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- Salt Lake temple to close 4 years for renovations The iconic Salt Lake Temple, headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is expected to close for four years to undergo renovations, church officials announced Friday.
- Adnan Syed's lawyers to petition U.S. Supreme Court for new trial Maryland's highest court on Friday declined to reconsider its decision not to allow a new trial for "Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed, whose lawyers said they now plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Parents who shackled, tortured a dozen children get 25 years in prison A California judge on Friday sentenced two parents to 25 years to life in prison for holding 12 of their 13 children captive and abusing some of them.
- Abnormally wet spring delays Midwest planting An abnormally wet spring has pushed planting season across the Midwest behind schedule.
- NWS upgrades Hurricane Michael to historic Category 5 storm When Hurricane Michael hit Florida last fall, it was a Category 5 storm -- the first to hit the United States in a quarter-century and just one of four ever to make landfall at that strength, meteorologists said Friday.
- Marianne Williamson running for president as a 'political visionary' Marianne Williamson is seeking to earn the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 by promising to disrupt the modern political system.
- Fiat Chrysler recalls 320,000 Dodge Darts for transmission issue Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday it's recalling more than 320,000 Dodge Dart sedans to fix a potential transmission defect.
- Deputies concerned for safety of missing Los Angeles girl Authorities in Los Angeles are concerned over the whereabouts of a 15-year-old girl who disappeared this week with two adults wanted in a homicide case.
- Jerrie Cobb, member of NASA's secret 'Mercury 13', dies at 88 Jerrie Cobb, the first woman in the world to complete U.S. astronaut training in the early 1960s, has died at the age of 88, her family said.
- Police: DNA match identifies killer in California cold cases Investigators say they've cracked a pair of 40-year-old California murder cases by using DNA testing to identify the killer -- a method similar to that used by police to identify the suspected Golden State Killer.
- President Donald Trump to visit Japan in May President Donald Trump will visit Japan on May 25, following Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to Washington in April, the White House announced.
- Elon Musk, SEC given one more week to resolve contempt dispute A federal judge has given Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the SEC another week to resolve a dispute over release of information about Tesla.
- House judiciary committee subpoenas full Mueller report The chairman of the House judiciary committee on Friday subpoenaed the full, non-redacted version of the Justice Department's Russia report, doing so with power the panel received this month.
- Severe storms delay, cancel thousands of flights along East Coast A major storm system that killed at least three people in the Southeast will batter the East Coast Friday from the nation's capital to Florida, forecasters said.
- Uber's self-driving unit receives $1B from Toyota, SoftBank ahead of IPO Uber's self-driving vehicle unit has received a $1 billion investment from three Japanese firms a few weeks before its initial public offering, the company said.
- Volunteer truckers find obstacles delivering supplies to Midwest flood victims Professional truck drivers transported sorely needed supplies to Midwest flood victims following catastrophic flooding. But the process was not smooth.
- New Montana law aims to protect fossil discoveries for landowners A new law enacted in Montana this week declares fossils are part of surface rights -- not mineral rights, drawing support from fossil hunters, paleontologists, museums, landowners and dinosaur lovers.
- Canadian man sentenced to life for 2017 Michigan airport attack A Canadian citizen was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport in 2017.
- NYPD charges philosophy professor Marc Lamparello with attempted arson at St. Patrick's Cathedral A part-time philosophy professor has been charged with attempted arson after police say he entered an iconic New York City cathedral with multiple cans of gasoline this week.
- Federal appeals court upholds California's 'sanctuary state' laws A federal appeals court upheld California's so-called "sanctuary state" laws late Thursday, reinforcing a lower court ruling to keep them in place.
- Judge dismisses case against New York City's measles vaccination order A judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging an emergency declaration requiring people in areas affected by a measles outbreak to receive mandatory vaccinations.
- Reporters Without Borders: United States a 'problematic' place for journalists The United States was downgraded to a "problematic" place for journalists to live, according to the 2019 World Press Freedom Index.
- HUD drafting rule to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday it is drafting a new rule to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing.
- Poll: Membership in religious institutions hit all-time low in 2018 A Gallup poll released Thursday found that membership at religious institutions fell to an all-time low in 2018.
- Sen. Mitch McConnell proposes raising age to buy tobacco to 21 Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday said he plans to introduce legislation increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.
