By , , and , CNN 5:55 p.m. ET, October 26, 2021Our live coverage of this story has ended. Read the latest .24 PostsWhile Facebook has repeatedly come under fire over the past few years for its role in disseminating misinformation, especially related to the 2016 election, the last two months have been especially turbulent as a whistleblower and top officials have been called to testify in front of Congress following the release of leaked internal research and documents.These disclosures made to the Securities and Exchange Commission and provided to Congress in redacted form...…By , , and , CNN 5:55 p.m. ET, October 26, 2021Our live coverage of this story has ended. Read the latest .24 PostsWhile Facebook has repeatedly come under fire over the past few years for its role in disseminating misinformation, especially related to the 2016 election, the last two months have been especially turbulent as a whistleblower and top officials have been called to testify in front of Congress following the release of leaked internal research and documents.These disclosures made to the Securities and Exchange Commission and provided to Congress in redacted form...WW…

By , , , and , CNN 3:40 p.m. ET, October 23, 2021Our live coverage has ended. Read more . 15 PostsA CNN affiliate obtained the 911 call from the set of the movie "Rust," where the film's director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, died and director Joel Souza was injured after actor  on the set of the movie on Thursday, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.In the call obtained by CNN affiliate KOAT, a crew member explains to the operator that help is needed for two people that had been “accidentally” shot on set at the Bonanza Creek Ranch. “We need some help....…By , , , and , CNN 3:40 p.m. ET, October 23, 2021Our live coverage has ended. Read more . 15 PostsA CNN affiliate obtained the 911 call from the set of the movie "Rust," where the film's director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, died and director Joel Souza was injured after actor  on the set of the movie on Thursday, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.In the call obtained by CNN affiliate KOAT, a crew member explains to the operator that help is needed for two people that had been “accidentally” shot on set at the Bonanza Creek Ranch. “We need some help....WW…

By Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya, , and , CNN 7:58 p.m. ET, April 20, 202116 PostsA verdict has been reached in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, according to a notice posted on the Hennepin County Court's website. "A verdict has been reached and will be read between 3:30-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20" (4:30-5:00 p.m. ET), according to the notice.Jurors deliberated for four hours on Monday and resumed deliberating this morning at 8 a.m. CT (9 a.m. ET). The court did not specify in the notice when jurors stopped deliberating today.Chauvin is charged with...…By Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya, , and , CNN 7:58 p.m. ET, April 20, 202116 PostsA verdict has been reached in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, according to a notice posted on the Hennepin County Court's website. "A verdict has been reached and will be read between 3:30-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20" (4:30-5:00 p.m. ET), according to the notice.Jurors deliberated for four hours on Monday and resumed deliberating this morning at 8 a.m. CT (9 a.m. ET). The court did not specify in the notice when jurors stopped deliberating today.Chauvin is charged with...WW…

By Mike Hayes, and , CNN 12:06 AM ET, Fri April 16, 2021Our live coverage of today's testimony has ended. You can 5 PostsDefense attorney Eric Nelson just explained to his client that he has the right to testify at the trial. Derek Chauvin just said that he will invoke the Fifth Amendment and not testify.Here was their exchange:Nelson: Have you made a decision today, whether you will attempt to testify, or whether you intend to invoke your Fifth Amendment right? Chauvin: I will invoke my 5th amendment privilege today. The judge then asked Chauvin if the...…By Mike Hayes, and , CNN 12:06 AM ET, Fri April 16, 2021Our live coverage of today's testimony has ended. You can 5 PostsDefense attorney Eric Nelson just explained to his client that he has the right to testify at the trial. Derek Chauvin just said that he will invoke the Fifth Amendment and not testify.Here was their exchange:Nelson: Have you made a decision today, whether you will attempt to testify, or whether you intend to invoke your Fifth Amendment right? Chauvin: I will invoke my 5th amendment privilege today. The judge then asked Chauvin if the...WW…

By , Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0155 GMT (0955 HKT) March 30, 2021Our live coverage has ended. Read more about Suez Canal blockage .4 PostsThe ship blocking the Suez Canal has been fully dislodged on Monday afternoon, a Suez Canal Authority spokesperson told CNN. Tugs were working to free the bow of the ship after dislodging the stern Monday morning. Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days."Yes!" said the salvage company Boskalis spokesperson Martijn Schuttevaer when asked by CNN if the bow was...…By , Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0155 GMT (0955 HKT) March 30, 2021Our live coverage has ended. Read more about Suez Canal blockage .4 PostsThe ship blocking the Suez Canal has been fully dislodged on Monday afternoon, a Suez Canal Authority spokesperson told CNN. Tugs were working to free the bow of the ship after dislodging the stern Monday morning. Marine traffic websites showed images of the ship away from the banks of the Suez Canal for the first time in seven days."Yes!" said the salvage company Boskalis spokesperson Martijn Schuttevaer when asked by CNN if the bow was...WW…

