CNN Archives

The US Department of Education building in Washington

Education Department letter threatens federal funding of any school that considers race in most aspects of student life

February 17, 2025 2:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Aileen Graef and Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Education sent a “Dear Colleague” letter Friday threatening the federal funding of any academic institution that considers race in most aspects of student life. The letter — geared toward all preschool, elementary, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, as well as state educational agencies

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on January 8.

Mexico threatens to sue Google over name change of Gulf of Mexico on US maps

February 17, 2025 12:23 pm CNN

CNN By Michael Rios, Billy Stockwell and Karol Suarez, CNN (CNN) — Mexico will take Google to court if maps shown to US-based users continue to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across the entire body of water, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday, arguing that US President Donald Trump’s order to

Meryl Streep and Kate McKinnon on 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' on Sunday.

The best moments from ‘SNL’s’ 50th anniversary special

February 17, 2025 4:34 am CNN

CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — One of the most famous stages in New York was the place to be on Sunday night. Alums, former hosts and seemingly everyone who’s ever entered “SNL’s” orbit was on hand to celebrate the show’s 50th Anniversary. “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” was part reflection, part reunion and a

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One after landing at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach

Trump appears to channel Napoleon in vision for executive authority: ‘He who saves his Country does not violate any Law’

February 16, 2025 8:01 pm CNN

CNN By Betsy Klein, Katelyn Polantz and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday offered a cryptic, one-sentence insight into what appears to be the guiding philosophy behind the first weeks of his presidency — and his expansive and unprecedented efforts to reshape the use of executive authority. “He who saves his

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy press conference in Munich.

Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won’t be at table for peace talks

February 15, 2025 12:36 pm CNN

CNN By Caitlin Danaher and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s president has warned the days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as he urged the continent to band together to create a united army and foreign policy. Volodymyr Zelensky spoke in a week when a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge

Trump officials fired nuclear staff not realizing they oversee the country’s weapons stockpile, sources say

February 14, 2025 7:41 pm CNN

CNN By Rene Marsh and Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Trump administration officials fired more than 300 staffers Thursday night at the National Nuclear Security Administration — the agency tasked with managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile — as part of broader Energy Department layoffs, according to four people with knowledge of the matter. Sources told

Wildlife rescue group saves deer that fell into icy river

February 13, 2025 1:00 pm CNN

WABC By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — A wildlife rescue group sprung into action helping save a deer that fell into an icy river in Suffolk County. Video showed the Strong Island Animal Rescue League save the deer as it was in distress at Yaphank’s

Woman says man posed as ICE agent before attempted rape in Brooklyn

February 12, 2025 3:59 pm CNN

WABC, NYPD, ICE, CNN By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) — Police are searching for a man who apparently posed as an immigration officer before attempting to rape a woman in Brooklyn. Officials say a 51-year-old Hispanic woman was approached near Montague Street and Henry Street in

Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward

February 7, 2025 9:09 am CNN

CNN By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For 66-year-old Tim Andrews, it was a matter of life or death. Andrews had spent the better part of two years on dialysis because of end-stage kidney disease. He was on the transplant wait list for a new kidney, but his blood type made it particularly difficult to

A worker arranges red lanterns at a workshop in preparation for the Spring Festival in Nanjing

A 2025 guide to Lunar New Year as we slither into the Year of the Snake

January 28, 2025 7:43 pm CNN

CNN By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — Seeing an overabundance of red lately? From clothing shops to city streets, the fiery hue is going to be on display a lot in the coming days. It’s all part of the fun as the world gears up to celebrate Lunar New Year, widely considered the most