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- The outbreak has now spread to six of the world's seven continents. It has not yet reached Antarctica.
- Analysis: Trump administration might have just had its 'Mission Accomplished' moment with coronavirus
Donald Trump's administration might have just had its "Mission Accomplished" moment.
- CNN's Sanjay Gupta answers top questions on coronavirus
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers questions on the novel coronavirus, including how the virus spreads and precautions to take to avoid getting sick.
- Coronavirus lockdown turns Disney parks into ghost towns
Restrictions from the novel coronavirus mean that two major Disney theme parks have had to temporarily shut down. The pain isn't limited to Disney, it also extends to the surrounding businesses in Hong Kong and Shanghai, China. CNN's David Culver reports from Shanghai.
- Analysis: The government had a model for handling Ebola. Trump has ditched it
Never interested in government details, President Donald Trump now wants to purge officials of dubious loyalty. Wall Street is reminding Americans a weakened executive branch carries risks.
- The CDC has thoughts about soul patches and mutton chops. And they have to do with preventing coronavirus
When it comes to novel coronavirus safety, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some suggestions about facial hair.
- Court says Trump administration can withhold money from NYC and 7 states
• How New York became the latest target in Trump's fight with sanctuary cities
- Winners and losers from the Democratic debate
• Opinion: Can Bernie Sanders beat Donald Trump? Here's the reality
• Debate coach: In South Carolina, an underdog came out on top
- ABC News suspends correspondent for secretly recorded remarks
ABC News said on Wednesday that it had suspended a veteran correspondent after the journalist was secretly recorded on video by a right-wing activist group leveling criticism against the network and making disparaging comments about President Donald Trump.
- Clearview AI has billions of our photos. Its entire client list was just stolen
Clearview AI, a startup that compiles billions of photos for facial recognition technology, said it lost its entire client list to hackers.
- How the coronavirus could spark a severe slowdown or recession in America
The longest economic expansion in American history has survived an unprecedented trade war, a catastrophic tsunami in Japan and a severe crash in oil prices. The fast-moving coronavirus poses yet another grave test.
- 7-year-old girl dies during tonsillectomy
A 7-year-old South Carolina girl died one minute into surgery to remove her tonsils, her parents told CNN affiliate WHNS.
- Cooper: Trump official can't answer basic virus questions
Amid concerns that the Trump administration is downplaying the potential effects of the spread of coronavirus in the US, Republican Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) pressed acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf over the issue during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing.
- Analysis: Sanders could not beat Trump simply by mobilizing turnout. Here's why.
Bernie Sanders, the clear front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination after his commanding victory in Nevada on Saturday, often says the principal reason he can beat President Donald Trump in a general election is that he will massively increase voter turnout.
- 'Panic,' ex-Obama official Rahm Emanuel sounds off alarm
Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama's former White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago mayor, talks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the current state of the Democratic Party.
- 6-year-old sobs and pleads with officers during arrest
- Per Kobe Bryant's wishes, girl who lost family in crash gets internship
Alexis Altobelli, who lost her parents and sister in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, will get an internship at a top sports agency, per the Lakers legend's wishes, the agency's namesake told the Los Angeles Times.
- Over 1,300 complaints sent to FCC about Shakira and J.Lo's Super Bowl show
Families all over America gathered on Super Bowl Sunday to watch the Kansas City Chiefs battle the San Francisco 49ers, turning one of America's most beloved sports events into a cheerful family affair.
- George Clooney 'saddened' by allegations of Nespresso child labor
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney says Nespresso still has "work to do" after an investigation claimed to uncover child labor at six of its suppliers in Guatemala.
- This animal doesn't need oxygen to live
You'd think all animals would need oxygen to live, right? Wrong.
- Images show massive Antarctic change in 9 days
CNN's Tom Sater speaks to scientists about an unprecedented heat wave that has resulted in rapidly melting ice caps in Antarctica. Experts warn this may lead to irreversible damage.
