'God needs to come and explain it': How the football world reacted to Real Madrid's extraordinary Champions League semifinal victory

"We have a score to settle," Liverpool star Mo Salah tweeted after Real Madrid staged an extraordinary late comeback against Manchester City to set up a clash with the Reds in the Champions League final on May 28.

A 13-year-old girl told the police she had been gang-raped. Then a police officer allegedly raped her

A 13-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped by four men in India, was allegedly raped again by a police officer after she tried to seek his help in reporting the initial attack.

Turkey's inflation hits two-decade high of 70%

Turkey's annual inflation jumped to 69.97% in April, above forecast and at a two-decade high, according to data on Thursday, fueled by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising energy and commodity prices after last year's lira crash.

Chris Paul masterclass inspires Phoenix Suns to 2-0 lead in NBA playoffs

NBA veteran Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday in his quest for his first NBA championship.

Shell posts record quarterly profit of $9 billion

Shell on Thursday reported a record first-quarter profit of $9.13 billion, boosted by higher oil and gas prices, stellar refining profits and the strong performance of its trading division.

Massachusetts child protective system failed missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery, state office says

Massachusetts state officials involved in the welfare case of Harmony Montgomery, the 7-year-old girl last seen in 2019, failed to prioritize her well-being and safety throughout her life, according to a report issued Wednesday.

Rock climbing brings unexpected benefits

Rock climbing may seem like a niche sport, possibly one fraught with danger. After all, it involves scaling the side of a cliff or simulated rock wall. But experts say it offers participants a wide variety of physical and mental health benefits that are not a…

This solar-powered plane could stay in the air for months

Solar Impulse 2 circumnavigated the Earth without using a drop of fuel. Now, Skydweller Aero aims to use the plane to create the world's first commercially viable "pseudo-satellite."

The internet's famous dancing baby from 1996 is getting a new look

If you were born before 1990, you may remember the 3D graphic of an almost-naked baby that danced on a loop to become one of the internet's earliest viral phenomenons. The strange-yet-sassy "Dancing Baby" began spreading via forwarded email chains in 1996 bef…

Search for Alabama corrections officer and inmate enters 7th day as officials piece together why they disappeared

Investigators are pleading for Alabama corrections official Vicky White to turn herself in as the search for her and the inmate she disappeared, Casey White, with enters its seventh day.

SpaceX's jam-packed schedule continues with another astronaut return

Three NASA astronauts and a European astronaut are returning home from the International Space Station, capping off their six-month mission during which they worked alongside Russian cosmonauts and hosted the first all-private crew to visit the orbiting outpo…

CNN speaks to the Ukrainian oligarch helping fund fight against Putin

CNN's Nic Robertson speaks to Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash, a major contributor to the war effort against Russia, who is facing extradition to the US.

Russia's war in Ukraine

A Ukrainian commander at the Azovstal steel plant said there are "bloody battles" unfolding with Russian forces inside the complex after they breached the perimeter. Follow here for live updates.

Cawthorn addresses video released by opposition group showing him naked in bed 'being crass'

An opposition group that is actively campaigning against Rep. Madison Cawthorn has released a video clip appearing to show the North Carolina Republican naked in bed and, as Cawthorn described it, "being crass with a friend" and "acting foolish."

How to build a runway out of solid ice

Just about everything that supports human life on Antarctica must be brought in from elsewhere, usually by aircraft. And in order for that aircraft to have a place to land somebody has to construct a runway out of solid ice.

Some abortion clinics are preparing for more out-of-state patients if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Abortion clinics in states likely to maintain access to the procedure are preparing for a potential influx of out-of-state patients following the report of a leaked draft of a Supreme Court majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

Opinion: Conservatives held our noses and voted for Trump. Reversing Roe would be our reward

"As a pro-life social conservative, I received my fair share of criticism for supporting Donald Trump for president," writes commentator Alice Stewart. "But I focused on the value of lifetime appointments to the high court that would elevate jurists who belie…

Alabama church known for role in voting rights movement is on the list of most endangered historic places

A Selma, Alabama, church with historic ties to the 1960s voting rights movement has landed on the 2022 Most Endangered Places list -- because of termites.

