Senator's tax rant goes viral
Democratic senators took to Twitter to criticize the GOP tax bill's process before it was eventually passed by 51 Republican senators.
Face transplant recipient meets donor's family
Andy Sandness received a face transplant, and now he's meeting the donor's family for the first time. If you or someone you know is showing warning signs of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK.
19-year-old woman dies in hotel freezer
Police have released portions of surveillance video showing Kenneka Jenkins staggering alone through a Chicago hotel before her body was found a day later in a hotel freezer.
White nationalists march in Virginia
White nationalists marched in Virginia and clashed with counter-protesters while protesting the city's decision to remove a Confederate statue.
Putin sunbathes on vacation
President Trump and Russian President Putin are both on vacation. Putin is in Siberia and Trump is at his golf club in New Jersey.
See THAAD missile hit mid-air target
The US military says it successfully tested the THAAD missile defense system over the Pacific Ocean. This comes just days after North Korea tested a missile that analysts say has the potential to hit major US cities.
Trudeau meets tiny namesake
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met two-month-old Justin-Trudeau Adam Bilal at a rodeo in Alberta. His parents are Syrian refugees who named their son as a tribute to Trudeau.
Police pull over state attorney
The Orlando Police Department released bodycam footage of two officers pulling over Florida's first black elected state attorney, Aramis Ayala.
GOP senators ridicule Trump proposal
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John McCain (R-AZ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) ridiculed Trump's proposed US-Russia cybersecurity unit to combat election interference.
Did Trump shove prime minister?
President Trump appeared to move aside the prime minister of Montenegro while at a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.
Sea lion drags girl into wharf
A family of tourists was feeding and observing a sea lion in British Columbia when it jumped out of the water and pulled in a young girl.
President Trump reads 'The Snake'
President Trump read lyrics to the song "The Snake" at a rally on the 100th day of his presidency. Trump says the lyrics are an allegory about the dangers of immigration, but the author's daughter doesn't want Trump to use the lyrics.
Victim's family fulfills killer's last wish
Kenneth Williams escaped from an Arkansas prison in 1999 and killed Cecil Boren at his home. Authorities say he later killed Michael Greenwood in a car crash. Williams was executed at the same prison he escaped.
News anchor reports husband's death
Supreet Kaur, a news anchor in India, was reporting on a deadly accident and later learned that her husband was one of the victims.
Police: Suspect mailed Trump manifesto
Police are searching for Joseph Jakubowski, who they say robbed a gun store and threatened an unspecified attack. He also mailed a 161-page manifesto to President Trump. Police and the FBI are asking anyone with information about Jakubowski to contact them.
Escalator reverses, shoppers tumble
An escalator at a Hong Kong shopping mall suddenly reversed, sending passengers tumbling. At least 18 people were injured in the incident, according to CCTV.
Mindy Kaling disses senator, gets date
What started out as a diss on Hulu series "The Mindy Project" may lead to a dinner date between the show's actress Mindy Kaling and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
Did Trump snub Merkel handshake?
President Donald Trump shared an awkward moment with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during her visit to the White House Friday, apparently declining to shake her hand, a traditional gesture in such settings.
Hillary Clinton airplane photo goes viral
A photo of Hillary Clinton reading the Indianapolis Star report about Mike Pence using a private email account while he was governor went viral online.
Bill Paxton's most memorable roles
Actor Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "The Terminator," "Aliens" and "Titanic," has died at age 61, a representative for his family said in a statement.
Demonstrator takes Confederate flag on live TV
A Black Lives Matter demonstrator grabbed a Confederate flag from a member of the South Carolina Secessionist Party outside the College of Charleston.
Melissa McCarthy returns to 'SNL' as Spicer
Melissa McCarthy returned to "SNL" with her explosive impression of President Trump's press secretary Sean Spicer.
Al Jarreau dies at 76
Al Jarreau, the jazz-pop musician best known for the hits "Breakin' Away," "We're in This Love Together" and the theme song to the popular 1980s TV show, "Moonlighting," died Sunday, according to posts on his verified social media accounts.
Protesters swarm airports nationwide
People gathered at airports around the country to protest President Trump's immigration ban from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Bill Maher mocks Trump's first week
Comedian Bill Maher gives his take on President Trump's first week in office on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."
