Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was on hand with his wife, Jennifer, and numerous senior Navy leaders at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., to welcome home sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group after a record-setting, multi-month deployment. 

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:59:00 GMT

The War Department celebrated Armed Forces Day with a newly unveiled America 250 version of the Betsy Ross flag, unfurled over the outside of the Pentagon.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:03:00 GMT

Sailors assigned to the future USS Cleveland, the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship to be built and commissioned for the Navy, arrived in their namesake city to launch a week of community engagement and celebration leading up to the ship's commissioning.

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:42:00 GMT

Air Force Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, told Congress that as Africa ascends on the world stage, it faces a precarious situation due to bad actors operating throughout the region.

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:14:00 GMT

Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations crippled Iran's military and its ability to project power, according to War Department leaders.

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Air Force Reserve airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in the rescue of 11 survivors from a downed civilian aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean about 80 miles east of Melbourne, Fla.

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:43:00 GMT

Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic actions in combat operations during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:52:24 GMT

Four of the most senior leaders from the U.S. military's special operations forces community appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington to provide an update on the SOF components within their respective branches of service.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:03:01 GMT

The Army's 25th Infantry Division, in close partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and multinational allies, officially launched the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise, Part II of the bilateral Exercise Salaknib.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:59:00 GMT

U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii and the U.S. Forest Service successfully completed the annual prescribed burn of the training area at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, treating approximately 1,707 acres of invasive vegetation to reduce wildfire risk and maintain the integrity of military training lands.

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:22:00 GMT

Canada confirms a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three people and sickened multiple passengers.

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:17:33 -0400

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong snapped at a heckling White Sox fan during an NSFW screaming match in Chicago's 9-8 Crosstown Classic loss.

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:04:26 -0400

Austin police arrested two juveniles after 12 random shootings across the city injured four people, struck a fire station and prompted a shelter-in-place.

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:41:24 -0400

The "Rededicate 250" prayer rally featured Trump administration officials, lawmakers and Christian leaders ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:30:49 -0400

The WNBA featured Raven Johnson over Caitlin Clark in its game graphics, then Clark led the Fever to an 89-78 win while Johnson went scoreless.

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:24:11 -0400

Donna Mills, 85, tells Tamron Hall why she clapped back at a makeup critic, saying her viral message is really about empowering all women as they age.

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:17:03 -0400

Hooded ultras breached security and stormed the pitch during Nantes vs. Toulouse, forcing players to flee as the Ligue 1 match was abandoned at 0-0.

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:51:58 -0400

Attorney for Washington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal says his client never intended to injure the animal on Maui.

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:46:46 -0400

A Chicago pastor rallied hundreds of men to declare a South Side neighborhood a violence-free zone at the 1000 Men Unity Gathering event Sunday.

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:19:12 -0400

Ranked 44th in the world entering the week, Aaron Rai surged past elite contenders to win the 2026 PGA Championship by three shots at Aronimink.

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:38:10 -0400

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Bill Cassidy's primary defeat shows there is no room in the Republican Party for lawmakers who try to undermine Donald Trump.

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:56 -0400

Despite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks, cruise demand remains strong, experts say, with over 38 million ocean cruise passengers projected this year.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:52:12 -0400

U.S.-brokered Israel-UAE alliance shows signs of strain after Netanyahu's claimed secret UAE visit drew a swift denial amid rising Iran tensions.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:34:20 -0400

Spencer Pratt admitted he won't rebuild his Palisades wildfire-destroyed home unless he wins LA's mayoral race, and threatened to leave the city otherwise.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:29:42 -0400

Human intelligence penetrated deep local networks to kill ISIS West Africa commander al-Minuki, described as the group's biggest loss in years.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:10:38 -0400

Caitlin Clark made WNBA history after the league awarded her two omitted assists from the Fever's overtime thriller ahead of Sunday's Fever vs Storm game.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:07:24 -0400

Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream home debut featured just one made field goal, eight turnovers and a benching during an 85-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:05:36 -0400

Sabrina Carpenter turned heads in a sheer butter yellow gown over visible white lace lingerie at the star-studded Dior Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles.

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:57:23 -0400

Brooke Shields reflects on being labeled a sex symbol at a young age and says comedy was where she was always happiest throughout her career.

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:36:28 -0400

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman blames Gov. Kathy Hochul for the LIRR strike crisis, accusing her of driving New York commuters into chaos.

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:44 -0400

Sen. John Kennedy says Trump's endorsement had a "huge impact" in Louisiana's Senate race, where Rep. Julia Letlow topped incumbent Bill Cassidy.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:27:06 -0400

Videos show two Navy jets colliding midair at an Idaho air show, with four parachutes deploying before the aircraft crashed and exploded.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:23:58 -0400

Jessica Alba gives fans a glimpse into her intense fitness routine, sharing sweaty gym selfies and workout clips on TikTok and Instagram this week.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:08:17 -0400

Kyle Schwarber is on pace for 70 home runs in 2026, which would challenge the historic records set during MLB's performance enhancing drug era.