New York City pension funds sue Activision Blizzard, seeking records on CEO Bobby Kotick

New York City pension fund officials sued Activision Blizzard late last month in a bid to force the company to disclose records that may uncover whether CEO Bobby Kotick breached his fiduciary duty to investors, according to a newly released copy of the compl…

Two men accused of attacking DC Officer Michael Fanone on Jan. 6 set to enter into plea agreements this week

Two of the alleged assailants of former DC police Officer Michael Fanone have plea agreement hearings scheduled before the DC District Court this week, bringing a partial close to one of the most high-profile assault cases of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol r…

Biden asks Congress to help provide Afghan refugees a pathway to become US residents

President Joe Biden has asked Congress to provide tens of thousands of Afghan refugees with a pathway to become legal permanent residents of the United States, according to a proposal included in the supplemental budget request he sent to lawmakers last week.

'The world has not forgotten us': Nigeria's Buhari thankful for UN chief's visit amid war in Ukraine

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his visit to the country, saying that he is grateful the West African nation hasn't been forgotten amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Top Oath Keepers member says he overheard extremist group's leader trying to connect with Trump after US Capitol riot

A top member of the Oath Keepers said in court on Wednesday that he overheard the leader of the group, Stewart Rhodes, trying and failing to get in touch with then-President Donald Trump after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

Multiple people trapped and injured at scene of a partial building collapse at a former power plant in South Boston

One person has sustained life-threatening injuries and multiple people are trapped following a partial building collapse at the Edison Power Plant building in South Boston, Police Department spokesman Andre Watson said Wednesday.

Officials worry Southern California won't have enough water to get through summer without unprecedented cuts

"I don't want anybody to turn on the faucet and not have water," said one Southern California water manager.

New audio: McCarthy said 25th Amendment 'takes too long' and wanted to reach out to Biden after January 6 attack

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy discussed the 25th Amendment on a call with GOP leadership days after the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and said the process "takes too long," according to an audio recording obtained by two New York Times repor…

Donald Trump Jr. met with the House January 6 committee on Tuesday

Donald Trump Jr., the son of former President Donald Trump, met on Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, according to two sources familiar with the meeting.

'Moon Knight' took Marvel in a different orbit, but it didn't rise to the occasion

Despite the show's ambition and visual flair, "Moon Knight" felt like a creative misfire.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's supply lines are intensifying. Ukraine's national railway hasn't buckled

The smell of burnt wire and rubber still lingered in the air around the railway power station on the outskirts of Lviv Wednesday morning, hours after the blaze was extinguished. A group of investigators was collecting debris from the Russian rockets that stru…

Retired US major general: What it will take for the Ukrainians to win

Peter Bergen interviews former commander of the US Special Operations Command in Europe, retired US Army Maj. Gen. Mike Repass, who says the international community has to greatly increase its support for Ukraine if the embattled nation is ever going to be ab…

Largest known North American cave art remained hidden for more than 1,000 years

Massive Native American drawings, unseen in an Alabama cave for more than 1,000 years, have been revealed thanks to 3D imaging. It's the largest known cave art ever discovered in North America.

CNN Poll: Most Americans have a dismal view of the US economy

The US public's view of the nation's economy is the worst it's been in a decade, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS finds, with many Americans also saying they feel financial strain in their own lives.

Why Republicans are ignoring the substance of the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion

The real issue, to hear Republicans tell it, isn't that the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a copy of the draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito.

Help moms around the world with these Mother's Day ways to give back

Mother's Day is a chance to celebrate, pamper and shower moms with love. But for many moms around the world, this Mother's Day will still see them struggling to make ends meet. If your mom is one of those who "doesn't need a gift" (just her baby), here are a …

Drone footage shows how Russians destroyed one Ukrainian town in savage battle

A 22-minute video shot by a surveillance drone over the Ukrainian town of Popasna has illustrated the stunning destruction being inflicted on settlements across the eastern regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.

An 8-month-old died in a hot car after her father's arrest, Georgia police say

The father of an 8-month-old girl who died after she was left inside of a hot car has been charged with second-degree murder, Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials said during a news conference on Wednesday.

Here's how higher rates will impact you

The Covid era of free money has come to an end.

Family members of Americans detained abroad gather to raise awareness and seek meeting with Biden

Family members of Americans imprisoned around the world gathered near the White House on Wednesday in the hope of getting a meeting with President Joe Biden and to raise awareness about the plight of wrongful detainees.