Clash at Trump rally has unexpected ending
79-year-old John McGraw apologized to Rakeem Jones for hitting him at a Trump rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Driver live-streams 104 mph crash
A driver live-streamed himself speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before crashing into a garbage truck in Rhode Island.
Man beaten, bystander yells 'you voted Trump'
David Wilcox says he was attacked after a traffic incident in Chicago. Bystanders yelled "you voted Trump" and did not intervene during the attack. The man says he doesn't believe the attackers knew who he voted for.
Officer predicts own shooting, dies
An Alaska police officer shot in the line of duty two weeks ago has died of complications after surgery.
Donald Trump's Hollywood star destroyed
Los Angeles police are looking for the man who destroyed Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star with a sledgehammer and a pickaxe.
US Navy sailor sits during national anthem
An unidentified US Navy sailor is facing possible discipline after sitting during the national anthem while on a Florida military base.
Kite strings kill three in one day
Kite strings killed three people including two young children in a single day in India. Officials in Delhi are now moving to ban any sharp kite strings.
Judge's decision brings inmate to tears
Kentucky District Court Judge Amber Wolf made an exception to allow an inmate to see his month-old baby for the first time in court.
Passenger chases plane on tarmac
An airline passenger in Madrid bypassed security, broke through an anti-fire door and jumped from a passenger boarding bridge to chase down a missed flight. He was able to board the plane but was arrested upon landing.
Mom beats daughter live on Facebook
A video on Facebook that shows a mother beating her 16-year-old daughter has sparked a debate online about discipline and public shaming.
Violent arrest of woman caught on camera
Video shot in 2015 now made public shows Texas woman Breaion King violently thrown to the ground during an arrest from two police officers.
Trump tosses comedian from press conference
Comedian Simon Brodkin crashed Donald Trump's Scottish golf course opening and tried to present him with swastika golf balls.
Man shot, killed while live-streaming
28-year-old Antonio Perkins was killed in Chicago while live-streaming on Facebook.
Student tackles campus shooter
Jon Meis, a student security guard at Seattle Pacific University, pepper-sprayed, tackled and disarmed an active campus shooter in June 2014.Video of his heroic actions has just been released.
Plane spins, drops from the sky
The NTSB is investigating the cause of a single-engine plane crash that killed three people in Houston.
Man lives 555 days without a heart
A 24-year-old man survived 555 days without a heart with the help from a portable artificial heart.
Teen's heart stops after Tasing
A federal judge recently released video of Officer Timothy Runnels using a Taser on 17-year-old Bryce Masters into cardiac arrest. Runnels pleaded guilty to violating Masters' civil rights and will serve four years in prison.
'Jeopardy!' champ taunts Trebek
Buzzy Cohen has an eight-game winning streak going on "Jeopardy!" But his celebrations and taunts to host Alex Trebek have drawn a mixed reaction on the internet.
Ship flips, throws 500+ overboard
Five people were killed and around 562 people were rescued after a migrant ship capsized in the Mediterranean Sea.
Officer runs to save suicidal man
Sgt. Greg Bogert saved a suicidal man before he could jump over the edge of a New Jersey bridge. Watch "New Day" and "CNN Newsroom" each Friday to see inspiring stories of officers going above and beyond the call of duty.
Giant, growing space bubble spotted
The Hubble Telescope captured a new image of Bubble Nebula, a massive dust and gas cloud 8,000 light-years away, giving us the best view to date.
Joan "Chyna" Laurer found dead at 45
Joan Laurer, the groundbreaking female wrestler known as Chyna, has died. Police do not suspect foul play, but the coroner has not ruled on her cause of death.
Jail officers punch, knee inmates
Cook County Jail in Chicago proactively released videos of six 'excessive force' incidents. Five officers have been fired and one resigned as a result of the jail's investigations.
Child falls from moving car into busy road
Another disturbing video of a child falling out of a moving car in China has emerged. A 2014 study in China found that only 22 out of 3,333 (.6%) observed children were secured in child safety seats.
Murder suspect surprises cop with knife
A suspect wanted for a homicide pulled a knife on Ohio police officer Joshua Hilling after he stopped him for illegally walking on a highway. Prosecutors praised Hilling's "incredible restraint" citing his bodycam video.
Arrest made after viral attack video
Police say they have arrested a man who attacked a woman at a hotel while bystanders looked on. The victim's social media post about the attack gained over one billion views and sparked outrage in China.
