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A key inflation measure just hit a nearly four-decade high

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:19:52 GMT

Prices remain high in America, and inflation shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

Trump asks Supreme Court to block release of his White House records to January 6 committee

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:16:38 GMT

Former President Donald Trump appealed to the Supreme Court on Thursday to block the release of documents from his White House to the House committee investigating the January 6 riot at the Capitol, escalating his effort to keep about 700 pages of records secret.

Travel to the UK during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:09:18 GMT

If you're planning a trip to the UK, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.

4 injured after explosion and fire reported at an ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown, Texas, officials say

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:08:58 GMT

A "major industrial accident" injured at least four people early Thursday at one of the United States' largest oil refineries, sheriff's officials in the Houston area said.

For the second Christmas in a row, hospital workers will face the trauma of Covid-19 patient deaths

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:04:55 GMT

For the second year in a row, weary doctors and nurses on the front lines of the pandemic are preparing to treat hospitalized Covid-19 patients over the Christmas holiday as the highly transmissible Omicron variant drives up case counts across the United States.

Texas refinery blast could help push gas prices above $4 a gallon

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:34:33 GMT

The blast at a Texas oil refinery early Thursday will probably push already high gasoline prices even higher — although not immediately.

Icy conditions on I-94 cause crashes and vehicle runoffs in Wisconsin

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:32:46 GMT

Icy road conditions have caused vehicle crashes and runoffs on Interstate 94 in west-central Wisconsin on Thursday morning, police said.

Pan Am Flight 103 Fast Facts

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:25:47 GMT

Read CNN's Fast Facts on the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

CNN Exclusive: Hundreds of faith leaders demand more from Biden and other Democrats on voting rights legislation

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:09:37 GMT

More than 800 faith leaders are urging President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights legislation in 2022, writing in a letter released Thursday that the issue needs to be the administration's "number-one priority" after measures stalled in the Senate.

Judge in Maxwell trial asked jurors to deliberate today. They said, 'No, thank you'

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:03:13 GMT

Jurors in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial have paused their deliberations until Monday morning in New York.

How former NFL star Warrick Dunn's mother inspired him to tackle housing inequity

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:56:48 GMT

Former All-Pro NFL Player Warrick Dunn devotes post football career to fight for affordable housing and homeownership for single parents.

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and Omicron variant

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:49:03 GMT

Countries around the world are canceling or restricting indoor events and activities as cases of Covid-19, fueled by both the Delta and Omicron variant, spike. Follow here for the latest news updates.

Jury in Kim Potter's manslaughter trial for killing Daunte Wright enters day 4 of deliberations

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:27:41 GMT

The jury weighing manslaughter charges against the White former Minnesota police officer who said she mistook her firearm for her Taser and fatally shot Daunte Wright entered its fourth day of deliberations Thursday morning.

Harry and Meghan share first picture of daughter Lilibet in holiday card

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:58:36 GMT

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex shared the first photo of their daughter, Lilibet "Lili" Diana, as part of their 2021 holiday card, released six months after she was born.

Coldplay will release final album in 2025

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:56:26 GMT

Coldplay's Chris Martin has a major announcement.

Ohio GOP governor signs abortion bill into law

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:50:27 GMT

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday signed a bill into law requiring doctors to try to preserve life in the rare case that a baby is born alive following an attempted abortion -- or face criminal penalties.

FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat Covid-19

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:44:11 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck's antiviral pill, molnupiravir, to treat Covid-19 "for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death, and for whom alternative COVID-19 treatment options authorized by the FDA are not accessible or clinically appropriate."

Intel apologizes in China after backlash over Xinjiang statement

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:40:22 GMT

Intel has apologized in China following a backlash over a directive to suppliers not to source products or labor from the Xinjiang region.

Tencent is giving away $16 billion of its stake in JD.com

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:38:57 GMT

Tencent is dramatically cutting its stake in JD.com, China's second largest e-commerce company, as it seeks to stay on the right side of Beijing, which has been cracking down on tech giants to rein in their growing power and influence.

Former NFL player died of 'chronic alcohol use,' autopsy shows

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:32:40 GMT

The death of former NFL player Vincent Jackson was due to "chronic alcohol use," according to his autopsy.

Iran nuclear talks to restart after 'disappointing' pause

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:27:44 GMT

Iran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on December 27, European negotiator welcomes eighth round

Britney Spears says she's working on new music

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:25:43 GMT

Britney Spears is warming up her vocals.

Robert Redford Fast Facts

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:24:10 GMT

Read CNN's Fast Facts on Robert Redford and learn about the life of the award-wining filmmaker, philanthropist and environmentalist.

AC Milan and Inter reveal new San Siro design -- 'The Cathedral' will be the 'most beautiful stadium in the world'

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:22:54 GMT

How to spend your lunch break on a road trip abroad

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:22:50 GMT

Drive & Listen app offers the opportunity to visit cities around the world virtually and scope out destinations to return to as the world reopens.

New York governor signs bill criminalizing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:22:12 GMT

New York's governor signed legislation Wednesday criminalizing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, according to a news release from her office.

The world could consume more oil in 2022 than ever before

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:21:02 GMT

Electric cars are taking over the streets, big companies are trying to be nicer to the environment and people are taking action to stop climate change.

11-year-old honored for saving fellow student from choking and woman from house fire all in one day

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:19:23 GMT

Sixth grader Davyon Johnson was named an honorary police officer and honorary sheriff's deputy, and received his school's heroism award.

Tesla is under federal investigation for letting drivers play video games

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:11:19 GMT

Federal safety regulators are investigating Tesla for a feature that allows drivers to play video games while the car is in motion.

Colorado DA asks court to reconsider 110-year sentence for truck driver in fatal I-70 crash

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:54:42 GMT

A Colorado district attorney is asking the court to reconsider the 110-year prison sentence given to truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who was convicted in the 2019 crash on Interstate 70 that killed four people.