Deadly Crash in Hoboken
A commuter train crashed into a station outside in Hoboken, N.J., leaving at least one person dead and more than 100 injured — including some critically. Officials suspended train service in the area as a result of the crash
The Brief
How Russia Wants to Undermine the U.S. Election
U.S. intelligence and law-enforcement agencies have seen mounting evidence of an active Russian-influenced operation targeting the 2016 presidential election. It is unlikely the Russians could sway the vote but they could sow disruption and instability
Lawmakers Slam Wells Fargo CEO at Hearing
Angry lawmakers heaped another round of blistering criticism on Wells Fargo's CEO, pressing for details about what senior managers knew about allegedly illegal sales practices and when any concerns were disclosed
Painkillers Like Ibuprofen Linked to Heart Problems
Painkillers are effective at numbing everything from the inflammation that comes with infection to headaches and the achy joints of arthritis. But recent studies have exposed some serious side effects, including increased risk of heart events
Obama: Veto Override a 'Mistake'
Congress overrode a veto issued by President Obama, clearing the way for families of 9/11 victims to file a lawsuit against the Saudi Arabian government. During a presidential town hall hosted by CNN on Wednesday, Obama called the override a "mistake"
How Russia Has Obscured the Facts Over MH17
The prime suspect in the investigation – the Russian government of President Vladimir Putin – has delayed the dispensation of justice by shifting blame, confusing the facts and casting doubt on the motives of the investigators
U.S. Sisters in Vacation Death Mystery
Two American sisters vacationing together on an island in the Indian Ocean were found dead in their room on Sept. 22, and members of their family are now traveling to the Seychelles to find out how they died
More Details Emerge in San Diego Shooting of Alfred Olango
It took more than an hour for police to arrive at the shopping center in a San Diego suburb where a distressed black man had been wandering into traffic. It took about a minute for him to be shot and killed
Philippine "Iron Lady" Who Ran Against Duterte Has Died
Philippine Senator and former presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago died from lung cancer, at age 71. She recently ran against the now-incumbent Rodrigo Duterte in May's presidential race
Mystery Surrounds Trump's Mexican Helicopter Ride
The details of who paid for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's helicopter trip while visiting the president of Mexico remain shrouded in mystery, raising concerns in both countries
Senate Passes Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to keep the government running through Dec. 9 and provide $1.1 billion in long-delayed funding to battle the Zika virus. The vote came after leaders broke through a stalemate over aid to help Flint address its water crisis
32 People Are Missing Following Landslides in China
At least 32 people were reported missing after hillsides collapsed onto villages in southeastern China following a typhoon. The landslides were triggered by torrential rain brought by Typhoon Megi, which has already killed several people