The iconic Salt Lake Temple, headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is expected to close for four years to undergo renovations, church officials announced Friday.
Maryland's highest court on Friday declined to reconsider its decision not to allow a new trial for "Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed, whose lawyers said they now plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
A California judge on Friday sentenced two parents to 25 years to life in prison for holding 12 of their 13 children captive and abusing some of them.
An abnormally wet spring has pushed planting season across the Midwest behind schedule.
When Hurricane Michael hit Florida last fall, it was a Category 5 storm -- the first to hit the United States in a quarter-century and just one of four ever to make landfall at that strength, meteorologists said Friday.
Marianne Williamson is seeking to earn the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 by promising to disrupt the modern political system.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Friday it's recalling more than 320,000 Dodge Dart sedans to fix a potential transmission defect.
Authorities in Los Angeles are concerned over the whereabouts of a 15-year-old girl who disappeared this week with two adults wanted in a homicide case.
Jerrie Cobb, the first woman in the world to complete U.S. astronaut training in the early 1960s, has died at the age of 88, her family said.
Investigators say they've cracked a pair of 40-year-old California murder cases by using DNA testing to identify the killer -- a method similar to that used by police to identify the suspected Golden State Killer.
President Donald Trump will visit Japan on May 25, following Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to Washington in April, the White House announced.
A federal judge has given Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the SEC another week to resolve a dispute over release of information about Tesla.
The chairman of the House judiciary committee on Friday subpoenaed the full, non-redacted version of the Justice Department's Russia report, doing so with power the panel received this month.
A major storm system that killed at least three people in the Southeast will batter the East Coast Friday from the nation's capital to Florida, forecasters said.
Uber's self-driving vehicle unit has received a $1 billion investment from three Japanese firms a few weeks before its initial public offering, the company said.
Professional truck drivers transported sorely needed supplies to Midwest flood victims following catastrophic flooding. But the process was not smooth.
A new law enacted in Montana this week declares fossils are part of surface rights -- not mineral rights, drawing support from fossil hunters, paleontologists, museums, landowners and dinosaur lovers.
A Canadian citizen was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport in 2017.
A part-time philosophy professor has been charged with attempted arson after police say he entered an iconic New York City cathedral with multiple cans of gasoline this week.
A federal appeals court upheld California's so-called "sanctuary state" laws late Thursday, reinforcing a lower court ruling to keep them in place.
A judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging an emergency declaration requiring people in areas affected by a measles outbreak to receive mandatory vaccinations.
The United States was downgraded to a "problematic" place for journalists to live, according to the 2019 World Press Freedom Index.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday it is drafting a new rule to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing.
A Gallup poll released Thursday found that membership at religious institutions fell to an all-time low in 2018.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday said he plans to introduce legislation increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.
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- Florida man arrested for making threats to members of CongressJohn Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
- Plant parents boarding their orchids with an expertPlants are the new pets. For some, they're sending their orchids to an expert, where the blooms can get special care. Steve Hartman explains.
- Parents get 25 years to life for torturing childrenIt was an emotional day in court as a California couple was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for keeping their children shackled and hungry for years. For the first time, some of the children spoke. John Blackstone reports.
- House issues subpoena for unredacted Mueller reportThere was sharp reaction Friday to the release of the Mueller report. A top Democratic presidential candidate is calling for impeachment. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
- "CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, April 19, 2019Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jeff Glor.
- North Carolina residents plagued by pollen burstPollen counts across the country are exploding. Thirty percent of the country is in the "medium-high" to "high" range. Errol Barnett reports from North Carolina.
- For $2 a plant, you can board your orchid with an expert"You sort of feel guilty throwing away a living plant. It'd be like throwing away your dog. You can't do that."
- Trump lashes out at Mueller report findings on TwitterBefore hitting the golf course at his Florida resort, President Trump took another swing at what he called the "crazy Mueller report." He claimed some statements made about him were only give to make him look bad. Weijia Jiang reports.
