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Attacks on US politicians from Minnesota to Pennsylvania and California along with the assassination attempts on Donald Trump may appear unpredictable. But experts say there are ways to identify threats.

Time Magazine's cover used an icon of freedom to make a statement about the president's deportation project.

Iran backs down after striking a U.S. base in Qatar, but analysts warn it still retains the capacity for proxy warfare, drone attacks and regional disruption.

Suspected Minnesota lawmaker assassin Vance Boelter, facing felony counts for the murders of Melissa Hortman and her husband, was recorded giving a religious speech in Congo in 2022.

A nearly 3-year-old AI startup has reportedly caught the attention of two of the largest and most influential tech companies, underscoring the fierce competition for AI talent and push to become leaders in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.

Federal agencies are rehiring and ordering back from leave some of the employees who were laid off in the weeks after President Donald Trump took office as they scramble to fill critical gaps in services left by the Department of Government Efficiency-led effort to shrink the federal workforce.

Here's how President Donald Trump's calculated military strategy against Iran's nuclear program delivered what no other president has accomplished since the Iranian revolution.

Ten people were on board the 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel when it flipped near D.L. Bliss State Park.

Kepler Robotics has officially introduced its Forerunner K2 "Bumblebee" humanoid robot at the SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai, marking a significant moment in the real-world deployment of advanced robotics.

A federal jury on Monday awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who died by suicide nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of rioters, including a man who scuffled with the officer during the attack.

Media watchdogs debate if Democrats should follow Bill Maher's advice about "The View" following Whoopi Goldberg's statements comparing Black American life to women in Iran.

Security expert Ken Alexandrow shares church safety tips following the Michigan shooting, emphasizing a "first impressions ministry" to deter potential threats through observation.

When President Donald Trump travels here Tuesday for a consequential summit of NATO leaders, he’ll arrive toting a freshly brokered ceasefire he hopes can prove to his skeptics — including at the conference — that he is a peacemaker at heart.

When the supermodel tumbled on the Vivienne Westwood runway, wearing towering bright blue shoes, little did she know that it would be written into fashion history.

President Trump on Tuesday heads to Brussels for a whirlwind NATO summit at the Hague, Netherlands, hours after he announced that Iran and Israel had reached a ceasefire agreement.   

For all their disagreements, sources on both leading New York City mayoral primary campaigns tell CNN their assessment going into Election Day is the same: jump ball.

Israel and Iran both indicated on Tuesday morning that they were complying with a ceasefire agreement announced by President Trump. But the apparent agreement — which Iranian officials had yet to formally confirm they would respect — appeared to falter within just a couple hours. The Israeli military ordered people into bomb shelters yet again and said Iran had launched more missiles at the country.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Sunday night’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the team has confirmed.

President Trump changes the trajectory of the history of the Middle East.

Legal experts analyze why Diddy's defense team chose not to call witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, focusing on burden of proof and reasonable doubt strategy.

President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran is broadly unpopular with Americans, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS after the strikes.

Trump’s precision strikes on Iran's nuclear sites are sharp contrast to Biden policies that weakened U.S. security through border issues while depleting our oil reserves.

A study shows psilocybin from magic mushrooms can alleviate clinical depression for up to five years after one dose, proving more effective than traditional antidepressants. Doctors share caution.

Iran attacks U.S. base in Qatar after Trump's airstrike on nuclear facilities, amid a history of threats, including assassination plots against American officials.

The "Late Show" host slammed the president for abandoning a key promise.

Roozbeh Farahanipour saw his name published in an Iranian newspaper — along with a reward for his body, and he knew. He was so longer safe, he thought.

US President Trump calls for calm as truce agreement raises hope of an end to the dangerous conflict.

Spanish officials have unveiled the "Treasure of Tomares" exhibit, a collection of 50,000 Ancient Roman coins. The collection is on display at Spain's National Archaeological Museum.

The far-right lawmaker also melted down at a journalist who dared to ask the question.

The actor drew a standing ovation for a monologue in defense of immigrants in America.

The rescue was estimated to cause up to $10,000 in damage following a move that parks officials hope to never happen again.

