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Where is Hind? Calls for answers more than a week after rescuers go missing trying to save trapped 5-year-old

By Helen Regan, Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman, Khadder Zaanoun, Celine Alkhaldi and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN (CNN) — Demands for answers are mounting over the fate of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who became trapped in a car with her dead relatives after it came under Israeli fire in Gaza more than a week ago. Mystery also

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‘I envy people who have a grave to visit’: Earthquake survivors in Turkey struggle to rebuild their lives one year on

By Scott McLean, İpek Yezdani and Guray Ervin, CNN Southern Turkey (CNN) — Five days after a devastating earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria last year, the world witnessed a miracle: Sezai Karabas and his 6-year-old daughter Sengul were pulled out of the rubble of his collapsed apartment block in Gaziantep province without a scratch. He may have looked like the luckiest

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Colorado city will pay $1.9 million settlement after officers drew weapons on a Black family in mix-up over stolen vehicle

By Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — The Colorado city of Aurora said Monday it has reached a $1.9 million settlement with a Black family who had guns drawn on them in a stolen vehicle mix-up in 2020. “The Aurora Police Department remains committed to strengthening the relationship with the community through accountability and continuously improving

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Carjackings, homicides and robberies are stealing a sense of security across Washington, DC

By Gabe Cohen and Rachel Clarke, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Homicides, carjackings and robberies across Washington, DC, have affected prominent politicians and regular residents alike, leaving many in the nation’s capital fearful of the rising crime. While other major cities saw a drop in violent crimes, the nation’s capital suffered a 39% increase last

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Canadian police apologize to woman for taking 6 years to bring charges in sexual assault investigation involving hockey stars

By Paula Newton, Lindsay Isaac and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — New information uncovered during a reopened investigation led to sexual assault charges being brought last week against five professional hockey players, four of whom are playing in the NHL, Canadian police said Monday, six years after the offense was allegedly committed. The case against

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Gordon Brown Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1951 Birth place: Glasgow, Scotland Birth name: James Gordon Brown Father: John Brown, Church of Scotland minister Mother: Jessie Elizabeth “Bunty” (Souter) Brown Marriage: Sarah Macaulay (August 3, 2000-present) Children: James Fraser,

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Mapping the torrential rainfall in California

CNN, KCAL, KCBS, KEYT, INLANDNEWS, KMAX, KOVR, KGO, RMGNEWS, SAN JOSE FIRE FIGHTERS, @SBINCIDENTS, X, FACEBOOK, SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN, RING.COM, CALTRANS DISTRICT 7, KCAL/KCBS, KMAX/KOVR, @SBIncidents/X, Facebook/Santa Barbara Botanic Garden By Renée Rigdon, Byron Manley, Matt Stiles and Curt Merrill, CNN (CNN) — Rain continues to fall in Southern California Tuesday from an atmospheric

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Spiders spin webs to catch prey. They’re also trapping a wealth of genetic information

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Spiders spin silken webs to capture flies and other tiny prey. They’re also trapping a wealth of DNA from the surrounding environment, a hidden resource that Australian scientists said could be used to track endangered animals and monitor ecosystems. Spiderwebs collected from two locations around Western Australia’s Perth —

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Grammy Awards Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Grammy Awards. February 4, 2024 – The 66th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena. February 5, 2023 – The 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena. 2024 Grammy Awards –

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World Cup Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Men’s and women’s tournaments are held every four years. July 20-August 20, 2023 – The Women’s World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand. Spain defeats

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