- Allergy season kicks off as pollen counts explode nationwideA recent study found climate change may be making things worse
- 5 killed by storms as severe weather moves eastA storm system that has already created a wave of problems is heading into the weekend. Flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes have been reported. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
- 5 killed by storms as severe weather moves eastThe storm system stretches from Florida to New England
- Gas prices above $4 in California for first time in five yearsFuel prices are up nationwide, too, as unexpected repairs put refineries out of action in West Coast and Rocky Mountains
- Dems decline Barr's offer to view a less redacted Mueller reportThe proposal would allow 12 members of Congress to review a version of the report with fewer redactions
- Star-studded climate change music video dropsThe song and video were created to raise awareness and money for environmental causes
- 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay debtA generation defined by high levels of debt often thinks paying off credit cards and student loans trumps saving for retirement
- Rapper Cardi B rejects plea deal in strip club fightCardi B has rejected a plea deal in a case stemming from a New York strip club melee last August
- Fiat Chrysler recalls 320,000 cars due to rollaway riskTransmission problem in Dodge Dart compact cars made from 2013 through 2016, when company stopped producing them.
- Romney "sickened" by "dishonesty" in the White HouseRomney also said it was "good news" that the president was not charged with obstruction of justice
- Warren calls on Congress to begin impeachment proceedingsWarren became the first Democratic presidential candidate to call for impeachment in the wake of the Mueller report's release
- Scientists upgrade last year's Hurricane Michael to Category 5National Hurricane Center scientists conducted a detailed post-storm analysis for the hurricane
John Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
Plants are the new pets. For some, they're sending their orchids to an expert, where the blooms can get special care. Steve Hartman explains.
It was an emotional day in court as a California couple was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for keeping their children shackled and hungry for years. For the first time, some of the children spoke. John Blackstone reports.
There was sharp reaction Friday to the release of the Mueller report. A top Democratic presidential candidate is calling for impeachment. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jeff Glor.
Pollen counts across the country are exploding. Thirty percent of the country is in the "medium-high" to "high" range. Errol Barnett reports from North Carolina.
"You sort of feel guilty throwing away a living plant. It'd be like throwing away your dog. You can't do that."
Before hitting the golf course at his Florida resort, President Trump took another swing at what he called the "crazy Mueller report." He claimed some statements made about him were only give to make him look bad. Weijia Jiang reports.
A recent study found climate change may be making things worse
A storm system that has already created a wave of problems is heading into the weekend. Flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes have been reported. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
The storm system stretches from Florida to New England
Fuel prices are up nationwide, too, as unexpected repairs put refineries out of action in West Coast and Rocky Mountains
The proposal would allow 12 members of Congress to review a version of the report with fewer redactions
The song and video were created to raise awareness and money for environmental causes
A generation defined by high levels of debt often thinks paying off credit cards and student loans trumps saving for retirement
Cardi B has rejected a plea deal in a case stemming from a New York strip club melee last August
Transmission problem in Dodge Dart compact cars made from 2013 through 2016, when company stopped producing them.
Romney also said it was "good news" that the president was not charged with obstruction of justice
Warren became the first Democratic presidential candidate to call for impeachment in the wake of the Mueller report's release
National Hurricane Center scientists conducted a detailed post-storm analysis for the hurricane
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- Turpin captivity case: Children forgive parents for tortureThe Turpin children tell the court they still love their parents as they are imprisoned for life.
- Mueller report: Subpoena issued for unredacted versionDemocrat Jerry Nadler says the redacted version "leaves most of Congress in the dark".
- US marine 'arrested over N Korea embassy raid in Madrid'Christopher Ahn is the first person to be arrested over the incident, reports say.
- Militia detains migrants at gunpoint along the US-Mexico borderVideo on Facebook shows the armed right-wing vigilantes stopping migrants in the New Mexico desert.
- Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware chargesMarcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes".
- Hurricane Michael upgraded to Category Five stormLast year's Hurricane Michael is upgraded to a Category Five, only the fourth such storm to hit the US.
- Canada avalanche: Three elite climbers believed killed in RockiesThe three, from the US and Europe, are believed to have died scaling a mountain in the Rockies.
- National Enquirer sold to US magazine distributorThe tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos.
- China bans three marathon cheat runners for lifeThe country does not want to give itself a bad name in a sport which is rapidly gaining popularity.
- Mitch McConnell announces plan to raise tobacco purchasing age to 21Mitch McConnell proposes law to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 nationwide.
- New York police arrest man with petrol in St Patrick's CathedralPolice arrest a man carrying petrol and lighters who entered St Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
- Pinterest shares soar in stock market debutShares in the online scrapbook company surge 28% on its first day on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Thai navy hunt US couple over 'sea home'The pair could face the death penalty after the navy accused them of building a home in Thai waters.
