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How did the diminutive son of a Mexican farming family end up becoming one of the most notorious and powerful drug lords in the world? The story of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's life often inspires legend, in part because of one maddening truth: He simply wouldn't stay caught. Follow the kingpin's life, from his beginnings in Sinaloa to his current incarceration in a high-security prison.

CNNMoney's Maggie Lake goes behind the scenes and on the barge as Macy's sets up NYC's July 4 fireworks show.

What happens in Europe doesn't stay in Europe.

Tracie remembers when she met Elby Hars and his daughter Terri Hars, a day that would forever change the path of her life.

Federal regulators are investigating Tesla's autopilot mode following a fatal crash that killed a Tesla driver using the software.

You are not the only one who thrives in the summer and loves its warm, long days. Bacteria and other microbes that cause food poisoning, diarrhea and just general grossness also flourish, threatening to make it a season to be sick.

You are not the only one who thrives in the summer and loves its warm, long days. Bacteria and other microbes that cause food poisoning, diarrhea and just general grossness also flourish, threatening to make it a season to be sick.

The Obama administration is considering a plan to coordinate strikes against terrorist groups in Syria with Russia if Moscow agrees to use its leverage with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop bombing U.S.-backed rebels, U.S. officials said Thursday.

Dame Judi Dench has a tattoo. Yes, you're reading that correctly. The 81-year-old recently revealed that she got some ink for the first time. It's on her wrist and it says, "Carpe diem."

Austria could go from having a left-leaning president-elect to a far-right one in a matter of months, as a court has annulled the results of the country's May election and ordered another one be held.

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was the first national politician I photographed, and I hold him directly responsible for my interest in what makes the world tick! When I covered Kennedy in 1966 as a 19-year-old news photographer, I was entranced not only by him, but by the notion that so many people were transfixed with the persona and words of a single person.

What does a library look like in a modern city? There are still epic tales of migration, inspiring stories of people overcoming hardship, and chronicles of religious or racial persecution. But in some places, there aren't any books -- instead, it's humans that are on loan.

It's no secret that Formula One stars like to flex their racing muscles by playing computer games.

He's spent billions of dollars fulfilling dreams of Chelsea fans across the world -- now Roman Abramovich has helped fund a group of children's trip of a lifetime to Euro 2016.

U.S. officials say a Russian frigate recently came within an unsafe distance to the USS Gravely destroyer in the Mediterranean Sea.

When President Barack Obama awarded Los Angeles Police Officer Donald Thompson the Medal of Valor in May, the 6-foot-1 commander in chief had to stand on his tiptoes to hang the medal around the neck of the 6-foot-7 hero.

Most men may be missing the mark when it comes to gauging women's interest in sex.

Still not wearing your sunscreen? Here are a few good reasons to start: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. It's also the most preventable, says Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU and Vice President of the Skin Care Foundation Dr. Elizabeth Hale, since regular use of sunscreen is one of the most effective prevention strategies around. What's more: 90 percent of skin damage (aka premature skin aging) is caused by UV exposure, says Hale. And (you guessed it) regularly wearing sunscreen is one of the best ways to stave off this wear and tear.

Fireworks are synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations. But as entertaining as sparklers, bottle rockets and other consumer items can be, they're also responsible for many injuries, which can sometimes result in death.

A barn fire at a Massachusetts turkey farm killed 7,000 young birds, devastating the company's potential Thanksgiving business, farm officials said Thursday.