The Scottish used to call it Huntigowk Day. The French use it as an excuse to prank people with fish. Iranians have a version tied to ancient customs. It seems nearly every culture is united by a desire to pull some silly, goofy tricks.
President Biden addresses the Ukraine crisis, saying the US will close off its air space to Russian flights and seek to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs.
Scientist and TV personality Bill Nye discusses climate change and Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, which scientists say could collapse in the next five years.
In the 2022 Oscar-winning CNN Film "Navalny," the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny talked about his message for the Russian people if he is killed. A special encore of "CNN Films: Navalny" will air on CNN US on Saturday,…
The 2022 Oscar-winning CNN Film "Navalny" followed the late Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, through his political rise, attempted assassination and search to uncover the truth. A special encore of "CNN Films: Navalny" will air…
Groundhog Day began as a tiny event and has grown into an American holiday we can all be proud of. Its furry, buck-toothed star, Punxsutawney Phil, has visited the White House and even met Oprah.
In recent weeks, India has been gripped by the ghastly murder cases of two women. Yet again, however, the breathless media coverage has lost sight of a bigger picture, writes Akanksha Singh.
Sonic booms are part of the reason why supersonic passenger planes don't fly today. Now, NASA is working to transform the boom into a "thump," paving the way for a new generation of quieter supersonic aircraft.
From his homeland in the South to unexpected places far beyond America's shores, here are 10 places that shaped Martin Luther King Jr.'s passage through history.
Giulia Manca checked into an island hotel run by convicted criminals in 2011 looking for relaxing break. She liked it so much, she now lives there full time, the only woman on an island of male prisoners.
Taking a 'Dry January' break from alcohol can reward you with better sleep, more energy, a better mood and better overall health. Here's expert advice on how to go dry successfully.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition in the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest when he collapsed mid-game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, his team said. Follow here for the latest.
When CNN's Tim Curran sent DNA samples to genetic testing services searching for his birth family, he had no idea it would launch him on a rravel adventure all the way to North Africa.
Astronomers revealed they've come across a mysterious radio burst signal from a galaxy around a billion light-years away with a pattern similar to a heartbeat. CNN's Tom Foreman explains what it could be.
Odessa Rae, producer of "Navalny," shares with CNN Opinion new details about Alexey Navalny's confinement -- and reflects on his enduring source of strength.
Christmas at a hotel has a certain luxurious low-hassle allure. Here are 16 of the best hotels around the world that go all-out for the holiday in lavish style.
Many families are coming together this holiday season for the first time in a long time. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares these tips on how to protect your loved ones from getting Covid-19.
Are you looking for fun places to go for Christmas? If you like the holidays and you like to travel, then you'll love these 15 spots overflowing with yuletide spirit.
In 2003, Lewis Whyld took an instantly classic photograph of the Concorde on its last flight, soaring over the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Find out how to prevent a hangover — or at least keep that morning-after misery to a minimum. Experts say there is only one true preventive — or cure — for a hangover: Don't drink.
Many of us have that one relative or that one question we are bracing for when we gather for the holiday season. Instead of letting it get under your skin or lashing out once it gets to you, think ahead and prepare your responses with…
When British vacationer Richard Steggall turned up uninvited to Dina Honour's New York Thanksgiving party, the two bonded over a slice of pumpkin pie, kickstarting a transatlantic romance that's still going strong over two decades later
Ultraprocessed foods -- such as frozen pizza, microwave meals, packaged snacks and desserts -- accounted for 67% of calories consumed in 2018 up from 61% in 1999, according to research.