- Pop star opens up about bipolar disorder
Pop star Bebe Rexha opened up to Self magazine about her bipolar disorder and how it has affected her career.
- Maria Sharapova retires from tennis
Five-time grand slam winner Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis in a column she wrote for Vogue and Vanity Fair.
- Colbert nails Sanders impersonation
Late-night TV host Stephen Colbert had live instant reaction to the Democratic presidential debate in South Carolina. CNN's Laura Jarrett reports he nailed his impression of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
- Highest paying cash back card hits the market
- If you drive an expensive car you're probably a jerk, scientists say
The science is looking pretty unanimous on this one: Drivers of expensive cars are the worst.
- The new Cadillac Escalade can drive itself
Cadillac's new Escalade, which was unveiled Tuesday at an event in Hollywood, California, will drive itself on major highways -- without the driver even having to hold the steering wheel or put their foot on the pedals.
- These Ford GTs are now worth more than $1 million
Normally, three-year-old used cars drop substantially in value. But last weekend, three 2017 model year Ford GT supercars were sold at auctions in Arizona for an average of $1.2 million apiece, more than double the base sticker price of $450,000.
- First new 2020 Corvette auctioned for $3 million
The first 2020 model year Corvette available for sale to a customer was auctioned off Saturday night for $3 million. The redesigned model is the first Corvette with its engine mounted behind the seats, rather than in the front under the hood.
- Porsche's first electric car is pricey but insanely fun
Just in case you were worried electric cars were going to be boring, Porsche made the Taycan. It isn't perfect and, yes, it is expensive, but it is absolutely not boring.
- Wendy's breakfast is starting to roll out. Here's what you need to know
Wendy's fans eagerly anticipating the Breakfast Baconater can get it sooner than expected.
- Chipotle is upgrading its queso -- again
After years of tinkering, Chipotle is confident it's finally found the right queso recipe.
- Coca-Cola could be in short supply
Coca-Cola says coronavirus has disrupted its supply chain, and artificial sweeteners from China could be in shorter supply if the outbreak continues to spread.
- This is Amazon's newest grocery store concept
Amazon owns around 500 Whole Foods stores. But the company's plan to win more of America's grocery spending stretches far beyond operating an organic chain.
- Ash Wednesday's changing tradition
Are you ready to give up caffeine for 40 days? What about your social media accounts? While giving up those things may seem hard for you, Christians long ago used to give up a whole lot more.
- Kevin Bacon is so in on the six-degree of Kevin Bacon joke
Kevin Bacon is letting one crazy fan get one degree too close.
- Reporter went live on TV and had no idea this is what viewers actually saw
CNN affiliate WLOS reporter Justin Hinton kept a sense of humor after his live weather report took an unexpected turn.
- Big Papi is having an estate sale and everything from Gucci shoes to furniture is up for grabs
The mild New England winter appears to have spurred some early spring-cleaning for Red Sox legend David "Big Papi" Ortiz.
- Online shopping can be worse for the environment than driving to a store
If you think shopping online is more eco-friendly than driving to a store, think again.
- Company says its coronavirus vaccine is ready for first tests
US biotech firm Moderna has shipped an experimental coronavirus vaccine to US government researchers just six weeks after it started working on the immunization.
- The US would be better off with fewer billionaires
When folks say that billionaires shouldn't exist, it's nothing personal. Some billionaires are nice enough. Some spend generously on philanthropy.
- McDonald's is auctioning off a 'Golden Shamrock Shake' cup said to be worth $90,000
If you're not trying to get pinched this St. Patrick's Day, one of McDonald's limited-time green Shamrock Shakes might come in handy. And now, you can even get an 18-karat gold cup to go with it.
- Lego minifigure creator and 'unsung hero' of the toy industry Jens Nygaard Knudsen dies
Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the Lego minifigure, has passed away at the age of 78.
