CNN Site Map (Galleries) for January - 2019
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- 2019-01-31Drifting snow obscures a road near Mount Joy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, January 30. A bitter deep freeze is moving into the Northeast from the Midwest, sending temperatures plummeting and making road conditions dangerous.
- 2019-01-31A large bushfire burns in the Australian state of Tasmania. Brutal post-Christmas temperatures led to extreme or severe fire warnings across at least three states and intensified severe droughts across the country.
- 2019-01-31The sun sets over a giant interactive sculpture of the NFL's Lombardi Trophy in Atlanta's Centennial Park on Sunday.
- 2019-01-31Alamut Castle: An almost invisible Alamut Castle stands perched atop a stark ridge. The fortress was the first bolthole of an ancient sect that spawned the word "assassin."
- 2019-01-31Assyl Yacine of Tomini Classics drives a Jaguar E-Type in Dubai. The emirate's saturated supercar scene means a buoyant secondhand market full of nearly new models to all-time classics. But don't take our word for it: We asked luxury motor deale
- 2019-01-31A nine-year project has concluded, conserving King Tutankhamun's tomb for future generations to enjoy.
Clearly visible in this painting in Tutankhamun's burial chamber are brown dots of microbial growth. The painting shows King Tut with various
- 2019-01-31Baccarat Hotel New York, New York City: A hotel from the famous French glass company means elegant glass is everywhere. And it's all for sale, from the stemware and vases to the crystal chandeliers sparkling overhead.
- 2019-01-31Nuanquan Town, Hebei province, China: Nuanquan Town -- a small town in China's Hebei province -- puts on a unique and spectacular "firework" show every Lunar New Year. For centuries, blacksmiths have been throwing molten metal against a col
- 2019-01-31Avenue of Stars reopens: After three years of renovation, Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars, a 457-meter-long promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, is reopening.
- 2019-01-30A hand-poured soy wax candle that smells like the state you're missing ($30; uncommongoods.com)
- 2019-01-30Mumbai: Although it is India's most expensive destination, it's quite possible to have an upscale trip to Mumbai for less money than you may realize. Click through our gallery for some ideas on how it's done:
- 2019-01-29You just have to take it all "One Day at a Time." The hit Netflix dramedy is a re-imagining of the Norman Lear classic with a newly single Latina mother raising her son and daughter with the "help" of her old-school mom. Season 3 is ju
- 2019-01-29Norway is working on an ambitious infrastructure project to improve the journey between the cities of Kristiansand and Trondheim, which is part of the E39 route crossing the southwestern coast. It is a long journey that requires 21 hours and seven ferry c
- 2019-01-29Buzludzha Monument, Central Balkan Mountains, PR Bulgaria.
- 2019-01-29Human hot pot: A hotel in Hangzhou in China's Zhejiang province has designed its hot spring to look like a human hot pot -- complete with produce such as limes, chilies and apples.
- 2019-01-28President Donald Trump announces a deal to reopen the government on Friday, January 25. He agreed to a temporary funding measure through February 15 that allows federal employees to return to work. The deal did not include the border wall funding that Tru
- 2019-01-28Banana Island: Qatar's luxury resort Banana Island is on an island off the coast of Doha.
- 2019-01-28Central Asian exploration: Dutch traveler Thijs Broekkamp spent three months exploring Central Asia. He traveled through Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan, including the former Soviet mining town of Inylchek, in Kyrgyzstan.
- 2019-01-28Tsugaru Railways Stove Train: Every winter, this classic "stove train," operated by Japan's Tsugaru Railway Line, chugs through a snow-covered stretch of farmland in Aomori Prefecture's remote Tsugaru Peninsula.
- 2019-01-28Emma Stone attends the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Scroll through the gallery for some of the night's best fashion.
- 2019-01-28Lady Gaga arrives for the SAG Awards on Sunday, January 27.
- 2019-01-28Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture: "Black Panther"
- 2019-01-26Italy wants you: In a fight to save their dying communities, numerous small towns across Italy, like Borgomezzavalle pictured here, are offering incentives to encourage foreigners to move there.
