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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe gets £20M fortune as he turns 18 Monday Young actor says he has no plans to fritter his cash away Radcliffe's earnings from first five Potter films have been held in trust fund
Mentally ill inmates in Miami are housed on the "forgotten floor" Judge Steven Leifman says most are there as a result of "avoidable felonies" While CNN tours facility, patient shouts: "I am the son of the president" Leifman says the system is unjust and he's fighting for change
NEW: "I thought I was going to die," driver says Man says pickup truck was folded in half; he just has cut on face Driver: "I probably had a 30-, 35-foot free fall" Minnesota bridge collapsed during rush hour Wednesday
Five small polyps found during procedure; "none worrisome," spokesman says President reclaims powers transferred to vice president Bush undergoes routine colonoscopy at Camp David
NEW: NFL chief, Atlanta Falcons owner critical of Michael Vick's conduct NFL suspends Falcons quarterback indefinitely without pay Vick admits funding dogfighting operation but says he did not gamble Vick due in federal court Monday; future in NFL remains uncertain
Parents beam with pride, can't stop from smiling from outpouring of support Mom: "I was so happy I didn't know what to do" Burn center in U.S. has offered to provide treatment for reconstructive surgeries Dad says, "Anything for Youssif"
Aid workers: Violence, increased cost of living drive women to prostitution Group is working to raise awareness of the problem with Iraq's political leaders Two Iraqi mothers tell CNN they turned to prostitution to help feed their children "Everything is for the children," one woman says
Tomas Medina Caracas was a fugitive from a U.S. drug trafficking indictment "El Negro Acacio" allegedly helped manage extensive cocaine network U.S. Justice Department indicted him in 2002 Colombian military: He was killed in an attack on a guerrilla encampment
President Bush says Tony Snow "will battle cancer and win" Job of press secretary "has been a dream for me," Snow says Snow leaving on September 14, will be succeeded by Dana Perino
Empty anti-tank weapon turns up in front of New Jersey home Device handed over to Army ordnance disposal unit Weapon not capable of being reloaded, experts say
President Bush to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Wednesday Bush to say that withdrawing from Vietnam emboldened today's terrorists Speech will be latest White House attempt to try to reframe the debate over Iraq
Two cars loaded with gasoline and nails found abandoned in London Friday 52 people killed on July 7, 2005 after bombs exploded on London bus, trains British capital wracked by violence by the IRA for years
Werder Bremen pay a club record $10.7 million for Carlos Alberto The Brazilian midfielder won the Champions League with FC Porto in 2004 Since January he has been on loan with his first club, Fluminense
President Bush will have a routine colonoscopy Saturday While he's anesthetized, his powers will be transferred to the vice president Bush had last colonoscopy in 2002, which found no problems
2,000 customers without electricity, power company says Magnitude 4.2 quake set off home alarms, says Oakland police dispatcher "It was fairly mild," police say, no immediate reports of injuries, damage It was centered two miles east-northeast of Oakland, about 3.6 miles deep
NEW: President Bush says he and first lady are deeply saddened by the tragedy Mine Safety and Health Administration chief: We've run out of options. The six men have been trapped underground since August 6 Seven bore holes drilled into the mountain have found no signs of life
Bomb victims waiting for presidential visit Blast went off 15 minutes before president's arrival Algeria faces Islamic insurgency Al Qaeda-affiliated group claimed July attacks
Beckham has agreed to a five-year contract with Los Angeles Galaxy New contract took effect July 1, 2007 Former English captain to meet press, unveil new shirt number Friday CNN to look at Beckham as footballer, fashion icon and global phenomenon
Colony collapse disorder has killed millions of bees Scientists suspect a virus may combine with other factors to collapse colonies Disorder first cropped up in 2004, as bees were imported from Australia $15 billion in U.S. crops each year dependent on bees for pollination
Savers at leading UK mortgage bank lined up to empty their accounts Northern Rock was bailed out by the Bank of England a day earlier Reassurances that banks was safe have gone unheeded by many
No bail for ex-NFL star accused of directing men in alleged armed robbery Simpson faces charges of robbery, assault, burglary and conspiracy Alleged robbery involved sports-related items, police say Simpson arrested Sunday in Las Vegas, but he says items were his
Anthony Ogadje, 25, reportedly drowned in Shere Hills Lake He was preparing for the show, "Gulder Ultimate Search" Dutch brewer Heineken's local unit sponsors the program
NEW: Indictment: Man tried to pass nuclear filters to foreign agent NEW: Roy Lynn Oakley appears in court in Tennessee after surrendering NEW: Facility's role is to break down decommissioned equipment NEW: Lawyer: Oakley's job was to break machine parts into pieces, pitch them
Chelsea are still waiting on the fitness of England captain John Terry Terry trained in a face mask ahead of the Champions League tie in Valencia The central defender underwent surgery on a broken cheekbone on Sunday
Organ shortage in rich states has created a trade from poorer countries "Transplant tourists" travel to poor countries to buy organs from the desperate Pakistan, where trade in human organs is legal, is turning into a "kidney bazaar" Patients pay $8,500 for a new kidney, while donors are paid just $300 to $1,000
Because of troubles, Lindsay Lohan likely difficult to insure Lohan supposed to appear in Shirley MacLaine film "Poor Things" Insurance rates may cost 1 to 3 percent of film's production budget
Francesco Totti threatens to quit the Italian Players' Association The Italy and Roma striker is upset over the early start to the new season He says: We are the principal actors, but ... are never listened to."
Two employees bought, sold weapons on their own, company says Company fired workers, turned them in to ATF, says source Feds investigating claims Blackwater employees made illegal arms deals Blackwater in spotlight after shootings last weekend that killed 20 Iraqis
Boy on meeting Spider-Man: "It was my favorite thing" Youssif also met SpongeBob, Lassie and an orangutan at Universal Studios Dad: "Other than my wedding day, this is the happiest day of my life"
Cpl. Trent D. Thomas found guilty this week of conspiracy to commit murder Marine gets rank of private, will be discharged for role in death of Iraqi civilian Group's leader awaits trial on murder and conspiracy charges
Prince Harry describes Princess Diana as "the best mother in the world" He asks for her to be remembered as "fun-loving, generous, down-to-earth, entirely genuine" Bishop of London praises her humanitarian work He says that disputes about her death should "end here"
French FM Kouchner has told France to prepare for possibility of war with Iran Was a surprise appointment to Nicolas Sarkozy's conservative government Also the first French Foreign Minister to visit Iraq since 1988 Founder of Medicins Sans Frontiers, also French student leader in May 1968
Several famous songs written by men for a woman Beethoven's "Für Elise" may have been written "for Therese" Songwriters make up stories about who is behind "867-5309/Jenny"
Amount almost double what was spent in 2004 election cycle Lower TV production costs help more candidates advertise Mitt Romney leads presidential candidates in TV spending Advertisers face challenge of cutting through clutter of ads, analyst says
Relatives of the 89 people killed in Thai air crash are still arriving in Phuket About 36 of the bodies have yet to be identified, according to Thai authorities U.S. Embassy in Bangkok confirms that five Americans were among the dead The investigation into what caused Sunday's crash is still continuing
Moore criticized a report Gupta did on CNN Monday on "Sicko" Gupta's report questions some of the movie's numbers and solutions Gupta: "I thought it was a good movie, and I wanted to say that"
NEW: Majority Leader says a number of Dems are "revisiting their own positions" Turkey is upset about World War I "genocide" resolution in Congress House resolution calls killing of Armenians "genocide" Incirlik Air Base is key point for U.S. military supply of Iraq mission
Boy, 12, lost leg to car bombing in Iraq; cousin was killed by blast He is now heading to the United States to get a prosthetic leg Boy: "I want to ... meet this person that gave me my future back" Charity director says helping the boy makes her "cry with joy"
India elects first female president, official results show Saturday Pratibha Patil's supporters are calling victory a boost for women's rights Bitter election campaign was marked by scandal 72-year-old Patil was the ruling coalition's nominee for mainly ceremonial post
San Diego mayor declares state of emergency; White House, governor offer aid Officials were investigating the shifting earth in the area for weeks Residents can return to 75 of the 111 evacuated homes Thursday, mayor says "We watched the trees snapping and cracking," says one evacuated resident
NEW: Chadian president wants journalists, flight crew released Red Cross, UNICEF, UNHCR interview children that charity tried to fly out of Chad Most are not from Sudan and have families, agencies say Six members of Zoe's Ark, 11 others under arrest in Chad
Earth has warmed one degree in past 100 years Majority of scientists say greenhouse gases are causing temperatures to rise Some critics say planets often in periods of warming or cooling
Ethiopian soldier dragged after battle with Islamic insurgents killed 19 people The body was bound hand and foot with wire and wrapped in a sheet of plastic Incident recalls 1993 dragging of U.S. soldier through streets of Mogadishu Washington is concerned Somalia could turn into a safe haven for terrorists
NEW: Judge signs order to exhume the body of Drew Peterson's third wife Peterson has said he believed his fourth wife left him for another man Police: Case shifts from a missing persons search to a potential homicide Friends and family: Stacy Peterson expressed concerns about her husband
Julia Vakulenko has reached her first final on the WTA Tour at Bell Challenge The Ukrainian third seed will face Lindsay Davenport after beating Julie Ditty Former world No. 1 Davenport defeated Russian second seed Vera Zvonareva
NEW: President Musharraf orders troops to take a television station's equipment Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan says he's under house arrest President Musharraf says his actions are for the good of the country White House calls Musharraf's emergency declaration "disappointing"
Robert A. Singer is accused of e-mailing child porn to 12-year-old girl 12-year-old girl was actually undercover New York City detective Singer was identified in court document as National Children's Museum spokesman Washington museum officials say they are "horrified" by the charges
NEW: Accused pedophile Chester Arthur Stiles gets additional charges NEW: "I think he's a little out of it," his attorney says Suspect's ex-girlfriend: "I've had my share of nightmares" Stiles, 37, arrested following a routine traffic stop
South Africa lead New Zealand by 287 with 8 wickets standing in the 1st test The Proteas reach 179-2 in their second innings after the Kiwis are 118 all out South African paceman Dale Steyn takes a career-best 5-34.
Real Simple tips can add up to great summer Best way to catch fireflies starts with easiest to catch Tip on how not to look like a gladiator when wearing espadrilles There is a graceful way to get in and out of a hammock
Jordan opens school doors to all Iraqi children, regardless of refugee status Principal says her school is 20 percent Iraqi this year Education minister: Iraqi kids will be incorporated into "mainstream" life One student says he lost five family members in Iraq
President Bush nominated Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales Mukasey is a former federal chief judge in New York Some Democratic senators opposed nominee due to views on waterboarding Human rights groups consider waterboarding a form of torture
Orme, Tennessee, has running water from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Town's spring ran dry in midst of Southeast drought Donated water is trucked in from Alabama Completion of pipeline will solve problem for good
State-run news agency: China orders an investigation by quality control agencies Children who swallow the beads can become comatose or have seizures Toys are sold as Aqua Dots in the U.S., as Bindeez Beads in Australia Three children were hospitalized in Australia after swallowing large quantities
NEW: Congo rebels blame Rwandan Hutus for attack, report says Internally displaced Congolese flee as rebels attack government troops Torrential rain makes refugee movement difficult U.N. refugee agency: Some 375,000 have been forced from homes in past year
"Wine Library TV" Internet show has about 40,000 regular viewers Show takes irreverent look at wine business Wine consumption has risen in United States for last 15 years
Jordan opens school doors to all Iraqi children, regardless of refugee status Principal says her school is 20 percent Iraqi this year Education minister: Iraqi kids will be incorporated into "mainstream" life One student says he lost five family members in Iraq
Survivors of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh waiting for aid to arrive Red Crescent Society official says deaths could rise to 5,000-10,000 Bangladeshi president distributes aid; angry survivors go empty-handed Thousands remain missing; estimated 280,000 homeless
Italy win 2-1 in Scotland to secure their qualification for the Euro 2008 finals The result means Scotland cannot qualify and will now finish third in Group B France will also be reaching the Euro 2008 finals after the result in Glasgow
Authorities uncover a radical Islamic terror plot against the U.S. embassy in Baku The United States has reduced its embassy's operations Britain also shut its embassy in Baku to the public on Monday
World No. 3 Novak Djokovic beaten in the second round of the Paris Masters The Serb, who had a first-round bye, lost 6-3 6-2 to veteran Fabrice Santoro Top seeds Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal win opening matches at Bercy
Gloss taking backseat to bold colors in lipsticks Exfoliate lips before applying a bold hue Melissa Silver: "Anyone can wear plum or sheer red" at night AJ Crimson likes subtle pink or sheer beige for all skin tones for day
"Grey's Anatomy" actress Katherine Heigl has own production company Star of hit movie Knocked Up" is getting married Doesn't go without makeup for fear of ugly photographs Says shopping for wedding dress is "grueling"
If you build it, the tourists will come to your museum Museums for hobos, medical oddities and trash Kentucky museum is where dummies go to die
Man posted photos on the Internet of himself sexually abusing underage boys Computer experts managed to undo digital masking to reveal the man Man abused 12 boys in Vietnam and Cambodia
Reuters was founded in 1851 by Julius Reuter, transmitting market quotations The company was first in Europe with news of President Lincoln's assassination Today Reuters has 196 bureaux serving approximately 131 countries.
