm - CNN

Florida and Alabama have declared a state of emergency as they brace for Hurricane Isaias to make landfall. On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis urged residents of the state to make a plan and stock their …

What to know about Anthropic’s ‘Claude-led’ biological discovery — and why scientists aren’t convinced - CNN

AI executives are betting big on biology. They say their large language models that have already dramatically changed the fields of coding and software development and mathematics can upend biologica…

Oil prices jump amid record tanker attacks in Hormuz | CNN Business

Oil prices climbed Thursday on continued worries about global supply following a record number of tanker attacks that sent crossings through the Strait of Hormuz to a two-month low. Brent crude, the…

How to see the meteor shower that won’t keep you up all night - CNN

The Draconid meteor shower will briefly light up the sky Thursday night and it wont even keep onlookers out past midnight. The shower is expected to peak at 9 p.m. ET Thursday, but depending on view…

Fan interference overturns Anthony Volpe tying homer as Rays sweep Yankees

Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday night with the help of a fan interference call fo…

ICE agents told to increase daily immigration arrests amid ongoing pressure

Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive.

ICE reviewed tens of millions of voter records in search for noncitizen voters

The badges of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are seen as they patrol the halls of an immigration court in New York in May. - Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/File The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn …

Kansas’ 94-year streak is unlike anything else in American politics

Democrats are dreaming of a revolution in Kansas in November, trying to believe in polling that shows a tight race in the Senate contest there between the Democrat, Rev. Adam Hamilton, and the Republ…

Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That’s dividing Indian country | CNN Business

Eric Wright thinks Kalshi could change lives on his Indian reservation. Hes the administrator for the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, a small Native American tribe in such an isolated area of northern C…

As measles rages, one clinic leans on years of hard-won trust to keep vulnerable people safe - CNN

Dr. Helge Hartung knows that he’s gained a patient’s trust when they start calling him by his last name. The community he serves is primarily Amish and others from the Plain people, so named for their simple way of dressing and known for their ​caution toward…

France’s student protests highlight a debt crisis that could spill over to the rest of Europe - CNN

France’s unprecedented wave of student protests has laid bare the country’s growing financial pressures, which will only become more difficult to tackle as Europe’s second-largest economy tries to rein in a ballooning budget deficit.

Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a faith-based empire before resigning amid scandal, dies at 86 | CNN

Televangelist Jim Bakker, who rose to national prominence in the 1970s and 80s before stepping down from his ministry amid scandal, has died. He was 86. It is with a broken heart that I share that m…

AirTags are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day. These early deals are worth shopping - CNN

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscoreds Guide to Prime Day for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during Amazons annual fall sale. Amazon Prime Day hasnt officially started, but…

Mark Thompson to remain CNN chairman as Ellisons take control of Warner Bros. Discovery - CNN

Mark Thompson, who has led CNN for the past three years, will remain at the helm as the Ellison family acquires the news networks parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. With the merger of Paramount…

About 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are tied to these infections — most of them preventable - CNN

Millions of new cancer cases around the world may be caused by infections that are either treatable or preventable, suggesting that the cancer could have been avoided altogether. Thats according to …

Counting calories or lifting weights? Women could be trading one narrow body ideal for another - CNN

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. Like the rest of my Gen X peers, I grew up with the message that st…

This $30 estate sale painting just went for $1.35M at auction - cnn.com

An enigmatic oil painting bought for just $30 at an estate sale fetched more than $1.35 million at auction after it was confirmed to be the work of celebrated surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie. The 8-…

U.S. removes B-1 bombers from U.K. air base after new security threat

A Rockwell B1 Lancer heavy bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, United Kingdom, on October 04. - David Bown/Getty Images The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, accordin…

California woman arrested for spying for China and surveilling Taiwanese president’s son, officials say | CNN

The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for China and allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese president’s son and his family, federal officials said.

Digital media can be dangerous. Kids use it anyway. Here’s what parents can do - CNN

In case you hadnt heard from everyone that digital media can be bad for kids, new research warns just how harmful it can be to their health. About 20% of instances of depression and 15% of obesity c…

Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak - CNN

More than 250 participants have been enrolled in a trial for a drug that could stop them from contracting Ebola in Congo, in what experts have described as a critical step to try to fight the deadliest outbreak of the disease in the Central African country.

Cornell president says university will examine role of Greek life after rape allegation

Cornell University As outrage builds around the case involving a Cornell University student allegedly gang-raped in a fraternity house in October 2024, the university’s president has broken his silence with a statement Saturday. Here’s the latest: <ul><li>U…

As Trump's approval rating drops, Republicans begin to lose confidence in midterms

The US Capitol Building is seen on October 1, in Washington, DC. - Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Four weeks to Election Day, a growing number of House Republicans privately fear their chances of holding onto the majority are vanishing and have begun focusing…

She left Vegas to live on a ‘Blue Zone’ island where people live past 100 years old - CNN

In our roundup of travel stories this week: a hiking trail through the “Mountains of Heaven,” why Champagne is getting boozier, plus a woman who found joy by moving from Las Vegas to an Italian island.

Astronomers pick up first-ever radio signal from an exoplanet — but it’s not aliens - CNN

Astronomers say they have directly detected the first-ever radio emission from a planet outside the solar system. The signal, however, is evidence of a colossal magnetic field not intelligent life. …

Look of the Week: Florence Pugh assumes her villainous final form - CNN

EDITORS NOTE: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, Look of the Week is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. If you want more Style in your…

Former Dallas officer who shot Black man in apartment that she mistook for hers gets parole | CNN

(AP) A white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence. The T…

Putin warns West that Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad - CNN

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.

Winner of Nikon microscopy photo contest faces criticism over AI usage - CNN

The organizers of a highly regarded scientific photography contest are reviewing this years winning entry following criticism over the use of AI. Nikon has announced that its carefully re-reviewing …