Delaware state senator Sarah McBride made history as the first openly transgender person elected to Congress by winning her state's at-large US House seat. Despite running in a reliably blue state, McBride emphasized her bipartisan work and support from unions. She is a close ally of President Joe Biden and has been credited with shaping his views on LGBTQ issues. McBride, who lost her late husband to cancer in 2014, has been making history in the LGBTQ rights movement for years, including becoming the first transgender person to speak at a national party convention in 2016.
Amidst the highly competitive and intense atmosphere of the Olympic Games, a crucial mistake by head coach Cecile Landi resulted in gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her chance at a medal. With seconds to spare in the final moments of the competition, Landi missed the submission deadline for an inquiry, leading to a score change that ultimately cost the team a bronze medal. As the gymnastics community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and pressure faced by elite athletes in their pursuit for Olympic glory.
Following the supposed elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Hezbollah, by the Israeli military last month, media reports have emerged stating that the group has named Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general. The decision was made in accordance with Hezbollah's process for selecting leadership. Qassem, who was previously the group's second in command, is known to be committed to prophet "Mohammed's authentic Islam" and the core principles of Hezbollah, as stated by the group's media statement to CNN. As an international news platform, IBNS strives to present factual and well-sourced news without being driven by any ideological views or biases.
Maher shares his thoughts on the CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and questions the lack of important issues being addressed during the conversation.
In an interview on Thursday, Rep. Debbie Dingell criticized CNN host Kasie Hunt for questioning why President Biden didn't address his health during his address to the nation. Dingell argued that the country has already seen what happened and that Biden made it clear he could still serve as president. She also urged the press to stop criticizing and focus more on former President Trump.
In the highly-anticipated first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off without any assistance from their campaign teams or any props. As the candidates spent the last few days preparing for the debate, Biden reportedly engaged in mock debates at the Camp David presidential retreat, while Trump worked closely with his former chief of staff and also enlisted the help of a former White House counsel. All eyes will be on the two candidates for 90 minutes tonight as they rely solely on their own preparation and debate skills.
ABC News interviews experts to discuss the impact of new guidelines on the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The two candidates will face off in a studio at CNN's Atlanta headquarters, with muted microphones, no live audience, and limited commercial breaks. The rules could lead to a more substantive and issue-focused debate, diverging from the contentious first matchup between Biden and Trump in 2020.
The Republican vice presidential frontrunner, Kristi Noem, has caused outrage with her revelation of killing her dog and goat due to their behavior. During a CNN segment, anchors expressed shock and disbelief as they read out an excerpt from Noem's forthcoming book. Dog trainer Zak George called the actions "astonishing" and criticized the use of painful and intimidating methods. Viewers were left stunned as they watched the reactions of panelists, including former Hillary Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines who condemned Noem's actions as a prime example of animal mistreatment.
After only six months of shows, former NBA star Charles Barkley and CBS reporter Gayle King have wrapped up their CNN program "King Charles." Despite attracting a young, affluent, and diverse audience, the show was always meant to be a limited run. King announced the end of the show on air last week, stating that it was the last episode of their series. The show promised impromptu and candid discussions about current events and cultural topics, making it a unique addition to CNN's lineup.
After less than a year on air, the weekly talk show "King Charles" hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley is ending its limited run on CNN. The show, which aimed to discuss a wide range of topics, struggled to compete in the cable news ratings race. Despite the show's end, both King and Barkley have successful careers elsewhere, with King co-hosting CBS Mornings and Barkley being a leading basketball analyst for TNT. This decision comes after other celebrity guests, such as Julie Tan and Dawn Yeoh, shared how the talk show impacted them and their careers.