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California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN he wouldn’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris runs, in a pre-recorded Montana fly-fishing interview that drew wide mockery as staged, while both leaders keep options open for 2028.
In a long-form CNN interview filmed at a Montana ranch, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris runs, arguing there would be no upside to a Democratic primary against a fellow Democrat and stressing he’d need his family’s buy-in and a clear personal why. The piece also highlights his personal life and the process of deciding whether to run.
CNN's Jake Tapper confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson with an uncensored clip of Republican candidate Brandon Herrera making crude remarks about women and children, and flagging past controversial content. Johnson condemned the language but defended Herrera as now running a serious campaign, while Herrera apologized for his online persona. The exchange highlights concerns about extremist-style rhetoric among GOP candidates and how party leaders respond to it.
Tom Selleck told CNN that Trump is “a mixed bag” and said he stays out of the current political world to avoid angering half the country, a remark that triggered a wave of online commentary. Critics accused him of ducking controversy while others praised his candor, with fans and pundits parsing what his Reagan-era ties and NRA background might say about his politics.
Former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha told CNN that he now believes COVID-19 was likely caused by a lab leak rather than a natural outbreak, a shift from his initial view. He emphasizes that no one in the U.S. can know for sure and calls for transparency from China, a stance he reiterated after sharing a clip of the interview on X.
Russell Andrews, the actor known for Better Call Saul, Insecure, and Straight Outta Compton, revealed in CNN that he has ALS, diagnosed in late fall after symptoms like twitching and weakness; after losing health insurance during a long hiatus and the pandemic, he sought care at Cedars-Sinai and a neurologist. He’s partnering with the ALS Network to raise awareness and meet lawmakers in D.C. about care and a cure, and his fiancée Erica Tazel says they remain committed to their wedding plans. The report also notes the ALS-related death of Eric Dane earlier this year.
Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Erin Burnett that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie who vanished near Tucson in February 2026, could absolutely still be alive, noting that some cases span years before resolution. Smart—who survived a 2002 kidnapping—said Nancy Guthrie deserves to be brought home and highlighted ongoing investigations, new surveillance imagery, and a growing reward as authorities search for leads in the missing-person case.
Brooke Nevils tearfully recounts her alleged assault by Matt Lauer and describes his era of near-invincibility at NBC's Today show, saying she initially tried to 'smooth things over' and later realized she was trapped; in a CNN interview and her memoir Unspeakable Things, she details the abuse, the fallout, Lauer's 2017 firing, and the broader wave of accusations that followed.
Brooke Nevils, a former NBC assistant who accused Matt Lauer of rape, recounts the encounters and the broader 'superstar harasser' culture in a CNN interview tied to her memoir Unspeakable Things, while Lauer disputes the allegations; Nevils emphasizes how power dynamics influenced consent and calls for accountability in corporate America.
Adrian Aviles, husband of Regina Santos-Aviles—the aide who died by suicide after an alleged affair with Rep. Tony Gonzales—tells CNN that Gonzales’ 'family values' image is a sham and accuses him of predatory behavior toward his wife; he says more graphic messages exist and that his wife’s death followed a depressive episode. Gonzales denies the affair, claims he’s being blackmailed, and has faced calls from Republicans to resign as the controversy unfolds.
Peter Arnett, a renowned journalist, conducted the first TV interview with Osama bin Laden in 1997, where bin Laden outlined his plans and motivations, which included opposition to US foreign policy in the Middle East. Arnett's career was marked by courageous reporting from war zones, notably in Afghanistan during its civil war, and he played a significant role in shaping global understanding of these conflicts. His interview with bin Laden prefigured the attacks of 9/11 and provided insight into bin Laden's ideology and grievances.
Senator Thom Tillis discussed his opposition to President Trump's new bill in an exclusive CNN interview, highlighting the political controversy surrounding the legislation.
A man, identified as John Doe, has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a 2007 party, as detailed in a CNN interview. Doe claims he was blacklisted from his security job after the incident, which he says was witnessed by an unnamed celebrity. The lawsuit, one of many against Combs, alleges Doe was given drinks laced with drugs before being assaulted. Inconsistencies in Doe's account have been noted, including the date and location of the alleged assault. Combs denies the allegations and is currently facing other legal charges.
An anonymous accuser has detailed allegations of sexual assault against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a CNN interview, claiming he was drugged and sodomized by Combs at a 2007 party. The accuser, who worked security at the event, alleges the drinks provided by Combs were laced with drugs, leading to the assault. The accuser is seeking damages, citing career and personal impacts. Discrepancies in the timeline have led to amendments in the lawsuit. Combs, currently facing multiple legal challenges, denies all allegations.
An anonymous accuser, referred to as John Doe, has publicly detailed allegations of sexual assault against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, claiming he was drugged and sodomized at a 2007 white party in the Hamptons. The accuser, who worked as a security guard at the event, alleges that Combs provided him with drinks laced with drugs, leading to the assault. The complaint, initially filed in October, has inconsistencies regarding the date and marital status of the accuser, prompting amendments. Combs, currently facing multiple legal challenges, denies all allegations.