Whoopi Goldberg goes off on anti-abortion advocates

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg gave an impassioned speech about abortion and women's rights during the show's broadcast days after a draft opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito striking down Roe v. Wade was leaked.

Elon Musk says fees for some users may be coming to Twitter

Elon Musk said Twitter might soon charge fees for certain users, as the billionaire continues to tease how he might change the platform as its new owner.

'We're in danger of running out of food.' Higher prices and demand squeeze food banks

About 65% of the 200 food banks in the Feeding America network reported seeing a greater demand for food assistance in March compared with the previous month, with an average increase of 15% more people. Food banks and pantries around the US are also contendi…

Stanford University announces new climate change school with $1.1 billion from renowned venture capitalist

Stanford University announced Wednesday it is launching a new school later this year focused on climate change and funded by John Doerr, a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist.

A federal judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea deal and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years

The federal judge presiding over the cases of the four Minneapolis police officers implicated in the killing of George Floyd has accepted Derek Chauvin's plea deal and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

Biden praises Team USA in first White House visit since pandemic for 'your endurance and your state of mind'

President Joe Biden praised US Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the White House on Wednesday for not only their "incredible athleticism, but your endurance and your state of mind."

The amazing -- but true! -- reason J.D. Vance is now favored to become a US senator

On Tuesday night, author and first-time candidate J.D. Vance won the Ohio Republican Senate nomination, a victory that establishes him as the front-runner to win the general election this fall.

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose will host the 2022 Tony Awards

Fresh off her Oscar win, Ariana DeBose will return to her Broadway roots to host the upcoming Tony Awards, which honor the year's best musicals and plays on the Great White Way, the American Theatre Wing announced Wednesday.

Amber Heard is 'looking forward to finally telling her story' ahead of taking stand in defamation trial

Amber Heard is "looking forward to finally telling her story and protecting her freedoms under the First Amendment," a source close to the actress tells CNN ahead of Heard's testimony in her ex-husband Johnny Depp's defamation trial against her.

Plaintiff in landmark same-sex marriage case says marriage equality is at risk

Jim Obergefell, the gay rights activist and named plaintiff in the 2015 Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, argued Wednesday that a constitutional right to marriage equality is at risk if the high court decides to overturn Roe v. W…

Biden goes after the 'ultra-MAGA agenda' as he sharpens his midterm message

President Joe Biden on Wednesday sharpened the contrast between his policies and what he derided as an "ultra-MAGA agenda" on the right as he looks to hone his midterm message heading into a high-stakes campaign season.

Star Trek tries to steal May the 4th from Star Wars

It's May the 4th, a day for Star Wars nerds to geek out on Luke Skywalker, lightsabers and the Millennium Falcon. So why are so many sci fi fans talking about Spock, phasers and the USS Enterprise?

Opinion: Ohio primary proves the power of Trump's endorsement

As witnessed from the latest Ohio primary result, the power of Donald Trump's endorsement will continue to prove to be pivotal as the 2022 primary season continues, Paul Sracic writes.

Gianni Versace's lavish New York mansion is on sale for $70 million

Gianni Versace's former townhouse in Manhattan has gone on sale for $70 million.

Diego Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' shirt sells for record-breaking $9.3 million at online auction

The shirt Diego Maradona wore against England at the 1986 World Cup -- synonymous with his brilliance at that tournament in Mexico -- has sold for almost $9.3 million in an online auction, smashing the record for an item of sports memorabilia.

Stock market selloff is exactly what the Fed wants, former NY Fed chief says

Turmoil on Wall Street is a feature, not a bug, of the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation, according to former New York Federal Reserve President Bill Dudley.

Opinion: Alito's draft opinion is as unpopular as it is radical

There is perhaps no greater farce than Justice Samuel Alito's appeal to democracy in his draft opinion on abortion, writes historian Nicole Hemmer, who argues anti-abortion extremism, already an unpopular and deadly force in US politics, will kill more Americ…

Amber Heard donates divorce settlement to charity

Amber Heard has made good on her promise to give the millions she received from her divorce settlement with Johnny Depp to charity.