Kirk Cousins likely didn’t expect his first season with the Falcons to take the turn it did, otherwise he may not have accepted a spot in Netflix’s “Quarterback” show.

The "Snow White" star revealed the six words that did "wonders" for her as she navigated online criticism.

Three days out from the NHL draft, in which the Islanders will pick first overall, it’s not Matthew Schaefer who is the most prominent defenseman in rumors connected to the team. 

The ruling establishment will immediately seek to name a successor to Khamenei if he is killed, a source said.

On the day the Mets announced they sent his brother back down to the minors, Ronald Acuña Jr. got his revenge. 

As prosecutors plan to rest their case in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex crimes trial, the rapper's legal team plans a brief defense, and he is not expected to testify.

DHS will help fund the Florida state project — which aims to detain undocumented immigrants in a remote part of the Everglades.

No Damian Lillard. No Jayson Tatum. And now, no Tyrese Haliburton. 

A federal judge on Monday indefinitely blocked a recent attempt by President Donald Trump to deprive Harvard University of its ability to bring thousands of international students to its campus.

A Marine Corps veteran says he feels betrayed after his father was beaten and arrested by masked federal agents while working at his landscaping job, caught up in one of the ongoing ICE workplace raids that advocates say have left immigrant communities terrified and on edge.

The former late night host made a "really powerful" pitch about the community amid protests against Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Multiple states have issued extreme heat advisories amid scorching — and hazardous — temperatures.

Looks like Martin Kove may have taken his character John Kreese’s motto a little too far.

In the hours after Iran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar, President Donald Trump and a group of his top diplomatic and security officials worked furiously behind-the-scenes to try to broker a peace deal to end the conflict between Iran and Israel.

US president congratulates Iran and Israel on truce deal, but neither country has confirmed agreement to end war.

The comedian said the heated incident initially kicked off after the “Grey’s Anatomy” star "threatened a dude in the meeting.”

The activist said he'll use his recent freedom to keep fighting not just for Palestinians, but for immigrants unjustly targeted by the Trump administration.

Attorney General Pam Bondi warns of high alert for Iranian nationals in the US amid Trump's intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict and recent ceasefire announcement.

Compass has officially brought a long-simmering real estate dispute into the courtroom.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez spotted in bikini and swim shorts during a foam party on superyacht Koru off Croatia.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made clear she is at odds with the president and other Republicans who support an aggressive posture against Iran, acknowledging that there’s a “very big divide” in the party over the issue and that her position opposing foreign wars is becoming “more popular” among the base.

“I’m not having a bad day,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said after the governor, a fellow Republican, vetoed the bill. “Texas is having a bad day.”

Washington — Top Democrats in Congress say they're still in the dark about President Trump's decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran Saturday, even as Iran launched retaliatory strikes Monday. 

“I didn’t have any must-haves other than having our families celebrate with us," the "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" actor said.

Major health insurers pledge to streamline prior-authorization processes that require doctors to spend 12 hours weekly on paperwork, with goals set for 2026-2027.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court’s senior liberal, slammed the Trump administration’s handling of immigration matters in a fiery dissent Monday and accused her colleagues of “rewarding lawlessness” by backing its latest emergency appeal.

The Constitution grants Congress power to declare war and the president role of commander-in-chief, creating ambiguity in modern warfare as shown by recent Iran strikes.

Iran took action to retaliate against the United States on Monday, firing short- and medium-range missiles targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Qatar's government said the missiles were intercepted, and no casualties were reported, U.S. and Qatari officials said.

A divided Supreme Court is lifting, for now, a court order requiring they get a chance to challenge the deportations.

The man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers before he was struck by a vehicle and fatally shot by security staff had attended services there a few times with his mother, the lead pastor said Monday.

After American airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program, military and intelligence experts evaluate the damage while considering potential Iranian retaliation options.

Novo Nordisk's experimental pill amycretin shows promising results in early trials, with participants losing up to 24.3% of body weight by targeting two hunger hormones.

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a lower court order that prevented the Trump administration from deporting migrants to countries that are not their places of origin without first giving them the chance to raise fears of torture, persecution or death.