Six of seven dead in fire were University of South Carolina students Official: Six treated at hospital and released were also USC students Mayor Debbie Smith said one of 13 at house is related to owner of house Victims' names not being released until families are notified
Official: Streets bustling, workers returning, markets "back like gangbusters" Troop surge, citizens groups, Mehdi Army cease-fire all help security situation Iranian weapons, fighters still posing problems in northeastern Baghdad Commander says more families will return when basic services fully restored
NEW: White truck seen on Santiago Canyon Road near time fire started Charges filed against man who allegedly set small fire and walked off Catalino Pineda one of five arrested in arson investigations this week Arson investigations continue across multiple California counties
John Lewis Partnership began as a shop on London's Oxford street in 1864 All 67,100 employees are partners in the organization and own shares
The company has become a huge name in communications in just 20 years Qualcomm has a portfolio of approximately 6,100 U.S. patents Fortune lists the company as one of the 100 best places to work in the U.S.
Stiles described as "survivalist type" who carries a weapon Mother has cooperated with police, sheriff says Girl on tape, now 7, found safe with family Tape shows man sexually abusing the girl 4 years ago
Frank Lloyd Wright wanted store magnate to sleep on porch Salvador Dalí's stated ambitions were bigger than Napoleon's Ayn Rand: Laughing at yourself same as "spitting in your own face"
Brazilian Kaka is named European player of the year The AC Milan player is chosen ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester Utd Argentine Lionel Messi of Barcelona finishes third
BUPA was founded in 1947 in response to plans to establish the NHS The company's biggest base is in the UK but has customers in three continents BUPA care homes cater for a number of conditions, including Parkinson's
"Heartbroken" house owner's daughter among six survivors hospitalized One survivor jumped out of a third-story window into a canal to escape University of South Carolina mourns deaths of six students
UK intel chief says children as young as 15 involved in terrorist-related activity Jonathan Evans: At least 2,000 people in Britain who pose threat to security MI5 chief said the actual number could be double that
Navarrette: Opponents see Hispanic immigrants as weakening U.S. identity One town demanded all library books be in English, Navarrette says Hispanics the latest to find themselves at center of culture war
A Mauro Camoranesi goal earns Juventus a 1-1 draw with leaders Inter Milan Argentine striker Julio Cruz had given injury-hit Inter the lead in the first half The result maintains Inter's unbeaten record and moves them two points clear
Taliban militants kill Australian commando in southern Afghanistan He was shot during operation to clear Taliban bomb making facility in Uruzgan This is the fourth Australian soldier to die in the conflict in Afghanistan Several militants killed and a coalition troop injured in other fighting in southeast
NEW: Teen gunman is dead, Finnish police say Eight people, including headmistress, shot at Finnish school, say police Firearm bought legally last month, shooting began in school's lower lobby Shooting appeared to have been planned in series of YouTube videos
David Trezeguet omitted from France squad to play Morocco and the Ukraine The Juventus striker last played for his country in the 1-0 defeat by Scotland He was dropped for the wins against Lithuania and the Faroe Islands
Documents say after suicide attempt, Jeffs repeatedly banged head on cell wall Transcripts say Jeffs confessed to "immorality," said he is not "the prophet" Jeffs' attorneys say he has recanted statements Jeffs due to be sentenced November 20 on accomplice to rape charge
Lewis Hamilton fails to clinch world title after spinning out of the Chinese GP Briton's lead cut to four points by McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso Alonso finished second in Shanghai behind Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen
CNN will host three Boardroom Master Classes with business experts The first event will feature Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz Schultz will take e-mail and video questions from the CNN audience
Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa steers Bahrain's economic growth Says Bahrain's strength is its "human capital" in the finance sector Calls on world to unite to resolve nuclear dispute with Iran
Two bombs explode in Algerian capital near government and U.N. buildings Algeria blames group linked to al Qaeda Official death toll is 26, but some sources say as high as 76 U.N. officials say five of its staff killed and 14 missing
Lionel Messi scores for the sixth game in a row as Barca defeat Atletico 3-0 Real Madrid stay top of the Primera Liga table after defeating Recreativo 2-0 Sevilla's crisis continues as they lose their four league match in succession
Re-designed Fuji Speedway to host its first Japanese Grand Prix since 1977 Suzuka to alternate with Fuji from 2009 Computer models used to prepare teams for the unfamiliar circuit
AC Milan's Brazilian goalkeeper Dida is suspended by UEFA for two matches Dida was banned for his over-reacting to being touched by a Celtic supporter Celtic have been fined $50,800 for allowing the fan to run onto the field of play
White House accuses Democrats of holding hostage funding for veterans care Funding was attached to large health-labor-education bill White House says it wants a clean bill that only funds veterans programs Democrats call on White House to engage in a dialogue on spending levels
Three Austin cave explorers are safe and are out of the cave, officials said The University of Texas students went into Airman's Cave Saturday The 12,000 foot long cave complex has tight twists and turns Unclear exactly how the students lost their way, but cave is complex, official said
Laura Bush calls on Myanmar junta to "step aside," allow for a democracy Military leaders must give up the "terror campaigns" against its people, she says Junta should release Aun Sung Suu Kyi and other opposition leaders, she says Her rare foray into foreign policy was published in the Wall Street Journal
Bush says most of Congress "acting like a teenager with a new credit card" Bill would have funded agencies, but also a prison museum, sailing school House panel chairman: Bush's veto "not responsible and not credible" Democrats to schedule override vote, but Bush GOP allies confident about veto
France lock Sebastien Chabal cited for a dangerous tackle on Simon Shaw Chabal faces disciplinary hearing on Monday after incident against England Sale forward will miss the third and fourth-place play-off is he is suspended
Some witnesses say Colorado does nothing to protect them One witness spent over 10,000 dollars on security after being terrorized Community activist says Colorado's witness protection program is "a joke"
NEW: Jury shown new footage of Diana taken hours before her death Diana and Dodi Fayed inquest jury to hear "scene setting" evidence On Tuesday coroner outlined controversial claims, published new images Court will make final decision on what happened in car crash 10 years ago
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham: "I am astounded" by comments Sanchez, a retired former coalition commander in Iraq, called war "nightmare" Republican Sen. John McCain wishes Sanchez would have spoken up earlier Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell said Sanchez is simply wrong
YouTube questions address taxes, the Bible, abortion, gun control Giuliani, Romney, Huckabee spar over immigration McCain challenges Paul over suggestion to bring troops home from Iraq Nearly 5,000 videos for the GOP debate; 2,000 more than Democratic debate
More than 1,000 freed detainees reportedly keep pledge not to rejoin insurgency U.S. general tries to reassure Sunnis that detainees face no abuse More than 80 percent of detainees are Sunnis U.S. airstrike kills 13 suspected terrorists west of Baghdad
Mary Winkler convicted earlier this year of shooting her husband to death Winkler served time and was released; the couple had three children The children live with their grandparents, who oppose visitation Winkler has not seen her children in 15 months
NEW: GEO-TV president: "It seemed very obvious that they were going to do this" Order comes on the request of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf GEO-TV and ARY Digital offer varied programming, including news Both networks transmit from the United Arab Emirates
NEW: Fire Department spokesman: 14 have been taken to area hospitals Firefighters still fighting hot spots Wednesday afternoon, official says "It's a hellish inferno," he tells reporters
Nasser al Ansari is CEO of Qatari Diar, Qatar's state-owned investment group Its global projects are part of nation's attempt to diversify investment portfolio Investment also aims to bring expertise and jobs to neighboring countries
Death Penalty Information Center: 42 people have been put to death this year That's down 57 percent from 1999 level, when 98 inmates were executed Figure partly due to states questioning the constitutionality of lethal injection Texas leads the nation in executions this year, according to DPIC
Zenit Saint Petersburg clinch the Russian Premier League title on Sunday They secure the title ahead of Spartak Moscow after a 1-0 win at Ramenskoye The title success is Zenit's first since 1984 and the first in the post-Soviet era
Scottish league leaders Celtic held 1-1 at home by managerless Hibernian Celtic now lead by three points, having taken just six from last five games Second-placed Rangers have three games in hand ahead of trip to Aberdeen
Some see connection between the Bible and Interstate 35 Believers pray by the side of the highway, which runs through six states I-35 runs from southern Texas to northern Minnesota
Venezuelan government hikes taxes on alcohol and cigarettes Monday Ten percent price increase on alcohol and 20 percent increase on cigarettes Stores near schools, churches and cultural centers cannot sell alcohol Chavez plans to increase taxes on luxury goods, including Hummers
Experts gather at CNN's first Fit Nation Summit to propose obesity solutions Former President Clinton: Without obesity solution, nation risks "collapse" Motivating youngsters, removing shame, embarrassment called key Experts: Removing trans fats, finding healthy replacements also critical
Yuvraj Singh becomes first player to hit six sixes in an over in Twenty20 game Singh hits 58 in 16 deliveries as India beat England by 18 runs in Durban England already eliminated from World Twenty20 after South Africa beat NZ
NEW: Suspect's ex-girlfriend: "I've had my share of nightmares" Chester Arthur Stiles to make his initial court appearance Friday Stiles, 37, arrested following a routine traffic stop Suspect said "I'm Chester Stiles. ... I'm sick of running," according to officer
Sailor's wife could be deported while he's overseas Sailor: "Defending the country that's trying to kick my family out" is tough U.S. military doesn't have overall policy to handle such situations Wife: "We just want to feel safe and have a home just like everybody else"
One dead as hundreds of thousands flee rising floodwaters About 80 percent of the city of Villahermosa is under water Tabasco and Chiapas states hardest hit Authorities say 700,000 affected and 300,000 still trapped by flooding
Study finds opium makes up half of Afghanistan's gross domestic product Agency pushes NATO forces to attack skyrocketing problem aggressively Drugs funds insurgency; poppy trade unchecked in Taliban strongholds U.N. drug chief advocates providing income alternative for poppy farmers
David Nalbandian won Madrid Masters after beating top seed Roger Federer The Argentine triumphed 1-6 6-3 6-3 against the Swiss defending champion He became third man to beat world's three top players en route to a title
Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 in South American qualifier for 2010 World Cup Juan Roman Riquelme nets twice as Argentina win third successive match Ecuador coach Luis Fernando Suarez quits after 5-1 loss against Paraguay
NEW: John Edwards calls for immediate withdrawal of 40,000-50,000 troops Sen. Hillary Clinton says withdrawal of 30,000 troops by July "too little, too late" Sen. Barack Obama calls for an immediate start to troop withdrawals
"Inspiring Impressionism" looks at Old Masters, other influences on modern art Featured are works of Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Cassatt, Morisot "Inspiring Impressionism" runs through January 31, 2008, at the High Museum Denver Art Museum and Seattle Art Museum get the show next
Nemanja Vidic plays in Man United's Champions League tie at Dynamo Kiev Serbian defender sat out 4-1 win at Aston Villa with after-effects of concussion United started group campaign with wins against Sporting Lisbon and Roma
NEW: Majority Leader says a number of Dems are "revisiting their own positions" Turkey is upset about World War I "genocide" resolution in Congress House resolution calls killing of Armenians "genocide" Incirlik Air Base is key point for U.S. military supply of Iraq mission
Milan goalkeeper Dida is partially successful against two-match UEFA ban Dida misses Wednesday's home Champions League tie against Shakhtar Second game of ban suspended for one year freeing him for return in Ukraine
South African reggae legend Lucky Dube killed in attempted hijacking Dube, 43, killed Thursday in Johannesburg after hijacker tried to steal his car Death casts shadow over South Africa's preparations for rugby World Cup final
Nationwide Airlines pilot dumped fuel until he landed plane Wednesday An object was sucked into the engine as the nose wheel lifted from the ground 100, including crew, were on the plane; no one was injured Plane passenger: "Everyone started panicking"
FEMA doesn't face utter devastation as in Gulf Coast in 2005 Victims can escape in own vehicles on open roads Communications infrastructure remains intact Agencies learn from Hurricane Katrina mistakes
Vince McMahon: WWE has one of best drug-testing programs Wrestling boss tells CNN that individuals bear responsibility for actions Critics say WWE penalties for drug use are not harsh enough Wrestlers still can get drugs if they have prescriptions from doctors
Justa Grata Honoria plotted to kill her emperor of Roman Empire When first plot failed, she offered to marry Attila the Hun He failed to annihilate Rome, or marry her She then suffered the fate she dreaded
FIFA President Sepp Blatter among guests marking Sheffield FC's 150 years English side Sheffield FC recognized as the oldest football club in the world Club is one of two to win FIFA's Order of Merit -- the other is Real Madrid