- 'Watergate with computers': Reaction from both sides on Mueller reportSome voters see the report as a victory for President Trump while others say it is proof of wrongdoing.
- 'How the Columbine school shooting changed my life'Twenty years on from the school shooting that shocked the US, those who survived are still deeply impacted.
- Viewpoint: Beyonce’s Homecoming celebrates black culture and educationThe singer's new documentary nods to Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and others, writes Barrett Pitner.
- Mueller report: Eight things we only just learnedThe inquiry paints a picture of the president's conduct that provides ammunition for either side of the political divide.
- Five numbers that explain US border crisisAs the US moves to expand indefinite detention for asylum seekers, here's what you need to know.
- New York City congestion charge - what it can learn from LondonThe largest city in the US will charge drivers coming into Manhattan, 18 years after London did the same.
- There's a reason this court is run by womenSex workers who come before this all-female court in New York City are being treated differently.
- The mental rigours of being US presidentSome of Trump's predecessors were manic depressives, bipolar and even psychopathic, say experts.
- John DeLorean: The legacy of a controversial car designerA film about the designer of a pop culture sports car casts a new light on the ever-popular DeLorean.
- Trudeau takes 'sharp turn' away from 'refugees welcome'Recent changes to refugee laws mean Canada may no longer roll out the welcome mat for refugees.
- Tintoretto: A 'colossal' painter arrives in America after 500 yearsOne of the great Renaissance masters has finally made his debut in America, 500 years after his death.
- Cultural appropriation: Why is food such a sensitive subject?A Chinese restaurant in New York, run by a white couple, has been accused of cultural appropriation.
- Birmingham, Alabama: A city using theatres to reinvent itselfRenovations breathe new life into Birmingham, while keeping its civil rights history alive.
- Army veteran treks across US to fight PTSDAn army veteran is walking from Washington to Florida to raise awareness about suicide among veterans.
- Trumplomacy: Where are things at with the Mideast peace plan?What does the newly-elected right wing government mean for Trump's peace plan?
- Nipsey Hussle: Thousands remember rapper in Los AngelesFamily, friends, fans and community members said goodbye to Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles with a memorial procession through the city.
- Viewpoint : How likely is an Assange conviction in US?The case has a parallel from American colonial times, writes university law professor Jonathan Turley.
- Does Trump still love Wikileaks... or what?The US president says Wikileaks is "not his thing". We look in the archives to see if it ever was.
- The US students who want to pay slavery descendantsGeorgetown University students are voting on adding a fee to their tuition to fund reparations for descendants of the 272 slaves by the institution.
- Netflix warns price rises to hit subscriber growthThe streaming service expects new subscriber growth to slow between April and June.
- Apple and Qualcomm settle billion-dollar lawsuitThe surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end.
- Is Uber really worth $100bn?The ride-sharing firm is yet to make a profit, but it may attract a sky-high valuation when it floats.
- 'Sometimes I still have nightmares'A California couple's children forgive their parents for years or torture and starvation.
- The Mueller report - in 60 secondsDon't have time to read 448 pages? We challenged the BBC's Jane O'Brien to summarise it for you.
- Mueller report: Why wasn't there obstruction of justice?The redacted report gives clues to that legal question and also why the president was not interviewed in person.
- Trump on Mueller: 'This should never happen to a president again'President Trump reacts to the Mueller report on the day of its long-awaited release.
- Mueller report: US Attorney General William Barr on findingsWilliam Barr says 10 episodes involving Trump were scrutinised for possible obstruction of justice.
- Mueller report has 'disturbing evidence of obstruction' - NadlerDemocrat Jerry Nadler is calling for Congress to get the full unredacted version of the Mueller report.
- Sol Pais: Denver school threat suspect found deadA tactical team located 18-year-old Sol Pais with a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
- Marine crawls to finish Boston Marathon for fallen comradesMicah Herndon's legs gave way around 22 miles into the race. But that didn't stop him from finishing.
- Ilhan Omar: Rival rallies for Trump and congresswomanCongresswoman Ilhan Omar's supporters come out after Trump's tweet about her discussing the 9/11 attacks.
- President Trump: 'No cathedral in world like Notre-Dame'US President Donald Trump reacts to the fire at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.
The Turpin children tell the court they still love their parents as they are imprisoned for life.
Democrat Jerry Nadler says the redacted version "leaves most of Congress in the dark".
