Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government

In the tiny nation, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.

Why the Minnesota Vikings over 9.5 wins looks like a strong bet even with Kyler Murray under center

Kyler Murray joins the Minnesota Vikings on a veteran minimum deal in a loaded NFC North, pairing with Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones on offense.

Rising golf star dead at 18 after brain hemorrhage while playing tournament in Thailand

Jessica Bang collapsed during the KLPGA Tour's International Qualifying Tournament in Thailand and underwent emergency brain surgery before her death.

Wings vs. Fever betting preview pits Paige Bueckers against Caitlin Clark amid WNBA distractions

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings face the Indiana Fever in a WNBA matchup clouded by injuries, off-court drama and playoff implications.

The widening price of copper between two metals exchanges is offering investors a gauge of U.S. tariff risk.

What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Court Cases and Potential Plea

Mr. Mangione faces federal charges of stalking that resulted in the death of a health insurance executive. A guilty plea could close the federal case — and complicate a separate state murder trial.

Zhamira Zambrano throws one of the worst celebrity first pitches ever, Mayor Frey dancing & Mendoza is ready

The University of Michigan's new pass/fail grading system for freshmen sparks debate, plus Texas high school football's wet bulb controversy heats up.

El-Sayed in the hot seat after 'sickening' animal control record goes viral on social media

Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid faces scrutiny over thousands of euthanized animals at Detroit Animal Control during his tenure as the city's health director.

Matthew McConaughey's piece of relationship advice that keeps his marriage to Camila Alves strong

Matthew McConaughey reveals the marriage advice that has kept him and Camila Alves connected through nearly two decades together as a couple.

Kevin Rideout was taken from outside his home in Niger’s capital in October, and U.S. officials scrambled to bring him home.

Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Data breaches are surging in 2026, with artificial intelligence playing a growing role in cyberattacks, and 'malicious insider' incidents also on the rise.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was the first time Russia attempted to assassinate a U.S. citizen on the territory of another NATO member.

The push to build data centers has moved to lower Earth orbit, and insurers could be facing a new market with plenty of complexity.

Concerns Grow Over Conditions on Aircraft Carrier, and Trump Pushes New Hacking Effort

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Weeks after two powerful earthquakes ravaged La Guaira, Venezuela, grieving survivors now face a slow, uncertain recovery.

Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Smaller Fraud Cases

As the Trump administration drops charges against corporations and the wealthy, it is also taking aim at small-scale fraud cases, including against the operator of a weathered food truck in California.

The election called by Reform UK’s leader was dismissed as a stunt by major parties, which declined to field candidates. A trash-can-wearing "alien" came in second with nearly 10,000 votes.

California regulators approve $34.5-billion Charter-Cox merger

More than 6 million customers in California will have Spectrum service.

Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits

The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays i…

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns

The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.

The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver painful shocks to detainees.

Stacey Abrams tells nodding Kamala Harris that southerners have lived under 'soft authoritarianism' since 1776

The South American nation is the world’s largest producer of cocaine.

Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals

The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions.

A judge tossed a Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard. The decision could potentially shape similar legal battles facing the UC.

The Kennedy Center's board of trustees on Thursday voted to move forward with President Trump's plan to close the building for renovations and to inscribe his name on the building to commemorate the upgrades.

Images of politicians and celebrities are often used by drug cartels to mark their products, ease transportation and reflect quality.

Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

A surveillance plane flew from El Salvador toward the fishing boats before drones attacked, flight data shows.

Africa CDC’s head said a death has been recorded in Bas-Uele, bringing the number of Congo’s affected provinces to six.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

Hospital managers face demotion and pay cuts

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, notes that Trump's posts on his own social media site often move financial markets.

Officials are sounding the alarm on escalating Israeli settler violence and military aggression against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

Trump Administration Claims Executive Privilege Over White House Conversations With Private Advisers  (opinion)

Climate change will likely make similar events more common, scientists warned.

Civilian-run databases suggest the number of missing could be as high as 3,900.

Bashar Assad and his brother were sentenced for crimes against humanity during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.