Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Trial bookmarks John Edwards' fall from grace

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:39 PM PDT

The acquittal and mistrial in John Edwards' campaign finance fraud trial completes a fall from grace that transformed the man who might have been president

Sheriff: Maryland student, 21, admits eating housemate's heart, part of brain

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:37 PM PDT

A Maryland man had admitted killing his housemate, cutting him up, then eating his heart and part of his brain, authorities said.

On Twitter, the 'douche jar' is always full

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:06 PM PDT

In CNN's Hong Kong newsroom, right next to my desk, there's a "douche jar."

John Edwards: Once a cheater, always a cheater?

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:42 PM PDT

John Edwards' trial is over. How long will it take him to find a new girlfriend who is unfazed by the cheating allegations that put him in the hot seat?

Misconduct scandal prompts L.A. schools to send 604 teacher discipline cases to state

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:01 PM PDT

Los Angeles school officials refer the discipline cases of 604 teachers to state authorities on whether their licenses should be revoked.

San Diego 8th grader wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:55 PM PDT

Snigdha Nandipati, 14, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night by properly spelling guetapens, which means ambush, snare or trap.

It's football vs. forest in Va. Tech sports facility controversy

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:52 PM PDT

A group called Friends of Stadium Woods wants Virginia Tech to change its plans for taking down old-growth trees for a sports facility.

Tide turns towards undersea energy

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:32 PM PDT

Giant turbines that produce renewable energy are a familiar sight on land but the towering structures are now performing a similar task at the bottom of the sea.

Israel returns 91 Palestinian bodies; military ceremony held

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:25 PM PDT

The Israeli government Thursday handed over the remains of 91 Palestinians killed in attacks against Israel over the last 40 years.

Architects building dream homes for bats

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:23 PM PDT

A group of architects gathered in Oxford, England last month with an unusual brief -- to design the ultimate dream home for bats.

Chen Guangcheng discusses his next moves

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:21 PM PDT

With years of house arrest and weeks at the center of a diplomatic uproar behind him, human rights activist Chen Guangcheng spoke in New York Thursday about how he plans to use his new freedom.

Report: Poor conditions continue at Apple's China suppliers

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:21 PM PDT

The biggest manufacturer of iconic Apple products including the iPhone and the iPad has again come under fire for the alleged treatment of its workers -- this time by a Hong Kong-based rights group.

Edwards gets acquittal on one count, mistrial on others

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:16 PM PDT

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the corruption case against former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards on Thursday.

The pain in Spain that threatens the eurozone

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:10 PM PDT

A worsening Spanish banking crisis threatens to endanger the future of the eurozone, says CNN's Tim Lister.

Edwards charges: The rundown

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:04 PM PDT

The jury in the trial of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards spent more than 50 hours deliberating six counts stemming from allegations that he accepted illegal campaign contributions, falsified documents and conspired to receive and conceal the contributions.

Edwards jury got it exactly right

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:57 PM PDT

Alan Dershowitz says of course the jury members couldn't make up their mind on most of the charges. No rational person could.

State media: Doctors stop medicating Argentine 'miracle' baby

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:47 PM PDT

Doctors have withdrawn medications and begun palliative care for a premature baby who survived hours in a morgue refrigerator in Argentina, state media reported.

Will history be kind to Bush?

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:30 PM PDT

Thursday afternoon, Barack Obama presided over the unveiling of George W. Bush's official portrait in the White House, a warm event that reminds us: It feels like years since President Dubya regaled the world with his famous spoonerisms. His retirement has been defined by an awkward silence. While John McCain's endorsement was trumpeted by Mitt Romney, Bush delivered his in just four words. "I'm for Mitt Romney," he shouted to a journalist as an elevator door closed between them. If, just for old time's sake, Bush had said, "I'm for Ritt Momney," it would have been perfect.

Three presidents gather for Bush portrait unveiling

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:28 PM PDT

President Obama hosts predecessors George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush to unveil the younger Bush's White House portrait.

CNN Student News Transcript - June 1, 2012

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:18 PM PDT

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Newsquiz: Week of May 28

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:13 PM PDT

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New York City seeks to ban big sodas from restaurants, food carts

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:09 PM PDT

New York City is poised to ban the sale of large sodas from restaurants and food carts to fight obesity, a city official said Thursday.

Michigan high school athlete with Down syndrome now able to keep playing

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:08 PM PDT

Michigan High School Athletic Association OKs a waiver to age limits, enabling a 19-year-old student Down syndrome to play sports.