Polish diplomats brought pointed shoes to Britain in 1300s A female runner sewed two jock straps together for first sports bra Men wore earrings in Egypt in 1500s
Ronaldinho is recalled to Barca squad to face Rangers in Champions League The Brazilian was dropped from the squad that lost to Villarreal on Saturday Midfielder Deco will be out of action for five weeks after suffering a thigh injury
Thousands of teens attend Christian rallies each year Many of the rallies attempt to offer an alternative to secular popular culture Opponents say these impose conservative values on vulnerable teenagers
CNN's Octavia Nasr: Will Lebanon's brief renaissance be snuffed out? Nasr says Lebanon's key power players haven't changed since 1980s Nasr: Current struggle threatens to set Lebanon back 20 years
No end "until it reaches the ocean or the winds turn around," official says Nearly 350,000 homes in San Diego County evacuated; 70 people injured Flames have charred 700,000 acres, more than 1,000 homes Not "enough fire engines in the state of California," Ventura County official says
MME speaks with Sallie Krawcheck, boss of Citi Global Wealth Management Ranked by Fortune magazine as World's 12th Most Powerful Woman in 2007 Manages client assets worth $1.8 trillion, formerly bank's CFO Tells MME: "we're very bullish" on economic potential of the Middle East
Santiago Fire deliberately started in two places, official says Santiago Fire grows to 25,000 acres L.A. authorities investigate man arrested for suspected arson Blaze has destroyed 22 structures
Local and federal officials probe suspected arson, offer $70,000 reward Wind speeds drop, humidity increases after Santa Ana winds change direction President Bush signs major disaster declaration for Southern California Home losses will likely top $1 billion in San Diego County, official says
British teacher in Sudan found guilty of insulting religion Gillian Gibbons, 54, arrested after her class named teddy bear "Mohammed" Gibbons was not convicted of two other charges brought against her UK consular staff, Gibbons' defense team initially refused access to the court
"Heartbroken" house owner's daughter among six survivors hospitalized One survivor jumped out of a third-story window into a canal to escape University of South Carolina mourns deaths of six students
Chavez says Uribe had asked him to help secure the release of hostages Uribe cited Chavez's direct communication with Uribe's top general as breach Chavez accuses Uribe of lying Chavez says his arms are open to the Colombian people
CNN Medical Unit assignment manager Ann Curley is a type I diabetic She learned she had diabetes when she was 7 years old Testing progressed from fizzy tablets in urine to continuous glucose monitors With changes in technology have come improvements in prognoses
Former Wales and British Lions center Ray Gravell has died aged 56 He was on holiday with his family in Mallorca After retiring he worked as an actor and broadcaster
Obama holding concerts to win over African-American Christians in S. Carolina But lineup offends homosexuals, angered by appearance of anti-gay singer Obama disavows preacher-singer's views, asks gay pastor to appear too
Atletico Madrid bounce back to form with a superb 4-0 victory over Zaragoza Maxi Rodriguez scores twice with Luis Garcia and Diego Forlan also on target Getafe registered their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Murcia
The company owns three major casino complexes, in Las Vegas and Macau Venetian Casino Resort opened in 1999, originally consisted of 3,036 suites In May 2004, Las Vegas Sands opened the Sands Macau
Condoleezza Rice responds to foreign service officers' objections on Iraq duty "Directed assignments" will be enforced if enough officers don't volunteer in Iraq Rice: Department doing "everything that we can to try and protect our diplomats" One official calls order to serve in Iraq "a potential death sentence"
NEW: Qualcomm Stadium to close as an emergency shelter at noon Friday Charred bodies of three men and a woman found near San Diego More than half of Southern California fires are fully contained Bush to fire victims: We're not going to forget you in Washington
Navy says it has lost confidence in officer's ability to command Crew members on sub disciplined for faking inspection records, Navy says Ten people have been relieved of duty; six received "nonjudicial punishment"
Bus driver, tractor-trailer trucker injured in 3-vehicle crash, AP reports Bus crossed median, hit pickup truck, then 18-wheeler, killing 3 All lanes of I-40 closed for 13 miles east of Forrest City, Arkansas Driver of the pickup truck and two bus passengers killed, police say
Kelly Pless started gaining as a teen and weighed 220 pounds at her heaviest Exercise and an "eat to live" eating philosophy helped her shed 95 pounds Pless started out walking but now runs 40 miles a week She is training to run two marathons this winter
Singapore Airlines A380 superjumbo completes historic maiden flight Luxury first class cabins have separate leather seats and double beds One passenger paid $100,000 for the first Singapore to Sydney trip
Illegal exports to Iran, China an increasing problem, Justice Department says Pittsburgh company cited for export of products with nuclear applications Utah men charged with attempting to illegally export jet fighter parts
Saudi Arabia is the UK's largest trading partner in the Middle East Britain is also the second largest foreign investor in the Kingdom The UK has been one of the top five exporters to Saudi Arabia since the 1990s Exports to Britain are expected to reach a record high in the non-oil sector
NEW: Congo rebels blame Rwandan Hutus for attack, report says Internally displaced Congolese flee as rebels attack government troops Torrential rain makes refugee movement difficult U.N. refugee agency: Some 375,000 have been forced from homes in past year
Genarlow Wilson: Accepting plea deal would have left him without a home Wilson, 21, promises to be more conservative, alert and thankful in future He plans to study sociology in college -- "I feel like I've been living my major" Wilson served two years in prison after consensual oral sex with teen girl
NEW: Feinstein, Schumer say they'll vote for attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey's nomination now expected to pass Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy says he will not vote to confirm Michael Mukasey Committee scheduled to vote on nomination on Tuesday
Death toll rises to nine as tour bus runs off highway, rolls over Bus was carrying at least 50 people when it crashed in southeastern Utah Bus was en route from Telluride, Colorado, to Phoenix, Arizona, after weekend ski trip
British graphic artist's identity remains a mystery despite huge popularity Feted by the art world and Hollywood celebrities count among his collectors Despite popularity local authorities have removed his public works
Rubbish is piling up on the streets of Naples, with municipal dumps full Many commentators question the role of the local mafia in the award of contracts More than $2.5B in emergency funds has been spent on the problem over the years One dump was going to be a golf course -- residents furious it is being re-opened
Russia to send bomber aircraft on long-range flights on a permanent basis President Vladimir Putin said the move was in response to security threats The White House says the flights do not pose a threat to the United States
Famous American foods created across United States Connecticut diner claims creation of the hamburger Onion rings were courtesy of cook at Pig Stand in Texas Fat Darrell came from "Grease Trucks" at Rutgers University
Authorities uncover a radical Islamic terror plot against the U.S. embassy in Baku The United States has reduced its embassy's operations Britain also shut its embassy in Baku to the public on Monday
North Korean crew recaptures hijacked vessel Navy says two pirates killed, five captured; three from crew injured USS Arleigh Burke enters Somali territorial waters to pursue other pirates Pirates aboard hijacked Golden Nori carrying highly flammable benzene
NEW: Judge finds former teacher in violation of probation in student sex case But judge spares Debra Lafave from jail, warns her "don't come back" Lafave's probation forbids her to have contact with anyone under 18
Ralph Lauren began as tie salesman from the Bronx First design: Wide ties when others were narrow Has designed high fashion for four decades Goal: Glamorous clothing that is "consistent and accessible"
Tip leads police to John Lewis at homeless shelter in Miami Lewis is suspected in fatal shooting of Philadelphia Ofc. Charles Cassidy Cassidy walked in on doughnut shop robbery last week and was shot, police say Philadelphia police alerted Miami counterparts that Lewis was headed that way
Tiburon is low-slung sportster that won't bust first-time buyer's wallet Pontiac G5 GT boasts highly sprung motoring Toyota's hipster Scion comes dripping with gadgetry inside
Bush: Senate "wasting valuable time" with children's health insurance bill Congress "holding hostage" funds for troops, Bush says Bush accuses Congress of gridlock, failing to promote anyone's agenda Democrats fire back, saying Bush's words "ring hollow"
Social worker says sniper Lee Boyd Malvo is a changed person. Ten people were killed in Washington-area sniper attacks in 2002 In a letter to CNN, Malvo writes he's still "grappling with shame, guilt, remorse"
Striker Cristiano Lucarelli keeps his place in Italy's squad to face Scotland Lucarelli impressed by scoring twice in the recent victory over South Africa Juventus striker Raffaele Palladino earns his first call-up to the senior squad
Erik Prince, CEO of Blackwater USA, testifies before House panel Hearings held amid an FBI probe into a shootout involving Blackwater personnel Prince: "I believe we acted appropriately at all times"
UEFA has punished Benfica midfielder Augustin Binya with a six-match ban The Cameroon international was sent off for bad tackle on Celtic's Scott Brown Brown was lucky to escape injury in incident during Champions League match
Sen. Clinton supported by 44 percent of Democrats polled, down from October Rudy Giuliani continues to lead Republican presidential field with 28 percent Clinton beats Giuliani 51 percent to 45 percent, the poll found Only 42 percent think things are going well in the U.S., according to the poll
Russian President Putin backs Iran's "peaceful" nuclear program during visit Putin in Tehran to attend summit of Caspian Sea nations to discuss oil rights Iran, Russia set to discuss Iranian nuclear program, U.S. push for sanctions Putin downplay rumors of assassination plot; Iran says claims are "baseless"
NEW: French president returns to France with three released journalists Journalists are among seven Europeans freed Sunday in child "kidnap" row There are still 14 other people in custody in Chad Father: "They never said they would take away our children"
Four killed in crash; two people die later of injuries Copter took off from Aviano Air Base, news agency reports Black Hawk helicopter had 11 people aboard
University of Memphis athlete Taylor Bradford, 21, was shot September 30 Three charged with murder in perpetration of attempted aggravated robbery After player was shot, he got in his car, drove off and then crashed into a tree The killing spurred school officials to temporarily lock down the campus
Kevin Federline to take custody of children effective Wednesday noon Federline and Britney Spears have two children, ages 2 and 1 Pair were divorced in July
Judge doubles bail to $250,000, accuses of "arrogance" or "ignorance" Jailed since Friday, Simpson was required to put down $37,500 in cash to get out Bail bondsman tells judge O.J. Simpson never paid him DA says Simpson violated bail terms by leaving message for co-defendant
F-15s grounded after a November 1 crash in Missouri F-15 is used for ground support in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan All U.S. Air Force 224 E-model aircraft will undergo a one-time inspection
Detainees file suit against ICE, allege they were injected with drugs One detainee tells CNN: "What they did to me was very, very bad" ICE says 1,073 detainees have had "medical escorts" since 2003 Sen. Lieberman vows to investigate further; spokesman calls charges "troubling"
Mom thinks girl was abused while in the care of a baby sitter, attorney says Mother had no idea daughter had been abused, attorney says Girl, now 7, shown being raped on videotape made years ago Manhunt underway for suspect, Chester Arthur Stiles, 37
NEW: Sen. Hillary Clinton defends vote on resolution, saying "it's not a law" Sen. Barack Obama: President could use Iran measure to justify military action Obama says Clinton's vote for resolution shows "flawed" judgment Differences with Clinton will be clear in "next phase" of campaign, Obama says
Charges against Bryant Purvis reduced to second degree aggravated battery Purvis had faced attempted murder, conspiracy charges Charges reduced against at least five of six blacks charged in beating Case of "Jena 6" drew national spotlight during September protest
Human rights campaigners demonstrate in front of No. 10 Downing Street Protests urged UK government to demand full democracy restored in Pakistan Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan's ex wife Jemima among protesters
NEW: T.I. to remain in custody until Friday, when there's a bond hearing Rapper was arrested Saturday on weapons charges T.I. won two awards at BET awards show Saturday night
Authorities call it one of the largest counterfeit operations ever discovered Official: Scheme profited "off the backs of legitimate companies" Counterfeit operation allegedly involved 300,000 high-end bags and wallets The alleged leaders are three Chinese citizens living in New York
National Hurricane Center director Bill Proenza has left his position Nearly half of the NHC signed a petition calling for him to step down Proenza came under fire for comments he made about the QuikSCAT satellite Staff unhappy with environment of closed doors, public bickering
More than 1,700 people dead, toll expected to rise, official says 15,000 people are injured following Thursday's tropical Cyclone Sidr U.N. World Food Programme has food for 400,000 people for three days Power outages, massive traffic jams and poor phone service in Dhaka
Louisiana resident, 18, faces federal hate-crime, conspiracy charges Driver allegedly taunted civil rights marchers with nooses on pickup truck Marchers were protesting handling of several racially charged incidents
R.E.M. song "Until the Day Is Done" debuts on CNN Song also to be used in documentary "Planet in Peril" Song will be on R.E.M.'s upcoming album Band releasing live CD/DVD next week
Government wants land for border fence; landowners refuse Secretary Chertoff says he won't relent "for a particular individual" Eloisa Tamez says her property has been in her family since 1767 Border town mayor calls the fence "a multibillion-dollar speed bump"