- Sanders' ill-advised Cuba comments weren't wrong
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has found himself in hot water after a "60 Minutes" interview with Anderson Cooper Sunday in which he praised some of the actions of Fidel Castro following the 1959 Cuban Revolution. Twitter lit up, with most fellow politicians—both Democrat and Republican—condemning Sanders for "sing[ing] the praises of a murderous tyrant," as Representative Donna Shalala, who represents the US Congressional district housing the largest population of people of Cuban descent, put it.
- A 'messy, chaotic and embarrassing' night
CNN Opinion commentators weigh in on the highs and lows of the Democratic presidential debate in South Carolina. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. View more opinion on CNN.
- Trump's flimsy argument about RBG and Sotomayor
The Supreme Court, like baseball, has its own set of unwritten rules -- that age-old list of widely understood but never memorialized things you just don't do. In baseball, don't step on the mound unless you're the pitcher. Never look back at the catcher to try to see the sign. Run, don't jog, around the bases after hitting a home run. And in the Supreme Court: never openly accuse your fellow Justices of playing politics.
- Fierce fighting breaks out in Democratic debate
CNN Opinion curates tweets from contributors on the Democratic presidential debate in South Carolina.
- This immigration policy violates sacred patient-doctor confidentiality
When violence forces people to flee their homes and cross borders legally or illegally, seeking asylum or other forms of refuge in a peaceful place, they carry their traumas with them. That's certainly true for many of the Central American immigrants who have tried to emigrate to the United States over recent years. Many of them have witnessed or experienced such horror as rape, torture and murder.
- Trump's wishful thinking won't stop coronavirus impact
President Donald Trump keeps telling us not to worry, that the fast-spreading COVID-19, the coronavirus, is "going to go away," soon, probably by "April," and that a vaccine is "close." The experts, including federally-employed top scientists, say he's wrong on all these counts. (Please don't fire them!)
- Bullied 9-year-old paid a price for outpouring
Here's a simple guideline: don't post photos and videos of your kids online without their consent. If you can't follow that rule -- and let's be honest, all of us parents want to share cute pictures of our babies -- at least don't post moments from your children's worst day. Even if they might not object, they'll probably hate you in a decade.
- $334 - 6-Night Cruise on Royal Caribbean
- $1,367 - 4-Night Peru Adventure w/ Machu Picchu
- Refi rates at 2.994% APR (15 yr). Do you qualify?
- Coronavirus is bringing two old enemies closer together
"Even though we live in different places, we live under the same sky," read the stanza on the sides of boxes filled with face masks and thermometers sent to China from the Japan Youth Development Association (JYDA).
- Boris Johnson's family 'stunned' after neighbor found murdered
Boris Johnson's family are "stunned and saddened" after a neighbor of the British Prime Minister's father was found shot to death near his country home in southwest England.
- Hong Kong is giving 7 million people $1,200 in cash
Hong Kong is handing most of its residents a pile of cash to spend as it tries to save its slumping economy from the aftermath of protests and the coronavirus outbreak.
- Is it safe for travelers to visit Italy?
The novel coronavirus may have originated in Wuhan, China, but it's since spread to more than 30 countries across the world.
- Another University of Oklahoma professor uses the N-word
For the second time in as many weeks, a professor at the University of Oklahoma has been accused of using the N-word.
- United Airlines gives $90,000 in travel vouchers for downgrading passengers
• Most Americans will need a new ID to fly, starting in October
- Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and inspiration for the film 'Hidden Figures,' dies
Without the precision of "human computer" Katherine Johnson, NASA's storied history might've looked a lot different. Her calculations were responsible for safely rocketing men into space and securing the American lead in the space race against the Soviet Union.
- State settles with wrongfully convicted man who spent 23 years in prison
Lamonte McIntyre spent 23 years behind bars for a double murder he didn't commit. On Monday, he was awarded $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit for his wrongful conviction, the Kansas State Attorney General's office announced.
