US bolstering defense posture in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two merchant ships in recent weeks
The US will bolster its defensive posture with heightened patrols in the Persian Gulf after destabilizing actions by Iran this past month to interfere with and seize commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways, according to a US National Security Council spokesperson.
2023-05-13 01:57
What to know about Florida's challenge to the immigration parole policy
A federal judge late Thursday night temporarily blocked one of the Biden's administration's key tools to try to manage the number of migrants in US Customs and Border Protection custody.
2023-05-13 00:55
Unaccompanied Honduran migrant teen dies while under Office of Refugee Resettlement care
An unaccompanied Honduran teen housed at a Florida shelter died Wednesday while under the care of the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, according to a congressional notice obtained by CNN on Friday.
2023-05-13 00:53
Thailand country profile
Provides an overview of Thailand, including key events and facts.
2023-05-13 00:45
Two fishermen accused of stuffing fish with weights during a tournament sentenced to jail
Two fishermen who were accused of cheating during the Lake Erie Walleye Trail fishing tournament last September -- after it was discovered their fish were stuffed with lead weights and fish fillets -- will serve jail time for the crime, according to court documents from a Thursday sentencing hearing.
2023-05-12 22:59
Families facing rare muscle disease are pushing for an experimental gene therapy, but the FDA is skeptical
SRP-9001, an experimental gene therapy that aims to slow or stop the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is being considered for accelerated approval by the FDA.
2023-05-12 22:27
Liam and Olivia continue reign as Social Security’s top baby names in the US
Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise but they’re no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year
2023-05-12 22:24
Sleeping will be one of the challenges for astronauts on Mars missions
Astronauts have been adjusting to the challenges of sleeping in space for years, including light exposure and zero gravity. The lessons learned from their experiences could help ensure that the first crewed missions to Mars get enough rest.
2023-05-12 21:53
Daniel Penny surrenders to police to face manslaughter charge in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway
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2023-05-12 20:21
YouTuber agrees to plead guilty to federal charge after intentionally crashing his plane for online views, DOJ says
A 29-year-old YouTuber will plead guilty to a federal charge after he destroyed the wreckage of a plane he purposefully crashed to gain views, Justice Department officials announced Thursday.
2023-05-12 19:54
5 things to know for May 12: Immigration, Twitter, Trump, Cyclone Mocha, Ukraine
CNN's 5 Things brings you the news you need to know every morning.
2023-05-12 19:22
Kentucky GOP governor primary tests Trump's influence ahead of 2024
Republicans in Kentucky will decide their nominee for governor on Tuesday in the party's first major primary since last year's midterm elections -- and one with implications for the 2024 GOP presidential race and the battle for Senate control.
2023-05-12 19:18