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The former President has attempted to flood the zone with such a quantity and variety of lies, conspiracy theories and distractions that Americans will tune out
• Timeline | Key lines from the search warrant and receipt

Trump lawyer claimed no classified material was at Mar-a-Lago in signed letter to Justice Department
• Timeline | Key lines from the search warrant and receipt

House chairs request federal intel damage assessment
The Democratic chairs of the House Intelligence and Oversight Committees have asked federal intelligence leadership for a congressional briefing and for a damage assessment after the FBI seized 11 sets of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home earlier this week.

'Stunning': Ex-official who investigated Clinton reacts to documents found in Trump's home
David Laufman, the former chief of the Department of Justice's counterintelligence division who investigated Hillary Clinton's handling of classified documents, discusses the FBI's search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

FBI investigates 'unprecedented' number of threats against it
The FBI is investigating an "unprecedented" number of threats against bureau personnel and property in the wake of the search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, including some against agents listed in court records as being involved in the recent search, a law enforcement source tells CNN.

Opinion: Why Trump thinks FBI search could be good for him
On Thursday, US Attorney General Merrick Garland, who has tended to stay out of the political spotlight, defended the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on Monday, saying he personally approved the decision. Garland also announced the Justice Department would move to unseal the search warrant and property receipt, saying it was "authorized by a federal court upon the required finding of probable cause."

Megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster ever
• 2 dead after heavy rain flooded Las Vegas streets in wettest monsoon season in a decade

They reached the Kobe Bryant crash site, then set off a chain reaction leading to a macabre court case
• One deputy says he doesn't regret taking photos of remains in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

Prosecutor provides details in court of Salman Rushdie's wounds as stabbing suspect pleads not guilty
Renowned author Salman Rushdie remains hospitalized after being repeatedly stabbed during an on-stage attack in western New York that left him at risk of losing an eye, a prosecutor said during court proceedings Saturday.

Anne Heche's son mourns mother: 'I am left with a deep, wordless sadness'
One week after a fiery car crash, Anne Heche is "brain dead" but remains on life support, according to a statement from her family and friends shared with CNN by their representative.

'Totally untrue': Dale fact-checks Trump's claims after FBI search
CNN's Daniel Dale reviews claims made by former President Trump on his social media platform Truth Social about the FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Read more of Dale's analysis here.

Weapon in deadly 'Rust' film set shooting could not be fired without pulling the trigger, FBI forensic testing finds
FBI testing of the gun used in the fatal shooting on the movie set of "Rust" found that the weapon handled by actor Alec Baldwin could not be fired without pulling the trigger while the gun was cocked, according to a newly released forensics report.

Watch Jordan Klepper confront MAGA crowd on conspiracies
"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" contributor Jordan Klepper joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his interactions with individuals outside a MAGA rally in Wisconsin and the false conspiracy theories they presented.

From Cheney friend to foe, Hageman takes command of Wyoming race
Harriet Hageman proudly wears Wyoming on her sleeve -- and wields it like a hammer against Liz Cheney.

Opinion: Don't shed any tears for Cheney
In another era, Liz Cheney would have been exactly the kind of candidate Republican leaders would champion. She has the voting record, the pedigree, the fortitude, the eloquence and the smarts they might look for in the party's first female presidential nominee.

2 people died after a small plane crashed into a building in Illinois, officials say
Two people died after a small plane crashed into a building in Illinois on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Man drinks cloudy liquid and dies after jury convicts him of child sexual abuse, prosecutor says
A Texas man died Thursday shortly after being convicted of child sexual abuse. The prosecutor said Edward Leclair was seen drinking a bottle of liquid before having a medical emergency.

Former FBI deputy director reacts to GOP rhetoric after Mar-a-Lago search
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe reacts after the Department of Homeland Security and FBI warned of "violent threats" against federal law enforcement, courts, and government personnel and facilities following the search warrant executed at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago report, according to a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN.

1 person is dead and 17 injured after a car drove through a crowd at a Pennsylvania community event
A man in Pennsylvania was arrested on suspicion of driving his car into a crowd of people Saturday evening, killing one person and injuring 17 others before killing a woman in a neighboring county later that night, police said.

Former flight attendant sues Delta after it fired her for sharing anti-Trump editorial cartoon
An employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a former Delta Air Lines flight attendant says she was fired for posting an image of former President Donald Trump wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood on her personal Facebook page.

One-third of the food we eat is at risk because the climate crisis is endangering butterflies and bees
Bee populations are declining. More than half of the bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. And international scientists recently announced the monarch butterfly is perilously close to extinction.

Should your teens be watching 'Euphoria'? And how should you talk to them about it?
One teen pulls around a suitcase full of drugs, another is the victim of statutory rape, and many sex scenes show full-frontal nudity. That's "Euphoria," which might be your favorite show -- but it's understandable if it is not the model you want for your own teens.

Smerconish responds after rock legend bashes CNN interview
CNN's Michael Smerconish responds to Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters' statement at a recent concert, where he told the crowd his interview with the CNN host was edited to make him "look like a prick."

Meteor hitting atmosphere is 'likely' cause for loud boom, officials say
A high-altitude meteor which blew up when it hit the atmosphere "is likely the best theory" for a loud boom heard across portions of northern Utah and southern Idaho on Saturday, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Opinion: I witnessed the attack on Salman Rushdie. It's clear that we all have a choice to make
The United States of America is a particularly weird name for a country. Most countries have one-word names, made up of only a few syllables. And those names often have thousands of years of history behind them. They come from the language of the people who come from those lands.