- 2019-01-25One of the only photos in existence of serial killer Ted Bundy and his infamous Volkswagen. Bundy raped and killed at least 16 young women in the early to mid-1970s before he was executed in 1989.
- 2019-01-25Sydney: Australia is a wonderland for vacationers. Sydney, with its distinctive Opera House, is Australia's largest city and one of the top places to go. Click through the gallery to find 11 other destinations that make this country/continent such a
- 2019-01-25People in Caracas, Venezuela, raise their hands to show solidarity with opposition leader Juan Guaido, who was declaring himself the country's interim president on Wednesday, January 23. Massive crowds took to the streets of Venezuela on Wednesday to
- 2019-01-25The world's busiest airports: While airline passengers might wish for less crowded airports, cities love to brag about their booming airports and the impact of flight on the local economy. Denver International Airport in the US was the 20th busiest i
- 2019-01-25Hidden gem: From colorful Parga (pictured) and the stunning beaches of Sivota to the low-key port of Preveza, the coastline along the Epirus region of Greece is a feast for the eye and stomach, with more than a nod to Italy's famed Amalfi coast.
- 2019-01-25Muhammad Yungai and his mural, "Community Roots," at 460 Nelson St. It's about Atlanta's historically black colleges.
- 2019-01-25Abandoned ghost town: Welcome to Burj Al Babas -- a $200 million abandoned housing development in Turkey -- home to hundreds of identical, castle-style buildings.
- 2019-01-24Outside in: The Vista towable RV from Escape brings the outdoors in with walls of windows.
- 2019-01-23US President Donald Trump, second from left, is joined by US Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz as he visits the US-Mexico border near Mission, Texas, on Thursday, January 10. The standoff over Trump's proposed border wall prompted a partial government s
- 2019-01-22Visiting Rwanda: Rwanda has flourished in the last decade and is now regarded as one of the safest places in Africa. It's become a must-visit for many nature lovers.
- 2019-01-22Researchers said the price in this drug ad had a profound impact on the way people thought about the drug. Researchers made up the name, Mayzerium, as a drug for diabetes as part of the study.
- 2019-01-22Chunyun 2019: It's that time of year again! China's Lunar New Year travel rush is now underway. Millions of Chinese people head home for the Chinese New Year Spring Festival during "chunyun" -- the annual spring migration.
- 2019-01-22Located in the Dutch shipping town of Harlingen, this one-room hotel used to be a crane by the harbor.
- 2019-01-22The World (pictured 2018) is a man-made archipelago consisting of some 300 islands off the coast of Dubai. Construction work for the islands was completed in 2008, but later the financial crisis struck, putting on ice nearly all development projects for t
- 2019-01-22Rosewood Bangkok: In the heart of the central business district, Rosewood Bangkok will offer 159 guestrooms, including Pool Sky Villas with large terraces and private plunge pools.
- 2019-01-21Affordable luxury hotels: At these hotels, you can get high-end design and food without breaking the bank. Start at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards in Paris, which opened in 2018.
- 2019-01-21Hôtel de Paris: After more than four years and $280 million, the fully renovated iconic Monaco hotel will open in March. To see what the hotel looks like now, click through:
- 2019-01-21Aurora Station: US-based space technology start-up Orion Span hopes to launch the first ever luxury hotel in space.
- 2019-01-21Celebrating Thaipusam: Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, Thaipusam is a time to ask Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva, for forgiveness, good health and peace in the new year. This year's festival takes place on January 21.
- 2019-01-20A large crowd marches down 6th Avenue during a women's march in New York.
- 2019-01-20Baby Sphengic: Meet Baby Sphengic, the adopted child of Sphen and Magic, the same-sex penguin couple based at Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium.
- 2019-01-19A fire rages after a gasoline pipeline explosion Friday, January 18, in Tlahuelilpan, Mexico, about 80 miles north of Mexico City.
- 2019-01-18A woman cries in a relative's arms on Wednesday, January 16, while identifying bodies of victims after a deadly attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Gunmen attacked the DusitD2 Hotel the day before with guns and explosives.