Opinion: Most Americans don't know about these secret presidential powers

William S. Cohen and Gary Hart write that our Founding Fathers believed that constitutional checks and balances would prevent the concentration of power in the hands of a dangerous few. But they did not reckon with the accumulation of secret presidential powe…

The term 'Asian American' has a radical history

Asian American is a term that is both ambitious and contentious, depending on who you ask. The label today encompasses more than 22 million people with roots in more than 20 countries. But while some find the term limited in how it categorizes people, others …

Chronic diseases are more likely to develop in these groups of people with anxiety and depression

Researchers looked at medical data from over 40,000 adults and found both women of all ages and younger men who suffer from anxiety and/or depression were significantly more likely to develop chronic illnesses like hypertension and most cancers.

Parents of sailor who died by suicide on USS George Washington blast Navy's 'ridiculous' response

The parents of a sailor who died by suicide while on board the USS George Washington -- one of the seven crew members who have died in the past year, including four by suicide -- on Wednesday blasted the Navy's response to the crisis as "ridiculous."

'Do something': Looming Supreme Court decision on abortion rights contrasts power of state officials with Democratic inaction in Washington

The throngs of demonstrators amassed outside the US Supreme Court, enraged over a report that a draft majority opinion would strike down abortion rights protected by Roe v. Wade, chanted a crisp, clipped demand to Democratic officials: "Do something!"

Winners and losers from Tuesday's primaries

The 2022 primary season kicked off in earnest on Tuesday, with voters in Ohio and Indiana going to the polls to choose nominees for Senate, governor and a myriad of House races.

TurboTax to refund customers $141 million after allegedly steering them away from free services

Intuit, the owner of tax filing software TurboTax, has agreed to pay $141 million in a settlement with all 50 states for allegedly steering millions of low-income Americans away from free tax-filing services.

Behind the scenes: Stanley Tucci falls to make his tour guide laugh

Stanley Tucci jokes around while filming in Piedmont for "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy." Don't miss an all-new episode this Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on CNN.

A new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer teases appearances from Darth Vader and young Luke Skywalker

"Obi-Wan Kenobi" is back -- but, based on the new trailer for the Disney+ series, the droll Jedi master no longer has the high ground.

Is Lavrov's Hitler remark the last straw for Israel?

In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, Israel has tried to maintain a delicate diplomatic balancing act. But comments made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have hit a raw nerve.

Kaley Cuoco and 'Ozark' actor Tom Pelphrey are dating

Looks like things are taking off with Kaley Cuoco and "Ozark" actor Tom Pelphrey.

Fact check: Jody Hice, running to oversee Georgia elections, makes yet more false 2020 claims

At a Monday debate between the Republican candidates for Georgia secretary of state, incumbent Brad Raffensperger said his leading opponent, US Rep. Jody Hice, "has just not been honest for the last 18 months, and he has been spreading misinformation, disinfo…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers to face Seattle Seahawks in first regular season NFL game in Germany

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Seattle Seahawks in Munich, Germany, in what will be the first-ever NFL regular-season game in the country.

The US is closely watching this Covid surge for clues

Covid-19 cases are spiking in South Africa, and public health experts in the United States are following the data closely, waiting to see what it might reveal about how immunity from previous infections behaves over time.

One euro home sell-off has created a 'Little America' in Italy

Sambuca in rural Sicily was among the first Italian towns to sell off old houses for next to nothing. Local officials say most of the buyers are from the US or elsewhere in North America.

More states allow fentanyl test strips as a tool to prevent overdoses

With time running out in the 2022 legislative session, Georgia lawmakers took up a bill to regulate raw milk.

Phoebe Bridgers says she had an abortion last year

US singer-songerwriter Phoebe Bridgers told her Twitter followers that she had an abortion last year, saying everyone deserves access to the procedure.

It's impossible to wall off reversing Roe from landmark marriage and contraception rulings

Justice Samuel Alito, in his draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, tries to make clear it should not necessarily impact other decisions such as the right to marry a person of a different race or sex and the right to contraception, which rely on some …

Stocks rise ahead of expected Fed rate hike

Here's the latest news on what stocks are doing.

Louisiana lawmakers and former state police leader at odds over cooperation in Ronald Greene death probe

A special legislative committee investigating the 2019 death of Ronald Greene in police custody is seeking to hold the former head of Louisiana State Police in contempt for allegedly failing to cooperate with a subpoena for journals he kept during his tenure,…

Warren Buffett-backed BYD shrugs off China's lockdowns

BYD, the Warren Buffett-backed Chinese electric vehicle maker, had a bumper month in the world's largest car market, despite strict Covid lockdowns that have disrupted production and sales for many of its major rivals.

