DOJ to reexamine crack cocaine penalties
Attorney General Merrick Garland is changing the sentencing guidelines for people convicted of crimes involving crack…
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Five injured after ‘severe turbulence’ on United Airlines flight into Houston
Michelle Watson, CNN Turbulence on a United Airlines flight traveling into Houston Monday morning sent at least five people to the hospital, airport…
Continue ReadingUK’s controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda ruled lawful by court
By Rob Picheta and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN The UK’s controversial policy to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed lawful by the…
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Arizona man ticketed for driving in the HOV lane with an inflatable Grinch in the passenger seat
An Arizona man driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane was ticketed after a police officer realized his passenger wasn’t a person at all. It was…
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Mother of a stranded tourist in Peru hopes her daughter makes it home for Christmas, as hundreds grounded amid protests
It’s only a week until Christmas, and Mechelle Lutsko is holding onto hope that her daughter, one of the hundreds of tourists stranded in Peru, will…
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Missing American student reunites with mother
An American college student reported missing more than two weeks ago in France has been reunited with his…
Continue ReadingAngelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee agency envoy to engage ‘directly with refugees’
By Liam Reilly and Chloe Melas, CNN Angelina Jolie is moving on from her role as a United Nations special envoy for refugees, and will be engaging…
Continue ReadingAs public anger mounts, Peru’s lawmakers reject reform needed to hold early elections
By Claudia Rebaza and Tara John, CNN As Peru explodes in protest with supporters of its former president taking to streets, lawmakers on Friday…
Continue ReadingRoyal aide apologizes in person to Black charity boss for asking where she was ‘really from’
By Arnaud Siad and Max Foster, CNN A meeting “filled with warmth and understanding” took place on Friday between an honorary royal aide…
Continue ReadingAustralian former deputy prime minister falls ill after downing potent kava drink
By Hafsa Khalil, CNN A tour of the Pacific region took a woozy turn for one Australian politician after he downed a cup of a traditional drink in one…
Continue ReadingHundreds of tourists stranded in Machu Picchu amid Peru protests
By Hira Humayun, Claudia Rebaza and Caroll Alvarado, CNN About 300 tourists from around the world have been left stranded in the ancient city of…
Continue ReadingPeru’s ex-president Castillo to be jailed for 18 months as protesters declare ‘insurgency’
By Caitlin Hu and Claudia Rebaza, CNN Peru’s ousted former president Pedro Castillo will remain in pretrial detention for 18 months, the…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador has arrested 2% of its adult population in its war on gangs. Other countries are taking note
By Tara John, CNN Eight months since El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced a war on gangs, an estimated 2% of the country’s…
Continue ReadingChinese diplomats wanted by UK police for questioning return to Beijing
By Amy Cassidy, Alex Hardie and Kathleen Magramo, CNN China has removed six diplomats from Britain who police wanted to question in connection to the…
Continue ReadingOne week into office, Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte battles to contain widespread protests
By Claudia Rebaza and Sophie Tanno, CNN One week into her presidency, Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte is battling to contain widespread…
Continue ReadingAt least four dead after boat capsizes in English Channel
By Amy Woodyatt, Lauren Kent, Allegra Goodwin and Joseph Ataman, CNN At least four people have died after a small boat likely to be carrying migrants…
Continue ReadingWilliam and Kate release summery family photo for official Christmas card
By Lauren Kent and Lianne Kolirin, CNN The UK may have been blanketed with snow this week, but you wouldn’t know it from the image on the…
Continue ReadingPeru’s former President Castillo denies charges as protest death toll rises
By Claudia Rebaza and Jack Guy, CNN Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has denied allegations of conspiracy and rebellion, following his…
Continue ReadingHong Kong scraps some restrictions for travelers, ends contact tracing
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong has announced it will scrap some remaining restrictions on travelers and end contact tracing, after Beijing…
Continue ReadingBTS star Jin begins military service in dawn of new era for K-pop supergroup
CNN By Brad Lendon and Yoonjung Seo, CNN K-pop supergroup BTS entered a new era on Tuesday as Jin, its oldest member, began his mandatory military…
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