31-year-old makes emotional call to his mom after long journey to the MLB
After a decade in the minors, Wynton Bernard finally got the call to join the Colorado Rockies in the MLB. His first call? To his mother.

'I will either save us ... or we'll be found together': Mom ties herself to her kids during flood
Catastrophic flooding slammed parts of eastern Kentucky, killing at least 37 people. Hear survivors share their stories of devastation as their communities begin to rebuild.

Dodgers mark historic MLB anniversary
"When Jackie Robinson stepped on the field as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, for us Black folk, it was our Neil Armstrong landing on the moon," said Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.

Nearly 1 million people in Michigan put under a boil water advisory
An estimated 935,000 people in 23 communities in the Greater Detroit area were put under a boil water advisory on Saturday after a leak was discovered in a 120-inch water transmission main that distributes water from Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility to residents, the Great Lakes Water Authority said.

America's largest national park is the size of Yellowstone, Yosemite and Switzerland combined
There are more than 420 sites in the US National Park System, but only 63 carry the headliner -- capital N, capital P -- "National Park" title.

Getting up close and personal with Patagonia's pumas
When things feel overwhelming, an escape into nature is just the ticket.

Travel news this week: Inside another beast headed to the skies
A tour company is urging travelers to visit Ukraine's bomb-ravaged cities -- against international advisories. North Korea has been destroying sites at the Mount Kumgang resort area, once a symbol of reconciliation between North and South Korea. And Emirates CEO Tim Clark tells CNN he wants Airbus to build a new superjumbo to replace the A380.

'The Netflix effect': Why Western women are heading to South Korea in search of love
There was something puzzling about the young Western women staying at the youth hostels in Seoul, thought researcher Min Joo Lee.

Podcast: Don't fall for these money scams


8 reasons you wake up tired, and how to fix it
You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How could you be following a golden rule of sleep so right, yet feel so wrong?

Confessions of an auto mechanic: What to know when taking your car in for maintenance
Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car in for maintenance can be stressful.

They say it's the best job in the world, but you'll have to stay up all night doing it
If you're one of the millions of Americans heading to a sleep lab, you probably wonder what's going on while you're dozing off. We tried to stay up all night with Mount Sinai Hospital's sleep techs and found out these medical workers love what they do.

Norway warns it may have to kill a beloved 1,300-pound walrus named Freya
A massive, fish-loving walrus named Freya is stirring up trouble in Norway -- and the Norwegian government has warned it may have to euthanize her if Norwegians don't leave her alone.

A Virginia zoo is auctioning the chance to name its adorable new siamang
The Virginia Zoo welcomed the birth of an adorable, endangered ape -- and they're offering the public the chance to name the rare primate.

See iconic moments from Anne Heche's acting career
Anne Heche's career has spanned over 30 years with roles in films like "Six Days, Seven Nights" and "Donnie Brasco."

Tom Brady taking leave of absence from Buccaneers to 'deal with personal things'
Tom Brady is taking some time away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to "deal with personal things," according to the team's head coach Todd Bowles.

Why Velveeta is suddenly everywhere
In 2020, something incredible happened in the dairy aisle: Velveeta started flying off the shelves.

These retailers make sure their stores have a subtle scent. Here's why
Have you ever stepped into an Abercrombie, Victoria's Secret, Vitamin Shoppe or another store and wondered: "What's that smell?"

Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder in 2023
Johnson & Johnson is abandoning talc-based baby powder next year and instead will make it with cornstarch.

21 products that our editors swear make them just a little happier


This powerful Dyson vacuum is at least $100 off right now


The credit card we use to judge all other cards just got a sign-up bonus for the first time in years


CNN Underscored's Deals Fest 2022 starts in just two days — get a first look now


The 8 best bathroom cleaning products, according to our cleaning expert


Packing cubes will change the way you travel — here are 22 of our favorites


Samsung just launched two new smartwatches — here's what you need to know


Don't head off on your next trip without one of these travel backpacks


We've tested every MacBook you can buy — here's the best one


Hot sleeper? Here's how to stay cool while sleeping thanks to these 21 products


A quality rice cooker is a kitchen essential. Here are two worth your money


Samsung has a new $1,799 foldable phone — and we went hands-on


W. Kamau Bell: The United States has broken this fundamental promise over 300 times
The United States of America is a particularly weird name for a country. Most countries have one-word names, made up of only a few syllables. And those names often have thousands of years of history behind them. They come from the language of the people who come from those lands.

Ominous warnings after search of Trump's home make no sense
When news broke this week that the FBI had executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, a wave of ominous warnings exploded across right-wing media, fueled by the former president and his acolytes.

The IRA is a huge victory in this existential fight
How important is the climate bill -- named, for Joe Manchin-related reasons, the "Inflation Reduction Act" --- that just passed the US Congress? Huge.

An unlikely team tries to make Trump follow the law
Give it up for the archivists.

The detection of poliovirus is a call to action
New York City has detected poliovirus in sewage, according to state and local health officials, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus. This comes as no surprise since last month a case of paralytic polio was confirmed in a resident in Rockland County -- just on the outskirts of the city. As the state health commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said, "For every one case of paralytic polio identified, hundreds more may be undetected."

'Lives torn asunder.' The children of Indian Partition, 75 years on
A small girl is woken in the night. The family is to travel immediately from their idyllic home near Lahore, in what is current-day Pakistan, to India.

After serving in Afghanistan, Jason Kander spent years trying to outrun PTSD


Worried about our warming planet? You might have climate anxiety


What does Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan mean for US-China relations? CNN's Senior International Correspondent explains


What does 2,000 calories actually look like?


Recipes for when it's just too hot to cook


Sloppy Joes we'd gladly eat any night of the week


How to make the tastiest fried chicken