Christian pastors borrow ideas from Scientology to preach temperate lifestyle Critics say Scientology is a cult, always looking for recruits Pastor in Houston, Texas, claims 70 percent success rate with addicts
Attack occurred near an office housing judicial police in the city of Thenia The blast destroyed about 20 houses; 23 also injured Al Qaeda also took responsibility for a January 2 bombing that killed four
Vick's September 13 drug test shows marijuana use Pretrial release conditions tightened; must stay home from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Virginia grand jury indicts Vick and the three co-defendants on state charges Vick already faces up to 18 months in prison after federal plea deal
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr say their music sounds better The former Beatles talk to CNN's Larry King Widows of John Lennon and George Harrison also appeared Harrison, Ono say their husbands still have strong presence
U.N. agency appeals for medical resettlement of Palestinians in Iraq camps About 2,000 Palestinians in camps along Iraq-Syria border 30 to 40 refugees arrive at border camp each week, UNHCR says
Balloonist Michio Kanda missing on flight from Japan to U.S. U.S. Coast Guard searching area around his last known position Kanda holds the world record for the longest-duration balloon flight
Debate will be last time top Democrats face off before Super Tuesday contests Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to go one-on-one for first time together Ex-Sen. John Edwards suspended presidential campaign Wednesday Debate will start at 8 ET on Thursday night on CNN and CNN.com
NEW: The United States is outraged by the attack, Secretary of State Rice says Car bomb strikes U.S. Embassy vehicle north of Beirut Three Lebanese civilians dead, American and Lebanese officials confirm Driver of the vehicle was slightly injured, and the only passenger was not hurt
"Rainbow Man," or the John 3:16 guy, is in prison Communist dictator is a hoops fan From fan to talk radio host How an all-star heckler lost his seat
Mother seeks to have womb of severely disabled daughter, 15, removed Briton wants to prevent cerebral palsy sufferer feeling pain of menstruation UK doctors seek legal advice to see if they can perform hysterectomy Charity for disabled says move could infringe human rights
China braces for rush of weddings on opening day of Olympics Opening day of Beijing Olympics is August 8, 2008 The number "8" is considered by many Chinese to carry good fortune
Nihat Kahveci put Turkey into Euro 2008 with 1-0 win over Bosnia/Herzegovina Nihat struck at the end of a first half as Turkey joined holders Greece in finals Portugal joined Poland in qualifying from Group A with 0-0 draw with Finland
Haitham Sabah al-Badri was the al Qaeda emir of greater Samarra U.S. military says al-Badri suspected in two other attacks that killed 49 Family of slain girl upset soldier wasn't sentenced to death, Reuters says At least 11 people killed in mortar attacks in Baghdad, Interior Ministry says
"I love ORU with all my heart," Richard Roberts writes in his resignation letter Three professors allege they were fired for revealing misspending Roberts and wife deny spending university funds improperly Roberts announced last month he was stepping aside temporarily as president
Thousands lined Beirut streets to honor anti-Syrian MP, killed in car bomb blast Noted parliamentarian killed along with four others during Wednesday rush hour Flag-draped coffin paraded through streets before burial in Christian district Day of national mourning called, with schools, universities, public offices shut
Police say 20 suspected of involvement in the recruiting suicide bombers held Arrests were in Italy and across other European countries, police say Those held are accused of recruiting bombers to go to Iraq and Afghanistan 11 people were held in Italy and nine others across Europe
Dogs ruled in New York during Pet Fashion Week Dazzling couture designs trotted down the runway Upscale pet accessories, apparel, and lifestyle items on display Design awards encourage pushing the envelope in style
Nair directed "Monsoon Wedding," "Vanity Fair," "Salaam Bombay!" Her film, "The Namesake," is based on Jhumpa Lahiri's novel Nair cast character of "Gogol" after teenage son's recommendation Nair: Indian and American audiences "not that different"
NEW: The 17-year-old suspect allegedly fired the fatal shot NEW: Eric Rivera Jr. will be moved to a Miami-Dade facility Wednesday, attorney says Three adult suspects in Sean Taylor slaying on suicide watch Taylor died after being shot in home invasion last week
NEW: Deadly struggle "transpired within six minutes. That's all it took," sheriff says NEW: Suspect faces charges including first-degree murder and escape Incident happened as the deputy was transporting Michael Mazza to court Mazza was apprehended after a massive manhunt
NEW: Coast Guard initial assessment: Human error probably involved It was crew's first voyage on Cosco Busan, which hit Bay Bridge in dense fog Crew not allowed to leave ship due to federal law, says Coast Guard Feds launch criminal probe; 58,000 gallons leaked and killed nearly 400 birds
Couples who share names with the couple from the Nativity story get free room Almost 30 Josephs and Marys have signed up for the free night's stay Couples have to bring proof of identity They also have to prove that they are in a long-term relationship
Journalist spent a year looking for the world's happiest countries Eric Weiner: Bhutan is probably the closest thing on Earth to Shangri-La He marvels at the creativity and "coziness" of Iceland Self-described "grump:" chocolate contributes to happiness in Switzerland
Woman sentenced to 200 lashes and six months in jail under Islamic law Judge more than doubled 19-year-old's sentence for speaking to the media Woman's lawyer loses law license for speaking to Saudi-controlled media Human rights group: Lawyer faces three-year suspension and disbarment
Police confiscate computers, examine information on Web sites Gunman may have frequented the Westroads Mall, police say Mall shooter was ward of state for almost four years, governor says Army recruiters turned down Robert Hawkins when he tried to enlist
Angelina Jolie visits Iraq to boost efforts to help internally displaced refugees Actress tells CNN: "There doesn't seem to be real coherent plan to help them" Jolie is goodwill ambassador for U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees More than 4.2 million Iraqis have fled homes, 2 million to neighboring states
Udinese stay fifth in Italy's Serie A after suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Napoli Ezequiel Lavezzi scored twice in two second-half minutes to end goal drought Both teams were reduced to 10 men, with one player sent off in each half Fabrizio Miccoli scores only goal to give Palermo a 1-0 victory over Livorno
New trial at Heathrow airport will use RFID to accurately track and monitor luggage Compared to exsiting bar codes, RFID tags offer 15 percent more reading accuracy A proposed service will send SMS to passengers informing when bags arrive
Telegram: King Hussein wanted U.S. strike on invading Syrian troops in 1970 Nixon White House urged Saudis to distance from PLO's Fatah organization Papers also discuss Israeli acquisition of nuclear weapon Documents among 10,000 papers released Wednesday by Nixon Library
Orange jailed in Alabama in 1965 for getting students to help voting rights drives In march to support him, a man was killed, leading to 'Bloody Sunday,' famed march After successful Selma-to-Montgomery march, Voting Rights Act signed into law
Former Lebanese President Amin Gemayel loses by a few hundred votes Candidates will replace legislator Pierre Gemayel and lawmaker Walid Eido Both were allies of U.S.-backed Lebanese government and opponents of Syria
Justice Department must decide whether to pursue investigation Former agent John Kiriakou talked about interrogation technique on TV Kiriakou attorney says probe could cause CIA more problems Administration summoned for court hearing on destroyed tapes
Woman remembers one Valentine's Day as "Black Monday" High expectations for day can come crashing down Man ended Valentine's Day in handcuffs with date puking Skip gag gifts -- can of Spam not a good gift
Majid Khan's attorneys say he endured an "aggressive" interrogation program Khan's allegations of torture redacted in court documents Bush administration: Khan worked for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed CIA: The United States does not conduct or condone torture
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wanted to visit ground zero New York City officials said no because site is under construction The United States considers Iran a state sponsor of terrorism Leaders call request "audacious," "unacceptable"
Judge: Lisa Nowak's statements and items in her car were unlawfully obtained Nowak's attorneys have said her comments were made under duress Former astronaut is accused of stalking and assaulting a romantic rival Nowak has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted kidnapping
Sharon Long is forensic artist who creates faces from skulls Fort Myers, Florida, police called her after they found eight sets of remains Only two of the eight remains have been identified
Four-week-old polar bear separated from mother amid fears she would eat it Nuremberg City Zoo's other polar bear ate its own two offspring earlier this week Mother was showing signs of being upset and confused, zookeepers said
Parents of church shooter meet with victims' family They "met and hugged and cried," pastor says Matthew Murray, 24, killed four people in two shootings, before killing himself His parents also thanked guard who shot their son
NEW: 123 structures destroyed by wildfires in Lake Arrowhead NEW: White House: Federal Agriculture Department will provide fire crews Fires threaten San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park; animals evacuated Malibu Canyon fire is 10 percent contained, officials say
Glasgow derby between Celtic and Rangers on Wednesday is postponed Decision made as a mark of respect after death of ex-player Phil O'Donnell Motherwell's home game against Celtic next Sunday was already called off
Indian judges bus mobile courts to rural villages to ease backlog Judges say the mobile courts make justice more convenient India has an estimated 300 million unresolved court cases
Fran Townsend says she'll look for opportunities in the private sector Townsend has worked in government and law enforcement for 25 years Townsend will be on a panel searching for a replacement
Attorney: Clients allege terrorism, war crimes, wrongful death, seek $7.86 billion Plaintiffs want $20 million in damages for each of 393 victims named in suit Chiquita admits paying a group that the U.S. labeled a terrorist organization Company "categorically denies" attorneys' allegations, says it will fight them
Police affidavit quotes mother's statement about beating that killed girl Mother's husband threw Riley Ann Sawyers across room, affidavit says Husband later attempted suicide, mother told police Riley Ann's mother and her husband arrested after a tip led to search
Two cars loaded with gasoline and nails found abandoned in London Friday 52 people killed on July 7, 2005 after bombs exploded on London bus, trains British capital wracked by violence by the IRA for years
Topps Meat Co. hamburger patties may contain E. coli bacteria New Jersey plant's grinding operation shut down As many as 25 cases of illness recorded in eight states
"He admitted playing with matches and starting the fire," says police report Boy, whose name and age were not given, is home with his parents Buckweed Fire burned 38,000 acres, destroyed 63 structures, 21 of them homes
Texas voters go to the polls March 4 Sen. John McCain is the clear front-runner on the Republican side Sen. Barack Obama is on an eight-state winning streak Some strategists see Texas as a must-win state for Sen. Hillary Clinton
Fire chief: "I think it's a miracle that we haven't seen some serious injuries" Officials are investigating whether truck's speed a factor in the accident, chief says Evacuees taken to an armory converted into a shelter, Red Cross says Man tells WCVB-TV his car caught fire, exploded as he fled; "I got out just in time"
Kaka deservedly named World Player of the Year for the first time in his career The Brazilian beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the journalists' vote The 25-year-old averages one goal in three games for both AC Milan and Brazil
Man posted photos on the Internet of himself sexually abusing underage boys Computer experts managed to undo digital masking to reveal the man Man abused 12 boys in Vietnam and Cambodia
Of 100,000 items, library systems are able to locate about 20,000 Inspector general: This does not mean the remaining items are missing Inspector general: Items may "be safely located within the library's storage" Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation expresses "serious concerns"
NEW: Fires at Camp Pendleton cause evacuation of 3,000 marines Military lending direct and indirect assistance to firefighting efforts As firefighting efforts go on, base officials poised to evacuate Navy and Marine Corps have more than 20 facilities in San Diego area
Scientology membership a privilege that's earned, Cruise says 2004 video part of ceremony honoring Cruise for humanitarian work Scientology defined as "study of the truth"
French and Australian leaders arrive in Afghanistan Both leaders expected to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai Both will visit with their respective country's troops
NEW: Vick's attorney says early surrender shows Vick accepts responsibility Sentencing set for December 10 on dogfighting charges against Michael Vick Atlanta Falcons quarterback pleaded guilty in August Monday, he surrendered to begin whatever sentence he gets on December 10
Pope says football can teach values of "honesty, solidarity and fraternity" Sport should be used as a vehicle of education for young people, he says Vatican has endorsed lower league club Ancona's adoption of ethical code German-born pope is reputed to be a Bayern Munich fan
NEW: Bridge reopens Friday morning after highway engineers give OK Four killed in chain reaction crash that started when two tractor-trailers collided Three killed in pickup truck that fell off bridge; 4th victim in car that hit one 18-wheeler Crash happened on bridge linking Pharr, Texas, and Reynosa, Mexico
Thaksin Shinawatra's wife handed arrest warrant after she returns to Thailand Pojamarn Shinawatra faces corruption charges that could imprison her for 20 years The case involves Pojamarn's 2003 purchase of some prime Bangkok real estate
Riots in French suburb for second night after two teens killed in police crash Violence spreads from Villiers-le-Bel, north of Paris, to two nearby towns More than 60 police injured, bombarded with Molotov cocktails and bottles of acid Parallels drawn with unrest in 2005, when President Sarkozy was interior minister