Witness: Man begged for life; Cop shot
Unarmed Daniel Shaver was killed by police in Arizona while one witness says he was crying and begging for life. The officer says Shaver was reaching behind his back and considered Shaver to be a threat.
Kids helped catch suspects by doing this ...
For one group of kids in a small village outside London, an afternoon meant to be spent hunting Easter eggs suddenly turned into a thrilling hunt for burglars.
Jon Stewart rescues runaway bull
The fate of Frank Lee the bull has gone from dinner plate to sanctuary -- thanks to comedian Jon Stewart and his wife.
Video shows deadly bridge collapse
An overpass collapsed Thursday in the Indian city of Kolkata, crushing vehicles below it, killing 15 people and leaving dozens missing, authorities said.
Teacher arrested after knocking over child
71-year-old teacher Amelia Stripling was arrested and charged with 2nd degree cruelty to a child after knocking over a pre-K special needs student in Georgia.
Donald Trump's incendiary rhetoric history
A timeline of controversial comments Donald Trump has made to protesters during the 2016 election campaign.
Obama, Trudeau trade Bieber jokes
President Obama and Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau traded jokes at a White House state dinner.
Protester hit at Donald Trump rally
A protester was hit at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina while being escorted out by police. Police have a 78-year-old man in custody, charged with assault.
'SNL' mocks Trump's hand-size feud
"Saturday Night Live" took aim at CNN's coverage of Super Tuesday as well as Marco Rubio and Donald Trump's hand-size feud.
Unknown 'ghostly' octopod discovered
Scientists with NOAA found an unknown species of octopod on the ociean floor while mapping uncharted waters off the coast of Hawaii.
U.S. military's new vertical takeoff aircraft
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation to build a vertical takeoff concept aircraft called LightningStrike.
'Bernie Baby' dies suddenly
Oliver Jack Carter Lomas-Davis, also known as the "Bernie Baby," has died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, according to his mother.
Trump tweets fascist dictator's quote
Donald Trump tweeted a quote that has been attributed to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and defended the tweet in an interview.
Officer killed day after she was sworn in
Virginia police officer Ashley Guindon was killed while responding to a domestic-related shooting a day after she was sworn in, authorities said.
U.S. military tests nuclear missile
The U.S. Air Force tested two unarmed intercontinental ballistic missiles in California hoping to show the world that this decades old system is still effective.
Origin of mystery space light found
For the first time ever, a fast radio burst (FRB) has been traced to its source location, a distant galaxy six billion light-years away.
Man overdoses on heroin on crowded bus
A Pennsylvania man was caught on surveillance camera overdosing on heroin on a public bus. Police say they released the video to combat the growing problem of heroin abuse.
Stunning new image of our galaxy
Astronomers using the APEX telescope have released one of the most detailed images of our galaxy to date. See the full image here.
Mom hears son's heartbeat after his death
A mom in Arizona donated her son's organs after he died in 2013. Recently, she met with the family of one of the lives he saved. To sign up to be an organ donor visit registerme.org.
Judge confronts 'racist' ex-cop over beating
Judge Vonda Evans gave an impassioned speech during the sentencing of convicted ex-police officer William Melendez.
Robber unaware clerk is war veteran
A U.S. military veteran who served multiple tours of duty in Iraq fought a robber and chased him from a gas station.
Emotional moment teen realizes he's alive
15-year-old Trevor Sullivan had a heart transplant after suffering from heart failure. His family continues to work to promote organ donation.
Giant panda's heartwarming snow day
Tian Tian, one of the giant pandas at Smithsonian's National Zoo, woke up to snow and was pretty excited about it.
Rare 'walking' fish found
A family found an unusual fish with legs, which researchers believe is a striped anglerfish in New Zealand.
Cop shot point blank in the back
Police officer Nizaam Alexander was shot point blank at a routine traffic stop in South Africa. Alexander was not seriously injured because he was hit in his bullet-proof vest.
'SNL' mocks Cruz's 'New York values'
"Saturday Night Live" mocked the latest GOP debate including Ted Cruz's comment about "New York values."
Alan Rickman's most memorable characters
Alan Rickman, the British actor who played the brooding Professor Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" films years after his film debut as the "Die Hard" villain Hans Gruber, has died after a short battle with cancer, a source familiar with his career said.
Abandoned orangutan's heartwarming recovery
An orangutan named Gito, who was found abandoned in a box by International Animal Rescue, has made an amazing recovery.
