Word of the Week: ‘Redact’ resurfaces with the Epstein files
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN
(CNN) — On November 30, 2019, according to documents released by the Department of Justice, the lawyer Joe Nascimento,… Continue Reading
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Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ still unites the world at midnight
James Frater, CNN
Edinburgh, Scotland (CNN) — As “Auld Lang Syne” takes its annual spin around the globe on New Year’s Eve, its chorus… Continue Reading
Finland detains ship and its crew after critical undersea cable damaged
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN
(CNN) — Finland has detained a ship and its crew after a critical undersea telecommunication cable connecting the… Continue Reading
Queen Camilla speaks publicly for first time about train attack as teenager
By Billy Stockwell, CNN
London (CNN) — Britain’s Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about how she had to “fight back”… Continue Reading
In this court, veterans have their backs when support is needed the most
By Jeff Winter, CNN
(CNN) — When Greg Pryer served in the Marine Corps three decades ago and then worked as a New York City police officer… Continue Reading
All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
(CNN) — Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers… Continue Reading
5 things to know for Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, Health care policy, SNAP restrictions, Stock market, MetroCard retired
By Alexandra Banner, CNN
It’s been a whirlwind year, and we’re grateful you have read along with us. If it all feels like a blur, CNN’s Year in… Continue Reading
Israel to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza as countries warn of renewed ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis
By Helen Regan, Hira Humayun, Eugenia Yosef and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN
(CNN) — Several international humanitarian organizations, including… Continue Reading
Lone actors and groups driven by ideology are ‘most significant terrorism threat’ to New Year’s celebrations, report says
By Elizabeth Hartfield, CNN
(CNN) — Lone actors and smaller groups with a range of ideological motives pose the most significant threat to… Continue Reading
Melting glaciers, whooping cough, great year for gold: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Jordan D. Brown, Daniel Wine, CNN
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In pop culture, this was the year of rot, slop and rage. Whether it was a debate on… Continue Reading
Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof
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By Tim Lister, Daria Tarasova-Markina, and Mitchell McCluskey
(CNN) — Russia has repeated claims that Ukraine launched a massive drone… Continue Reading
Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt
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By Mostafa Salem, CNN
(CNN) — Hundreds of women lined up for a marathon on Iran’s resort island of Kish in early December wearing… Continue Reading
Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt
By Mostafa Salem, CNN
(CNN) — Hundreds of women lined up for a marathon on Iran’s resort island of Kish in early December wearing matching… Continue Reading
5 things to know for Dec. 30: CIA drone strike, Store closings, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Kennedy Center, George Clooney
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By Alexandra Banner, CNN
The next presidential election is not until 2028, but speculation is already swirling about who might make a run for… Continue Reading
5 things to know for Dec. 30: CIA drone strike, Store closings, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Kennedy Center, George Clooney
By Alexandra Banner, CNN
The next presidential election is not until 2028, but speculation is already swirling about who might make a run for the… Continue Reading
UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city
By Mostafa Salem, CNN
(CNN) — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen, after Saudi… Continue Reading
After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN
(CNN) — Before the horrors of October 7, Aya Shahar never considered leaving her busy life in the bustling metropolis… Continue Reading
Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud
By Zoe Sottile, Andy Rose, Holmes Lybrand, Lauren Mascarenhas, Chris Boyette, CNN
(CNN) — Some Minnesota families are in danger of losing… Continue Reading
Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80
Story by Associated Press
Dhaka, Bangladesh (AP) — Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina… Continue Reading
Dad foils kidnapping, Broadway blues, luxury trains: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, Jordan D. Brown, CNN
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In 1998, Americans were asked what they thought life would be like in 2025. Some of… Continue Reading