Rinko Kikuchi was Oscar-nominated for her performance in the film "Babel" She has recently worked with Karl Lagerfeld as the new face of Channel She challenges the traditional demure image of the Japanese woman
Kenya's once-stable economy faltering due to violence following disputed election Equity market on Nairobi Stock Exchange lost $591 million on first day of 2008 Business leaders say the government losing $29.5 million a day in revenues Thriving tourist industry also hit, with British tour operators calling off flights
This month Art of Life looks at motorbike, planes, DJs and Rock idols Monita visits the Ducati factory in Bologna, meets Moto champ Casey Stoner Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson talks about his passion for flying DJ Paul Van Dyk takes us on a tour of his favorite parts of Berlin
Independents, Democrats can vote in Michigan's open Republican primary No Democratic delegates at stake, and most top-tier candidates aren't on ballot Economic woes top concern for Michigan primary voters
Lance corporal due to give birth at any time, sheriff says Marine's car found Monday at bus station Mother reported Marine missing on December 19 Sheriff: Marine was to testify about incident at base, according to mother
Head of Iraqi Red Crescent says parents abandoning their kids at alarming rates Sometimes he wonders: "Oh my God, how are we going to solve it?" The greatest concern is the long-term effect on an entire generation "Trauma of what's happening to those children is enormous"
NEW: Military says some of the 26 bodies may belong to Iraqi police Complex believed to be an al Qaeda in Iraq haven Coalition forces say they made the discovery during operations in northern Iraq Military: Evidence of torture and murder against local villagers found
Pakistan rejects fears its nuclear weapons could fall into the hands of extremists Mohamed ElBaradei, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief, voiced his worries Tuesday ElBaradei: I fear chaos in this state, which has 30 or 40 nuclear weapons Pakistan: Our nuclear weapons as secure as those held by other nuclear states
Discussion on campaign trail turns to foreign policy, national security, terrorism Candidates trying to portray themselves as the one with the most experience Richardson says he would call on Musharraf to step down, Thompson disagrees McCain challenges Giuliani's foreign policy experience
CNN's Octavia Nasr: Will Lebanon's brief renaissance be snuffed out? Nasr says Lebanon's key power players haven't changed since 1980s Nasr: Current struggle threatens to set Lebanon back 20 years
Seven Manchester United supporters taken to hospital before game in Rome British Embassy officials in Rome said five of the fans received stab wounds Embassy spokeswoman said that the injuries were not thought to be serious
Chester Stiles' ex-girlfriend says she's "disgusted" she helped him meet child Stiles sought by police as suspect in 3-year-old girl's videotaped rape Ex-girlfriend Tina Allen says he seemed good with kids when she dated him Allen says the girl lived in same apartment with her children
Adam Gadahn in videotape tears up U.S. passport, speaks in Arabic and English Tape was released by As Sahab, al Qaeda's video production wing Originally from California, Gadahn talks about Bush's upcoming trip to Middle East Gadahn is on the FBI's Most Wanted List with $1 million reward for information
Ted Sorensen helped draft Kennedy's 1960 speech on Roman Catholicism GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney delivers speech on faith in politics Kennedy, Romney views on religion differ greatly, Sorensen says Sorensen says Kennedy viewed religion as more of a private matter
The Boeing 777 aircraft first entered service on June 7, 1995 First airplane U.S. (FAA) approved for extended-range twin-engine operations Engineers designed, electronically pre-assembled the 777 using computers In 2005, a Boeing 777 set a new world record for distance traveled non-stop
NEW: Donors pledge $7.4 billion to help build a Palestinian state NEW: IMF offers to monitor Palestinians' promised reforms Palestinian aid conference organizers hail event as a new beginning Tony Blair says donors need to be repaid with steps to create a lasting settlement
NEW: Secretary of state calls Rep. Tom Lantos "a true American hero" Lantos was only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress California congressman disclosed last month he was suffering from cancer Lantos had said he would not seek re-election to 15th term in House
NEW: All vehicles banned in city of Amara through Thursday, provincial governor says Death toll continues to rise as Interior Ministry reports 151 wounded State television reports that many of the casualties are women, children Amara has been scene of fighting between rival Shiite factions vying for power
Kenya's 36 million population made up of around 40 tribal groups President Mwai Kibaki belongs to the influential and powerful Kikuyu tribe Challenger Raila Odinga's Luo tribe forms sizeable group in west, Nairobi slums Kenya dogged by poverty, violent crime, corruption, simmering ethnic tensions
Manji says Bhutto disappointed some because she adhered to feudal politics During Bhutto's time in office, writer says, she did not defy anti-rape laws Pakistan must "transcend both trauma and tribalism," Manji says
NEW: Sources say pardon unrelated to Hajj nor subsequent Eid al-Adha NEW: Justice minister says king felt pardon in best interests of Saudi people Report: King Abdullah pardons rape victim sentenced to 200 lashes A Saudi court had ruled the 19-year-old had an "illegitimate relationship"
Claims by Diana's butler that he knew "secret" about her trashed by coroner Paul Burrell asked to testify about the last letter the late princess gave him Coroner revealed Burrell's "secret" was Diana planned to buy property abroad But coroner said the revelation is "fairly and squarely in the public domain"
Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler, gives evidence at inquest Describes phone call in which Diana's mother called her daughter"a whore" Burrell says Queen Elizabeth's husband was not involved in Diana's death Also claims that Diana told him: "I need marriage like a bad rash"
Bush: U.S., Turkey and Iraq must unite against PKK Kurdish separatists Iraqi Kurds are critical of both PKK and air attacks against them Turkey bombed alleged PKK sites in northern Iraq over the weekend PKK has spent 20 years fighting for autonomy in Turkey; uses Iraq as a base
Top seed Andy Roddick reaches last eight of ATP tournament in San Jose The American defeats Delray Beach winner Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-2 6-4 Second seed James Blake also advances but third seed Tommy Haas is out
Several Marines are the focus of 2004 Falluja civilian death investigation Allegations from former Marine called "credible" Sources: Naval Criminal Investigative Services conducting the probe
At least 10 people have died in torrential rains in Ecuador, officials say Authorities say the rains are the worst in a quarter century Civil defense officials say more than 10,000 families have been affected Ecuador's president declares state of emergency, orders army, police to help
Italian tennis players Potito Starace and Daniele Bracciali banned by the ATP The pair have been suspended for betting on matches, although not their own Starace suspended for six weeks while Bracciali is banned for three months
Dodi Fayed's bodyguard says can't remember crash that killed Princess Diana NEW: Trevor Rees received anonymous threatening phone calls, letters after crash Princess Diana, boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul all died in accident Rees was a bodyguard employed by Dodi Fayed's father, Mohamed Al Fayed
NEW: Joshua, 12, "happy to be home. ... I didn't think we were going to make it" Family sought shelter from snow in culvert, warmed each other's frostbitten feet Frederick Dominguez and his 3 children set out Sunday to cut Christmas tree More than 80 people searched for them Tuesday in heavy snow
"No Country for Old Men" wins four awards, including best picture and director Four acting awards go to Europeans: Cotillard, Day-Lewis, Bardem and Swinton Best original screenplay is awarded to former stripper Diablo Cody for "Juno" Host Jon Stewart jokes about the recently ended writers strike
Flight attendants call hospital with 24/7 staff, multi-lingual staff who give advice Pilots, not doctors, decide whether to divert a flight due to passenger illness U.S.-based commercial airlines carry defibrillators, oxygen and medical kits A passenger died last week aboard an American Airlines flight
New law raises auto fuel efficiency standards Increase to fleet average of 35 miles per gallon is first in 32 years Senate majority leader calls bill a "great, wonderful first step"
Bush: Faith-based groups are "helping to defeat this epidemic one soul at a time" World AIDS Day is Saturday More than 2 million people have died of AIDS this year Bush wants to expand the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Case part of parental custody dispute Father converted to Judaism after splitting with wife Father wanted son to convert after getting custody Russian Orthodox mother says son doesn't want procedure
Man rescues co-worker from jaws of crocodile in northern Australia He shot crocodile, causing it to let go of man's arm, second shot hit man's arm The two were collecting crocodile eggs by a river bank in the Northern Territory Wounded man's injuries were not life-threatening
Arrests made after ATF agents set up a sting operation Affidavit: ATF "became aware" some soldiers wanted to rob dealers of their cocaine The investigation began in November The Army Rangers are an elite light infantry fighting force
NEW: Protest moves after crackdown at Freedom Square Order sought after protests over last month's election turn violent Demonstrators say the election was fraudulent State of emergency could last until March 20, official says
NEW: Sewage was partially treated, Office of Emergency Services says The 2.7 million-gallon spill occurred Thursday night, Sheriff's Department says Pump and alarm failed at Marin County waste treatment facility Area being tested; boaters advised to avoid Richardson Bay area
Dozens of people face charges, ranging from money laundering to murder Gambino family accused of profiting from extortion Several companies allegedly paid a "mob tax," Department of Labor official says Police in Italy also make 77 arrests in connection with organized crime
CBS: Hussein claimed he didn't think the U.S. would invade Iraq over WMD FBI agent says Hussein lied about having WMD to intimidate Iran But the Iraqi dictator said he wanted to start the WMD program again, agent said Hussein was captured in 2003 and hanged in 2006
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There are more than 44 million people of Hispanic origin in the U.S. The community includes diverse national origins, generations, languages Some observers say enough similarities exist to project a communal identity
U.S. Navy makes move amid a political standoff over Lebanon's presidency The presence is important," says chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Lebanon's pro-Western majority in parliament struggles with pro-Syrian opposition
NEW: Clinton wins in Ohio, Texas, CNN projects NEW: McCain clinches GOP nomination; Huckabee drops out NEW: Clinton wins Rhode Island; Obama wins Vermont
Congressional Black Caucus Institute, CNN host Democratic debate tonight Front-runners vying for African-American voters ahead of South Carolina primary Sen. Barack Obama visits former church of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Atlanta Sen. Hillary Clinton picks up pastor's endorsement at Harlem church
NEW: British counter-terrorism experts re-inspect Bhutto's vehicle NEW: Bhutto's assassination was her own fault, says Musharraf in interview NEW: He blamed her for standing up outside the safety of an armored car Bhutto's husband, Asif Ali Zardari, wants a U.N. inquiry into his late wife's death
Grand jury upgrades charges against girl's mother and mother's husband Presented new evidence, jury took just 3 minutes to vote for tougher charges Riley Ann Sawyers, initially known as Baby Grace, was beaten to death Prosecutors haven't decided whether to seek death penalty for couple
Saudi lawyer Abdul Rahman al-Lahem says his license to practice is reinstated Al-Lahem says license revoked because he publicized rape victim's conviction Saudi minister last month denied license was ever revoked Rape victim was convicted of being alone with an unrelated man
Eye on Russia is part of a CNN series looking at contemporary Russia CNN.com asked readers to share their photos, views of Russia
FBI, Department of Homeland Security issue bulletin Thursday Bulletin says two al Qaeda associates made claim to news agency "We terminated the most precious American asset," associate says DHS official says the claim has not been confirmed
Democratic senators will hold short "pro forma" sessions over the holiday break Sessions usually under one minute long Move prevents President Bush from making recess appointments Bush refused to withdraw one controversial nominee after Democratic offer
NEW: Democratic leadership aides say bill must help low-, middle-income earners President calls for broad-based tax relief for consumers, businesses Bush says he's encouraged by talks with Congress, hopeful of agreement Bush says his tax cuts due to expire in 2010 should be made permanent
150 passengers evacuated from a ship after it struck object in Antarctic waters Ship, named Explorer, was expected to sink, British coastguards said Passengers in lifeboats, captain and first officer remain on board
Most coral reefs are in danger, according to estimates from the Nature Conservancy The group says 500 million people rely on coral reefs for food Reef Balls are concrete spheres upon which a natural reef can grow The objects also help control beach erosion and stabilize shorelines
Valerie Gooding, CEO of BUPA, speaks to CNN's Todd Benjamin BUPA has over 8 million customers in 190 countries Valerie is one of FT's top five most powerful businesswomen in Europe
Fire doused on the top floors and roof of Monte Carlo resort Fire chief: Firefighters had to hang out the windows to try to cut the fire off The 32-floor building was completely evacuated No major injuries have been reported, and no one was trapped
NEW: Aide admits that Huckabee has "no foreign policy credentials" NEW: Campaign official suggested tying Pakistan crisis to immigration issue Huckabee appeared not to know that martial law had been lifted in Pakistan Gaffes will have little effect on support for populist candidate, analyst says