- 2019-01-18North Korean tourism: The Wonsan-Kalma Tourist Zone, on North Korea's southeast coast, is being turned into a huge beach resort.
- 2019-01-17US President Donald Trump arrives at an event in Washington on December 20.
- 2019-01-17Climate change makes emperor penguins vulnerable due to loss of their breeding habitat.
- 2019-01-17Betty White poses for a portrait in the mid-1980s, when she starred in the hit sitcom "The Golden Girls."
- 2019-01-17Betty White was practically born to be on television, having appeared on an experimental broadcast in 1939 when she was 17. Since then she's appeared on many shows, becoming a beloved entertainment figure -- and she's still working, appearing on
- 2019-01-17Winter in Finland: The days may be short and cold, but ice swimming is a popular activity in the Nordic region. Click the gallery to see more pictures of this cold pastime in Finland:
- 2019-01-17A large crowd walks down Pennsylvania Avenue after the start of the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Organizers said the march is sending a message to Donald Trump that "women's rights are human rights." Simil
- 2019-01-17Controversial design: This sculpture of the devil may be installed in the Spanish city of Segovia, near its famous aqueduct. But some Segovians have objected and said the statue looks too friendly.
- 2019-01-17Udon House: In Japan's Kagawa Prefecture, a new hotel and cooking school is dedicated to the art of the udon noodle.
- 2019-01-16It's thumbs up today, but the news on coffee has not always been positive. Take a look at the arguments for and against coffee through the centuries.
- 2019-01-16Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Opened in Monaco in 1864, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo has hosted Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, among many others. Click through the gallery for more photos of grand hotels where society's
- 2019-01-16A woman cries in a relative's arms on Wednesday, January 16, while identifying bodies of victims following a deadly attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Gunmen attacked the DusitD2 Hotel the day before with gunfire and explosions.
- 2019-01-16The best new wellness retreats for 2019: Anantara Kihavah is set on a private island in the Maldives within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- 2019-01-16One-euro homes: The small town of Sambuca on the Italian island of Sicily is selling off homes for €1 in the hope of revitalizing its community.
- 2019-01-15Carol Channing, whose most famous role was as Dolly Levi in the Broadway musical "Hello Dolly!" charmed audiences for decades with her trademark raspy voice and huge smile. The actress, pictured here in 1979, has died at age 97, her publicist sa
- 2019-01-15This is the Gordon, Wisconsin, home where Jake Patterson held Jayme Closs captive, authorities said. The sign above the door reads "Patterson's retreat."
- 2019-01-15San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: Beaches representing Dragonstone Island can be found along the Basque Country's coast. Even people who aren't "Game of Thrones" fans will enjoy a stop here. Click through the gallery for more photos of places
- 2019-01-15Kumbh Mela festival: The world's largest religious festival, India's Kumbh Mela begins in Prayagraj on January 15. The 49-day festival attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims to the sacred waters of the "sangam," where the Ganges, Yamuna
- 2019-01-15The country of Luxembourg is barely bigger than a city-state, with a population of 602,005.
- 2019-01-14The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was best known for his role in the civil rights movement and nonviolent protests. His life's work has been honored with a national holiday, schools and public buildings named after him, and a memorial on the National M
- 2019-01-14Shameik Moore, star of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," was one of a number of male guests to eschew black-tie tradition.
- 2019-01-13A worker clears Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House on Sunday.
- 2019-01-11Air support: Boeing says its radical new "transonic" wing design will offer unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency.
- 2019-01-11Ticket to paradise: The world's largest seaplane operator, Trans Maldivian has a fleet of 50 Twin Otter float planes flown by about 200 pilots.
- 2019-01-11Imagine if Central Park looked like this. Said to be inspired by the gardens of the Palace of Versailles in France, John J Rink's designs have been brought to life in a series of renderings commissioned by travel insurance firm Budget Direct.
- 2019-01-11Designed by I-10 Studio, this luxury resort is made of thick concrete and sandstone walls. Scroll through to see more desert homes.
