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How Michelle Obama is deploying her superpower of vulnerability
When my spouse saw on Instagram that former first lady Michelle Obama had addressed her struggles as a tall girl on the latest episode of her podcast, he immediately sent it my way. He knew it would resonate — after all, that very day, the planned... -
Putin admits sanctions could hurt Russia's economy
President Vladimir Putin has conceded that Western sanctions designed to starve the Kremlin of funds for its invasion of Ukraine could deal a blow to Russia's economy. -
Plants make popping noises that sound like bubble wrap bursting, study says
Plants make popping sounds that are undetectable to the human ear, according to recordings made in a new study — and they make more sounds when thirsty or under other kinds of stress. -
Drawbridge climber goes viral after daring ascent
A mysterious climber scales a Miami drawbridge giving viewers sweaty palms. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports. -
'Unbelievable': CNN reporter reacts to record snowfall in California
CNN's Stephanie Elam reports from Mammoth, California, on record-breaking snowfall in the area. -
See heated gun control discussion between lawmakers in the halls of Congress
Reps. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) had a tense exchange over gun control legislation following the deadly school shooting in Nashville. -
Here's what we know about the guns used in the Nashville school shooting
The shooter who killed three children and three adults at The Covenant School in Nashville used three of seven legally purchased firearms in America's latest massacre. -
Here's what may have contributed to fatal Black Hawk helicopters crash
Nine US service members were killed after two Black Hawk helicopters crashed in southwestern Kentucky, officials said. Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling explains how the use of night goggles may have contributed to the collision. -
Four bankers who helped Putin's friend set up Swiss bank account convicted
Four bankers who helped a close friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin move millions of dollars through Swiss bank accounts have been convicted of failing to perform due diligence in financial transactions. -
Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks set to host the Country Music Awards
Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will be the hosts of the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. -
Relocating 70 of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' to cost around $3.5 million
Colombia's plans to relocate 70 "cocaine hippos" descended from drug trafficker Pablo Escobar's private menagerie will cost approximately $3.5 million, officials said in a press conference Wednesday. -
EU agrees to double renewables by 2030 and UK unveils its long-awaited climate plan
Two big announcements in European climate policy came Thursday. The European Union reached a provisional deal to increase its renewable energy targets, an important pillar of the bloc's plans to fight climate change and end dependence on Russian... -
Video shows first cheetah cubs born in India in more than 70 years
The four cubs were born to cheetahs Siyaya and Freddie, six months after they were moved to India as part of the government's plan to re-introduce the big cat to the country. -
These sculptures are so small they're only visible with a microscope
A series of microscopic art pieces, so small that they fit into the eye of a needle, will go on display in the UK this weekend. -
Jennifer Aniston says a 'whole generation' now finds 'Friends' offensive
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly reflecting on "Friends" now feeling out of step with the times. -
Ex-Fox producer said she gave misleading testimony in Dominion case 'to keep my job'
Abby Grossberg, the former Fox News producer who accused the right-wing network of pressuring her into giving misleading testimony in the Dominion defamation case, told NBC News Thursday in her first TV interview that she was "bullied, intimidated... -
UAE leader names his son as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
The leader of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday named his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi and his likely successor as president of the second biggest Arab economy. -
Opinion: What on earth was Netanyahu thinking?
I had never heard a word of criticism from this particular Likud minister on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. For years, in all our conversations, just fulsome praise, even when their party leader had been exposed in some of his worst... -
UK plan to house migrants in barracks and barges condemned as 'cruel' and unworkable
The UK government has put forward plans to house migrants in disused military bases rather than hotels and is examining the possibility of using barges, in controversial proposals that have further inflamed tensions over immigration.