NEW: Kennedy: Bush drawing wrong lesson from history President says withdrawing from Iraq will embolden terrorists Speech is latest White House attempt to try to reframe the debate over Iraq
U.S. Marshals Southeast task force tracks 10-15 suspected killers a day Some are high-profile cases, but most are searches that go under media radar Commander: "Our mandate is to track ... murderers, armed robbers, rapists" Office captured 3,000 suspects last year; only once were shots fired, chief says
You can enjoy the same posh places as the stars Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in California is great for weekend getaway Learn to samba at Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Shop your heart out in Villa Mangiacane in Tuscany, Italy
Vietnamese woman caught cooking a tiger carcass jailed for two and a half years Nguyen Thi Thanh, 41, convicted for violating regulations protecting rare wild animals Police found dead tigers, bear arms, monkey bones and elephant tusks in her flat
I-Reporters share tales of meeting Heath Ledger in person "He was really good with tools," says Don Bova; Ledger helped him change a tire I-Report: Share your photos, memories of actor Heath Ledger
Erik Prince: "There was definitely incoming small arms fire from insurgents" There was "no deliberate violence," he said, during September 16 shooting Iraqi government says Blackwater guards killed 17, fired without provocation AP: Blackwater may be expelled from Iraq within six months
Journalist and two doctors were among those killed Remote-controlled mine went off in southern Somalia Somali driver also died in the attack Journalist is the second to die in conflict situation this year
U.N. says celebrity drug use encourages adolescent substance abuse Report says leniency towards celebrities hurts criminal justice system Report finds Britain, Italy, Spain have among highest rates of cocaine use
NEW: D.A. seeks dismissal of Tim Masters murder case Masters was released Tuesday; conviction was tossed Masters convicted in 1999 of murder, sexual mutilation of 37-year-old woman He spent nearly nine years in prison
Experts say there is a disparity in how statutory rape laws are applied Jamie Lynn Spears is 16, and her boyfriend -- the father of her child -- is 18 There has been no talk of criminal prosecution involving the couple Experts: Attorneys choose when to prosecute, leading to unfairness
Indian police covered up murder of UK girl in Goa, state's tourism minister said Police arrest one man over the death of the 15-year-old Mother of Scarlett Keeling says she thinks police have arrested wrong man
Journalist and two doctors were among those killed Remote-controlled mine went off in southern Somalia Somali driver also died in the attack Journalist is the second to die in conflict situation this year
Bus carrying Marine Corps Reserve unit overturned at Alabama military base 23 Marines have been injured; four critically, the military says E Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division, was involved The accident happened Sunday morning, officials said
Kaka deservedly named World Player of the Year for the first time in his career The Brazilian beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the journalists' vote The 25-year-old averages one goal in three games for both AC Milan and Brazil
NEW: Woman says husband didn't show up at a party on suspected date of killing NEW: DNA testing under way to see if Cesar Laurean fathered the victim's child Accused Marine and his wife spoke to lawyer after pregnant Marine slain Marine fled the next day, is believed to have headed to native Mexico
Phrase in Obama speech similar to that of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Clinton: "If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own" Obama downplays significance, says: "Clinton has used words of mine as well"
NEW: Police believe killer or killers left the Memphis house where 6 people slain Neighbor says he heard shots Saturday night, didn't call police Police: Four adults, two kids killed; 3 other children wounded 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 10-month-old hospitalized
NEW: Police say they have more than one confession in the case NEW: Investigation reveals the men thought the house was empty, police say Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor died Tuesday Taylor shot during an apparent burglary at his Miami home
Girl convicted of killing baby in her care in Saudi Arabia when she was 17 Nafeek says the child died accidentally, choking on milk Girl's family displaced by December 2004 tsunami, renewed civil war in Sri Lanka
Michael Vick to take plea deal on dogfighting charges NFL expected to announce how the case will affect his career CNN.com readers shared their thoughts on Vick's future, send your I-Report
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin, talks to CNN's Todd Benjamin Branson left school at 16 to work on a magazine he had set up He is now responsible for over 300 businesses under the Virgin brand
Smoking ban in France extended to bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes from Jan 1 Smoking ban first introduced in February 2007 for public buildings, workplaces About 13.5 million people in France smoke out of a population of 60 million Similar bans now exist in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Britain
Woman, boyfriend arrested after a tip led to search Police believe child found dead in box is Riley Ann Sawyers, 2 Body of little girl was found in box that washed ashore last month Police asked public for help identifying girl they dubbed "Baby Grace"
NEW: 17-year-old alleged shooter appears in Miami courtroom NEW: Eric Rivera Jr. will be tried as an adult Three adult suspects in Sean Taylor slaying on suicide watch Taylor died after being shot in home invasion last week
Football pays tribute on the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster Eight Manchester United players died when plane crashed on take-off A total of 23 people were killed as Utd returned from cup tie in Belgrade
Sudan, Chad presidents sign agreement aiming to halt cross-border hostilities Signing came after nearly two days of talks between presidents of Sudan and Chad Each accuses other of supporting rebels that attempt to destabilize the government Just hours before agreement, Chad claimed rebels from Sudan had crossed border
Sen. Larry Craig files appeal to get guilty plea in sex sting withdrawn Craig criticizes Mitt Romney for quickly calling for his resignation The Idaho Republican was GOP presidential candidate's liaison to the Senate Craig stepped down from Romney campaign when news of his arrest broke
Queen Elizabeth opens Heathrow Airport's $8.6 billion new Terminal 5 The new building took more than 15 years to complete following protests Launch a day after security scare at one of world's busiest international airports A lone man ran onto a Heathrow runway carrying a backpack on Thursday
Official: Unarmed teen hid object under shirt, shouted, "Kill me." New York Police Commissioner: Police feared being fired upon Police confirm Khiel Coppin, 18, was carrying hairbrush under shirt Police say he ignored orders to halt; cops fired 20 shots, killing the teen
UN: More than 50,000 square miles of forest lost each year Most trees cut down for international sale Some forests making comeback in U.S., Europe
U.S. puts sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, banks, individuals Revolutionary Guard accused of supporting nuclear proliferation Guard's Quds force said by U.S. to support terrorism Sanctions mean financial assets of Revolutionary Guard, others, are frozen
Sheikha Lubna was first female minister in the United Arab Emirates Openness to foreign ownership is the "natural path", she says If countries "lock up" interest due to protectionism there are other places to go
"Kristen" identified as aspiring singer Ashley Youmans, 22 Spitzer resigns Wednesday, two days after he is linked to call-girl ring Bank notified Treasury Department about suspicious transfers of money Spitzer could face charges of money laundering, legal experts say
Iraqi woman perseveres because "all the people that I love have been crushed" CNN's Arwa Damon reveals stories of horror, tragedy among Iraq's women Doctor says she wants all Iraqis to do their part: "I wish everybody would believe" One woman's husband was killed in 2007; his melted flesh is etched in her mind
Aung San Suu Kyi says she's committed to pursuing a dialogue with the ruling junta Suu Kyi meets with three executive members of her political party Crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators set off international outrage As many as 110 people were killed in the September violence
NEW: Girl, 13, was disoriented when found under wing, mother says NEW: Lack of major injuries "seems incredible," mother says NEW: Rescuers carried girl 3.5 hours over mountains in heavy rain Girl was only survivor in Panama crash that killed three
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif has his candidacy papers rejected Had submitted nominations papers for Pakistan's parliamentary election Returning officer in Lahore upheld ineligibility objections from other candidates
Brazilian Kaka is named European player of the year The AC Milan player is chosen ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester Utd Argentine Lionel Messi of Barcelona finishes third
European leaders agree to send 1,800-strong security force to Kosovo Kosovo expected to declare independence from Serbia in new year Serbia insists region should remain autonomous within its borders
NEW: Tocopilla mayor: More than 1,200 homes flattened, shelters damaged Dozens of workers freed from collapsed roadway tunnel, officials say Chilean Navy is moving heavy equipment into the area to help with rescue 7.7 quake north of Tocopilla happened at 12:40 p.m. (10:40 a.m. ET)
There is no evidence that the boy intended to set the fire, prosecutors say He had faced possible charges in juvenile court after admitting to setting blaze The boy was playing with matches; the blaze destroyed 21 homes The Buckweed fire started October 21 north of Los Angeles
NEW: Tests find "trace of violent activity in the house," sheriff says NEW: Investigators: Suspect left a note saying Marine had committed suicide NEW: Source: Witness who came forward Friday is suspect's wife Official: We think we have found Lauterbach's skeletal remains
GAO: Investigators took advantage of "weaknesses in TSA procedures" GAO: Those "weaknesses" were not detailed for security reasons GAO said terrorists using same items could seriously compromise a flight Transportation Security Administration: Checkpoints only part of total security
Kenya's once-stable economy faltering due to violence following disputed election Equity market on Nairobi Stock Exchange lost $591 million on first day of 2008 Business leaders say the government losing $29.5 million a day in revenues Thriving tourist industry also hit, with British tour operators calling off flights
Multi-million selling writer has "a very rare form of early onset Alzheimer's" Terry Pratchett says work continuing on books, plans to honor commitments Discworld novels are set in a fantasy universe but satirize modern day life Received the Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales in 1998
Iraqi forces detain the suspected leader of a terrorist cell network Cell is believed to be funded by Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter, Raghad Raghad, wanted in Iraq on terrorism charges, currently living in Jordan
Clinton begins talking about how others have criticized her, gets emotional She was with mostly female voters in New Hampshire on a campaign stop "It's not easy," she told them The New York senator is trailing Sen. Barack Obama in polls
Amnesty International and The Red Cross released reports Monday Amnesty report: "A climate of impunity has prevailed; the economy is in tatters" Amnesty says conditions for women have worsened with rise of religious groups Vice President Dick Cheney describes war as success with challenges
Next in a growing series of arts festivals opens Saturday in Cortona, Italy Napa Valley's Festival del Sole staged more than 50 events in nine days Wineries engage in friendly rivalries, throwing lavish after-concert galas International artists cite chances to meet each other, community among lures
Lyon beat Valenciennes 2-0 to stay four points clear on top of the French table Nancy stay second by beating Bordeaux 1-0 Third-placed Rennes flop to a 1-0 home defeat against struggling Monaco
Sen. Barack Obama has electrified younger voters Sen. Hillary Clinton has maintained favor with voters older than 40 CNN has projected Sen. John Edwards will finish in third place
U.N. to send special envoy to Myanmar amid reports of crackdown World leaders condemn events in Myanmar, call on regime to desist from force UK PM Brown underscores that any trampling on human rights not acceptable Pres. Bush says Tuesday that the U.S. will increase sanctions
Passengers on female-only buses describe their commutes as more pleasant Seven complaints of sexual abuse aboard Mexico City buses made last year Single-sex service is available on four major lines in Mexican capital
Kuwait's leader dissolves parliament and calls for early elections after conflict Cabinet resigned earlier this week after a power struggle with the government The emir said he was forced to act to safeguard Kuwait's national unity New elections have been set for May 17 according to state-run news agency
NEW: Children's mother says Eddie Harrington had threatened the kids before Harrington was last seen in Columbus, Georgia, March 5 Police say he was depressed, threatened to kill kids He took twin girls, 23 months, and boy, 3, from their home
Dept. of Veterans Affairs diagnosed 60,000 veterans with PTSD Women have comprised 11 percent of military force in Iraq and Afghanistan VA: 22 percent of women, 1 percent of men suffered sexual trauma in military Expert says women afraid to report sexual harassment for fear of retribution
Utah nurse practitioner helps fight high childbirth mortality rates in Tibet One H.E.A.R.T. conducts birthing demonstrations, distributes birth kits Group is working in Mexico this year; future plans include Nepal, Ecuador
Pregnant woman reportedly found husband, other man dead in apartment Slain students were international Ph.D. candidates Apartment is on edge of university campus In text-message alert, campus officials urge students to be careful
Danish police say several arrested for plotting "terror-related assassination" Agency reports that suspects include two Tunisians and a Dane of Moroccan origin Newspaper says the target was its cartoonist Kurt Westergaard Prophet Mohammed drawings sparked protests in the Muslim world two years ago
Tummy tuck tourism is on the rise as companies make arrangements Most cosmetic procedures not covered by insurance Prices overseas are cheaper Company: 80 percent of doctors they use are trained in U.S.
