Security camera captures meteor in Florida - CNN Video

A meteor was seen bursting through the sky in Florida and spotted as far as the Bahamas.

US Capitol rioter who tried to flee to Switzerland is jailed pre-trial

A geophysicist who allegedly beat police officers who were trying to help injured rioters during the US Capitol siege will be jailed before trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, citing the man's ham-handed attempt to flee to Switzerland as proof that he poses a literal flight risk.

Man who shot seal in head with pistol as it rested on beach imprisoned for 3 months

A man has been sentenced to three months in federal prison after shooting an elephant seal in the head with a handgun while it rested peacefully on a California beach.

Former Buffalo officer who stopped fellow cop's chokehold on suspect will get pension after winning lawsuit

Cariol Horne intervened when a White officer attempted to choke a Black suspect named Neal Mack. Mack says she saved his life.

Protesters chase, toss eggs at CNN crew covering Daunte Wright unrest

Protesters in Minnesota chased away a CNN crew while they were attempting to cover the fourth night of demonstrations over the police-killing of Daunte Wright, a report said.

Australia to withdraw last 80 troops from Afghanistan

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia would complete its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in September in line with the United States and other allies, the prime minister said...

Daunte Wright, slain by police, known as jokester, young dad

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A few years ago, Daunte Wright was talking to a high school mentor about what to do if he was pulled over by police. “Make sure your hands are on top of the steering...

I Grew Up Afraid. Lil Nas X's 'Montero' Is The Lesson I Needed

For all the fuss around the viral hit "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," its true message is a tender one: Hell hath no fury like what young queer people go through every day.

Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot

Homeless Americans who have been left off priority lists for coronavirus vaccinations — or even bumped aside as states shifted eligibility to older age groups — are finally getting their shots as...

Historic skulls of Black Americans to be repatriated by Penn Museum

The Morton Collection of more than 1,000 skulls was assembled by a racist 19th-century scientist. Penn Museum will give them back.

Illinois School Will Not Be Named After Barack And Michelle Obama Following Protests

A Waukegan, Illinois, middle school will not be renamed "Barack and Michelle Obama Middle School" after pro-immigration activists complained that the

Security camera captures meteor in Florida - CNN Video

A meteor was seen bursting through the sky in Florida and spotted as far as the Bahamas.

MIT scientists translated spider webs into music. It could help us talk to them

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music -- creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them better understand how the arachnids spin their complex creations and even how they communicate.

Gotcha: In an attempt to 'restrict democracy to old white men only', Mitch McConnell demands corporations to 'stay out of politics'

Rev. Al Sharpton examines Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's response to corporate backlash following countrywide voter restriction laws.

Democrats to unveil bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court by four justices

Congressional Democrats plan to introduce legislation on Thursday to expand the U.S. Supreme Court by four justices, a proposal aimed at breaking the conservative grip on the court that promises to draw fierce opposition from Republicans.

John Cleese Mocks Hank Azaria's Apology For Playing Apu

Never one to embrace political correctness or woke culture, "Monty Python" legend John Cleese mocked actor Hank Azaria for apologizing to every Indian American for voicing the beloved character Apu on "The Simpsons."

NY Philharmonic gives 1st concert with audience in 13 months

NEW YORK (AP) — Esa-Pekka Salonen walked on stage to join the New York Philharmonic, which had not gathered before an audience for exactly 400 days. “On behalf of all us on stage, welcome...