Dicaprio's scary plane landing
Leonardo Dicaprio revealed the details of an emergency landing in 2010 on "The Ellen Degeneres Show."
See Iranian rocket's close call with U.S. ship
Iran performed an unannounced live-fire exercise 1,500 yards from a U.S. aircraft carrier, drawing criticism from the Pentagon.
Abused dog recoils from love, but then ...
An abused dog named Kayne made a heartwarming transformation after being rescued from a shelter in Romania.
Man jumps into zoo's tiger den
A 40-year-old man in China jumped from a chair lift as it crossed over a zoo's tiger exhibit. He was later rescued by zoo employees.
Obama runs wild on reality show
President Obama cracked jokes and promoted climate change awareness on the survival reality show "Running Wild with Bear Grylls."
Teen killed shielding girls from bullets
15-year-old Zaevion Dobson was shot and killed in what police are calling a random shooting after he jumped and shielded three girls from gunfire.
Cop shoots suspect escaping crash
A California police officer will not face criminal charges after he shot a DUI suspect. The officer says his pistol "accidentally discharged." CNN affiliate KRCR contributed to this report.
Angry guest rams hotel lobby
An angry hotel guest in Oklahoma drove his truck into the lobby of a hotel after a billing dispute.
Cops rush in to save hostages
Police officers in Milwaukee stormed a hostage scene after a suspect took his own life. Milwaukee's police chief praised the officers courage and restraint.
18th-century Spanish galleon shipwreck found
Colombia has found a Spanish galleon, which sunk over 300 years ago in the Caribbean, and they estimate the treasure could be worth as much as $17 billion.
Robber's gun jams as he tries to shoot hero
A robber shot student Peter Gold in the stomach after he confronted a suspect. When the suspect tried to shoot Gold again, the gun jammed.
Police beating caught on camera
Two Alameda County officers have been placed on administrative leave after surveillance footage captured them beating a suspect after a high-speed chase.
Russian bombers strike ISIS' oil
Russia says it significantly reduced ISIS' export capabilities and income by striking oil tankers and storage facilities in Syria.
Mystery object falls to Earth
Astronomers captured video and images of a mysterious piece of space junk entering the Earth's atmosphere.
Mysterious anomaly spotted in Great Pyramid of Giza
Researchers with the HIP Institute and the University of Cairo spotted a thermal anomaly in the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Woman stoned for adultery
A 19-year-old woman was stoned to death after she was accused of adultery in Afghanistan.
Anorexic woman's dramatic transformation
Rachael Farrokh, who is battling anorexia, has made an amazing recovery and is now working to help others.
Scientists create working tractor beam
Scientists have created a working tractor beam that can move small objects using sound waves.
13-year-old victim confronts convicted rapist
A 13-year-old sexual assault victim demanded to speak at the sentencing for Tobias Summers, who was convicted of over 30 felony counts.
Divers dwarfed by giant creature
Divers off the coast of Portugal captured incredible footage of a giant sunfish.
Families release fatal crash video
The families of two men killed in a fatal car crash while driving under the influence released a video recorded during the crash in an attempt to prevent future tragedies.
Hikers fall 28 feet in bridge collapse
Four hikers fell about 28 feet into a river after the cable on a suspension bridge collapsed in New Zealand.
Body camera shows police officer get shot
Body camera footage cleared four Cleveland police officers in the shooting death of an armed suspect who raised his weapon at them.
Farmer uncovers 11,000-year-old mammoth
A Michigan farmer was digging in a field when he discovered the bones of an 11,000-year-old wooly mammoth.
NASA spots exploding star's remains
NASA scientists are studying Hubble Space Telescope images of the Veil Nebula's remains to determine how it expanded.
Cop's stunning move to suicidal man
Police officer Dan Hicks' compassionate response to a suicidal man has gone viral on the web. Read more about how it unfolded here.
Deep sea creature stuns explorers
While mapping uncharted waters near Hawaii, NOAA explorers captured incredible footage of deep sea creatures.
Surprising catch shocks fisherman
A fisherman in Alabama rescued two kittens that swam to his boat. The rescue video has gone viral with over one million views.
Theme park ride breaks, sends riders flying
Two passengers suffered minor injuries after a slingshot ride broke mid-flight at a theme park in France.
Cop confrontation goes viral
The Mayor and City Manager in Rohnert Park, California say they are investigating an incident where an unidentified officer drew his gun on a man recording him.