Rodent the size of small car discovered in Uruguay Scientists say the rodent must have weighed 1,000 kilograms Small size of its teeth suggests it fed mainly upon soft vegetables and fruit
NEW: New video proves Bhutto shot, widower says Doctors claim Pakistani police prevented an autopsy on Benazir Bhutto Lawyer Athar Minallah said the move violated Pakistani criminal law Police chief Aziz Saud said he suggested autopsy but Bhutto's widower objected
Atlanta surpasses LA, Philadelphia as city with most bank heists FBI says it's the result of rising violent crime and increased number of banks FBI: Expect more bank robberies around holidays Bank official says most robbers get away with just $2,000 to $3,000
Michael Vick wrote five-page letter to judge seeking leniency Former NFL star said he was wrong and promised to make amends Vick's mom, Atlanta mayor and sports legends also sent letters to judge Vick sentenced Monday to 23 months in prison in dogfighting case
Stolen art can be lost for decades Soft targets like museums entice thieves, experts say Stolen Rockwell found in Steven Spielberg's collection decades after theft Nothing glamorous about art thieves, expert says
Pete Sampras beats world nunber one Roger Federer in exhibition in Macau Sampras wins 7-6 6-4 but rules out comeback to main ATP tour Federer had won their two previous exhibition matches on Asian tour
Alex Trebek suffered heart attack at home Monday Trebek has hosted "Jeopardy!" for 23 years Trebek is recovering at L.A. hospital
Ruins of an Aztec pyramid uncovered in Iztapalapa neighborhood, Mexico City Iztapalapa is a sprawling, crime-ridden district The Aztecs ruled an empire stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean
Some demonstrators demand execution of Gillian Gibbons, 54 Gibbons found guilty of insulting religion, sentenced to 15 days in jail Teacher arrested after her class named teddy bear "Mohammed"
Dubai court sentences two men to 15 years for rape, kidnapping of 15-year-old boy One of the attackers was knowingly HIV-positive at the time of the rape Family of the French victim says this makes attack akin to attempted murder Family say case investigation botched, want more severe sentence
Peru's foreign minister sought to downplay the row Sea border dispute has bubbled anew over past two years Less serious disputes involve dessert, fruit and a grape liquor
President Bush: Measure is "essentially identical" to the proposal he vetoed before Bill would have expanded the State Children's Health Insurance Program Bush: Measure "moves our country's health care system in the wrong direction" Program covers 6 million children whose parents don't qualify for Medicaid
MME speaks with Mohammed Alshaya, CEO of M.H. Alshaya's retail division Retail division seeing annual growth of 25 percent, up to 30 percent in Dubai Group taking Starbucks, Mothercare, Body Shop into Eastern Europe, Russia On GCC single currency: It is a huge leap towards efficiency, conciliation
U.S. radar picks up the Russian planes about 500 miles off the Alaska coast The Russians entered an air exclusion zone They are escorted out of the area without incident Russian planes last came near the U.S. coastline in February
Soldier was one of more than 20,000 "green-card warriors" Jeffrey Jamaleldine's dad wonders why his son is more "American than German" Jamaleldine went to college in the U.S. and fell in love with the American dream "You can go from rags to riches there. People still believe in that," he says
NEW: Largest crowd yet in the race to '08, said Obama campaign NEW: Officials estimate more than 30,000 people attended event in S. Carolina "Oprah-bama" hit Iowa on Saturday; South Carolina, New Hampshire on Sunday
Disgruntled ex-employee said teacher let class name teddy "Mohammed" Sources: Sarah Khawad trying to shut down Khartoum's Unity High School Briton Gillian Gibbons convicted of insulting religion released from jail Gillian Gibbons taken to British Embassy in Khartoum to await flight home
Debra Lafave's probation forbids her to have contact with anyone under 18 Florida's Corrections Department: Lafave talked with 17-year-old coworker The two discussed family problems, sexual issues, report says Lafave was ordered to quit the job because of the allegations
NEW: Delta cancelations only related to MD-88, not MD-90s NEW: 275 Delta flights were canceled Thursday for safety inspections American Airlines canceled 318 flights Wednesday to inspect MD-80 aircraft American cancels 132 of its estimated 2,300 flights scheduled for Thursday
Four crew members of Seattle-based Alaska Ranger died, Coast Guard says Others were rescued, but one person is still unaccounted for, spokesman says Boat was about 120 miles west of Dutch Harbor in remote Aleutian Islands
Ty Ziegel lost an arm, part of his skull when he was attacked in Iraq VA initially rated his brain injury at 0%, meaning he got no compensation for it Another vet: VA rejected his claim, saying his wounds were "not service connected" Ziegel: "I want to make the VA system better"
Get a glimpse at the next generation of gadgets How the teaching role of MP3 players is growing What officials say about tech on campus
Two bombs explode in Algerian capital near government and U.N. buildings Algeria blames group linked to al Qaeda Official death toll is 26, but some sources say as high as 76 U.N. officials say five of its staff killed and 14 missing
3 Michigan residents and an Ohio resident named in conspiracy, arson counts They are said to have set fire to an agriculture research building at Michigan State Fire nine years ago caused $1 million in damage and loss of research records Michigan State Police chief called fire 'a significant act of domestic terrorism'
22-year-old arms dealer faces congressional inquiry Company supplied ammunition made in China decades ago Company's contract called for bullets made in Hungary Grandfather says dealer, 22, had "gift" for weaponry
NEW: FBI: Kevin Brown accused of carrying a weapon or explosives onto a plane The Jamaican national tried to board an Air Jamaica flight at Orlando airport Official says suspicious items posed no immediate danger to other travelers Some ticket counters were shut down, and 11 flights were delayed
Four wheels of A380 superjumbo roll onto grass at Singapore airport Truck being used to push the plane experienced "some kind of failure" No-one injured in the incident; passengers transferred to other flights Singapore Airlines was first carrier in the world to operate the A380
Dalai Lama: "I have no desire to seek Tibet's separation" Dalai Lama: Protesters seek "meaningful self-rule" while remaining a part of China Violence erupted amid protests for Tibetan independence earlier this month Bush says he "urged restraint" during a phone call with China's president
Gray wolves officially no longer considered endangered Environmentalists fear hundreds of wolves could soon be killed by ranchers Rancher tells CNN the animals threaten his way of life Federal Wildlife official: "The wolf population is fully recovered"
Secret court ruling prompted push for updating the program President Bush had urged the House to pass the bill without delay Measure expands government's power to eavesdrop on foreign suspects
Cuban President Raul Castro says the country must become more productive Castro has promised to improve efficiency by cutting some red tape Expectations rise as a new president leads Cuba for the first time in 49 years Rare public displays of discontent show frustrations faced by Cubans
A team finds the gold necklace near Lake Titicaca in Peru Find is important because it signals the emergence of societal status systems The artifact is in the custody of the National Institute of Peru
Bolivian Congress decides to let people vote on new constitution on May 4 Proposed constitution would strengthen Bolivia's indigenous majority Bolivian President Evo Morales is set to sign the legislation Opposition lawmakers with "reduced presence" in Congress decry move as "illegal"
Air Force says 2 pilots in good condition after ejecting from plane Emergency responders on scene of crash at Andersen Air Force Base Crash is the second in three days involving an Air Force craft
GM owners won't need LoJack because cars come with OnStar option Smokers considering fabric protection should check for policy exclusions But generally, as long as you keep your car washed you don't need sealant Some warranties offer transferable policies that let you "sell" it with car
Jeff Donohoo, 36, is an adult living with autism Donohoo lives in Tennessee with his parents and works at a hospital His autism was diagnosed during his freshman year of high school Donohoo's mother: "It's rewarding today, because he's come so far."
Bin Laden's son, Omar, says his father should change his ways Omar bin Laden split with his father in 2000; says he hasn't heard from him since Omar bin Laden says he doesn't believe his dad is a terrorist "I don't think 9/11 was right personally," the son said
Chinese couple try to name baby "@" Father claims character translates as "love him" Officials have not revealed if the name has been allowed
Traffic snarls blamed for causing much of road rage Road rage worse in big cities on East, West coasts AAA: Don't engage the angry driver, dial 911 for help Professor: Back seat is "road rage nursery"
Courtney Larrell Lockhart's mother says she's sorry for suffering of victim's family "I never thought Courtney would do this," mother tells television station Lockhart charged in Tuesday slaying of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk Lockhart is being held in the Russell County jail, authorities say
Claims that one woman died from cancer, another from fasting in cult's cave Russian cult leader told followers world would end in May Sect members threatened to commit suicide if authorities tried to intervene
At age 6, Elaine Sonnen says, her son, Richard, wanted to kill her Fed up with bullying, Richard says he plotted to kill eight classmates Elaine immediately sought mental help for her son after learning of his plan Richard spent 16 months in mental institutions and now lives on his own
Humanitarian group says Shiite, Sunni militias recruiting displaced Iraqis Muqtada al-Sadr's group using Hezbollah as model, report claims United States, Iraq, global community not doing enough for displaced, report adds
The central part of Iowa is the state's most Democratic area Western Iowa is home to the most Republicans Support of Iowa's largest newspaper, the Des Moines Register, highly sought Weather may affect how many people turn out
Second-placed Ajax held 2-2 at home by Vitesse Arnhem in Dutch Eredivisie The Amsterdam side now trail league leaders PSV Eindhoven by five points PSV defeated Excelsior 2-0 on Saturday to open up six-point gap at top
Queen Elizabeth opens Heathrow Airport's $8.6 billion new Terminal 5 The new building took more than 15 years to complete following protests Launch a day after security scare at one of world's busiest international airports A lone man ran onto a Heathrow runway carrying a backpack on Thursday
Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886, by a U.S. pharmacist Today it is the largest beverage company in the world The company has operations in over 200 countries, employs 55,000 people
Billy Ray Hines is believed to have fired into a crowd, police say Eight people, including five children, were shot, authorities say Shooting happened Wednesday near a middle school, but not on school grounds Hines will face 10 counts of attempted murder, police say
Soyuz capsule lands hundreds of kilometers off-target Capsule was carrying South Korea's first astronaut Landing is second time Soyuz capsule has gone awry
NEW: Tennessee man describes diving to the floor as his house blows away The tornado death toll in the South stands at 56 Tornado outbreak was deadliest in the U.S. in more than 20 years Deaths include 32 in Tennessee, 13 in Arkansas, seven in Kentucky, four in Alabama
Police said man lost his balance on an escalator as fans left the stadium He died about 25 minutes later at Booth Memorial Hospital Police are investigating the death as an accident
Judge: Heather Mills "a less than impressive witness" Paul McCartney's ex-wife received nearly $50M payout in divorce ruling Ruling follows collapse of ex-Beatle's four-year marriage to former model
Roger Bergendorff is charged with possession of toxin, firearms He was hospitalized for ricin exposure after it was found in hotel room His cousin is charged with failing to report production and possession
Author tells paper he got data for Colombia guidebook "from a chick I was dating" Author's works include guides on Brazil, Venezuela, Chile, paper reports Lonely Planet tells paper it wants to ensure "this type of thing never happens again" "Urgent" review of author's books reveals no inaccuracies, publisher tells paper
Samsung Group chairman, Lee Kun-hee, plans to resign, Yonhap reports Lee's decision comes a few days after his indictment amid corruption investigation Lee was indicted for tax evasion and breach of trust Prosecutors say indictment relates to a plan to transfer control of the firm to his son
Indonesian court sentences Abu Dujana to 15 years in prison Dujana is the alleged leader of the military wing of Jemaah Islamiyah Dujana is accused of direct involvement in the Bali nightclub bombings of 2002 After his arrest last June, Dujana admitted he was Jemaah Islamiyah's military chief
Anthropologist reconstructs Neanderthal vocal tracts to simulate their voice Result sounds like a part croaking frog or a human burping Plan is to eventually simulate an entire Neanderthal sentence
Indictment accuses Georgia company of relabeling stun grenades Devices sold to at least 12 FBI offices; Defense Department declines comment 3 company officials charged with money laundering, defrauding the government Indictment: FBI agents injured when stun grenades detonated prematurely
Pentagon bought airplane parts from companies tied to Warren Jeffs Contracts continued even after Jeffs was on FBI "Most-Wanted List" Pentagon defends contracts, stands by them as appropriate Retired Army colonel says nothing illegal happened, but people will be "appalled"
NEW: Pope tells bishops abuse of children was "gravely immoral behavior" Pope, president discuss Middle East, Latin America, says White House Six-day, two-city visit to U.S. marks Pope Benedict XVI's first as pope Pope will celebrate Mass at stadium Thursday, travel to New York on Friday
No date set for the court-martial U.S. military charges Marine after girl dropped charges in February Most of U.S. troops in Japan are stationed in Okinawa
NEW: Barack Obama makes fun of Hillary Clinton for drinking a shot in front of media NEW: Clinton's verbal attacks on Obama met with boos from audience Clinton has accused Obama of being out of touch, elitist for remarks at fundraiser At fundraiser, Obama said some Pennsylvanians bitter and clinging to guns, religion
Kevin Kuranyi's early goal gives Schalke a 1-0 home victory against Hamburg Schalke now level in second position with Bremen, who draw 3-3 at Karlsruhe Bayern Munich will all but clinch the title with a win over Stuttgart in Sunday
A good corn-gluten mix cures brown patches and weakens most fungi Brown patches are often indicative of bug problems Dog urine is high is nitrogen, so flush affected areas with water
First tornado hit St. Charles, Maryland, about 30 miles south of Washington Second tornado struck 30 minutes later outside Hyattsville, Maryland No injuries were immediately reported
Scotland Yard releases report into assassination of Benazir Bhutto Only apparent injury was a major trauma to the right side of the head UK experts all exclude the injury being a wound as a result of gunshot Injury consistent with her head impacting upon the lip of vehicle escape hatch
Sheriff: Possible tornado caused heavy damage in Prosperity, South Carolina "We are unable to respond to all of the calls," dispatcher says Deaths reported in Polk and Floyd Counties in Georgia on Saturday Saturday's storms followed EF-2 tornado that tore through Atlanta on Friday
