Spelman College president reacts to Charlamagne tha God calling DEI 'mostly garbage'

Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle reacts to Charlamagne tha God's comments on diversity equity and inclusion, calling them "well-intentioned but mostly garbage."

Math teacher stuns bystanders with his name change for presidential run

A 35-year-old school teacher in Texas formerly known as Dustin Ebey is non-too pleased with his options this November: "a billionaire and a career politician." So he changed his name -- driver's license and all -- and is on a mission to give...

'No signs of foul play': Police chief on discovery of Riley Strain's body

The body of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing after leaving a downtown Nashville bar earlier this month, was discovered in a river according to Metro Nashville Police Department Police Chief John Drake.

CNN confronts North Carolina's GOP nominee to lead public schools who tweeted conspiracy theories

CNN's Shimon Prokupecz breaks down his interaction with Michele Morrow, a conservative activist who won the GOP nomination to lead North Carolina's public school system, whose tweets between 2019 and 2021 called for the execution of prominent...

Watch what happens when a boarding school bans smartphones

How long can you last without checking your phone? Administrators at Buxton School, a small private boarding school in Massachusetts, announced a ban on smartphones in 2022. Meet the teens who adapted to life with less social media and gained a...

Tapper calls out North Carolina Republican candidate over 'disturbing' tweet

Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee for superintendent of North Carolina's public schools, called for executing top Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden in several social media tweets. CNN reached out to...

Watch Harry and Meghan surprise victim's family in Uvalde

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, made a visit to meet with the family of Irma Garcia, a teacher killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde Texas. CNN's Camila Bernal has the details.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit family of Uvalde shooting victim

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made a stop in Uvalde, Texas, to visit the family of Robb Elementary School shooting victim on Saturday.

How technology can change education

At the Human Capability Initiative, in Saudi Arabia, the CEO of online education company Coursera explains the importance of innovation and accessibility in education.

Mexican protesters break down door at President's palace

Protesters, demanding information on the 43 Mexican students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College who disappeared in 2014, made their way to the front doors of the National Palace in Mexico City, Wednesday.

'Perimeter' looks at coming of age in a turbulent time, place

The streaming drama series follows a college student amid the drugs, hip-hop, racism, and local politics of 1990s Atlanta. Alesia Stanford talked with its creator and stars.

Death threats caused UGA students to cancel CNN interview. Hear why they're receiving them

Latino students at the University of Georgia say they're experiencing hostility on campus after police announced the suspect arrested in the death of a 22-year-old student was undocumented. CNN's Victor Blackwell says he was supposed to interview...

Empty classes, students scared to walk alone: Sense of safety shattered after UGA killing

The grisly murder of a former student on the University of Georgia campus left many students searching for answers. CNN's Ryan Young spoke to students who raised concerns about their safety on campus.

What we know about the suspect in death of Augusta University student

Campus police arrested a suspect in the killing of an Augusta University College of Nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. CNN's Ryan Young reports.

Alabama carries out first known execution with nitrogen gas in the U.S.

CNN's Anna Coren speaks with Deborah Denno, a professor of law at Fordham Law School, about Alabama carrying out the first known execution with nitrogen gas in the U.S. and whether more states will follow.

'I cannot even protect her': Father of student threatened to be beheaded by teacher

CNN's Dianne Gallagher speaks to the parents of a Georgia middle schooler who was threatened by her teacher, Benjamin Reese; who was arrested after witnesses told police he threatened to behead the student over comments she made about the Israeli...

Democratic candidate clarifies viral photo outside political event

Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips speaks with CNN's Abby Phillip about a viral photo from outside a political event for college students where it appeared as if no voters showed up to speak with him.

Law prof: Why SCOTUS must reject Colorado ballot ban

Even though he believes Trump to be "an astoundingly dangerous candidate for president," Harvard Law School Professor Lawrence Lessig says SCOTUS must unanimously reject the Colorado challenge to keep Trump off the ballot. "This is a principle...

Analyst: DEI 'separate issue' from Claudine Gay plagiarism concerns

CNN's Abby Phillip moderates a discussion between ex-Harvard Law School student body president Mussab Ali and CNN Political Analyst Coleman Hughes about the ouster of Harvard president Claudine Gay following weeks of controversy.

University chancellor fired over ongoing porn career with wife

The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has terminated the 63-year-old chancellor of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from his position after discovering sexually explicit videos he made with his wife, according to statements...

Police officer seen punching college student outside Ohio bar

An Oxford, Ohio, police officer seen punching a Miami University football player during a November arrest has been placed on administrative leave, and an investigation is underway.