- These popular logos are all hiding a secret
There is an arrow hidden in the FedEx logo. (If you've never noticed, go take a look, and prepare to be blown away.)
- Inside the world's largest gem show
Far from the jewelry workshops of Paris and the showrooms of the world's most rarefied auction houses, a capital of sparkle has developed in the American southwest.
- What makes buildings lean? And can they be fixed?
From the Tower of Pisa in Italy to Britain's Big Ben, some of the world's most famous buildings have a distinct list. However, architectural leanings are not confined to history.
- The stories behind 12 of India's most famous buildings
If you could boil India's architecture down to a single word or phrase, what would it be? Dynamic? Melting pot? Overwhelming? Complex?
- A colorful new age dawns for African fashion
At daybreak on the shores of the island nation of São Tomé e Príncipe, Sunny Dolat transformed into a high priest. Before an intimate audience at the 2019 N'golá Biennial of Arts and Culture, and joined by 46 models, the Kenyan creative director and fashion curator led "In Their Finest Robes, The Children Shall Return," a healing ritual and fashion intervention.
- Amazing photos of humans and animals interacting
Steve McCurry has achieved legendary status with his documentary photography, and is perhaps best known for his portrait of the "Afghan Girl" with the piercing green eyes published in 1985.
- Gwyneth Paltrow is taking her coronavirus worries seriously
Gwyneth Paltrow isn't taking any risks.
- Harry Styles announces 2-night 'Harryween'
Harry Styles has added two Halloween-themed shows to his "Love On Tour" concert dates.
Health
- CDC official warns Americans it's not a question of if coronavirus will spread, but when
One of the top officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans on Tuesday that health experts foresee the novel coronavirus that has killed thousands spreading in the United States.
- Life in Hong Kong during the time of novel coronavirus
CNN Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson talks to Hong Kong residents about what it is like to live in a city in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
- Marijuana use is rising sharply among seniors over 65, study says, and there are serious risks
The sweet scent of baking cookies wafting from grandma's house may be mixed with a more pungent aroma these days. The smell of marijuana.
- A record-breaking 105 US children have died from flu so far this season
So far this season,105 children have died from the flu, according to data released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the highest number of child flu deaths at this point in the season since the CDC started keeping records in 2004, except for the 2009 flu pandemic.
- Want to lose more weight? Intensive therapy from dietitians can help older adults, study finds
Older adults may have better success at losing weight if they do it with the help of intensive behavioral therapy from dietitians, a new study suggests.
- Global food waste twice as high as previously estimated, study says
Twice as much food as previously estimated -- or a third of all food available for human consumption -- is wasted, with people in wealthier countries wasting more, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One.
- CDC has confirmed 35 cases of novel coronavirus in the US
US officials have now confirmed 35 cases of novel coronavirus in the country, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
- What you can do right now to evade America's No. 1 killer
Growing up, I watched my father, a highly respected cardiologist, read medical journals every evening, answer emergency phone calls in the middle of many nights, and rush to the hospital after-hours several times a week. I didn't know it then, but these years were the peak of an epidemic of heart disease in the United States.
- Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of birth defects, study says
Taking some common antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked with higher risk of birth defects, according to a new study.
- Pediatrician: Several vaccines at once might be too much for parents, but kids are just fine
"Your child is due for shots today," is frequently followed in my practice by a grimace and a visible tightening of parents' hold on their baby. Then comes my rehearsed recital of the diseases against which we are protecting the baby through vaccination and lastly, I lay out the total number of shots due. That is when the bargaining starts -- "Does she really need that many Dr. Bracho? Couldn't we do two today and the rest next time?"
- Poor quality Western diet kills sperm count and lowers male testosterone, study says
If sperm was an animal, science might worry that it's heading toward extinction in Western nations.
- This app helps people with special needs make friends
Juliana Fetherman was in middle school when she started to notice that her younger brother, Michael, who has ADHD and autism, was having problems making friends.
