The strange history of the abridged version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ that cuts out the movie’s pivotal scene

“It’s a Wonderful Life” is loosely based on the 1943 short story “The Greatest Gift,” written by Philip Van Doren Stern.

Travis Kelce’s emotional night at Arrowhead Stadium may be his last with retirement decision looming

If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one.

Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state

Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday – a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and ...

Eight killed in Syria mosque explosion during Friday prayers

At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured in an explosion targeting a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, the country’s health ministry said.

At least 15 injured in knife and bleach attack at Japan factory

A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said. There was no immediate ...

Official explains next steps for $1.8 billion Powerball winner

A lucky lottery player in Arkansas won a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve, but the winning ticket holder still hasn’t come forward to claim their prize. CNN’s Rafael Romo spoke with a ...

Epstein survivors’ attorney questions DOJ after discovery of 1M new documents

The Department of Justice says it is reviewing more than a million newly uncovered Epstein-related documents, delaying their release as survivors’ attorney James Marsh and some lawmakers criticize how ...

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law

A lucky Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas has won an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, the second largest in US lottery history, after matching all six numbers in Monday’s drawing.

‘We are now in the recovery phase.’ State of Emergency declared in several California counties after devastating storms

CNN News Central’s Sara Sidner speaks with Capt. Shawn Millerick of San Bernardino County Fire Protection about what the future holds for impacted communities.

‘You don’t unless you’ve tried to hide them.’ Rep. Madeleine Dean on DOJ finding more than 1M additional Epstein documents

CNN News Central’s Kate Bolduan asks Rep. Dean (D-PA) how the Justice Department just located so many new files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

DHS detained these three immigrants until judges ordered them released. Why they are the tip of an iceberg.

Patricia Quishpe had a work permit when she was arrested by immigration agents and held away from her family. But a judge ruled her detention unlawful, ordering her to be released, like hundreds of ...

Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in

A urologist weighs in on whether biking can cause prostate issues or erection problems. The science-based answer is that the activity probably does not, he says.