- 2019-01-10Teddy bear adventures: Sutro the teddy bear (right) was accidentally left behind by his owner at the Grand Hotel Hyatt Kauai. The staff at the hotel found Sutro and decided to photograph him enjoying his extended stay.
- 2019-01-10A martial arts Wing Chun school in Chinatown in Mauritius. The district is one of the oldest Chinatowns in Africa having been built by migrants arriving as far back as the 1780s. But there has been a small Chinese presence in Mauritius since the 1600s whe
- 2019-01-10XVA Art Hotel: Opened in 2003 and located in the historical Al Fahidi district, the oldest community in Dubai, this boutique hotel is comprised of 15 rooms arranged around three different shaded courtyards.
- 2019-01-09Porlwi is an annual festival of contemporary culture held in the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis. 30,000 square meters of streets in the center of the city are filled with art and light installations.
- 2019-01-09Future of film -- Mauritius is working on developing a film studio to attract international productions with top-notch facilities to support shoots in the country's tropical island paradise scenery.
- 2019-01-09Dubai has become an adrenaline junkie's playground. These are just some of the extreme sports on show in the emirate.
Cliff diving -- The Red Bull Cliff Diving series stopped off at the Dubai Marina in 2016, where athletes leaped off an 89 foot plat
- 2019-01-09The 270 kilometer (168 mile) Al Marmoom Ultramarathon, touted as the longest desert ultramarathon in the world, took place for the first time in December in the Dubai desert.
- 2019-01-09Redesigned arch: It was a Malta landmark -- recognizable to people around the world thanks to scenes in "Game of Thrones" -- but in 2017 the Azure Window collapsed. Now, a new design by Russian architect Svetozar Andreev seeks to re-imagine the
- 2019-01-09Stephan Loewentheil's exhaustive photo archive shines a new light on life in 19th-century China. Scroll through to see more images from his collection.
- 2019-01-08Buffalo: New York state's second-largest city population-wise typically gets a lot of snow each winter, turning parks into a winter wonderland.
- 2019-01-08Vertical University, an education project in rural Nepal, was set up in 2015, with the aim of teaching students about nature and biodiversity.
- 2019-01-08Nepal may look like a small country on a map, especially when compared to its neighbors China and India, but it covers six climatic zones ranging between 220ft and 28,000ft above sea level.
- 2019-01-08Stormy skies: Ecuador-based aviator Santiago Borja is nicknamed "the Storm Pilot" thanks to his atmospheric shots of tumultuous skies, all taken from the cockpit.
- 2019-01-08Night flowers: Photographer Damien Frost documents one of London's latest underground movements -- a group of people who dress in outlandish drag who Frost calls "night flowers."
- 2019-01-08Delamar, Southport, Connecticut: Southport is a coastal New England village complete with clapboard-shuttered stately homes, cobblestone streets and family-run shops. The Delamar Southport is just minutes from the Long Island Sound's serene beaches.
- 2019-01-08Horiyoshi III, one of Japan's top tattoo artists, demonstrates his technique at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo. Scroll through the gallery to see more tebori tattooists at work.
- 2019-01-07The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore: Housed in two elegant and historic spots, the Capitol Building and adjacent Stamford House, the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is located in the city's civic and cultural district. Click through the gallery f
- 2019-01-07Ultimate family adventure: The world's largest cruise ship just set sail from Barcelona, Spain, on its inaugural voyage. But the ship's record-breaking size isn't the only thing that the Symphony of the Seas has going for it.
- 2019-01-07Esther Nene, 7, recounts the memories of the 2016 war in Sudan: "I remember that people run away from being killed by unknown gunmen." She wants her country to be the best country in the world. "Let people not fight. People must be fed food
- 2019-01-07Under threat: There are 1,092 must-see spots currently on the UNESCO World Heritage list, including the remote Rapa Nui — also known as Easter Island. But, if climate change continues unchecked, these remarkable treasures might lose their value. Some site
- 2019-01-07Lady Gaga's fairytale Valentino dress seemed to pay homage to one worn by Judy Garland in the 1954 version of "A Star is Born." She accessorized with a breathtaking Tiffany's diamond necklace.