- A deadly virus is spreading from state to state and has infected 26 million Americans so far. It's the flu
The novel coronavirus that's sickening thousands globally -- and at least 15 people in the US -- is inspiring countries to close their borders and Americans to buy up surgical masks quicker than major retailers can restock them.
- Cancer cases on the rise globally, but not equally, WHO report says
In the next two decades, the world could see a 60% increase in the number of cancer cases, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. In low- and middle-income countries, the increase could be as high as 81%.
- These are the states with the highest risk for melanoma linked to UV rays
States with the highest rates of melanoma cases linked to ultraviolet radiation are spread across the United States on the East and West coasts, in Hawaii and in landlocked states, according to a study published Monday in the International Journal of Cancer.
- Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough
If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you're not getting enough sleep, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
- The health benefits of a random act of kindness
This year, "Random Acts of Kindness" Day falls on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day.
- Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single
An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced or living alone has been on an upward trend for several years, according to the US Census Bureau.
- Are you in love or just high on chemicals in your brain? Answer: Yes
We call it "falling in love," as if we have no control over how we topple into that dreamy state of emotional bliss.
- Parents, grandparents to blame for half of child poisonings, study says
Parents and grandparents, listen up -- this is serious. More than half of children under age five poisoned by prescription pills ate them after an adult removed the child-resistant safety packaging.
- Drugmaker Eisai to withdraw weight loss drug Belviq after trials find cancer link
Eisai Co. will withdraw its weight loss drug Belviq after the US Food and Drug Administration said clinical trials showed an increased incidence of cancer among users, the company said.
- A doctor's suicide note prompted an investigation into how he handled children's vaccinations
A Chicago-area pediatrician's suicide note has prompted an investigation into his vaccination practices and record keeping, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
- San Francisco declares state of emergency over coronavirus. Here's what that means
San Francisco's mayor on Tuesday declared a local emergency to make it easier for the populous city and international travel hub to combat novel coronavirus if it comes -- even while stressing that it isn't there yet.
- How you and your workplace can protect yourselves from the novel coronavirus
The novel coronavirus is now a "public health emergency of international concern," killing more than 2,700 people and infecting more than 80,000 worldwide.
- Widowhood increases risk of Alzheimer's, study says
Being a widow or widower may be a high risk factor for cognitive decline associated with beta amyloid and Alzheimer disease, a new study finds.
- Can Lysol and Clorox products kill the novel coronavirus? The answer is ... complicated
The disinfectants are thought to be effective against the novel coronavirus. But until tests confirm this, its ability to kill the novel coronavirus has not been scientifically proven.
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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers questions on the novel coronavirus, including how the virus spreads and precautions to take to avoid getting sick.
- Coronavirus outbreak in China could lead to 'critical' shortages of medical products in the US
No drug manufacturers have reported that they anticipate shortages of particular drugs due to the novel coronavirus, according to the US Food and Drug Administration, but the agency and experts in the pharmaceutical industry are paying close attention to the potential challenges the virus might pose.
- The CDC has thoughts about soul patches and mutton chops. And they have to do with preventing coronavirus
When it comes to novel coronavirus safety, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some suggestions about facial hair.
- A patient kept getting kicked off liver transplant waiting lists for alcohol abuse. But she wasn't drinking, her bladder was making the alcohol
A woman insisted she needed a liver transplant. But doctors wouldn't allow it, removing her from waiting lists and recommending treatment for alcohol addiction instead.
Entertainment
- Kevin Bacon is so in on the six-degree of Kevin Bacon joke
Kevin Bacon is letting one crazy fan get one degree too close.
- Gwyneth Paltrow, star of 'Contagion,' is taking her coronavirus worries seriously
Gwyneth Paltrow isn't taking any risks.
- Harry Styles announces a 2-night 'Harryween' concert at Madison Square Garden
Harry Styles has added two Halloween-themed shows to his "Love On Tour" concert dates.
