Don Lemon says CNN fired him, is "stunned" by his termination
"After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," he said in a statement.
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Speaker Pelosi gives first interview since attack on her husband
Anne Makovec reports on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talking to CNN about first learning of the attack on husband Paul (11-7-2022)
Trump sues CNN for defamation
He is asking for punitive damages of $475 million.
Interviewed With Biden, Harris Says 'We Are Full Partners' in Governing
In a joint televised interview, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris say they are full partners who agree on how to approach the country's most pressing issues.
Newsom Renews Call for Federal Aid 'Not Charity' to States Grappling With Pandemic-Driven Deficits
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday said the nearly $54 billion budget deficit the state is facing is a direct result of the impact from the coronavirus pandemic and not because of existing financial troubles.
Pelosi on Trump's Coronavirus Response: 'As the President Fiddles, People Are Dying'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday criticized President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying "his denial at the beginning was deadly" and that as he "fiddles, people are dying."
Dublin Teen Uses URL Sleuthing Trick To Scoop CNN's Iowa Poll
CNN unveiled a much-anticipated Iowa Democratic primary poll, but Dublin High School senior Arjav Rawal had already done it for them, tweeting out the numbers 20 minutes earlier. How?
CNN New York Offices Evacuated for Over an Hour Due to Bomb Threat
A bomb threat was phoned in Thursday night for the building that houses CNN in New York, leading to the building being evacuated
Poll: Less Than Half Of Democrats Want Pelosi As The Party's Leader
Almost three in five Americans said they'd prefer another Democrat as speaker of the House over past party leader Nancy Pelosi, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
NYPD Give 'All Clear' After Unattended Packages Found At CNN Headquarters
New York City's Time Warner Center, the building that houses CNN's Manhattan headquarters, was partially evacuated for a short period of time Thursday evening as police investigated a "pair of unattended packages" found at the building, the NYPD said.
Doorman Claiming Trump Fathered Child with Housekeeper Free to Speak
A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair Pres. Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, says he's no longer bound by a "catch-and-kill" contract with the National Enquirer.
EPA Bars AP, CNN From Summit On Contaminants
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday barred the Associated Press, CNN and the environmental-focused news organization E&E from a national summit on harmful water contaminants.
CNN: 103 Uber Drivers Accused Of Sexual Assault Or Abuse
A CNN investigation has found at least 103 Uber drivers in the U.S. who have been accused of sexually assaulting or abusing their passengers in the past four years.
Santorum Suggests Kids Take CPR Classes Instead of Demanding Gun Laws
Former Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Rick Santorum on Sunday suggested students protesting for gun control legislation would be better served by taking CPR classes and preparing for active-shooter scenarios.
Former Playboy Model Says Trump Tried to Pay Her After Sex
A former Playboy model apologized to first lady Melania Trump for a 2006 affair she claims she had with Donald J. Trump that started with him offering her money after the first time they had sex.
Poll: Views Of Democratic Party Lowest In 25 Years
Favorable views of the Democratic Party have dropped to their lowest mark in more than a quarter century of polling, according to new numbers from a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Free Cash For Everyone? Stockton's Mayor Plans To See If It Works
As a kid growing up in Stockton, a little extra money would've meant the world to Mayor Michael Tubbs' family.
Trump's Twitter Battle With Press May Come With A Price
Whether by whim or design, President Donald Trump keeps adding fuel to his incendiary Twitter battle against the media.
Protesters Denounce Trump's CNN Tweet On Walls Of Twitter Headquarters
Protesters expressed strong disapproval for President Trump's anti-CNN tweet on the walls of Twitter headquarters in San Francisco.
Trump Tweets Mock Video Showing Him Tackling, Beating 'CNN' Opponent
President Donald Trump tweeted a mock video showing him pummeling a man in a business suit -- face obscured by the CNN logo -- outside a wrestling ring.
CNN Fires Kathy Griffin Over Trump Severed Head Video
CNN has cut ties with Kathy Griffin after she posted a video that showed her holding a likeness of President Donald Trump's severed head.
CNN, New York Times Among Outlets Barred From White House Briefing
The Trump administration ramped up its war against the press Friday, blocking several major outlets from a scheduled White House press briefing.
Polling Expert, Who Promised To 'Eat A Bug' If Trump Won, Gulps Cricket On CNN
A Princeton polling expert, who guaranteed a Clinton victory, ate a bug on CNN Saturday, making good on a promise he made before the election.
AT&T Reaches $85 Billion Media Mega Deal To Buy Time Warner
AT&T has reached a mega deal to buy Time Warner, owner of the Warner Bros. movie studio as well as HBO and CNN, for $85 billion.
Former HP CEO Fiorina May Appear In Next GOP Debate After CNN Changes Criteria
CNN on Tuesday amended its criteria for the next Republican presidential debate, giving former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina a better chance at appearing in the Sept. 16 primetime affair.
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
West Coast dockworkers disrupt trade for a fourth day
For a fourth day, dockworkers at West Coast ports including at the Port of Oakland, are disrupting international trade
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Kick from horse suspected in Marin County's man death
The "suspicious" death of an elderly man in Marin County last week may have been caused by a kick from a horse
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
West Coast dockworkers disrupt trade for a fourth day
For a fourth day, dockworkers at West Coast ports including at the Port of Oakland, are disrupting international trade
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Kick from horse suspected in Marin County's man death
The "suspicious" death of an elderly man in Marin County last week may have been caused by a kick from a horse
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Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Major San Francisco hotel investor will stop making loan payments
Downtown San Francisco has been dealt another blow after an investor in one of its largest hotels said it would stop paying its loans.
Bayview-Hunters Point creative fixture in danger of closing down
The iconic Box Shop has been in Bayview-Hunters Point for 20 years, but founder Charles Gadeken says the space is in jeopardy of losing its home.
