US firearm homicide and suicide rates reach highest levels since the 1990s, according to CDC data

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The United States is facing some troubling statistics in terms of firearm homicide and suicide rates, while an Italian region is hoping to attract visitors with a unique offer. A rare Mondrian painting is also up for auction, and Ford has raised the price on its electric F-150 truck. Meanwhile, Peloton has laid off hundreds of employees in a bid to 'save' the company.

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The 2021 US firearm homicide and suicide rates were the highest since the 1990s, according to CDC data.
This Italian region is offering to pay people to visit.
A Mondrian painting is expected to fetch more than $50 million in a rare auction.
The pie that sparks lawsuits and more of America's best desserts.
Ford has raised the price on the electric F-150 again.
Video: Elon Musk's about-face on Twitter, Kim Kardashian's SEC fine, and the future of speech on the internet.
Toyota has finally found a way to keep wheels from falling off its electric SUV.
A federal court has temporarily blocked parts of New York's gun law.
More than 2.5 million US middle and high school students say they currently use e-cigarettes, according to research.
Hong Kong is offering 500,000 free air tickets to tempt tourists back.
Peloton has laid off hundreds in its latest bid to 'save' the company.
Making Russia weak, again.
See the 70's party photoshoot that made this Indiana home go viral.
One man was killed and two journalists were injured during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank.
Uganda's president has apologized to Kenya for his son's ill-advised invasion tweets.
Taiwan's defense minister says the country will treat Chinese military flights into its airspace as 'first strike.'
Porsche has overtaken Volkswagen as the most valuable carmaker in Europe.
US mortgage rates take a breather after rising for several weeks in a row.
Kevin Spacey returns to court. A timeline of his legal woes.
What to expect from Friday's jobs report.
'I'm shooting a Vogue cover as a chubby, short, mixed-race woman:' How this model embraces otherness.
Some Chinese cities are facing record-breaking heat. Elsewhere, snowfall comes early.
More than 400 people won the lotto in the Philippines. Some people just can't believe it.
'Scrubs' producer charged with multiple counts of sexual assault.
Markets are starting to act super strange.
Video shows the moment a California family was abducted.
Jada Pinkett Smith is set to publish a 'no holds barred' memoir.
Herschel Walker allies want more 'Trumpian response' to abortion allegation.
How Florida residents can stay safe.

2021 US firearm homicide and suicide rates were highest since the 1990s, CDC data shows

US firearm homicide and suicide rates each increased by more than 8% from 2020 to 2021, according to data published Thursday in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

This Italian region will pay you to visit

There are Italian villages that sell houses for the price of a cup of coffee, places that pay you to move there -- and now there's a region that will pay you just to visit.

Mondrian painting expected to fetch more than $50 million in rare auction

Piet Mondrian's signature black grid lines and bright-colored squares are among the most striking images of abstract art. Now, one of his most valuable paintings is going on sale and is expected to reach more than $50 million, Sotheby's has said.

The pie that sparks lawsuits and more of America's best desserts

Buckeyes, biscochitos, marionberry pie. All over the United States, sweet concoctions have sprung up. Here are 15 of the best regional desserts to tuck into across the nation.

Ford raises price on the electric F-150 again

Ford is again raising prices on the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, but the price increase will impact only the base model. The truck has only been in production since late April and prices were already raised once in early August.

Video: Elon Musk's about-face on Twitter, Kim Kardashian's SEC fine, and the future of speech on the internet

Elon Musk twitter deal and crypto news on CNN Nightcap. Pivot's Kara Swisher tells Jon Sarlin what Twitter would look like under Elon Musk's control. Plus, "OC" actor Ben McKenzie on why Kim Kardashian's crypto fine blew up his phone. And Slate's Mark Joseph …

Toyota finally found a way to keep wheels from falling off its electric SUV

Last June, Toyota warned owners of its first mainstream electric vehicle, the BZ4X, to stop driving their SUVs and have them transported to dealers because of a scary problem: the wheels could fall off after driving even just a few miles.

Federal court temporarily blocks parts of New York gun law

A federal court has temporarily blocked the enforcement of parts of a New York gun law that was enacted in the wake of a Supreme Court decision earlier this summer striking down certain protections.