Christopher Ahn is the first person to be arrested over the incident, reports say.
Video on Facebook shows the armed right-wing vigilantes stopping migrants in the New Mexico desert.
Marcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes".
Last year's Hurricane Michael is upgraded to a Category Five, only the fourth such storm to hit the US.
The three, from the US and Europe, are believed to have died scaling a mountain in the Rockies.
The tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos.
The country does not want to give itself a bad name in a sport which is rapidly gaining popularity.
Mitch McConnell proposes law to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 nationwide.
Police arrest a man carrying petrol and lighters who entered St Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
Shares in the online scrapbook company surge 28% on its first day on the New York Stock Exchange.
The pair could face the death penalty after the navy accused them of building a home in Thai waters.
Some voters see the report as a victory for President Trump while others say it is proof of wrongdoing.
Twenty years on from the school shooting that shocked the US, those who survived are still deeply impacted.
The singer's new documentary nods to Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and others, writes Barrett Pitner.
The inquiry paints a picture of the president's conduct that provides ammunition for either side of the political divide.
As the US moves to expand indefinite detention for asylum seekers, here's what you need to know.
The largest city in the US will charge drivers coming into Manhattan, 18 years after London did the same.
Sex workers who come before this all-female court in New York City are being treated differently.
Some of Trump's predecessors were manic depressives, bipolar and even psychopathic, say experts.
A film about the designer of a pop culture sports car casts a new light on the ever-popular DeLorean.
Recent changes to refugee laws mean Canada may no longer roll out the welcome mat for refugees.
One of the great Renaissance masters has finally made his debut in America, 500 years after his death.
A Chinese restaurant in New York, run by a white couple, has been accused of cultural appropriation.
Renovations breathe new life into Birmingham, while keeping its civil rights history alive.
An army veteran is walking from Washington to Florida to raise awareness about suicide among veterans.
What does the newly-elected right wing government mean for Trump's peace plan?
Family, friends, fans and community members said goodbye to Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles with a memorial procession through the city.
The case has a parallel from American colonial times, writes university law professor Jonathan Turley.
The US president says Wikileaks is "not his thing". We look in the archives to see if it ever was.
Georgetown University students are voting on adding a fee to their tuition to fund reparations for descendants of the 272 slaves by the institution.
The streaming service expects new subscriber growth to slow between April and June.
The surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end.
The ride-sharing firm is yet to make a profit, but it may attract a sky-high valuation when it floats.
A California couple's children forgive their parents for years or torture and starvation.
Don't have time to read 448 pages? We challenged the BBC's Jane O'Brien to summarise it for you.
The redacted report gives clues to that legal question and also why the president was not interviewed in person.
President Trump reacts to the Mueller report on the day of its long-awaited release.
William Barr says 10 episodes involving Trump were scrutinised for possible obstruction of justice.
Democrat Jerry Nadler is calling for Congress to get the full unredacted version of the Mueller report.
A tactical team located 18-year-old Sol Pais with a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
Micah Herndon's legs gave way around 22 miles into the race. But that didn't stop him from finishing.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's supporters come out after Trump's tweet about her discussing the 9/11 attacks.
US President Donald Trump reacts to the fire at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.
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- Police In Northern Ireland Seek Journalist's Killers29-year-old Lyra McKee was a rising star in journalism in Northern Ireland and abroad. Her death was condemned by nearly all political factions there.
- UNC Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell Resigns After InvestigationAn 18-day probe into the women's basketball program found the Hall of Fame coach is not racist but did make "racially insensitive" remarks. She also pressured players to play through serious injuries.
- The Mueller Report Is Free To Read, But It's Also A BestsellerThe Mueller report on the 22-month probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 election is now a bestselling book, even though its contents are free and widely available.
- Amid Opioid Prescriber Crackdown, Health Officials Reach Out To Pain PatientsAfter dozens of health care workers were charged with illegally prescribing opioids in Appalachia, local health agencies are trying to make sure chronic pain patients don't fall through the cracks.
- Anti-Tobacco Advocates Question McConnell Plan To Raise Minimum Purchasing AgeCiting an "unprecedented spike" in teens vaping, Sen. Mitch McConnell said the bill would raise the minimum age for people to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Tobacco companies back the proposal.
- How Effective Are School Lockdown Drills? Since the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, a generation of American children has learned how to hide from a potential shooter. But there's little data on what kinds of drills work best.