- 'Love Is Blind' spoiler: Did Barnett and Amber give something away?
Netflix has a hit with their new dating series "Love Is Blind," but did two of the contestants spoil one of the storylines?
- Kim Kardashian West appears to throw a punch at her sister, Kourtney Kardashian
Kim Kardashian West and Kourtney Kardashian have been known to verbally spar on their family's hit reality show, but did things turn physical?
- Eminem calls on fans to match his flow with the '#GodzillaChallenge'
Hip-hop star Eminem wants fans to match his impeccable flow with their own rapping skills.
- Duffy opens up about why she retreated from the spotlight
Duffy opened up to her fans Tuesday in an Instagram post that explained why she stepped away from the spotlight nearly a decade ago.
- 'The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez' examines how the system failed a murdered boy
Documenting a horrifying story from every conceivable angle, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" examines the abuse and murder of an eight-year-old boy by his mother and her boyfriend, and the ways that the system failed to protect him. Difficult to watch, the documentary is inevitably compelling but structurally messy -- a byproduct, perhaps, of stretching the material over six parts.
- 'Mission: Impossible VII' stops production due to Coronavirus outbreak
Production for the upcoming "Mission: Impossible" movie has been put on hold due to the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak.
- A 'Bachelor' for seniors is headed to ABC
Ok, boomers. "The Bachelor" franchise is about to get bigger. ABC is casting a new version of the show with "seniors looking for love."
- Pete Davidson knew it was 'over' with Ariana Grande after Mac Miller died
Pete Davidson dated Ariana Grande right after her breakup with Mac Miller and Davidson now says the rapper's death factored into their split.
- 'Superman: Red Son' asks what if the Man of Steel landed in the Soviet Union?
What would have happened if that strange visitor from another planet had landed in the Soviet Union instead of the US? That's the premise of "Superman: Red Son," a provocative new DC Entertainment animated movie adapted from a graphic novel.
- Disney became a giant under Bob Iger. The question is if he can be replaced
Bob Iger gradually built the Walt Disney Co. into the juggernaut that it is today -— one acquisition and expansion at a time — fueling the question of whether the CEO is irreplaceable. In one stunning, unexpected stroke, the company and media industry is about to find out.
- Accusers say Weinstein verdict is 'just a drop in a wave of justice to come'
This is only the beginning -- that was the message from a group of women known as the Silence Breakers had on Monday following the conviction of Harvey Weinstein on two of five charges in a New York criminal case.
- Taraji P. Henson pays tribute to Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson is being remembered by the woman who portrayed her in "Hidden Figures."
- Ashley Judd and more react to Weinstein verdict
Hollywood was at the forefront of the Harvey Weinstein trial and on Monday many in the industry reacted to his verdict.
- Vanessa Bryant stands at the center of Kobe Bryant grief
Vanessa and Kobe Bryant proved the naysayers wrong.
- Skeet Ulrich and Marisol Nichols are leaving 'Riverdale'
Both Skeet Ulrich and Marisol Nichols are leaving "Riverdale" at the end of its current fourth season, a rep for the CW tells CNN.
- Tori Spelling says her kids have been bullied
Tori Spelling is opening up about her children being bullied.
- Katy Perry thanks first responders after her 'collapse' on 'American Idol'
Katy Perry sent a message of gratitude to first responders after a gas leak caused an evacuation of this season's "American Idol" auditions.
- Meghan Trainor says her father is 'the strongest man' she knows as he recovers from 'scary' accident
Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor has reassured fans that her father is the "strongest man" she knows as he recovers from a "scary" accident.
- Harrison Ford's secret to a happy marriage: 'Don't talk. Nod your head'
Forget marriage counseling or couples therapy. Harrison Ford has the secret to a long-lasting marriage and it's quite simple.
