Federal investigation of Hunter Biden nears critical juncture

(cnn) -- In the Fall of 2018, Hunter Biden received a quick succession of emails from his accountant: They were all

California's Oak Fire destroys at least 42 structures as it burns more than 18,000 acres

(cnn) — California's Oak Fire has burned through more than 18,000 acres and destroyed more than 40 structures since it

Invasive insect formerly known as 'murder hornet' gets new name

The "murder hornet" is no more. At least, its name is gone.

Shawn Mendes cancels rest of tour, including SLC show, citing mental health challenges

(cnn) — Pop singer Shawn Mendes has canceled the rest of his tour, weeks after he postponed concert dates to tend to

TikTok pledges more transparency for researchers amid renewed scrutiny

(cnn) -- TikTok on Wednesday said it would share more data with certain researchers to study activity on the platform

FTC files to block Facebook-parent Meta from buying a VR company

(cnn) -- The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday moved to block Facebook-parent Meta from acquiring virtual reality

First mission to return samples from another planet set to land on Earth in 2033

(cnn) — The first mission to return samples from another planet will touch down on Earth in 2033, according to Nasa and

Idaho sued over law banning abortion after 6 weeks pregnancy

A regional Planned Parenthood organization has filed a third lawsuit over Idaho's anti-abortion laws and the latest targets the state's ban on abortion for pregnancies beyond six weeks.

Ex-officer Kueng gets 3 years for violating Floyd's rights

Former Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights. Kueng was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson. Co-defendant Tou Thao is also scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday morning.

Manchin says he has health, energy, tax deal with Schumer

In an unexpected turnabout, Sen. Joe Manchin has announced that he has reached an expansive agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on health care costs, energy and climate issues, taxing higher earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt.

Additional 786,000 monkeypox vaccine doses will soon be available in the US

(cnn) — After weeks of mounting frustration over limited supplies of monkeypox vaccines, about 786,000 additional doses

Biden administration offers convicted Russian arms dealer in prisoner exchange for Griner, Whelan

(cnn) -- After months of internal debate, the Biden administration has offered to exchange Viktor Bout, a convicted

Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles

(cnn) -- Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. Coca-Cola said Wednesday it's changing

Dallas police release video of officer shooting woman who fired gun at Dallas airport

(cnn) -- The Dallas Police Department released edited surveillance and body camera video of a woman who fired a gun at

Poll: More parents are saying they won't vaccinate their infants and toddlers against COVID-19

More than 4 in 10 parents — 43% — who have children 6 months to 4 years old said they are "definitely not" getting them vaccinated against the deadly virus, according to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation poll.

Former officer who restrained George Floyd sentenced to 3 years in federal prison

(cnn) — J. Alexander Kueng, one of the former Minneapolis Police officers convicted of federal charges in the fatal

Unruly passenger arrested after international flight diverted to SLC

Salt Lake City -- Police arrested a 39-year-old United Kingdom man who's accused of being violent and unruly during an

Tony Dow, big brother Wally on 'Leave it to Beaver,' dies

"Leave It to Beaver" actor Tony Dow has died at age 77. As Wally Cleaver on the beloved sitcom, Dow helped create the popular and lasting image of the 20th century American teenager.

How to take advantage of rising interest rates

(cnn) — In anticipation of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates yet again on Wednesday, consumers will face the

Biden emerges from COVID isolation, tells public: Get shots

President Joe Biden has emerged from five days of isolation after contracting the coronavirus, telling Americans that "COVID isn't gone" but saying serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shots and treatments.

US approves treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers at American military hospital in Germany

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved the treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers at a U.S. military hospital in Germany, according to a memo obtained by CNN and confirmed by two US defense officials.

Police: Boy, 6, fatally shoots sister, 5, in Indiana; parents arrested

Police say a 6-year-old boy fatally shot his 5-year-old sister in their home in eastern Indiana and their parents have been arrested in the killing.

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for jailed Americans Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken,

Gunmaker executives to testify to US House hearing on mass shootings

Executives from major gun manufacturers are set to testify on Wednesday before a U.S. House of Representatives panel investigating recent mass shootings in Texas and New York.