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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says she'll vote for her old rival former President Donald Trump in November. The families of female Israeli hostages are explaining why they released graphic footage of their abduction by Hamas. Today's expected to be the busiest day for flying over the Memorial Day weekend. Nine people have died in Mexico after wind caused a stage to collapse. Plus, the...

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has endorsed former President Donald Trump. Israel’s prime minister says recognizing a Palestinian state “is a reward for terror” after three countries made a landmark decision to do so. The families of the victims in the Uvalde, Texas school massacre have announced a settlement. In a CNN exclusive, a Harvey Weinstein accuser says testimony from...

The families of seven female Israeli soldiers in Hamas captivity released a graphic video of their abduction. We’ll tell you about a deadly mass shooting at a company west of Philadelphia. A hearing in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case turned into a shouting match today. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a snap general election this summer. And, we’ll explain how wastewater moni...

The US is pushing back, after three European countries announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Former President Donald Trump's classified documents case is entering a new phase with a new hearing and new evidence. Graceland will stay in the hands of Elvis Presley’s family until its rightful ownership is determined. We’ll explain why OpenAI should be worried about a lawsuit from Scarlett...

Deadly storms have left a path of destruction in the Midwest - now they're heading East. Spain, Norway and Ireland say they'll recognize a Palestinian state, upsetting Israel. House Democrats are investigating whether leading US oil companies colluded to push up prices. The source of the Ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death is being investigated. Plus, high levels of tiny plastics have been...

Spain, Ireland and Norway have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state. A deadly tornado has ripped through a city in Iowa as a parade of storms continues to move across the US. An investigation is underway after a man was killed and dozens were injured by turbulence. We'll have the latest from Iran's capital, where a funeral is being held for the country's president. Plus, Sean "Diddy" C...

Both sides of Donald Trump’s hush money trial rested their cases today without the former president taking the stand. Israel’s prime minister tells CNN that the charges brought by the International Criminal Court are “beyond outrageous.” President Joe Biden announced a new milestone for a law that expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins and their survivors. A severe storm outbr...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he’s open to legislative action against the International Criminal Court over Israeli arrest warrants. More injuries have been reported from a flight that encountered severe turbulence en route to Singapore. Several allies of former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in Arizona’s fake electors case. Five states are holding key elections today. And, Mic...

The defense and prosecution rested their cases in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump – we'll break down what to expect next. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses concerns over ICC arrest warrants. Iran mourns its president after he died in a helicopter crash. The cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge weeks ago has been moved out o...

As former President Donald Trump's trial appears to be wrapping up, his campaign is having to respond to criticism over a video referencing a "unified Reich." The UN says 900,000 people have been displaced in Gaza in just the last two weeks. The Midwest is bracing for a powerful storm system. One person has died and several others are injured after a flight was hit by severe turbulence. Plus, Elvi...

The defense is expected to rest its case today at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. President Joe Biden has slammed the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants for top Israeli officials. Ceremonies and prayers are underway for Iran's President who died in a helicopter crash. The Doomsday Glacier could be melting faster than we think. Plus, why Scarlett Johansson is...

The prosecution rested their case in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, as the defense calls its first witnesses to the stand. President Joe Biden denounced a bid to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders alongside Hamas leaders. We have new developments on a helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and members of his delegation. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won t...

We start with some of the key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony this morning in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor details the charges he’s seeking against Hamas and Israeli leaders for war crimes. The US expressed condolences for the death of Iran’s president and delegation members in a helicopter crash. Sean “Diddy” Combs has...

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for top Hamas and Israeli officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The judge in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial says closing arguments will be next week. The cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore is finally back in the city's port. Iran is in a five-day mourning period after a helic...

The International Criminal Court says it's seeking arrest warrants for Hamas' leader and Israel's prime minister. Investigations are underway after Iran's president and foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash. The Central Plains are waking up to more severe weather. Julian Assange will be allowed to appeal his extradition to the US. Plus, Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy. Learn more...

Iran's president and foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash. Sean "Diddy" Combs has released an apology video after CNN released footage of him assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York today. The ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore eight weeks ago is being refloated today. Plus, weigh...

Donald Trump’s ex-attorney and fixer Michael Cohen took the stand this week in the former President’s New York criminal hush money trial. During cross-examination, Trump’s lawyers appeared to strike a blow against Cohen’s credibility. In this episode, we examine how the testimony could swing the trial as we near the end of the prosecution’s case.  Guest: Kara Scannell, CNN Correspondent Learn more...

A couple is growing their family by adopting all five siblings who grew up in foster care together. Nimble – a mixed-breed dog – made history and a rescue mutt stole hearts at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A street librarian is getting creative to increase access to free books for kids in Baltimore. A family outing turned into a rare fossil find of a brand-new species that existed right af...

New surveillance footage obtained exclusively by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs violently assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. We’re hearing from the world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, after his arrest outside the PGA Championship. The Dow closed above the 40,000 mark for the first time. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages in Gaza. Lastly, an intruder convi...

We start with a disturbing video, exclusively obtained by CNN, showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. Police are reviewing cameras from the scene after an incident with professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Ukraine’s army chief has a warning about Russia’s militar...

The world’s No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler tees off at the PGA Championship, after being arrested and charged earlier this morning. The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Democratic Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial is underway in New York. It’s the 70th anniversary of one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in US history....

Deadly storms have killed four people in Houston, Texas and today the threat moves east. Ukraine's president is blaming a lack of air defenses for Russia's recent successes. Israel is responding to South Africa's genocide accusations regarding the city of Rafah in Gaza. The NFL is distancing itself from player Harrison Butker's comments about women. Plus, a tiny taco stand in Mexico has been award...

At least four people have been killed after storms battered Texas and Louisiana overnight. Columbia University's president is in hot water again over protests. The New York Times is reporting that an upside down American flag, associated with Trump supporters, was flown outside a Supreme Court Justice's house. The man who killed an air force vet at a protest in 2020 has been pardoned by Texas' gov...

Michel Cohen testified about the logistics of a hush money payment and a key call in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. A House committee has voted to advance contempt proceedings against the US attorney general over the president’s audio files in his classified documents case. The White House warns Israel that more humanitarian aid needs to get into Gaza. Slovakia’s prime minister re...

Former President Donald Trump’s defense team spent the morning trying to discredit Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over recordings from his classified documents case. Israel says it’s deploying more troops in its military operation in Rafah as critical aid runs out. Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to debate Trum...