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:02 -0400

People who regularly visit museums or engage in creative activities may age more slowly on a biological level, according to a new UK research study.

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:12:41 -0400

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:44:51 GMT

• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:01:11 GMT

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:28:17 GMT

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:17:44 GMT

• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid • Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:34:45 GMT

• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New York, officials say

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:29:05 GMT

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:09:43 GMT

It's sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:40:32 GMT

A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:38:16 GMT

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized in Georgia nearly a week after his daughter revealed the actor experienced a "medical complication," a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN on Monday.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:27:07 GMT

A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after "he took a bunch of Benadryl," trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that's circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account from his family.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:01:06 GMT

Pizza guy delivers more than a pie, taking out a fleeing suspect. CNN's Jeanne Moos shows him putting his best foot forward.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:40:22 GMT

Netflix is officially winding down the business that helped make it a household name.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:10:51 GMT

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a "turbocharging" of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack down on AI-driven consumer harms under existing law, members of the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:59:38 GMT

Gobbling up too many refined wheat and rice products, along with eating too few whole grains, is fueling the growth of new cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide, according to a new study that models data through 2018.

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:02:46 GMT

At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they've abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found.

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:44:36 GMT

CEO Tim Cook personally welcomed customers to the new Apple store in Mumbai as the tech company opens its first retail stores in India. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:17:25 GMT

Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:29:46 GMT

• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court

Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:07:52 GMT

CNN panelists react to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis floating the idea of building a competing theme park next to Disney World in Orlando.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:24:56 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this afternoon, which Republicans are expected to block.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:03:13 GMT

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:33:17 GMT

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority will refuse to lift a cap on government borrowing unless Biden agrees to spending cuts that would effectively neutralize his domestic agenda.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:03:01 GMT

The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia's state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:35:33 GMT

Atiq Ahmed, a former lawmaker in India's parliament, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while police were escorting them for a medical check-up in a slaying caught on live television on Saturday. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:41:42 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and older and certain people with weakened immunity to get additional doses before this fall's vaccination campaigns.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:09:15 GMT

Maine authorities have detained a person of interest and continue to investigate after two shooting incidents that appear to be connected left at least four people dead and three others injured, state police said.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:49:51 GMT

• Delta Air Lines reports record bookings for summer travel • Air France and Airbus acquitted in trial over 2009 plane crash

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:15:29 GMT

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has been cleared to resume football activities, said Tuesday his cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January was caused by commotio cordis.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:11:37 GMT

Polish pilot Lukasz Czepiela made history after landing a plane on a helipad at the top of a 56-story hotel in Dubai.

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:22:30 GMT

The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is "particularly proud of this sailor."

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:56:40 GMT

The Fulton County District Attorney's office said some fake electors for Donald Trump have implicated each other in potential criminal activity and is seeking to disqualify their lawyer, according to a new court filing.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:31:24 GMT

High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:39:40 GMT

It's April 18, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2022. (It is also, apparently, National Animal Crackers Day for those who celebrate.)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:15:43 GMT

It's a surprising fact that's often overlooked in the immigration debate.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:29:24 GMT

Tuesday is Tax Day in America, one of the most stressful days of the year, when many taxpayers will finally end their procrastination, file their federal returns, and hope for a refund from the IRS. But for many of the nation's wealthiest, it's just another Tuesday.

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:32:49 GMT

There are many ways to explore the seven mountains that surround the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen on Norway's fjord-studded west coast. The newest, however, might well be record-breaking.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:44:27 GMT

A German artist has rejected an award from a prestigious international photography competition after revealing that his submission was generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:27:54 GMT

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has found two of three ships that sank in the same Lake Superior storm more than a century ago, locating one in 2021 and the other in 2022.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:29:01 GMT

What does intimacy look like for seniors? There's no end to sex scenes and other steamy content featuring the young and unwrinkled, but past a certain age, popular culture largely draws a blank — or treats sex as a punchline.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:24:57 GMT

China's economy is off to a solid start in 2023 following its emergence from three years of strict pandemic restrictions.

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:01:12 GMT

• Four out of the five US metro areas with the lowest unemployment are in Florida. Here's why • Opinion: The overlooked problem with raising the retirement age for Social Security

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:29:49 GMT

McDonald's, which has been focusing on upgrading its core items to boost sales, is rolling out a series of changes designed to improve its signature burgers.

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:31:30 GMT

Shares of Google-parent Alphabet fell more than 3% in early trading Monday after a report sparked concerns that its core search engine could lose market share to AI-powered rivals, including Microsoft's Bing.

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:52:19 GMT