Graff failure casts cloud over Asian IPOs

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:07 PM PDT

The collapse of Graff Diamonds' $1bn initial public offering in Hong Kong highlights the challenges facing groups that hope to list in Asia in the coming months.

Suspect in body parts probe described as 'creepy' and a kitten-killer

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:58 PM PDT

What was known about Luke Rocco Magnotta paled in comparison to a grisly murder Canada in which he is the prime suspect.

Zimmerman defense, prosecution unite to oppose public release of info

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:56 PM PDT

George Zimmerman's defense and prosecutors trying to convict him of murder in Trayvon Martin's death will unite to fight a media request to release more info.

Slump in growth alarms New Delhi

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:55 PM PDT

The dramatic drop in Indian economic growth isn't bothering the likes of Mahendra Saraf.

Jury deliberations could begin Friday in landmark abuse trial of two priests

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:46 PM PDT

Jury deliberations could begin Friday in the landmark child sexual abuse and conspiracy trial in which Philadelphia priests are defendants.

Trainer's date with destiny at 'world's most significant horse race'

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:24 PM PDT

The Epsom Derby is the most famous horse race in Britain -- and, arguably, the world.

Massachusetts teen on trial, accused of texting before fatal crash

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:58 PM PDT

A Massachusetts teen is on trial after prosecutors say his texting while driving caused a crash that led to the death of a 55-year-old man.

Is Twitter slowing down?

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:44 PM PDT

With all the Facebook news lately -- the flat IPO, the regulatory interest, the Chan-Zuckerberg wedding -- it's highly possibly you've forgotten all about Twitter.

Hotel chain rolls out black-light inspections, UV sterilization

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:36 PM PDT

Out of sight, out of mind. That's a mantra hotel guests tend to adopt as they tuck into rooms inhabited by hundreds of previous guests -- and possibly the microscopic germs and debris they leave behind.

Panetta departs for Asia defense strategy trip

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:00 PM PDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta departed Thursday for a trip to Asia focusing on Washington's new Pacific-oriented defense strategy.

What Tim Cook's comments reveal about Apple's future

Posted: 31 May 2012 03:40 PM PDT

When Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the All Things Digital Conference Tuesday night, he wasn't just answering questions from Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher — he was also dropping hints about the future of Apple's product roadmap.

Dragon returns to Earth after 'grand slam' space mission

Posted: 31 May 2012 03:14 PM PDT

The first private capsule to dock at the International Space Station returned to Earth on Thursday, entering the atmosphere and splashing into the Pacific.

Egypt kidnap victims released

Posted: 31 May 2012 03:07 PM PDT

Two American tourists kidnapped early Thursday in Egypt's Sinai region have been released unharmed, a U.S. official said.

Why the Syrian regime is killing babies

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:57 PM PDT

Frida Ghitis says the Assad regime is maintaining power by enforcing a balance of terror

Tiger in the hunt after opening 70 at Memorial Tournament

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:57 PM PDT

Tiger Woods carded a two-under-par opening round of 70 at the Memorial Tournament on Thursday to sit within striking distance of the early leaders.

Why politicians lie and why we want to believe them

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT

A showdown this week over claims of a conspiracy to conceal President Obama's true birthplace was, at its core, an argument about lying.

Heroes teaming up to help AIDS orphans

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:36 PM PDT

In the movies, it's a familiar storyline: superheroes joining forces to tackle a world crisis. But CNN Heroes can do it, too.

What are the charges against John Edwards?

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:25 PM PDT

A rundown of the exact charges against former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards

Same-sex couples find their stride on wedding day

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:23 PM PDT

Wedding vendors are courting gay and lesbian couples as same-sex marriage gains wider acceptance.

Prince Charles produces jubilee tribute to queen

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Britain's Prince Charles has produced a "personal tribute" to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, to kick off celebrations of her 60th anniversary on the throne.

Rowdy news conference pumps up presidential campaign

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:11 PM PDT

A raucous news conference Thursday in Mitt Romney's home state of Massachusetts escalated the November election campaign.

Liverpool agree compensation for Swansea boss Rodgers

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:46 PM PDT

English Premier League club Liverpool are set to announce Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after agreeing a compensation fee for the Northern Irishman with his current club Swansea City.

Indiana student returning home from Mexico after visa mix-up

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:42 PM PDT

The Indiana high school student in danger of missing her graduation because of a visa mix-up in Mexico is coming home, her attorney said Thursday.

This week on Marketplace Middle East

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:36 PM PDT

MME spoke to one of the developers about the fine line between business opportunity and high risk investment.