CNN’s top 100 digital stories of 2024

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

1. 2024 presidential election results – November 6, 2024
2. Trump survives assassination attempt – July 13, 2024
3. Hurricane Milton hits Florida – October 9, 2024
4. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says he is ‘truly sorry’ for physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 – May 17, 2024
5. Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision – March 26, 2024
6. Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential campaign – July 21, 2024
7. Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies after hotel balcony fall – October 16, 2024
8. Trump wins – November 6, 2024
9. Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed, naming Prince Andrew and former President Clinton – January 3, 2024
10. At least 4 killed in Georgia high school shooting – September 4, 2024
11. Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 charges in hush money trial – May 30, 2024
12. Second Trump assassination attempt – September 15, 2024
13. The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement – March 15, 2024
14. UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect charged with murder – December 9, 2024
15. Trump safe, two dead after assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally – July 13, 2024
16. Where will Hurricane Milton hit? – October 8, 2024
17. 14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say – September 4, 2024
18. Carnage across Florida after Milton – October 10, 2024
19. The CNN debate: Biden has shaky debate showing as Trump repeats falsehoods – June 27, 2024
20. Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds – August 8, 2024
21. Hurricane Helene makes historic landfall – September 26, 2024
22. Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case – July 25, 2024
23. The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say – September 5, 2024
24. CNN political commentator Alice Stewart dies – May 18, 2024
25. Gunman at large after UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in ‘brazen targeted attack,’ police say – December 4, 2024
26. The era of freeloading is officially over – August 12, 2024
27. He bought a cruise ship on Craigslist and spent over $1 million restoring it. Then his dream sank – September 18, 2024
28. Shooting suspect’s mom drove 200 miles to Winder, Georgia, after getting cryptic text the morning of the school attack – September 7, 2024
29. Trump wins New Hampshire primary – January 23, 2024
30. Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean – July 5, 2024
31. Madison, Wisconsin school shooting – December 16, 2024
32. ‘She’s pure evil’: Nurse gets life in prison after admitting she intentionally gave patients excess insulin, prosecutors say – May 2, 2024
33. Global tech outage – July 19, 2024
34. Video captures shooting at Trump rally – July 13, 2024
35. 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
36. ‘I’m a black NAZI!’: NC GOP nominee for governor made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum – September 19, 2024
37. AT&T says service has been restored after massive, nationwide outage. Authorities are investigating – February 22, 2024
38. 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
39. Iranian president dies in helicopter crash – May 19, 2024
40. Trump safe after being targeted in second apparent assassination attempt – September 15, 2024
41. Once celebrated, an inventor’s breakthroughs are now viewed as disasters — and the world is still recovering – May 24, 2024
42. Iran launches missile attack on Israel – October 1, 2024
43. Takeaways from the ABC presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris – September 10, 2024
44. FBI identifies Trump rally shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks – July 14, 2024
45. US Army rebukes Trump campaign for incident at Arlington National Cemetery – August 29, 2024
46. 1 person dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade – February 14, 2024
47. Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take down the House; Biden responded with defensiveness – July 17, 2024
48. Trump and Harris face off in contentious debate – September 10, 2024
49. Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy – August 19, 2024
50. Iran launches barrage of strikes toward Israel live story – April 13, 2024
51. Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn – November 12, 2024
52. Where to watch the total solar eclipse – November 11, 2024
53. Martial law reversed in South Korea after president’s surprise decree sent shockwaves – December 3, 2024
54. Trump appears at RNC with VP pick JD Vance after assassination attempt – July 15, 2024
55. One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water – February 25, 2024
56. Suspect in UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting used fake ID and traveled by bus to New York, sources say – December 5, 2024
57. After 155 years, the Campbell Soup company is changing its name – September 10, 2024
58. Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers – November 27, 2024
59. ‘I never got the impression he would self-destruct:’ Friends of suspect in fatal CEO shooting left in shock – December 9, 2024
60. Hurricane Milton explodes into a Category 5 on track to Florida Gulf Coast – October 7, 2024
61. Total solar eclipse – April 8, 2024
62. What happens in the Democratic nomination now that Biden has left the race – June 28, 2024
63. These cities are now so expensive they’re considered ‘impossibly unaffordable’ – June 14, 2024
64. Pennsylvania state police commissioner reveals stunning details about Trump shooting – July 23, 2024
65. Harris and VP pick Walz hold first campaign rally as Democratic ticket – August 6, 2024
66. Where Harris’ campaign went wrong – November 6, 2024
67. ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 60 dead – March 22, 2024
68. Trump said he ‘went down’ in helicopter ‘emergency landing’ with former San Francisco mayor, who says it never happened – August 8, 2024
69. The Christian reaction to Trump’s Bible endorsement goes deeper than you think – March 28, 2024
70. Fresh controversy brews over Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit – August 28, 2024
71. Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study – May 8, 2024
72. Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination – July 18, 2024
73. El Niño is dead. Here’s what to expect in the coming months – June 13, 2024
74. Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. Over 50 years later, they recreated it – December 2, 2024
75. Hurricane Helene kills more than 45 people in five states – September 27, 2024
76. Trump unveils the most extreme closing argument in modern presidential history – October 28, 2024
77. Apalachee High School shooting – September 5, 2024
78. McDonald’s didn’t give Trump permission to serve fries. It didn’t need to – October 21, 2024
79. Backlash over NFL player Harrison Butker’s commencement speech has reached a new level – May 16, 2024
80. Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee – July 22, 2024
81. NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated for second-degree burns after touching exhaust pipe at campaign event – September 27, 2024
82. Surveillance video shows Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs physically assaulting former girlfriend in 2016 – May 17, 2024
83. NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed in New Jersey crash on the eve of their sister’s wedding – August 30, 2024
84. Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say – February 12, 2024
85. The Princess of Wales controversy has only gotten worse – March 15, 2024
86. UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition – December 10, 2024
87. There’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone – May 11, 2024
88. High-profile Republicans head for the exits amid House GOP dysfunction – February 19, 2024
89. Baltimore Key Bridge collapse aftermath – March 27, 2024
90. Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer – March 22, 2024
91. 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
92. 4 law enforcement officers were killed in shooting at a home in Charlotte, North Carolina. 4 other officers are hospitalized – April 29, 2024
93. Video appears to show suspected Trump shooter on a roof – July 13, 2024
94. Trump wants to shut down the Department of Education. Here’s what that could mean – September 20, 2024
95. What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now that he’s been reelected – November 6, 2024
96. Cargo ship lost power before colliding with Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead – March 26, 2024
97. Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israel for deadly pager explosions – September 17, 2024
98. Calls grow for South Korea’s president to resign after martial law chaos – December 4, 2024
99. Trump is unable to make $464 million bond in civil fraud case, his lawyers tell court – March 18, 2024
100. 4 charts show how early voting went in the US – October 23, 2024

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