"Not even a stone was thrown at them," Iraqi official says of Blackwater guards Iraq says 17 Iraqis killed by Blackwater guards in Baghdad square Blackwater, Iraqi officials have starkly different accounts of what happened Iraqi panel is calling for $8 million per victim in the September 16 shooting
Bill Clinton in interview Monday: Obama camp "played the race card on me" On Tuesday he denied he had accused Obama's campaign of it Clinton: "When did I say that and to whom did I say that?" A recording of former president's comment is posted on WHYY Web site
Ugandan officer reports tensions with Libyan leader's guards during visit Leaders gathered for opening of massive mosque in Kampala, Uganda About a dozen presidential guards seen bleeding from compound fractures
NEW: 2 U.S. soldiers killed by roadside bomb in Baghdad on Monday, U.S. says NEW: Other roadside bombs in Baghdad kill one police officer, injure four people Death toll rises to 40 in explosion in Karbala, official says; 65 injured Explosion was near holy shrine for Shiite Muslims, burial spot of Hussein bin Ali
Olympic gymnast record: 5 gold medals, 3 silver medals, 1 bronze medal The first gymnast in history to score a perfect 10 Comaneci was honored as a Hero of Socialist Labor Gymnast born on November 12, 1961 in Onesti, Romania
A good corn-gluten mix cures brown patches and weakens most fungi Brown patches are often indicative of bug problems Dog urine is high is nitrogen, so flush affected areas with water
Independents, Democrats can vote in Michigan's open Republican primary No Democratic delegates at stake, and most top-tier candidates aren't on ballot Economic woes top concern for Michigan primary voters
NEW: As Iraq war enters sixth year, American death toll rises to 4,000 NEW: Four U.S. soldiers killed when their vehicle was hit by an IED At least 30 Iraqis died Sunday; 80,000 to 150,000 or more killed since war's start Iraq security adviser said Sunday that Iraq war is "well worth fighting"
NEW: Adam Gilchrist to retire from cricket at end of this Australian summer The wicketkeeper set new world record of 414 Test dismissals on Friday He has played 96 Tests for Australia and 277 one-day internationals Australia reached 322-3 on third day of final Test against India, Gilchrist's last
Remittances to Mexico fell $100 million in January, according to Bank of Mexico "I kind of feel bad that I can't help my parents," immigrant in U.S. says Payments to loved ones back home have slowed during U.S. economic woes Father in Mexico: "He says things are worse there in California than over here"
Javier Zanetti scores a late goal to earn Inter Milan a 1-1 draw against Roma The result keeps Inter nine points clear and retains their unbeaten league run AC Milan slipped to fifth position as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Catania
Rangers remain four points clear in Scotland after a superb 4-0 win at Hearts Jean-Claude Darcheville and Nacho Novo both net twice for the league leaders Celtic remain second in the table following 2-1 victory against Inverness Caley
Rozita Swinton, 33, was arrested this month on charge unrelated to ranch But Texas Rangers have said she is a "person of interest" in sect case Court record: Swinton is connected with phone number that brought attention to sect Caller identified herself as a 16-year-old girl who claimed abuse by sect member
NEW: Weapons, ammunition found with dead drug lord, Colombian government says NEW: Defense minister warns drug dealers will "end up in the jail or in a tomb" Victor Manuel Mejia Munera linked to paramilitaries, also wanted in the U.S. The slain man was originally thought to be brother Miguel Angel Mejia
Democrats' system includes about 800 superdelegates -- party officials, leaders Unlike elected delegates, superdelegates can vote for any candidate they choose Some says they fear superdelegates could tip balance against the popular vote If such a thing happens, some say voters will feel alienated, disenfranchised
Most children show they're ready to potty train between 18 and 24 months Mom resorted to hospital's potty school when daughter was in diapers at 4½ Six-week program uses creative methods to get kids comfortable with a toilet Toilet training process can take more than a year, or longer for some kids
"GTA IV" released Tuesday, expected to gross $400 million in first week "Iron Man" opens this weekend, expected to take in $50 to $60 million Analysts say game release could hurt weekend ticket sales Game reviewer calls "GTA IV" game "Perfection"
NEW: Ex-cop apologizes, asks jury to spare him Bobby Cutts Jr. faces the death penalty for murders of girlfriend, unborn child Cutts also could receive life sentence, with or without parole Same jury that found Cutts guilty is hearing penalty phase of trial
NEW: Searcher says plane "practically pulverized" in Venezuela mountains Plane with 46 people on board crashes in the Andes Mountains Aircraft was flying from Merida to airport near Caracas There were no survivors, official says
Police: Man stopped at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport dressed as a priest Initially refused to be searched, saying that he was a religious person Found to have $155,000 worth of cocaine strapped to his legs under his vestments Officers trying to establish whether the man, on flight from Peru, is a priest
Two anti-whaling activists handed over to Australian government officials Japan contacting Australia to help secure release of activists, reports say Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says ship's crew kidnapped 2 of its members The activists boarded the Japanese whaling vessel to deliver a letter
Gates says changes "will probably preserve ... momentum and progress" Petraeus would oversee all forces in Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan Petraeus would take over for Adm. William Fallon, who resigned Central Command position is subject to Senate confirmation
New series of greeting cards is geared toward prison inmates Study shows the U.S. prison and jail population is rapidly growing Card creator is selling her cards online and through stores
"Halo 3" achieved a milestone million pre-orders 2 months before its release The game, an Xbox 360 exclusive, went on sale Tuesday at midnight CNN.com asked readers to share their early reviews of "Halo 3" I-Report: Share your own pictures, video and reviews of "Halo 3"
NEW: Sailor's death brings Monday's U.S. death toll in Iraq to six U.S. military says nine detained Iranians to be released in "coming days" U.S. and Iraqi troops find 22 bodies in mass grave
Courtney Larrell Lockhart, 23, charged with three counts of capital murder Auburn University student Lauren Burk found shot Tuesday, died at hospital Burk's car found minutes later engulfed in flames in campus parking lot
"Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria Parker gives peek into closet Says she has Christian Louboutin espadrille wedges in every color. Her most-expensive item is a hot-pink crocodile Hermès Birkin bag
Ultimate safety net for the world's seed collections has opened in Norway The vault received inaugural shipments of 100 million seeds Norwegian govt. built vault in glacial mountain between Norway and North Pole
Video made of incident surfaces, brings campus protest Video made to protest residence hall integration, university says White males urinated into stew, served it to black workers Video makers told workers they were playing "Fear Factor"
NEW: Tornado watch in effect for parts of northwestern Alabama Law enforcement official reports tornado damage in Tupelo, Mississippi Storm damages trees, power lines, overturns 18-wheeler on U.S. 45 No injuries reported in Mississippi town
Last year, Saudi Arabia brought in around $200 billion from oil The huge profits are fueling growth but inflation is at a 30 year high Food and water costs have rocketed by 16 percent The Saudi government is looking at remedies like a minimum wage
Girl pushed into pile of burning embers by man in his late teens Man charged with attempted murder Assault took place in India's Uttar Pradesh state
Obama says he thinks U.S. influence has been diminishing Candidate downplays notion that he is already the Democratic nominee Obama says it's too early to discuss potential running mates Clinton camp says she's "fighting hard" to be nominee, not running mate
Amateur video of the moment the Lufthansa flight scraped its wing Strong winds blamed for the near miss at Hamburg airport The plane recovered and landed safely the second time around
Officials: 1:30 p.m. explosion kills grandfather, severely injures grandchild It's unclear what caused the blast, authorities say Investigator: 64-year-old Richard Leith died at hospital Neighbor says he saw a woman running down street with a little girl after blast
Madeleine McCann possibly seen at roadside restaurant near Montpellier AP: Police say girl on surveillance tape is not Madeleine Man takes girl from restaurant after Madeleine's name called, spokesman says McCann has been missing since May 3; her parents named official suspects
NEW: President Daniel Ortega said move "in solidarity" with Ecuador On Saturday, Colombia's military attacked a rebel camp in Ecuador U.S. official: Small chance Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador will fight
The car was driving on a runway at 3:45 a.m. when the driver hit the brakes The 2008 BMW flew through the air for 200 feet and struck an oak tree All of the victims were declared dead at the scene The car was split in two by the force of the crash
Greensburg rebuilds "green" after tornado demolished 90 percent of the town Long-term goal is to have 100 percent renewable energy The city hopes to open a biodiesel facility as one of its first green newcomers Nonprofit expert says terrible tragedy "also provided an incredible opportunity"
Police dogs in Duesseldorf, Germany are now wearing protective shoes Glass shards left by beer drinkers in the city center are the reason Duesseldorf police force has 20 German and Belgian Shepherds Dogs shoes cost €60 ($89) and are also worn by dogs who walk on ice in Alaska
Group does not recognize Hawaii as a U.S. state Palace used by rulers of Hawaiian kingdom; now a tourist attraction Peaceful protesters eventually unlock gates, leave grounds Protesters vow to return Thursday morning
U.N. anti-drugs chief denounces celebrities Amy Winehouse and Kate Moss Maria Costa says their alleged drug use is helping devastate West Africa The U.N. has spoken out on the issue twice in two weeks Winehouse's spokesman says the U.N. should "get its own house in order"
Ugandan officer reports tensions with Libyan leader's guards during visit Leaders gathered for opening of massive mosque in Kampala, Uganda About a dozen presidential guards seen bleeding from compound fractures
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is ruled out for six weeks with a thigh injury The Argentine sustained the injury in Tuesday night's 1-0 victory over Celtic It is third time in the last three years that Messi has suffered the same injury
NEW: The discovery is "consistent with what we were looking for," sheriff says NEW: Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean is charged with first-degree murder Sheriff says blood found in house, even on ceiling Missing pregnant Marine had accused suspect -- a fellow Marine -- of rape
U.S.: An event like embassy attack "should not happen in a civilized country" U.S. warns Serbia of responsibility to protect U.S. diplomats, building Embassy evacuating nonessential personnel; ambassador will stay in Belgrade No embassy documents taken during Thursday attack and fire, spokesman says
Report: Chinese authorities confirm that captive giant pandas are safe Concerns grow over road accessibility to the reserves Scientist: Alternative foods exist in the event of depleted bamboo stocks
NEW: Obama leads Clinton 56 percent to 44 percent in tally of Texas caucuses Clinton wins Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island primaries Obama wins Vermont, leads race in total delegate count
The thick metal wire stretched across the border road and led into Mexico Agents discovered it Saturday after a surveillance camera spotted suspicious activity Officials say they suspect that drug or illegal immigrant smugglers are involved No arrests have been made on either side of the border
NEW: Blowout win for Obama in South Carolina Clinton finishes ahead of Edwards, CNN projects 47 percent decided on vote at least a month ago, exit polls indicate Edwards: "I feel good about how things are moving right now"
NEW: Arrest made in killing of Jamiel Shaw, athlete killed outside his L.A. home Police: Gang members had asked him if we was in a gang Shaw didn't have time to tell them "no," according to police His mother was on duty in Iraq when she got the news
Experts say Lewis Hamilton is set to earn more than Michael Schumacher David Beckham's "life-time brand" provides valuable lessons A little bit of scandal is good for the bank balance Raikkonen's "Iceman" persona allows sponsors to find perfect match
Report: Chinese authorities confirm that captive giant pandas are safe Concerns grow over road accessibility to the reserves Scientist: Alternative foods exist in the event of depleted bamboo stocks
Red Cross says it became aware of the relationship 10 days ago Relationship allegedly involves a subordinate female Red Cross employee Board "concluded that the situation reflected poor judgment on Mr. Everson's part" Everson: I "deeply regret it is impossible for me to continue"
Troops to stay until 2011, with the stipulation that NATO contribute more forces Most of Canada's 2,500 troops in Afghanistan are in Kandahar province The Canadian mission in Afghanistan was to end next February Critics say the cost has not been disclosed to Parliament or the public
Police dogs in Duesseldorf, Germany are now wearing protective shoes Glass shards left by beer drinkers in the city center are the reason Duesseldorf police force has 20 German and Belgian Shepherds Dogs shoes cost €60 ($89) and are also worn by dogs who walk on ice in Alaska
Barcelona are ready to let Brazilian international Ronaldinho leave the club Club president Joan Laporta says that Ronaldinho needs new challenges Barcelona have already replaced coach Frank Rijkaard with Pep Guardiola
NEW: Roadside bomb kills 3 U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Diyala province Earlier, at least 5 U.S. soldiers on foot patrol die in Baghdad suicide bombing Baghdad blast marks deadliest attack on U.S. troops since January 28 Female suicide bomber kills sheik, 5-year-old niece and guard at Iraqi home
Partygoer used make-up to darken skin, went as escaped prisoner Acting Immigration chief judged costume contest Congress told photos destroyed before Julie Myers' confirmation hearings CNN got photos through Freedom of Information Act request
Train cars leaked corrosive hydrochloric acid after a Saturday derailment Chemical spill caused a toxic cloud to form above Lafayette site Exposure to the chemical can irritate skin Lafayette authorities evacuated about 3,500 homes and businesses
Health magazine names Top 10 chain restaurants for fresh, healthy food Writers looked at 43 chains with more than 75 locations across the country Experts' favorite: Uno's Chicago Grill, with trans fat-free menu, many grilled entrees
NEW: U.S. troops kill two snipers, two other men firing rocket-propelled grenades Army says U.S., Iraqi patrol came under fire setting up checkpoint Muqtada al-Sadr blames U.S., calls for calm after top aide killed in Najaf Mortar attack kills three at Palestine Hotel across from International Zone
State Department report: Taliban military, technical capabilities stronger Taliban called a determined threat to Afghan stability Funding comes from Pakistan supporters, narcotics trafficking, abductions Number of terror attacks increased from 969 in 2006 to 1,127 last year