Declaring that “no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character,” President Barack Obama signed a proclamation yesterday designating June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.” Every year since the start of his presidency,…
Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard says he would “make the same decision again” after killing a captive gorilla over the weekend. A 17-year-old gorilla was shot and killed on Saturday after he dragged a three-year-old boy who fell into the…
May 21st is Armed Forces Day which for decades have honored the branches of the military.
The House of Representatives have voted to ban Confederate flags from being flown on flagpoles at veteran’s administration cemeteries. However, the measure would allow people to mark their ancestors’ graves with a small Confederate flag, but only on two days…
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed technology that gives dogs the ability to talk.
Explorers on a research mission to the Marianas Trench region captured amazing video of undersea creatures and geology.
Salaried workers who make up to $47,476 will automatically qualify for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. CNNMoney's Christine Romans explains the new rule, which will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2016.
Two divers have discovered a treasure trove of coins and sculptures in the shallow waters of the ancient Roman port of Caesarea, on the Mediterranean Sea.
In a statement today, the Mississippi Department of Education says: “A safe and caring school environment is critical to a student’s ability to learn and achieve” and that it “will adhere to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,…
The Mississippi Department of Education says it will follow new federal guidance on making sure transgender students can use locker rooms and bathrooms that match their gender identity. Republican Governor Phil Bryant and Lt. Governor Tate Reeves are both criticizing…
Specialized treatment helps a paralyzed dog walk again.
George Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin. This morning, in an internet posting, the pistol used to kill the 17-year-old is online and is allegedly up for auction. The posting says Zimmerman…
A California man gave his emotional account Wednesday of pulling an unconscious man from a burning car following a suspected street racing crash outside his business in Riverside.
Baltimore joins the list of cities and states banning travel to Mississippi. The city’s mayor has suspended all city-sponsored travel to North Carolina and Mississippi due to newly enacted laws. The mayor made the announcement to city officials saying she…
The Golden State Warriors guard became the first unanimous MVP winner in NBA history, earning all 131 first-place votes from a group of NBA sportswriters and broadcasters, for a total of 1,310 points.
Severe weather system spawns tornadoes that left at least two people dead in OK Monday night.
Scientists have discovered a trove of fossils in Antarctica including a mosasaurus, made famous by the film "Jurassic World."
Mitt Romney, Senator John McCain, and George W. Bush are among the GOP heavyweights who are at odds with presumptive republican nominee Donald Trump. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports.
The Kentucky Derby is America's longest running sports event, is widely known as the "most exciting two minutes in sports" and is America's Greatest Race.
Suspect attacks pregnant gas station clerk, other employees come to the rescue.
The presidential race was shaken up after two candidates announced their campaign suspension. Texas Senator Ted Cruz withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday. Ohio Governor John Kasich officially announced his campaign suspension this afternoon. This leaves Donald Trump as the sole…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy and Katarina Luketich interviews Mark Everson on GOP Presidential race.
Congressman Steven Palazzo released a statement saying: “Donald Trump won Mississippi’s primary overwhelmingly and he has continued to win large portions of the country. His victory tonight cements the fact that he will be our Republican nominee and I will…
The race to the White House will make a crucial stop in Indiana on Tuesday, for what is turning out to be a make or break primary for all the presidential candidates.