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No story in Syria has a happy ending: Brother of Aleppo boy who became the latest symbol of ci

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The rescue of 5-year old Omran Daqneesh, pulled from the rubble of his bombed-out Aleppo, Syria, home Wednesday, was broadcast around the world, dominating front pages and drawing tears from television anchors. For many, his image became a symbol, the human cost of Syria’s devastating war illustrated by a bloodied face and mop of hair, smothered in the dust of what once stood as his bedroom. “This is Omran,” CNN’s Kate Bolduan said Thursday, her voice breaking as she introduced the footage. Read More...

Opinion | Chris Licht departure marks failure of CNN's shift to the center

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A New York jury on May 9 found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, an advice columnist who sued him years after the assault she alleged. The next day, CNN held its much-criticized town hall with Trump. In its tee-up coverage, a chyron that included the term “SEXUAL ABUSE” appeared on the screen. A lieutenant of CNN chief executive Chris Licht notified the control room: Scrub those words. Read More...

Rhinoceros | About | Nature

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TRANSCRIPT Man: WE MOVE ON NOW TO LOT NUMBER 200, AND OFF WE GO. 100,000, I'VE GOT 100,000. AT 105, SECOND AT 105, NOW DOING 115. 120,000. 124, BID AT 124, 126... Narrator: RANCHERS IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE BIDDING BIG MONEY TO STOCK THEIR RANCHES WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY BEAST -- THE RHINOCEROS. ONCE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, WHITE RHINOS ARE NOW HEADING OUT ON THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY. Read More...

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