- 'Better Call Saul' inches closer to 'Breaking Bad' as the end draws nearer
"Better Call Saul" returns for its second-to-last season, inching closer to "Breaking Bad's" turf both in its narrative timeline and its impressive quality. Although the prequel is running out of room, the AMC drama continues to achieve a dazzling balancing act in building toward an ending that is, in some ways, a beginning.
- Justin Bieber performs at Kanye's Sunday Service
Let the campaigning for a Justin Bieber gospel album commence.
- Al Pacino hunts Nazis in 'Hunters'
"Hunters" is such an enticing premise as to overcome its execution problems, at least for a while. But the tone of this Amazon series -- which counts Al Pacino among its ensemble cast -- varies wildly, leaving behind a show that isn't bad, but which really should be a whole lot better.
- 'To All the Boys' sequel serves more sweetness
Two movies open in theaters this weekend promising romance for Valentine's Day. But the real action is on television, with a pair of sequels, "Zombies 2" and "To All the Boys P.S. I Still Love You," catering to a demographic where a sizable portion of the audience can't even drive itself to the multiplex.
- 'Homeland' begins the end of Carrie Mathison's long journey
"Homeland" begins its eighth and final season with some cleaning up to do, having left its main character in a precarious spot when the last one ended. That plot is quickly dispatched to place Carrie Mathison back in the Middle East, in a go-for-broke attempt to secure peace there that offers little indication of bringing the show to a conclusion worthy of its beginnings.
- Why Shannen Doherty's cancer diagnosis feels personal to many in Gen X
Shannen Doherty and I graduated high school the same year, even though hers was the fictional West Beverly High and mine was in New York. We've never met, but she feels like a friend and someone I greatly admire. So I found myself in tears on Tuesday when I read Doherty's breast cancer had returned after a remission.
- 'thirtysomething' may be revived by ABC
ABC is up to something -- a "thirtysomething" sequel.
- 'Little America' brings a warm look at immigrant stories to Apple TV+
Streaming continues to yield dividends in the variety of available content, with Apple TV+'s "Little America" offering a sharply executed anthology about immigrant experiences, and "Diary of a Future President" essentially serving up a better-than-average version of a Disney Channel show, only for Disney+.
Travel
- United Airlines gives $90,000 in travel vouchers for downgrading passengers
United Airlines had to swap out Boeing 777 aircraft for a Saturday flight from Newark to Hawaii, resulting in a reduction of business class seats.
- Petition to airlines: Kids should sit with their parents
Basic economy is fine if you're a solo airline passenger willing to roll the dice on a middle seat. For families, the lowest airfare class can be problematic.
- Is it safe for travelers to visit Italy?
The novel coronavirus may have originated in Wuhan, China, but it's since spread to more than 30 countries across the world.
- Most Americans will need a new ID to fly, starting in October
Think your driver's license is enough to get you through airport security in the United States and onto your domestic flight?
- Five hikers rescued on their way back from 'Into the Wild' bus in Alaska
Five Italian hikers were rescued on Alaska's Stampede Trail as they were returning from visiting the abandoned bus made famous by the book and film "Into the Wild."
- Ancient Roman shrine devoted to Romulus discovered
Visitors to Rome have long enjoyed visiting a host of ancient architectural sites, from the fascinating Coliseum to the grandeur of the Pantheon.
- One of the world's most underrated skiing destinations
When travelers think of Georgia, its ancient winemaking tradition, epic cheesy breads and trendy nightclub scene usually come to mind.
- 9 ways to make airlines and airports better
Airlines and airports could do more to improve our flying experience. Aviation buffs weigh in on nine needed improvements that would better aviation for everyone.
- Shrine believed to be dedicated to Romulus discovered
CNN's Barbie Nadeau speaks with Colosseum Archeological Park director Alfonsina Russo about this exciting new discovery.
- The story behind the squabbling subway mice
An image of two mice slugging it out over scraps of food on the London Underground has won a prestigious wildlife photography award from the UK capital's Natural History Museum.