Knife-wielding man attacks cops
Two UK police officers were able to subdue a knife-wielding man with only batons and pepper-spray while responding to a domestic incident.
Video: Same-sex couple denied marriage license
A same-sex couple in Kentucky filmed their attempt to obtain a marriage license from a local courthouse.
200-pound ripped kangaroo crushes metal
Roger, a muscular kangaroo that is powerful enough to crush metal, went viral on the web. He lives in Australia at a kangaroo sanctuary.
40-pound woman's desperate plea goes viral
Rachael Farrokh is 5'7" and weighs 40 pounds. After battling anorexia for 10 years, she posted a plea for help on social media.
Animals' funny reactions to seeing reflections
French photographer Xavier Hubert-Brierre set up mirrors in Gabon to see if wild animals would recognize their own reflections.
Scientists unlock how chameleons change colors
Researchers at the University of Geneva studied chameleons in Madagascar to unlock how they alter their skin cells to change colors.
Hearing this brought a family to tears
By Daniel LewisAfter losing their son and brother in a tragic house fire, the Heisler family got to hear his heart beat again.
NASA to send submarine into space
By Daniel LewisNASA is working on a submarine to explore the methane seas of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Kimmel rips anti-vaxxers in mock PSA
Jimmy Kimmel took on the controversial topic of vaccination with a mock PSA from actual doctors.
Autistic teen scores 1,000 half-court shots
A Georgia high school student with autism scored his 1,000th half-court shot and fans stormed the court.
Knife-wielding man attacks cops
Two UK police officers were able to subdue a knife-wielding man with only batons and pepper-spray while responding to a domestic incident.
Plane lands on busy highway
Police released video of a small skydiving plane that had to make an emergency landing on a New Jersey highway.
43 fossilized dinosaur eggs found in China
Fossilized dinosaur eggs were found in China during road repair work in Heyuan city in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong.
How Taylor Swift helped me lose 425 lbs
Ronnie Brower's 425-pound weight-loss campaign has gone viral. He credits hard work, his two trainers and Taylor Swift.
Ryan Gosling's touching tribute goes viral
After the creator of the viral meme "Ryan Gosling Won't Eat His Cereal" died from bone cancer, Ryan Gosling posted a tribute on Vine.
Creflo Dollar defends $65 million jet fundraiser
Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar defended his fundraiser for a $65 million luxury jet in a recent sermon.
NASA's new car can drive sideways
NASA has created a Modular Robotic Vehicle that can drive sideways and will eventually be autonomous.
Volcano forms new island
Magma and lava from a Japanese volcano is forming new geography in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. The Japanese Coast Guard took video of it.
Historian: U.S. women don't care if they're raped
A Saudi historian gave a head-scratching defense of the country's driving ban for women on a Saudi Arabian television station.
Man catches rare 'horror movie' shark
A fisherman caught a rare 5-foot, frilled shark off the coast of Australia.
Jet fires 3,300 rounds a minute
The U.S. military is ground-testing the F-35 fighter jet's Gatling gun, another step before the $1 trillion fighter jet project can be fully operational.
Cop sings Taylor Swift in squad car
The Dover Police Department is promoting video of an officer singing Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" in an attempt to "humanize officers."
QVC host: I believe the moon is a star
QVC host Shawn Killinger and fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi got into a head-scratching debate over whether the moon is a planet or a star.
Ellen's hilarious response to anti-gay author
Ellen DeGeneres responded to criticism that she "celebrates her lesbianism" on her talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
NASA can see your Christmas lights
NASA says lights in suburban areas of the U.S. can be up to 50 percent brighter during the holidays.
Police snipers asked him for help
Police snipers asked a veteran cameraman covering the Sydney siege for help watching the scene.
Deaf child hears his mom for first time
A boy in Arizona got to hear for the first time thanks to cochlear implant surgery.
About
Daniel Lewis is a Producer II with CNN Digital. Lewis joined CNN Digital in 2014 after working with CNN's New Day Weekend and has been with CNN for 5 years.
Lewis joined Turner Broadcasting in 2010 where he worked as an editor for CNN Sports. He then covered high profile trials as an associate producer for HLN and In Session. He later joined CNN's New Day weekend team where he worked until 2014, when he started his current position.
Lewis is a graduate of Kennesaw State University.
