U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: August 22, 2026
Today: August 22, 2026

Politics

Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival

Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend time with her young family

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration
Business|US|World

Why Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House

Why Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House

Why Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

New Zealand's Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote on Wednesday, seeing off a leadership challenge from his defence

New Zealand's Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election
Interview|Opinion|US|World

Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?

Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?

Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?
Election|Sports|US|Videos

Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball

Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Iowa Democrat Josh Turek in his U.S. Senate bid

Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball
Crime|Interview|US|World

Man convicted of Idaho student murders wants to take back guilty plea

CNN's Jean Casarez reports for The Lead.

Man convicted of Idaho student murders wants to take back guilty plea
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs

The U.S. State Department's hurried takeover of aid programs from the shuttered U.S.

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop

President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Sunday.

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians

For years, the US went after Mexico’s drug lords. Now it’s looking at the politicians
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud

Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud

Trump suggests LeBron James may be ‘a racist,’ escalating their long-running feud
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews

Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open-ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment

Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas

Democratic Texas governor's race nominee Gina Hinojosa is focusing on artificial intelligence data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|US

Daylight Saving Time bill faces strong opposition from some Senate Republicans

Daylight Saving Time bill faces strong opposition from some Senate Republicans

Daylight Saving Time bill faces strong opposition from some Senate Republicans
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far

The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
Crime|Education|Political|World

Thousands protest in India after clashes, despite Modi assuring action on exams

Thousands of supporters of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement protested in Delhi on Tuesday, a day after violent

Thousands protest in India after clashes, despite Modi assuring action on exams
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US

Maine Democratic Senate frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger outbursts

CNN Investigates Reporter and Producer Allison Gordon joins CNN News Central on her reporting.

Maine Democratic Senate frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger outbursts
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister

After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight

A bill passed by the U.S.

Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he may now potentially have an opportunity for changes to his cabinet, a statement coming after the resignation of a top

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle
Business|Entertainment|Interview|Political|US|Videos

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issues stark warning to state elections officials

CNN Senior White House Reporter Kevin Liptak joins CNN News Central.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issues stark warning to state elections officials
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment passed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar's ruling Tisza party that ends his term as

Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office
Interview|US

Man breaches security, hurls racial slur at ‘Today Show’ co-host

CNN's Josh Campbell reports for The Lead.

Man breaches security, hurls racial slur at ‘Today Show’ co-host
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump

Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Inside the fight over Israel tearing Democrats on the Hill apart

Inside the fight over Israel tearing Democrats on the Hill apart

Inside the fight over Israel tearing Democrats on the Hill apart
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
Political

What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham becomes Britain's prime minister on Monday after being elected leader of the governing Labour Party last week.

What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?
Economy|Science|Technology

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term

National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term
Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024
Political|US

See the moment Darline Graham is sworn in to serve remainder of brother's term

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was sworn in Tuesday to serve the remainder of her brother's Senate term after his sudden death over the weekend.

See the moment Darline Graham is sworn in to serve remainder of brother's term
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
Business|Election|Political|US|World

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his Senate term
Business|Education|Environment|Political|World

Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows

Most people back the idea of providing refuge to those fleeing war or persecution, even in countries where governments have restricted refugee intakes, such

Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment
World

Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled

Lindsey Graham played a role in the Senate that won’t easily be filled

Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term

El Salvador's ruling party has ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the February presidential elections

El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term
Education|Political

When a congressman beat a senator unconscious, America confronted the limits of free speech

The beating of Sen. Charles Sumner in 1856 by Rep. Preston Brooks over a speech against slavery sparked a nationwide debate over free speech, political violence and the relationship between the two.

When a congressman beat a senator unconscious, America confronted the limits of free speech
Political|US|World

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies

Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies
Americas|Asia|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington

NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
Election|Finance|Political

Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next

Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next

Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next