Roman-era sarcophagus found in Gaza

Written by Dalya Al Masri, CNNAbu Dhabi, UAE A version of this story appears in Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. A Roman-era lead sarcophagus was uncovered on Tuesday at the site of a 2000-year-old Roman necropolis in the…

‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog Ralphie returned to Niagara shelter | CNN

CNN  —  Will a fourth adoption be the charm for this seemingly unadoptable pup? Ralphie, a New York shelter’s adorable “jerk” dog, has been returned to the shelter again after his most recent (and unsuccessful) adoption. “Ralphie proved to be more than she could handle,” the shelter explained in an…

Cheetahs flown to India as part of effort to revive species | CNN

CNN  —  Twelve cheetahs have arrived in India as part of efforts to revive the species after decades of extinction. Originally from Namibia, the feline predators were flown in on Saturday from Johannesburg in South Africa, the Indian Air Force announced. The cheetahs will next be airlifted in helicopters from…

North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile, Seoul says | CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  North Korea launched a presumed long-range ballistic missile Saturday afternoon, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Pyongyang warned of “unprecedented strong responses” if the US and South Korea go ahead with planned military exercises. Japanese Prime MInister Fumio Kishida said the…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

The US government estimates the private military company Wagner Group has suffered more than 30,000 casualties, including roughly 9,000 fighters killed, since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. About half of those 9,000 have been killed since mid-December, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. And about 90% of those killed…

Sunken discoveries: Rare Titanic footage and a medieval treasure trove | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  This week in our travel roundup: New footage of the Titanic revealed…

Irregular sleeping habits may increase risk of heart disease, study finds | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN  —  When you don’t get enough good sleep, the short-term consequences are noticeable — maybe you’re distracted at work or snappy with loved ones. But in the background, irregular and…

Fact check: Biden’s latest false statistical claims | CNN Politics

CNN  —  President Joe Biden has made another series of inaccurate claims in an economic speech. In late January, CNN fact-checked Biden’s false and misleading claims in an economic speech to union workers in Virginia. In a speech this Wednesday to union workers in Maryland, Biden repeated one of those…

Webb telescope sees once invisible structures inside spiral galaxies | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to peer inside the heart of spiral galaxies, where young stars carve out glowing paths. The space observatory can see…