- 2019-01-07Lady Gaga arrives on the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.
- 2019-01-07Best motion picture -- drama: "Bohemian Rhapsody"
- 2019-01-07April in Paris: Nothing says spring in Paris quite like vibrant blooms at the Eiffel Tower. Click through the gallery for more scenes of Paris and four more April destinations:
- 2019-01-07South Korea's Ulleungdo: Home to towering volcanic peaks, fascinating rock formations, cedar wood forests, juniper trees and a few tiny fishing villages, Ulleungdo is considered South Korea's most spiritual destination.
- 2019-01-06A is for Accessories: Rings, broaches, clutches and hats — a good Golden Globes outfit is about much more than the dress. Tracee Ellis Ross had the right idea in 2017 when she walked the red carpet in a Stephen Jones for Marc Jacobs turban.
- 2019-01-05A yellow vest demonstrator faces riot police officers in Marseille, France, on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
- 2019-01-04Most punctual airline: Copa Airlines: Panama flag carrier Copa Airlines has been named the world's most on-time airline. Serving connections around the Americas, it has a punctuality average of 89.79%. Click through the gallery to find the other lead
- 2019-01-04Members of the new US Congress are sworn in at the US Capitol on Thursday, January 3. This new class broke barriers before its members even set foot in Washington. Full story: No other Congress has ever looked like this
- 2019-01-04Photographer Nguan captures the surreal beauty of Singapore in order to romanticize his homeland.
- 2019-01-03World's safest airline: AirlineRatings.com has highlighted the 20 airlines it considers the safest in the world. It says Aussie carrier Qantas is once again the world's safest.
- 2019-01-03Trisara resort, Phuket: Trisara is made up of 39 cliff-side pool villas and suites.
- 2019-01-03Pru, Phuket: The 2019 MICHELIN Guide to Bangkok, Phuket and Phang-nga awarded a star to just one restaurant in Thailand's south. That eatery is Pru, part of luxury Phuket resort Trisara.
- 2019-01-03World's biggest ice and snow festival: The 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival will officially kick off on January 5 and will last until February 5.
- 2019-01-03Jeff Bridges poses for a portrait in New York in 2014.
- 2019-01-02Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman and singer Toni Braxton sparked speculation they had ended their relationship after the pair deleted all of their photos on Instagram, were no longer following each other on social media and Braxton wrote of "sta
- 2019-01-02Joey and Claudia Flores of California kiss as confetti falls during New Year's celebrations in New York's Times Square.
- 2019-01-02Break out the pinot noir!! "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" will end with the second half of Season 4 on Netflix. Here's some of what else is streaming in January.
- 2019-01-02Sakhalin: Sakhalin is Russia's largest island. It's a 1,000-kilometer-long strip of land off the east coast of Russia and just north of Japan.
- 2019-01-02Gilda Radner posing during a sketch on "Saturday Night Live" in 1977.
- 2019-01-02Jewlery house Tasaki cultivates its own pearls off the coast of Japan. Scroll through to see more images from its farming operation.
- 2019-01-0219 places to visit in 2019: Whether you want to relax by the beach or explore ancient ruins or a support a community recovering from a natural disaster, CNN Travel has plenty of recommendations from which to choose. Here are our picks in alphabetical orde
- 2019-01-01March in Buenos Aires: The capital of Argentina is home to some impressive architecture, including the Palace of the Argentine National Congress. Stroll the grounds in nice weather, and take a guided tour inside regardless of the weather. Click through th
- 2019-01-01Art Yard Bar & Kitchen: This recently opened all-day restaurant in London's new Bankside Hotel features design courtesy of Dayna Lee from Los Angeles' renowned Powerstrip Studio.
- 2019-01-01Iggy Pop pictured during 1977's The Idiot Tour with David Bowie and Blondie. Scroll through to see more of Chris Stein's images.