
Two paddle boarders rescued a stranded raccoon from floodwaters in Austin, Texas, after initially believing the struggling animal was a dog.

Two paddle boarders rescued a stranded raccoon from floodwaters in Austin, Texas, after initially believing the struggling animal was a dog.

The Centers for Disease Control has linked more than 1,600 cases of cyclospora across five states to Taco Bell. The focus has turned to the restaurant’s supplier, Taylor Farms. CNN’s Jacqueline Howard reports.

Storms will bring downpours and localized flooding, but they could also help clear wildfire smoke and be the “golden ball” for Sunday’s final.

During the “Odyssey” press tour, social media noticed earrings that Zendaya wore that are said to be 3,000 years old from Iran. The earrings’ jewelers, Barron London, told CNN that they understood why the earrings prompted discussion, saying they welcomed “informed dialogue about provenance, preservation and the appreciation of exceptional craftsmanship.”

Childcare costs are pushing families to the brink. Parents pay more than they can afford, providers lose money, and teachers earn too little to stay - forcing many families to ask how many kids they can afford to have. In this episode of Priced Out in America, CNN's Phil Mattingly speaks to a family in the greater Boston area, who at one point, was paying nearly $10K a month for childcare for their three children. For the full report, go to CNN All Access.

Dashcam footage shows the moment a landslide struck buildings in Chongqing, China, on July 17. Reuters, citing Chinese state media, said residents were being evacuated after falling rocks were spotted when the hillside collapsed. At least 8 people have been killed, according to an official toll.

A water main burst before dawn Thursday in West Hollywood, sending torrents of water through streets, swamping cars and flooding garages. Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power say the rupture also opened a giant sinkhole near the Sunset Strip.


