Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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Eric Holder to testify on 'Fast-and-Furious'

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:38 PM PST

Attorney General Eric Holder will face off with House Republican Darrell Issa Thursday over Mexican-border gun-running, a showdown that comes after Issa and the Justice Department exchanged sharp letters in recent days.

More than 200 rescued from Papua New Guinea ferry sinking

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:35 PM PST

Rescuers have plucked more than 200 survivors from the sea after a passenger ship sunk off the east coast of Papau New Guinea, a spokeswoman for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said Thursday.

Friends, fans talk about 'Soul Train' legend's passing

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:21 PM PST

As news spread that "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius died Wednesday morning of a gunshot wound at the age of 75, fans and friends took to Twitter to express their grief in a stream condolences that continued Thursday.

Anatomy of an airport security breach

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:20 PM PST

By all accounts, it started innocently. An airport screener missed a bag.

U.S. court backs Spain over $500M sea treasure

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:19 PM PST

Spain has won a major victory in its long court battle with a Florida-based deep-sea salvage company over rights to an estimated $500 million in silver and gold coins, officials said Wednesday.

ADVISORY CNN Wire Outlook

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 09:17 PM PST

Supervising News Editor Ed Payne -- 404-827-1401

Facebook taps emerging markets as it readies IPO

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:50 PM PST

Facebook, which launched its blockbuster initial public offering Wednesday, is the undisputed social media king of the U.S. and Europe.

Tracy Morgan's mom pleads for his help saving home; he says stories "untrue"

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:09 PM PST

Tracy Morgan's mother says she struggled for years to provide the comedian with everything he needed as a child, but now that she's out of work and facing foreclosure he's refusing to help her.

Deadly Egyptian riots go beyond football

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:46 PM PST

The deaths of 73 football fans shortly after a match between Cairo 's Al Ahly and Al Masry in Port Said, Egypt, has shocked the world.

Egyptian health ministry: 74 dead, hundreds injured in soccer riots

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:45 PM PST

Political tensions flared Wednesday after more than 70 people were killed when fans rushed the field and rioted at a soccer game in Egypt.

North Carolina public health officials search for source of stomach bug

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:44 PM PST

A series of viral outbreaks causing diarrhea and vomiting has affected scores of people in North Carolina in recent weeks, sickening them, but causing no fatalities, health officials there said Wednesday.

Tokyo exchange halts trading of scores of stocks

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:39 PM PST

The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday temporarily halted the trading of scores of stocks, including the electronics giant Sony, after problems with its market data systems.

Lesbian veteran sues government for benefits

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:31 PM PST

A U.S. Army veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is suing the federal government, claiming she and her wife are being denied military benefits that are available to heterosexual married couples.

How Don Cornelius became the 'pope of soul'

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:27 PM PST

Don Cornelius never led a civil rights march, launched a boycott or gave a speech before a cheering crowd of protesters.

Dead dolphin tally reaches 81 on Cape Cod

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:39 PM PST

At least 81 dolphins have been found dead or died shortly after being discovered on Cape Cod in a series of largely unexplained strandings that began early last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Hariri assassination suspects to be tried in absentia

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:16 PM PST

The special court investigating the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri announced Wednesday it will try the four accused killers in absentia.

NASA orbiter gives glimpse of moon's far side

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:14 PM PST

A NASA orbiter has beamed back its first images of the far side of the moon, including scenes of a massive crater caused by an ancient cosmic impact, the space agency announced Wednesday.

Hearing on Mississippi pardons delayed until next week

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:04 PM PST

A bid by Mississippi's attorney general to overturn the pardons of four convicted murderers and other inmates won't be heard this week after all.

U.S. goal is to end Afghan combat mission in 2013

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:58 PM PST

The United States and NATO want to end their combat mission in Afghanistan next year, transitioning primarily to a training role in which Afghan security forces will take the lead, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday.

U.N. Security Council talks Syria peace as deaths mount

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:54 PM PST

Security Council members ended an afternoon of private discussions Wednesday about a draft resolution on Syria still riven by major differences but expressing optimism that an agreement could be reached, participants said.
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