More than 2.5 million US middle and high school students say they currently use e-cigarettes, research finds

About 2.55 million middle and high school students in the US currently use e-cigarettes, researchers say, based on responses to a survey conducted earlier this year.

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free air tickets to tempt tourists back

Hong Kong attracted around 56 million visitors a year before the pandemic, and now the popular destination is taking significant steps to win tourists back after over two years of some of the world's toughest travel restrictions.

Peloton lays off hundreds in latest bid to 'save' the company

Peloton is undergoing another round of layoffs — its fourth this year — with about 500 jobs being eliminated, as the exercise company's new CEO sounded alarm bells about its ability to remain viable, according to a report.

Making Russia weak, again

Russian President Vladimir Putin's dream of seizing Ukraine is looking less likely amid the surging counteroffensive. And Putin -- a zealous student of Russian history -- is "surely aware that defeat in a foreign war has brought down some of his predecessors,…

See the 70's party photoshoot that made this Indiana home go viral

An Indiana real estate listing went viral after a realtor staged a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home as a 70's house party photoshoot. HLN's Robin Meade reports.

One man killed, two journalists injured during Israeli military raid in West Bank

A Palestinian man was killed and two journalists shot and injured by Israeli forces during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said Wednesday.

Uganda president apologizes to Kenya for son's ill-advised invasion tweets

President Yoweri Museveni has apologized to Kenyans over tweets posted by his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba that had repeatedly threatened to invade Uganda's East African neighbor.

Taiwan will treat Chinese military flights into its airspace as 'first strike,' defense minister says

Chinese fighter jets or drones that intrude into Taiwan's territorial airspace will be regarded as a "first strike," Taiwan's Defense Minister warned Wednesday, as the island seeks to step-up its defenses in response to Beijing's military pressure.

Porsche overtakes Volkswagen as the most valuable carmaker in Europe

Porsche took pole position as Europe's most valuable automaker on Thursday, overtaking former parent Volkswagen as the price of the sportscar maker's newly-listed shares sped higher.

US mortgage rates take a breather after rising for several weeks in a row

After rising for seven weeks in a row, mortgage rates retreated last week.

Kevin Spacey returns to court. A timeline of his legal woes

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What to expect from Friday's jobs report

When the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its latest monthly jobs report on Friday, all eyes will be on whether the labor market is showing signs of loosening up -- one of many crucial factors that will help the Federal Reserve determine its next steps in …

'I'm shooting a Vogue cover as a chubby, short, mixed-race woman:' How this model embraces otherness

"I'm shooting a Vogue cover as a chubby, short, mixed-race woman who never imagined this would be her reality," says Paloma Elsesser of the "surreal" day that Annie Leibovitz photographed her for Vogue's January 2021 issue. It was a victory and not just for E…

Some Chinese cities face record-breaking heat. Elsewhere, snowfall comes early

China is facing extreme weather as scorching heat breaks records in some drought-stricken parts of the country, while cool weather sweeps through other regions as the climate crisis makes conditions more unstable.

More than 400 people won the lotto in the Philippines. Some people just can't believe it

A 236 million peso ($4 million) lottery jackpot shared among a record number of more than 400 winners has sparked questions in the Philippine Senate as skeptical lawmakers demand an inquiry into the results.

'Scrubs' producer charged with multiple counts of sexual assault

A Hollywood TV producer was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, including rape, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday.

Markets are starting to act super strange

Investors are tightening their neck braces as US stocks soar upwards, plummet back down and then do it all over. Stock market volatility is at its bumpiest level since July.

Video shows moment California family was abducted

Investigators in California are working to determine the motive behind the killing of a family of four -- including an 8-month-old baby -- as the bodies were recovered in a rural farm area after they were kidnapped earlier this week. CNN's Natasha Chen has th…

Jada Pinkett Smith set to publish 'no holds barred' memoir

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Herschel Walker allies want more 'Trumpian response' to abortion allegation

Republican allies want Georgia Senate hopeful Herschel Walker to more forcefully deny an allegation that surfaced this week that he once paid for a woman's abortion.

How Florida residents can stay safe

The wind has calmed, and the rain has stopped, but experts still caution that people could be killed or injured by the effects of Hurricane Ian. Keep these things in mind to reduce your risk as the cleanup continues.