By , , Melissa Macaya and , CNN 6:06 PM ET, Sat February 13, 202176 PostsThe Senate to acquit former President Trump of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on Jan, 6.Trump's second impeachment trial lasted five days with both House managers and defense lawyers presenting evidence and arguments to support their positions.Our live coverage of the trial has ended, but in case you missed it, here's what you need to know about today's proceedings:Lead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin hailed Democrats' efforts to convict former President Trump as the "most bipartisan presidential impeachment...…By , , Melissa Macaya and , CNN 6:06 PM ET, Sat February 13, 202176 PostsThe Senate to acquit former President Trump of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on Jan, 6.Trump's second impeachment trial lasted five days with both House managers and defense lawyers presenting evidence and arguments to support their positions.Our live coverage of the trial has ended, but in case you missed it, here's what you need to know about today's proceedings:Lead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin hailed Democrats' efforts to convict former President Trump as the "most bipartisan presidential impeachment...WW…

By , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, and , CNN 11:42 a.m. ET, January 20, 202118 PostsPresident Trump just walked out of the White House. He's on his way to Joint Base Andrews, where he's expected to have a  at the base before one last presidential flight to Palm Beach.Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at a send-off ceremony at the base. Watch the moment Trump leaves the White House:A source close to Vice President Mike Pence said he said his final goodbye to President Trump yesterday and is not expected to be at the White House this morning as Trump departs. He's also not...…By , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, and , CNN 11:42 a.m. ET, January 20, 202118 PostsPresident Trump just walked out of the White House. He's on his way to Joint Base Andrews, where he's expected to have a  at the base before one last presidential flight to Palm Beach.Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at a send-off ceremony at the base. Watch the moment Trump leaves the White House:A source close to Vice President Mike Pence said he said his final goodbye to President Trump yesterday and is not expected to be at the White House this morning as Trump departs. He's also not...WW…

By , Melissa Macaya and , CNN 11:09 a.m. ET, January 15, 20214 PostsKarl A. Racine, attorney general for the District of Columbia, said the such as those given by President Trump, GOP Rep. Mo Brooks, Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump Jr. are getting “full scrutiny” by his office. “The inciting violence charge is a difficult claim to bring because there is a First Amendment right of free speech. However, speech that incites violence … certainly deserves the full scrutiny of the law, and that's what we're doing in our office,” Racine said on CNN’s “New Day.”His...…By , Melissa Macaya and , CNN 11:09 a.m. ET, January 15, 20214 PostsKarl A. Racine, attorney general for the District of Columbia, said the such as those given by President Trump, GOP Rep. Mo Brooks, Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump Jr. are getting “full scrutiny” by his office. “The inciting violence charge is a difficult claim to bring because there is a First Amendment right of free speech. However, speech that incites violence … certainly deserves the full scrutiny of the law, and that's what we're doing in our office,” Racine said on CNN’s “New Day.”His...WW…

By , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , and , CNN 8:54 a.m. ET, January 14, 2021 Our live coverage of impeachment 13 PostsA rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase "Camp Auschwitz" was arrested Wednesday morning in Virginia, according to a law enforcement official. CNN was first to report that A law enforcement official told CNN that Packer was picked up in Newport News, Va.An image of Packer, whose sweatshirt bore the name of the Nazi concentration camp where about 1.1 million people were killed during World War II, inside the...…By , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , and , CNN 8:54 a.m. ET, January 14, 2021 Our live coverage of impeachment 13 PostsA rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase "Camp Auschwitz" was arrested Wednesday morning in Virginia, according to a law enforcement official. CNN was first to report that A law enforcement official told CNN that Packer was picked up in Newport News, Va.An image of Packer, whose sweatshirt bore the name of the Nazi concentration camp where about 1.1 million people were killed during World War II, inside the...WW…

By , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , and , CNN 5:15 p.m. ET, January 7, 2021Our live coverage of today's events191 PostsSome Cabinet members are holding preliminary discussions about invoking the 25th Amendment to force President Trump’s removal from office, a GOP source said.The discussions are ongoing but it’s unclear if there will be enough Cabinet members to result in Trump’s removal. The conversations have reached the Hill where some senators have been made aware of the discussions, the source said. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struck a defiant tone returning to the House chamber...…By , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, , and , CNN 5:15 p.m. ET, January 7, 2021Our live coverage of today's events191 PostsSome Cabinet members are holding preliminary discussions about invoking the 25th Amendment to force President Trump’s removal from office, a GOP source said.The discussions are ongoing but it’s unclear if there will be enough Cabinet members to result in Trump’s removal. The conversations have reached the Hill where some senators have been made aware of the discussions, the source said. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struck a defiant tone returning to the House chamber...WW…