The president-elect dominated the news in 2024 like no one else, from his historic campaign, assassination attempts against him and comeback from his unprecedented (there it is again) trials and convictions. School shootings and deadly storms seized the nation’s attention as did a CEO’s shocking murder.
But human stories also captured the attention of our massive and diverse global audience. Science inspired awe and wonder. And travel pieces delighted you.
All the while, we offered more news you can use than, well, you could use: The era of freeloading is officially over; Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study; These cities are now so expensive they’re considered ‘impossibly unaffordable’; After 155 years, the Campbell Soup company is changing its name; Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn.
We will see you right here in 2025, on platforms and in a variety of formats — including video, audio and text — around the world.
CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2024
2024 presidential election results – November 6, 2024
Trump survives assassination attempt – July 13, 2024
Hurricane Milton hits Florida – October 9, 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says he is ‘truly sorry’ for physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 – May 17, 2024
Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision – March 26, 2024
Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential campaign – July 21, 2024
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies after hotel balcony fall – October 16, 2024
Trump wins – November 6, 2024
Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed, naming Prince Andrew and former President Clinton – January 3, 2024
At least 4 killed in Georgia high school shooting – September 4, 2024
Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 charges in hush money trial – May 30, 2024
Second Trump assassination attempt – September 15, 2024
The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement – March 15, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect charged with murder – December 9, 2024
Trump safe, two dead after assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally – July 13, 2024
Where will Hurricane Milton hit? – October 8, 2024
14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say – September 4, 2024
Carnage across Florida after Milton – October 10, 2024
The CNN debate: Biden has shaky debate showing as Trump repeats falsehoods – June 27, 2024
Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds – August 8, 2024
Hurricane Helene makes historic landfall – September 26, 2024
Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case – July 25, 2024
The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say – September 5, 2024
CNN political commentator Alice Stewart dies – May 18, 2024
Gunman at large after UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in ‘brazen targeted attack,’ police say – December 4, 2024
The era of freeloading is officially over – August 12, 2024
He bought a cruise ship on Craigslist and spent over $1 million restoring it. Then his dream sank – September 18, 2024
Shooting suspect’s mom drove 200 miles to Winder, Georgia, after getting cryptic text the morning of the school attack – September 7, 2024
Trump wins New Hampshire primary – January 23, 2024
Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean – July 5, 2024
Madison, Wisconsin school shooting – December 16, 2024
‘She’s pure evil’: Nurse gets life in prison after admitting she intentionally gave patients excess insulin, prosecutors say – May 2, 2024
Global tech outage – July 19, 2024
Video captures shooting at Trump rally – July 13, 2024
An Ohio toddler died after her mom left her home alone while she took a 10-day vacation. A judge called it the ‘ultimate act of betrayal’ – March 20, 2024
‘I’m a black NAZI!’: NC GOP nominee for governor made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum – September 19, 2024
AT&T says service has been restored after massive, nationwide outage. Authorities are investigating – February 22, 2024
She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message – August 2, 2024
Iranian president dies in helicopter crash – May 19, 2024
Trump safe after being targeted in second apparent assassination attempt – September 15, 2024
Once celebrated, an inventor’s breakthroughs are now viewed as disasters — and the world is still recovering – May 24, 2024
Iran launches missile attack on Israel – October 1, 2024
Takeaways from the ABC presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris – September 10, 2024
FBI identifies Trump rally shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks – July 14, 2024
US Army rebukes Trump campaign for incident at Arlington National Cemetery – August 29, 2024
1 person dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade – February 14, 2024
Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take down the House; Biden responded with defensiveness – July 17, 2024
Trump and Harris face off in contentious debate – September 10, 2024
Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy – August 19, 2024
Iran launches barrage of strikes toward Israel live story – April 13, 2024
Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn – November 12, 2024
Where to watch the total solar eclipse – November 11, 2024
Martial law reversed in South Korea after president’s surprise decree sent shockwaves – December 3, 2024
Trump appears at RNC with VP pick JD Vance after assassination attempt – July 15, 2024
One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water – February 25, 2024
Suspect in UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting used fake ID and traveled by bus to New York, sources say – December 5, 2024
After 155 years, the Campbell Soup company is changing its name – September 10, 2024
Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers – November 27, 2024
‘I never got the impression he would self-destruct:’ Friends of suspect in fatal CEO shooting left in shock – December 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton explodes into a Category 5 on track to Florida Gulf Coast – October 7, 2024
Total solar eclipse – April 8, 2024
What happens in the Democratic nomination now that Biden has left the race – June 28, 2024
These cities are now so expensive they’re considered ‘impossibly unaffordable’ – June 14, 2024
Pennsylvania state police commissioner reveals stunning details about Trump shooting – July 23, 2024
Harris and VP pick Walz hold first campaign rally as Democratic ticket – August 6, 2024
Where Harris’ campaign went wrong – November 6, 2024
ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 60 dead – March 22, 2024
Trump said he ‘went down’ in helicopter ‘emergency landing’ with former San Francisco mayor, who says it never happened – August 8, 2024
The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you think – March 28, 2024
Fresh controversy brews over Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit – August 28, 2024
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study – May 8, 2024
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination – July 18, 2024
El Niño is dead. Here’s what to expect in the coming months – June 13, 2024
Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. Over 50 years later, they recreated it – December 2, 2024
Hurricane Helene kills more than 45 people in five states – September 27, 2024
Trump unveils the most extreme closing argument in modern presidential history – October 28, 2024
Apalachee High School shooting – September 5, 2024
McDonald’s didn’t give Trump permission to serve fries. It didn’t need to – October 21, 2024
Backlash over NFL player Harrison Butker’s commencement speech has reached a new level – May 16, 2024
Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee – July 22, 2024
NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated for second-degree burns after touching exhaust pipe at campaign event – September 27, 2024
Surveillance video shows Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs physically assaulting former girlfriend in 2016 – May 17, 2024
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed in New Jersey crash on the eve of their sister’s wedding – August 30, 2024
Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say – February 12, 2024
The Princess of Wales controversy has only gotten worse – March 15, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition – December 10, 2024
There’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone – May 11, 2024
High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction – February 19, 2024
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse aftermath – March 27, 2024
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer – March 22, 2024
Killed by a scam: A father took his life after losing his savings to international criminal gangs. He’s not the only one – June 17, 2024
4 law enforcement officers were killed in shooting at a home in Charlotte, North Carolina. 4 other officers are hospitalized – April 29, 2024
Video appears to show suspected Trump shooter on a roof – July 13, 2024
Trump wants to shut down the Department of Education. Here’s what that could mean – September 20, 2024
What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now that he’s been reelected – November 6, 2024
Cargo ship lost power before colliding with Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead – March 26, 2024
Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israel for deadly pager explosions – September 17, 2024
Calls grow for South Korea’s president to resign after martial law chaos – December 4, 2024
Trump is unable to make $464 million bond in civil fraud case, his lawyers tell court – March 18, 2024
4 charts show how early voting went in the US – October 23, 2024