- 3 Top Climbers Presumed Dead After Avalanche In Canada Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a route in Canada's Banff National Park. The park said that all three are "presumed to be deceased."
- Frederick Douglass' Remarkable Life, From Slavery To 'American Wonder'David Blight's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography details Douglass' passionate leadership in the abolitionist movement and his gift as a writer and orator. Originally broadcast Dec. 17 2018.
- Hurricane Michael Was A Category 5, NOAA Finds — The First Since Andrew In 1992With winds of 160 mph, the October hurricane was the strongest on record to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle, where communities are still trying to recover. NOAA upgraded it from a Category 4.
- She Fled Rwanda To Survive — But Does Not Like The Words 'Refugee' Or 'Genocide'Clemantine Wamariya talks about her memoir The Girl Who Smiled Beads, what people don't understand about refugees — and her hopes for the future of Rwanda.
- Why Do Doctors Overtreat? For Many, It's What They're Trained To Do Ordering more tests or treatments is not always best for patients' health or wallet. A group of medical educators is trying to address the problem where they think it starts: medical training.
- Silicon Valley Has Its Tech Campuses. Now It Wants A MonumentTourists are flocking to California to see the origins of their favorite tech companies. Now there might be a monument about Silicon Valley's glory.
- 'Ungovernable' Brings Up Grim Realities Of Victorian Child RearingTherese Oneill's new book presents plenty of suitably eyebrow-raising excerpts, but amid the snark at parenthood past and present, there are some unavoidable issues that come at a fraught time.
- A Promising Anti-HIV Drug Poses A DilemmaThe medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
- House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler Subpoenas Full Mueller ReportNadler wants everything developed by the special counsel office, including all of the underlying evidence in its report. He says the Justice Department has until May 1 to comply.
29-year-old Lyra McKee was a rising star in journalism in Northern Ireland and abroad. Her death was condemned by nearly all political factions there.
An 18-day probe into the women's basketball program found the Hall of Fame coach is not racist but did make "racially insensitive" remarks. She also pressured players to play through serious injuries.
The Mueller report on the 22-month probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 election is now a bestselling book, even though its contents are free and widely available.
After dozens of health care workers were charged with illegally prescribing opioids in Appalachia, local health agencies are trying to make sure chronic pain patients don't fall through the cracks.
Citing an "unprecedented spike" in teens vaping, Sen. Mitch McConnell said the bill would raise the minimum age for people to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Tobacco companies back the proposal.
Since the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, a generation of American children has learned how to hide from a potential shooter. But there's little data on what kinds of drills work best.
Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a route in Canada's Banff National Park. The park said that all three are "presumed to be deceased."
David Blight's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography details Douglass' passionate leadership in the abolitionist movement and his gift as a writer and orator. Originally broadcast Dec. 17 2018.
With winds of 160 mph, the October hurricane was the strongest on record to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle, where communities are still trying to recover. NOAA upgraded it from a Category 4.
Clemantine Wamariya talks about her memoir The Girl Who Smiled Beads, what people don't understand about refugees — and her hopes for the future of Rwanda.
Ordering more tests or treatments is not always best for patients' health or wallet. A group of medical educators is trying to address the problem where they think it starts: medical training.
Tourists are flocking to California to see the origins of their favorite tech companies. Now there might be a monument about Silicon Valley's glory.
Therese Oneill's new book presents plenty of suitably eyebrow-raising excerpts, but amid the snark at parenthood past and present, there are some unavoidable issues that come at a fraught time.
The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
Nadler wants everything developed by the special counsel office, including all of the underlying evidence in its report. He says the Justice Department has until May 1 to comply.
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- Flu season is longest in a decade, CDC saysIt's official: This year's flu season is a record breaker.
- DNA from old razor helps solve cold cases from 40 years agoPolice have cracked a cold case with DNA found on the razor of the man they say raped and killed two women more than four decades ago in California.
- Pot stocks are soaringFor decades, though nobody was really sure why, April 20 has been the unofficial holiday for marijuana users and a joke by and about them. Now, though, it's also a reminder of how quickly marijuana is moving from illegal and a joke to a multi-billion dollar legal business — and a good time for us to take another look at how well cannabis stocks have been doing.