- Why it's still OK to take a cruise amid the coronavirus outbreak
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the cruise industry is under scrutiny following an outbreak that has left one ship quarantined in Asia and passengers worldwide worrying about whether they need to change their cruise plans.
- Americans can travel to Cuba. Here's how
In the foothills of the Sierra de los Órganos Mountains, more than two hours west of Havana, a trickle of riders on horseback descends a reddish-brown mountain in a serpentine line. They smile as they pass a group of hikers and continue on their ride.
- South America's 'Lost World' rediscovered
Arthur Conan Doyle's 1912 saga "The Lost World" was inspired by reports from three little-known European colonies at the top of South America. Today the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname and the French territory of Guyane are finally stepping out from the shadows.
- Sandstorm leaves tourists stranded in Canary Islands
Flights have resumed in the Canary Islands after a massive sandstorm, which blew in from the Sahara Desert, left travelers stranded over the weekend.
- Why Britain's hated Pacer trains just won't go away
Bus-on-rail Pacer trains were introduced to Britain in the 1980s. Forty years later, what was supposed to be a temporary measure is still in service, much to the anger of commuters tired of discomfort aboard what has for some become a symbol of the UK's north-south economic divide.
- British Airways smashes record for quickest subsonic NYC to London flight
A British Airways (BA) flight has broken the record for the fastest-ever subsonic flight between New York and London, reaching a top speed of more than 800mph (1,287km/h).
- Delta reunited this little girl with her doll
Kenley Britton was devastated when her special "Daddy Doll" went missing on a Delta flight from Connecticut to Atlanta last week, her mother Arielle told CNN.
- Why 'heaven on Earth' needs more tourists
The tiny two-island nation of Sao Tome and Principe, known as the "African Galapagos" because of its remarkable biodiversity, attracts just 30,000 tourists a year -- making it one of the world's least visited countries
- The rise of the non-alcoholic cocktail
Non-alcoholic cocktails aren't new. But with increasing alternatives to spirits, wine and beer, bartenders like Will Meredith at Lyaness bar in London see the trend only growing.
- Message in a hangar: New York City fashion show walks the walk at JFK
New York City is no stranger to head turning, over-the-top fashion — but its biannual Fashion Week brings boldness in spades.
- Futuristic airplane concept promises cleaner travel
The Her0 Zero Emissions Airplane is an elegant concept design created by Joe Doucet that uses electric-powered propellers and sweeping wings that end in large, upturned tips.
- What the airport of 2030 will look like
From biometrics to parallel realities, find out about the innovations that will change our airport experiences in the decade to come.
- The best travel photos of 2020 so far
At its best, travel photography inspires, intrigues and informs. It sets us on armchair adventures or moves us to plan a dream trip. See amazing images from 2020 and journey the world through pictures.
- Rail network with longest train tunnel almost complete
A high-speed rail network that carves through the Swiss Alps and features the world's longest rail tunnel is set for completion in 2020.
- Luxury floating hotel opens in Sweden
Arctic Bath is a floating hotel in the Scandinavian north, designed to resemble a cluster of logs caught adrift on a Swedish river.
- Visiting Haida Gwaii, Canada's most mysterious islands
Pristine wilderness dotted by ancient village sites so protected that only 12 people at a time are allowed to step ashore -- this is Canada's final frontier, a remote archipelago off British Columbia's northernmost coast.
- Is Venice at war with itself?
Historic levels of flooding. Flood barriers that don't work. A failed bid for independence. And cruise ships sailing past St Mark's Square. Venice's problems are legion -- but are Venetians warring with the outside world or with each other?
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Take a dip in Colorado's beautiful hot springs in snowy Strawberry Park, where nighttime rules leave the choice of attire up to the guests.
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- A snowy hot springs where clothing is optional after dark
If you are a bit of an exhibitionist and can handle the exposed snowy shuffle from the snow-covered chairs down to the pool, Strawberry Park Hot Springs has the wintery night time soak for you.
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