Live 105 brings alternative rock back to Bay Area airwaves
Bay Area rock fans got some good news Monday morning when longtime alternative-rock favorite Live 105 returned to the airwaves.
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
West Coast dockworkers disrupt trade for a fourth day
For a fourth day, dockworkers at West Coast ports including at the Port of Oakland, are disrupting international trade
'Once-in-a-century' storms, hotter heatwaves; Scientists predict climate changes in Bay Area
From storms to heat waves, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientists predict weather events could become more extreme in the future.
Vallejo Mare Island homeowners seek to shed special tax they've uselessly paid for years
A group of homeowners on Mare Island in Vallejo say they're being forced to pay an extra tax that gets them nothing in return. They'll be pleading their case at a budget hearing on Tuesday and, so far, there's a surprising amount of sympathy coming from City Hall.
Ex-correctional officer at Dublin federal prison convicted of sexual misconduct
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in Dublin where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
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Victim injured in deadly South Bay rampage talks about his terrifying ordeal
A motorcyclist who was injured after being struck during last week's fatal South Bay crime spree that left three people dead in San Jose and Milpitas is speaking out.
Update: Stolen Kia slams into tree in San Jose, explodes into flames, killing passenger
A passenger was dead and the driver of a stolen Kia sedan remained at large Monday morning following a horrific crash and fireball on a San Jose street.
Police arrest 2 men in 2021 homicide at downtown San Jose park
Two men have been arrested for a 2021 homicide at a San Jose park, police announced Monday.
Monthly drag brunch in San Jose creates safe space for queer joy
Colorful and flamboyant, full of energy and fun, the monthly drag brunch held at the SoFA Market in downtown San Jose has become a South Bay institution over the past few years.
Grass fire near Soledad nearly contained after burning 76 acres
Cal Fire said a previous report saying the fire was 500 acres was incorrect, due to faulty mapping.
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Kick from horse suspected in Marin County's man death
The "suspicious" death of an elderly man in Marin County last week may have been caused by a kick from a horse
Wrong-way motorcyclist killed after crashing into SUV in Vallejo
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV in a Vallejo neighborhood Sunday, police said.
Serial Santa Rosa child molester 30-years-to-life prison sentence
A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.
Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
4.5 earthquake hits near Healdsburg, felt across North Bay
An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude struck in Sonoma County sabout 13 miles north-northeast of Healdsburg early Saturday.
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Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
McCutchen's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates to 5-4, extends Athletics' road losing streak to 15
Andrew McCutchen's tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning lifted Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over Oakland on Monday night, extending the Pirates' win streak to six games and sending the Athletics to their record-tying 15th consecutive road loss.
Former Stanford star Rose Zhang stuns LPGA winning pro debut
Rose Zhang lived up to all the pre-tournament hype as the next great women's golfer — at least in her first week as a pro.
'Humm Baby'; Former Giants manager Roger Craig dies at 93
Roger Craig, who managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died. He was 93.
Lester's 1st career hit helps Orioles beat Giants
Josh Lester drove in two runs with his first major league hit during his season debut and the Orioles beat the Giants 8-3 on Sunday.
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Ex-correctional officer at Dublin federal prison convicted of sexual misconduct
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in Dublin where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
Victim injured in deadly South Bay rampage talks about his terrifying ordeal
A motorcyclist who was injured after being struck during last week's fatal South Bay crime spree that left three people dead in San Jose and Milpitas is speaking out.
Man wanted in connection to shooting of girl in East Oakland home turns himself in
A suspect turned himself in Sunday to Oakland police following the release of a photo of him Friday in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old girl last week, police said Monday.
Police arrest 2 men in 2021 homicide at downtown San Jose park
Two men have been arrested for a 2021 homicide at a San Jose park, police announced Monday.
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Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Netflix shareholders reject sky-high executive pay packages
Netflix shareholders have rejected multi-million dollar pay packages for the company's top executives including for co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
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Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
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Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
California officials outraged over 2nd flight of migrants arranged by Florida
Another plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday, marking the second flight in recent days that state officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
Drag nun recognized during California Senate ceremony despite backlash from some Republicans
A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
Trump attorneys meet with special counsel at Justice Department
Several sources with knowledge of the investigation believe that a charging decision in the documents case involving former President Donald Trump is imminent.
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Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Drag nun recognized during California Senate ceremony despite backlash from some Republicans
A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Monthly drag brunch in San Jose creates safe space for queer joy
Colorful and flamboyant, full of energy and fun, the monthly drag brunch held at the SoFA Market in downtown San Jose has become a South Bay institution over the past few years.
Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
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Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
SAG-AFTRA overwhelmingly authorize strike if contract talks stall
SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike ahead of their negotiations with Hollywood studios.
Bayview-Hunters Point creative fixture in danger of closing down
The iconic Box Shop has been in Bayview-Hunters Point for 20 years, but founder Charles Gadeken says the space is in jeopardy of losing its home.
Live 105 brings alternative rock back to Bay Area airwaves
Bay Area rock fans got some good news Monday morning when longtime alternative-rock favorite Live 105 returned to the airwaves.
Photos: Indie supergroup boygenius closes out Re:SET Festival at Stanford
Indie rock supergroup boygenius featuring Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus closed out the third day of the Re;SET Festival at Stanford's Frost Amphitheatre Sunday night.
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Neighbors shaken after woman and two children found dead inside Fremont home
Police found three people, an adult female and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Apple announces Vision Pro augmented reality headset
Team coverage of Apple's bombshell product announcement that is sending waves throughout the tech industry. (6/5/2023)
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San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
Bayview's Old Skool Cafe continues mission of pulling youth out of cycle of violence
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.