By Niamh Kennedy, Kara Fox, CNN London (CNN) — European lawmakers have voted in favor of defining sex without active consent as rape, marking a historic step for women’s rights and survivors of sexual violence in the EU. The European Parliament’s resolution, passed on Tuesday by an overwhelming margin, urges all EU member states to
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CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells that officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his largest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. The indictment was brought in the
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US will soon begin issuing passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump inside, a State Department official said Tuesday. The official said that the passport “will be the default passport out of the Washington Passport Agency when available” for those who renew their passports in person at
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By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — As King Charles III and Queen Camilla were being greeted by the US president and first lady with pomp and circumstance designed for royalty at the White House on Tuesday morning, a group of individuals who had been denied an in-person meeting with the king and queen took their
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. The charges, approved by a grand
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame player Yogi Berra. Personal Birth date: May 12, 1925 Death date: September 22, 2015 Birth place: St. Louis, Missouri Birth name: Lawrence Peter Berra Father: Pietro Berra, bricklayer Mother: Paulina Berra Marriage: Carmen (Short) Berra (January 26, 1949-March
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty Tuesday to misusing classified information about the operation to make over $400,000 in illegal profits. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a 38-year-old active duty soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, appeared in civilian clothes before
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By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — In an unusually biting court filing that mimicked the classic tone of President Donald Trump, the Justice Department asked a federal judge late Monday to undo a ruling that would have halted construction of a massive new White House ballroom. The DOJ’s request argued the suspected gunman who showed
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is receiving national recognition after earning multiple spots in USA Today’s 10Best rankings, including being named one of the top zoos in the country. One highlight is the zoo’s Australian Adventures exhibit, which ranked in the top five nationwide and features an immersive, walk-through
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Personal Birth date: May 9, 1949 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: William Martin Joel Father: Howard Joel, engineer and pianist Mother: Rosalind (Nyman) Joel, homemaker Marriages: Alexis Roderick (2015-present); Katie Lee (2004-2009, divorced); Christie
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Queen Consort Camilla, wife of King Charles III. Personal Birth date: July 17, 1947 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Camilla Rosemary Shand Father: Major Bruce Shand, retired British Army officer, later a wine merchant Mother: Rosalind Cubitt, daughter of the 3rd
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania congressman. Personal Birth date: May 10, 1958 Birth place: Winchester, Virginia Birth name: Richard John Santorum Father: Aldo Santorum, a psychologist Mother: Catherine (Dughi) Santorum, a nurse Marriage: Karen (Garver) Santorum (1990-present) Children: Isabella, Patrick, Peter, Sarah, Gabriel (died
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A German tourist has died after being bitten by a snake while on vacation in Egypt, authorities have said. The 57-year-old man, who has not been identified, had attended a snake-charmer show while on vacation with his family when he was bitten by the animal earlier this month, according
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By Karina Tsui, Isabel Rosales, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — As the suspect accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida faces murder charges, authorities have laid out disturbing and grisly details surrounding the students’ disappearance. Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27 and originally from Bangladesh, were last seen nearly two weeks ago in
Continue Reading BAY NEWS 9 (SPECTRUM NEWS), HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, CNN By Karina Tsui, Isabel Rosales, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — As the suspect accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida faces murder charges, authorities have laid out disturbing and grisly details surrounding the students’ disappearance. Zamil Limon and
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Portland recently gave birth mid-air to a healthy baby girl, with two paramedics on board assisting with makeshift tools. It just goes to show that even in an era of chronic flight delays, some arrivals still come ahead of schedule.
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra’s rise in the California gubernatorial race was made clear in a recent debate when a rival went after him. “Mr. Becerra, you have all these lovely plans, but there are never any numbers, any revenue plan, any details, anything that pushes on the status quo,” former Rep.
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By Lucas Lilieholm, CNN (CNN) — Sri Lankan authorities said 22 Buddhist monks were arrested for possession of over 110 kilograms of cannabis – illegal in the South Asian nation – at the international airport in the capital Colombo, the largest ever drug bust at the terminal. Authorities said the men, who were returning from
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CNN, POOL By Issy Ronald, Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles III will emphasize the long history and democratic values his country shares with the United States in an address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, delivered while relations between the two nations are at an unusually
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