- Basketball coach resigns after review finds she made 'racially insensitive' remarksUniversity of North Carolina's longtime head women's basketball coach, Sylvia Hatchell, has resigned after a university-commissioned review found she made "racially insensitive" comments, the school's athletics director and other officials announced.
- 3 dead as storms barrel through the South Powerful storms pounded the Deep South with rains and strong winds, killing at least three people and threatening some areas with tornadoes on Good Friday.
- 10 takeaways on Mueller Report DayIt's one of the most consequential days in recent memory in Washington, as the results of special counsel Robert Mueller's nearly-two-year-long investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election are released to the public.
- What's in the Mueller report? CNN breaks it downAfter the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report, CNN analyzed the major takeaways and discussed what might happen next.
- Ex-DNI Clapper says redacted Mueller report 'pretty devastating'Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper called the redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report "pretty devastating" on Thursday.
- South Korean President Moon has a message for Kim Jong Un from Trump, sources saySouth Korean President Moon Jae-in has a message from President Donald Trump to relay to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korean diplomatic sources told CNN Friday.
- Kellyanne Conway's husband calls for Congress to remove 'cancer' of TrumpGeorge Conway, husband of top White House aide Kellyanne Conway, called for Congress to remove President Donald Trump from office following the release of the redacted special counsel report.
- These tech IPOs are soaring. Should you invest? Lyft may be a clunker of a stock so far. But that isn't stopping a parade of other Silicon Valley unicorns from going public.
- Netflix's message to Disney and AmazonNetflix has a message for Disney, Amazon, Apple and the numerous other media and tech companies vying for the streaming media throne: We still wear the crown.
- Uber and Lyft may look the same, but their visions are notAt first blush, it can be hard to tell Uber and Lyft's businesses apart. Both companies offer rides on demand, from a mix of cars, bikes and scooters. They rely on a vast workforce of independent contractors, many of whom drive for both companies. Uber and Lyft even share certain large investors, and now they are going public back to back.
- Navy officers pay tribute to one of their own
- Protests following officer-involved shooting
- Man arrested after holding woman hostage
- Artist rebuilds the past to solve cold case
- Man urinates on counter at store
- Family seeks answers in 22 year old cold case
- Bennett College plans to restructure the school
- Photo shoot inspires girls across the world
- Woman wants to help who broke car window
- Boys aid police rescuing baby ducks
- Instead of writing a ticket, cop helped teen get to job interview
- Record number of visitors to French Quarter Fest
- Traffic stop ends with arrest
- Laura Bush speaks at University Of Arkansas
- Leaders oppose Dallas justice reform
- LSUS looks to make strong gains
It's official: This year's flu season is a record breaker.
Police have cracked a cold case with DNA found on the razor of the man they say raped and killed two women more than four decades ago in California.
For decades, though nobody was really sure why, April 20 has been the unofficial holiday for marijuana users and a joke by and about them. Now, though, it's also a reminder of how quickly marijuana is moving from illegal and a joke to a multi-billion dollar legal business — and a good time for us to take another look at how well cannabis stocks have been doing.
University of North Carolina's longtime head women's basketball coach, Sylvia Hatchell, has resigned after a university-commissioned review found she made "racially insensitive" comments, the school's athletics director and other officials announced.
Powerful storms pounded the Deep South with rains and strong winds, killing at least three people and threatening some areas with tornadoes on Good Friday.
It's one of the most consequential days in recent memory in Washington, as the results of special counsel Robert Mueller's nearly-two-year-long investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election are released to the public.
After the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's redacted report, CNN analyzed the major takeaways and discussed what might happen next.
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper called the redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report "pretty devastating" on Thursday.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has a message from President Donald Trump to relay to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korean diplomatic sources told CNN Friday.
George Conway, husband of top White House aide Kellyanne Conway, called for Congress to remove President Donald Trump from office following the release of the redacted special counsel report.
Lyft may be a clunker of a stock so far. But that isn't stopping a parade of other Silicon Valley unicorns from going public.
Netflix has a message for Disney, Amazon, Apple and the numerous other media and tech companies vying for the streaming media throne: We still wear the crown.
At first blush, it can be hard to tell Uber and Lyft's businesses apart. Both companies offer rides on demand, from a mix of cars, bikes and scooters. They rely on a vast workforce of independent contractors, many of whom drive for both companies. Uber and Lyft even share certain large investors, and now they are going public back to back.
