US military forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela on Monday. CNN’s Zachary Cohen explains what led to the ship's seizure.
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US military forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela on Monday. CNN’s Zachary Cohen explains what led to the ship's seizure.
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President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis on Thursday as protests continue in the wake of immigration enforcement. CNN's Zachary Wolf explains what the federal law does and when it has been used in the past.
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After Verizon's massive outage on Wednesday, customers are wondering what went wrong. CNN's Lisa Eadicicco has the latest on the company's response to the widespread outage.
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The first registration window for a chance to buy tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles opened today. CNN's Don Riddell breaks down what LA28 fans can expect as they go online hoping to secure their spots.
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TJ Sabula's name is making headlines after President Donald Trump flipped off the autoworker at a Ford plant in Detroit on Tuesday. CNN's Kristen Holmes explains what led to the incident and how the White House is responding.
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The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh has come to an end, as the legendary coach for the Steelers announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down. CNN's Andy Scholes breaks down what made Tomlin's coaching tenure so special.
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Havana Syndrome, the mysterious illness that has impacted US spies, diplomats and troops, is in the headlines after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F01%2F13%2Fpolitics%2Fhavana-syndrome-device-pentagon-hsi">CNN reported</a> the Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some officials think could be the cause. CNN's Zachary Cohen explains what investigators have found.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani moved from a rent-stabilized apartment to the traditional residence for the city's mayors this week. CNN's Gloria Pazmino explains why Gracie Mansion's bathrooms are in the new mayor's plans for making his mark on the historical mansion.
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Allegiant Air announced a $1.5 billion deal to purchase competitor Sun Country Airlines on Sunday. CNN's Pete Muntean explains what's next for the proposed merger.
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Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CNN's Matt Egan explains what's behind this stunning action against the Fed.
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The 2026 Golden Globes featured 11 actors and one director who took home their very first awards on Sunday night. CNN's Lisa Respers France brings you the ceremony's biggest winners and explains which film is the one to beat at the Oscars in March.
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Anti-government protests have spread to more than 100 cities across Iran as a nationwide internet blackout continues on Friday. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh explains what is driving Iranians to the streets.
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Four astronauts will come home from the International Space Station more than a month ahead of schedule. CNN's Jackie Wattles explains what we know about this rare<strong> </strong>early return.
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