National-World Archives

Canada’s governor general steps down after employees accuse her of creating a ‘toxic’ workplace

January 21, 2021 7:51 PM CNN Newsource

Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was…

Bernie Sanders, Gaga’s outfit and other meme-able Inauguration moments. (But mostly Bernie)

January 21, 2021 7:30 PM CNN

It’s time to admit that making jokes about sacred historical moments like inaugurations is just part of our way of coping with overwhelming…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s…

Florida man accused of being in Capitol riots was arrested at the inauguration, Justice Department says

January 21, 2021 6:36 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida man knew he was wanted by authorities for being at the US Capitol riots but returned to Washington, DC, to attend the inauguration, the…

At least 8 arrested in Portland as demonstrators vandalize federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters

January 21, 2021 6:29 PM CNN Newsource

Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal US Immigration and Customs…

The White House’s dog days haven’t returned just yet

January 21, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

The new administration is working doggedly in its first days in office, but President Joe Biden’s four-legged companions aren’t joining in just…

Florida tries to cut down on ‘vaccine tourism’ after vaccinating tens of thousands from out-of-state

January 21, 2021 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state’s Covid-19 vaccines should only be administered to residents who live in the state either part-time or…

3 National Guard soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York state

January 21, 2021 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

Three New York National Guard soldiers were killed Wednesday night when their helicopter crashed while on a routine training mission in upstate New…

Newly discovered giant galaxies dwarf the Milky Way

January 21, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

Our universe may be filled with unseen giants. Astronomers have discovered two giant radio galaxies, which are some of the largest-known objects in…

The religious books used during the swearing-ins — and the symbolism behind them

January 21, 2021 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

There were a number of notable swearings-in on Wednesday (though the President’s oath arguably received the most attention). Aware of the…

One ticket sold in Maryland wins $731.1 million Powerball jackpot

January 21, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

One ticket sold in Maryland hit the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history on Wednesday night. The winning ticket, sold at the Coney Market in…

Amanda Gorman’s books are topping best seller lists and they haven’t even been released yet

January 21, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

Amanda Gorman is fast becoming a household name after she delivered a powerful inauguration poem at the US Capitol on Wednesday, challenging…

How a ‘Hamilton’ song helped Amanda Gorman overcome a speech impediment

January 21, 2021 8:12 AM CNN Newsource

You wouldn’t know it from her commanding delivery at the inauguration, but up until a few years ago, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman…

Biden inherits a raft of global crises (including some unknowns)

January 21, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

US President Joe Biden’s foreign policy to-do list is long, complicated, and may soon hit speed bumps left by his predecessor. In the past four…

Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs arrested in Florida in connection with the Capitol riot

January 21, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

A leader of the Proud Boys, an extremist group that took part in the US Capitol insurrection, was taken into custody and is facing charges, federal…

Bees aren’t getting enough sleep, thanks to some common pesticides

January 21, 2021 7:33 AM CNN

We are all better after a decent night’s sleep — and insects are no different. But two new studies have found a commonly used pesticide…

There was one winning ticket in $730 million Powerball lottery

January 21, 2021 4:19 AM CNN Newsource

There is a single winner of the Powerball lottery on Wednesday. “A single ticket sold in Maryland matched all six numbers in the Wednesday…

Tight security at mostly calm US capitols as Joe Biden is inaugurated

January 21, 2021 2:16 AM CNN Newsource

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country were under tight security as President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated on…

States appeal for more coronavirus vaccine doses as the US death toll moves past 400,000

January 21, 2021 12:31 AM CNN, Jenny Day

As state leaders clamored for more Covid-19 vaccine doses, Joe Biden became President on Wednesday with an eye toward changing approaches to the…

China builds massive Covid-19 quarantine camp for 4,000 people as outbreak continues

January 21, 2021 12:22 AM CNN

China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp that can house more than 4,000 people, after an outbreak of Covid-19 this month that has left…