West previously made ableist comments aimed at Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s twin kids — Rumi and Sir.

Multiple masked men were seen beating landscaper Narciso Barranco in footage captured Saturday.

It’s a night Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will forever cherish.

JetBlue Airways is ceasing service at Miami International Airport as the discount carrier moves to cut costs by eliminating less profitable routes. 

The Supreme Court on Monday granted President Donald Trump’s emergency request to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their homeland, including places like South Sudan, with minimal notice.

How well — or how poorly — Americans are managing their Buy Now, Pay Later loans soon could be reflected in their credit scores.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York criticized President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran and demanded his officials testify before Congress on tensions in the Middle East.

American breweries dominate the 2025 World Beer Cup with California leading the medal count, while Oregon's 2 Towns Ciderhouse excels in the competition's first-ever cider categories.

Venezuelan national Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco faces federal charges for attempted murder after allegedly choking a federal agent during an immigration arrest in Nebraska.

Iran could try to “target” US government officials if Iranian leaders believe “the stability or survivability” of their regime is at risk, according to a new Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained by CNN.

Washington — Florida officials asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow the state to enforce a new immigration law that makes it a crime for people in the United States unlawfully to enter Florida. 

Minjee Lee won her third career major at the Women’s PGA Championship on Sunday, joining rare company among her fellow Australian golfers in doing so.

Veteran-founded Project DYNAMO has rescued more than 7,000 Americans from high-risk situations, including 228 citizens from Israel amid tensions after U.S. airstrikes on Iran.

A former leader of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense will present this week on thimerosal in flu vaccines at a meeting of the newly appointed vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a CDC official with knowledge of the decision who wasn’t authorized to reveal the information.

The Republican lawmaker said “Trump is not a king” as she accused the president of retreating from “key promises.”

Ronnie McDowell, known for hits like "The King Is Gone," headed home Monday after medical evaluation revealed a "mini stroke." The country singer was rushed to the hospital Saturday.

The U.S. military strikes in Iran are raising questions about the impact on the oil and gas industry, including whether the widening conflict could result in higher energy prices for Americans. 

Ford Motor is recalling more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over an issue with door latches that could trap passengers inside.

Dr. Mehmet Oz defends GOP plan as beneficial to rural hospitals, while Democrats raise alarm about potential closures.

Philadelphia is taking a flyer on one of the flashiest young players in the NHL.

Attacks on Iranian nuclear sites have thrust the US into the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. President Donald Trump warned further US intervention was possible as the world awaits an official response from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Follow live updates.

Flares were visible over Qatar’s capital, Doha Monday, explosions were also heard.

Greenpeace unfurled a huge banner with a sharp message about the Amazon founder's tax bill.

Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar, home to 10,000 American forces, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites despite Trump's warning.

Countries around the world are calling for diplomacy after the attack, though Iran has said the U.S. "crossed a very big red line."

Your grandmother’s building had a doorman. Maybe your parents had a gym.

President Donald Trump rebukes Russian official for nuclear threats regarding Iran following U.S. strikes, while praising American submarines that launched missiles during the operation.

Iranian exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi proposes leading democratic transition as Islamic Republic collapses, offering a plan while urging military defections amid U.S. strikes.

The twist and turns of an unscripted baseball season go where they are going to go.

Six people were confirmed dead and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a powerful weekend thunderstorm that whipped up high waves, officials said.

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar issues shelter-in-place warning to Americans following Iran attacks, as tensions rise and Iranian officials vow retaliation against U.S. interests in the region.

Anna Camp issued a strongly-worded response to the criticism after attending the premiere of her latest movie, "Bride Hard," with girlfriend Jade Whipkey.

Among the dozens killed are 20 aid seekers, as NGO warns Israel is also deliberately blocking energy access.

Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service began in Austin Texas for a select group of the company’s fans.

Johnny Depp reflects on his legal battle with Amber Heard, explaining why he fought to clear his name against domestic abuse allegations and how the experience impacted his life.

Major food and agricultural groups are publicly positioning themselves as fans of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, with brands of all stripes rushing to seize this moment for change.