The Fed is about to make history again

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve Wednesday as the central bank wraps up its latest policy meeting and is expected to raise interest rates by a half-percentage point.

Pope Francis slams pro-war Russian patriarch: Don't be 'Putin's altar boy'

Pope Francis warned the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, not to become "Putin's altar boy," he said in an interview this week.

China market analyst quits after his social media accounts were frozen

Hong Hao, a prominent market analyst in China, has left the state-owned bank he worked for just days after his social media accounts were shut down following downbeat remarks he made about the economy.

White House will host first food insecurity conference in 50 years

President Joe Biden will convene a White House conference in September focused on ending hunger and improving nutrition across the nation, a White House official told CNN, as the US sees higher rates of food insecurity amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Fewer than 1 in 5 US parents say they'll get Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 as soon as they can, survey finds

US children under 5 are getting closer to authorized Covid-19 vaccines, but most parents may be reluctant to actually get them when they become available, a new survey found.

A Chinese man surnamed 'Ma' was detained. The news wiped off $26 billion from Alibaba's stock

For Chinese tech tycoon Jack Ma, there's a price to freedom: $26 billion.

Feeling cooking burnout? Let yourself off the hook with these 'good enough' strategies

Instead of beating ourselves up over what we think a "good cook" should be, cookbook author Leanne Brown encourages us to think of what is "good enough" and reframe our approach to the process of cooking with a few mental shifts and tactics.

Cauliflower-Cheese Pita Sandwich

The Cauliflower-Cheese Pita Sandwich makes for a filling lunch, with its crispy and vibrant, mustardy cauliflower and gooey cheese and spinach.

Fast White Bean, Chorizo and Hearty Greens Stew

Fast White Bean, Chorizo and Hearty Greens Stew is made of pantry staples, comes together quickly, and makes a delicious and nourishing meal.

New details emerge about the relationship between an Alabama inmate and corrections officer as search for them continues

As the search continues for a fugitive inmate and Alabama corrections officer accused of helping him escape, new details are emerging about the pair's relationship and the officer's apparent preparations for their getaway.

Boris Johnson faces his first serious electoral test since his reputation hit rock bottom

Ever since the "Partygate" scandal rocked Boris Johnson's premiership at the end of last year, the British Prime Minister has repeatedly dodged questions about his future by asserting that what the public wants is for politicians to get on with running the co…

There is still much stigma around the condition that cost this woman and her son their lives

Here is what to do when you or someone you know might be at risk of suicide.

Russia's war in Ukraine

More than 150 people evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol arrived in the city of Zaporizhzhia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday night, while another government official said four more evacuation corridors were planned for Wednesday. Follow he…

Chinese hackers cast wide net for trade secrets in US, Europe and Asia, researchers say

Chinese government-linked hackers have tried to steal sensitive data from some three dozen manufacturing and technology firms in the US, Europe and Asia, security researchers said Wednesday, in findings that shed new light on Beijing's alleged use of hacking …

6 takeaways from Ohio and Indiana primaries

Ohio's Republican Senate primary was the first major midterm test of former President Donald Trump's enduring influence over the Republican Party -- and Trump's candidate won.

Supreme Court's draft opinion sends electric shock through midterm campaigns

The October surprise may have arrived in early May.

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile, Japan says

North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile on Wednesday, the Japanese Prime Minister's office said in a tweet.

Stay in a sumptuous room inside the Moulin Rouge

Sitting atop one of the world's most famous nightclubs is a scarlet red windmill. And inside the windmill lies a secret room, hitherto unseen by the public.

'Babysitting' the next generation of New Zealand's endangered sea lions

Sea lions are making a comeback on New Zealand's mainland, but they need protection to safeguard their future.

Missouri executes man convicted of murdering and robbing an elderly couple in 1996

Carman Deck, who was condemned to death following a double murder conviction and three trials, was executed Tuesday evening in Bonne Terre, Missouri, by lethal injection.

The body of a missing 15-year-old boy was recovered from the Mississippi River

The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from the Mississippi River on Monday, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a statement Monday.

DHS watchdog says Trump's agency appears to have altered report on Russian interference in 2020 election in part because of politics

Former President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security delayed and altered an intelligence report related to Russian interference in the 2020 election, making changes that "appear to be based in part on political considerations," according to a newly…