Behind the lights of Big Top Rock are local performers whose journeys from church halls and school stages led them to one of ...

Oscars Commentary (Updated: Jan. 5, 2026): Happy New Year! We’re back, and it’s already hot on the awards circuit. As the phase one period for Oscar nominations enters its final, volatile stretch, a ...

South Korea's President Lee to visit Japan for a summit with PM Takaichi South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan on January 13 and 14 for a summit with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae ...

Shelling rocks Syria's Aleppo as clashes intensify between government, Kurdish fighters Fighting intensified on Thursday between Syrian government troops and Kurdish fighters in the northern city of ...

The Magnificent Seven represent 34.4% of the S&P 500 as of January 2026, up from 12.5% in 2016. From 2016 through 2025, these seven companies achieved an 870.1% return, outperforming the S&P 500. The ...

The chart below tracks President Donald Trump’s approval and disapproval ratings across polls. It includes all national-level results on this question which meet CNN’s standards for reporting.