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Opinion by Sarah Gundle (CNN) — Why are so many of us enthralled by the stories of daughters whose mothers abused them? Why follow so obsessively the details of how a mother-daughter relationship could go so wrong? These are appropriate questions, when you consider the public fascination with stories about Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was recently released on parole

Analysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis sparred

Opinion by CNN contributors (CNN) — CNN Opinion asked political contributors to weigh in on the last Republican presidential debate of the 2024 race before the Iowa caucuses. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. SE Cupp: Nikki Haley played the right strategy with independents You can’t be all things to all people.

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are tearing into each other to stay alive in the Republican presidential primary. But the front-runner, Donald Trump, is running another race entirely – against the courts and the rule of law. This dual reality of the 2024 election playing out in the

CNN By Eric Bradner, Gregory Krieg, Steve Contorno, Daniel Strauss, Arit John, Elisabeth Buchwald and Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley a “mealy mouthed politician.” Haley said DeSantis’ campaign “is exploding.” The two Republicans vying to become the top alternative to former President Donald Trump

Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is undeniably the front-runner in Iowa’s Republican caucuses. While we have not had a single poll conducted and released publicly in January, the ones from December put Trump in the strongest position of any Republican at that point before the caucuses. This might leave you asking why we

CNN By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers is done as a guest on Pat McAfee’s ESPN show for the remainder of the NFL season. McAfee, who has drawn significant scrutiny for allowing the injured New York Jets quarterback to appear on his program and deliver lengthy conspiratorial rants, made the announcement Wednesday on

Analysis by Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Attacks by Iran-backed militants in the Red Sea have effectively closed one of the world’s main trade routes to most container ships — vessels that carry everything from car parts to Crocs from one corner of the globe to another. A prolonged closure of the waterway, which

Opinion by Laurence Tribe, Norman Eisen and Taylor Redd (CNN) — On Tuesday, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Donald Trump’s appeal of the trial court’s rejection of his claim that he has absolute criminal immunity. The former president’s presence in court signaled the issue’s exceptional importance. While it is sometimes difficult to predict from judges’ questions where they are

Analysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. We’re at the start of a pivotal year for

Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Where are Bob Iger and Jimmy Pitaro? The Disney and ESPN chiefs have both been conspicuously silent as sports shock jock Pat McAfee very publicly uses their air to host a weekly conspiracy program with injured New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers — an off-the-rails affair that recently tarred and feathered Jimmy Kimmel within the Magic Kingdom’s own walls. Neither Iger nor

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Republican rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis clash in the 2024 campaign’s first head-to-head debate Wednesday, each searching for the critical blow that could position them to become the sole viable challenger to Donald Trump. Five days before the Iowa caucuses, the CNN debate represents a final chance

Analysis by Diksha Madhok, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — The next few weeks could shape the future of Walt Disney in the world’s most populous country. The Star India network was among the crown jewels Disney (DIS) acquired when it bought most of 21st Century Fox from Rupert Murdoch for $71 billion five years ago.

Opinion by Jill Filipovic (CNN) — Attention women of the world: Pope Francis — a man who has taken a vow of lifelong celibacy and presides over a religious patriarchy within which women cannot occupy top leadership positions and male leaders are not permitted to marry, have sex or reproduce — believes surrogacy is despicable.

By David Axelrod, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: David Axelrod, a CNN senior political commentator and host of “The Axe Files,” was a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama and chief strategist for the 2008 and 2012 Obama presidential campaigns. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. After nearly a

By John Avlon, CNN (CNN) — It was only a matter of time before former President Donald Trump went birther on Nikki Haley. After all, the former South Carolina governor and UN Ambassador is a pioneering candidate, the daughter of immigrants from India, and she’s rising in the polls. It’s not only concern about his electoral

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has long argued that his supporters are so committed that he could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue in New York City, shoot someone and not lose them. One of his lawyers made the argument in federal court Tuesday that he might

Analysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Investors are betting on a soft landing — a

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The idea that any White House candidate would show up in court, just six days before the Iowa caucuses, to challenge a 250-year understanding of the scope of the presidency is extraordinary. But Donald Trump will again try to stretch those powers to save himself on Tuesday

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The idea that any White House candidate would show up in court, just six days before the Iowa caucuses, to challenge a 250-year understanding of the scope of the presidency is extraordinary. But Donald Trump will again try to stretch those powers to save himself on Tuesday