Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Anti-immigration protest turns violent in Tel Aviv

Posted: 24 May 2012 10:43 PM PDT

A racially charged demonstration against the Israeli government's handling of immigration from Africa turned violent Wednesday night.

Bud becomes a major hurricane

Posted: 24 May 2012 10:25 PM PDT

Bud flexed its muscles as it closed on the southwestern coast of Mexico late Thursday, becoming a major hurricane with winds of 115 mph.

Chinese activist Chen gives first in-depth TV interview since escape

Posted: 24 May 2012 09:58 PM PDT

Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng gives his first in-depth interview to CNN.

Gun and bomb attack on hotel in Mexican border town wounds 10

Posted: 24 May 2012 09:45 PM PDT

Eight state police officers and two civilians were wounded after gunmen opened fire on a hotel in the Mexican border town of Nuevo Laredo.

India warns EU over airline carbon tax

Posted: 24 May 2012 09:45 PM PDT

India has threatened to ban European airlines from its airspace if Brussels sanctions Indian carriers in a dispute over an EU plan to charge carriers for their pollution.

Lawyer's tears in controversial Zuma painting court case

Posted: 24 May 2012 09:32 PM PDT

A prominent South African lawyer breaks down in court while trying to ban a controversial image of the country's president, Jacob Zuma.

Big European funds dump euro assets

Posted: 24 May 2012 09:31 PM PDT

Some of Europe's biggest fund managers have confirmed they are dumping euro assets amid rising fears over a possible Greek exit from the eurozone and single currency turmoil.

Soldiers place thousands of flags at Arlington graves ahead of Memorial Day

Posted: 24 May 2012 08:55 PM PDT

Soldiers placed small American flags at the graves of more than 260,000 service members in Arlington National Cemetery ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

Social media fuel Mexican youth protests

Posted: 24 May 2012 08:31 PM PDT

The demonstrators have no clear leader. Many say Twitter posts and Facebook groups brought them to the streets of Mexico's capital and cities around the country.

Mood darkens in Beijing amid crackdown on 'illegal foreigners'

Posted: 24 May 2012 08:04 PM PDT

At just after midnight on Saturday, in a bar down an old lane in Beijing, the band suddenly stops playing. Grabbing the microphone, the manager tells everyone to remain in the venue; the police are outside threatening to escort to the nearest police station any foreigner not carrying valid documents. The atmosphere instantly sours.

Three children, age 3 and under, found abandoned in Portland

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:59 PM PDT

Three children 3 years old or younger were found parent-less Thursday among a group of homeless people in Portland, Oregon, police said.

Tensions flare at Egyptian Consulate during historic vote

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:48 PM PDT

The voting in Egypt's historic presidential election is over, but tensions are still running high at the Egyptian Consulate in New York.

Former stock clerk arrested in death of Etan Patz

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:44 PM PDT

Pedro Hernandez was arrested Thursday in connection with Etan Patz's murder.

Obama nominates successor to Nuclear Regulatory Commission's top post

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:41 PM PDT

The White House says President Obama intends to nominate Allison Macfarlane, a professor at George Mason University, as Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman

California suspends Derby-winning trainer over 2010 race

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:19 PM PDT

California horse-racing authorities suspend Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another's trainer but clear him of "milkshaking" in a 2010 race.

Texas man gets 20 years for trying to contact al Qaeda

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:17 PM PDT

A Texas man convicted of seeking now-deceased Yemeni-based cleric Anwar al-Awlaki's advice about raising money for jihadists has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

President Obama tweets his pitch to the public

Posted: 24 May 2012 07:15 PM PDT

It was a mini Twitter town hall.

U.N.: Syria more 'militarized' amid abuses from regime, resistance forces

Posted: 24 May 2012 06:54 PM PDT

Killings and torture by Syrian security forces and anti-government fighters persisted in Syria in the last two months, the U.N. said.

Amid chaos, Malians hope to get their nation back on track

Posted: 24 May 2012 06:49 PM PDT

Malians say they hope their nation can reunite and establish itself once again as an example of African stability.

Hard lessons for U.S. nuclear safety from Fukushima meltdown

Posted: 24 May 2012 06:26 PM PDT

Daniel Aldrich says the Fukushima nuclear meltdown, worst since Chernobyl, and its aftermath offer lessons we ignore at our peril.

Witnesses: FAMU drum major beaten with drum mallets in hazing gantlet

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:57 PM PDT

Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion walked into the darkness of Bus C in a parking lot in Orlando, Florida, last fall in the hope of gaining respect from his fellow band members.

Hurricane warning issued as 'Bud' threatens Mexico's west coast

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:56 PM PDT

The Mexican government has issued a hurricane warning for part of its western coast due to a powerful storm that could get even stronger.

Man behind GSA's lavish Las Vegas conference gone from federal agency

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:54 PM PDT

The man behind a lavish GSA conference in Las Vegas that critics rip as a waste of taxpayer money has left the agency, a GSA spokesman said.

Attorneys in Zimmerman case want evidence sealed

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:47 PM PDT

Florida prosecutors and George Zimmerman's defense attorney want certain evidence -- including e-mails, cell phone records and statements -- sealed until his trial in the death of Trayvon Martin.

Unabomber lists life sentences as achievement

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:10 PM PDT

At a college reunion, it's common for alumni to share post-collegiate achievements with each other.

Missing child case 'awakened America'

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:09 PM PDT

More than 30 years ago, 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished from a Manhattan street on his way to a school bus stop. His parents never saw him again.

Elton John released after hospitalization for respiratory infection

Posted: 24 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Elton John was released from a hospital Thursday after testing and treatment for a serious respiratory infection, his publicist said.

S.C. mother battling flesh-eating bacteria 'slightly improved'

Posted: 24 May 2012 04:27 PM PDT

The health of a South Carolina woman battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria has "slightly improved," a spokeswoman for a Greenville hospital said Thursday.

Feds: AWOL soldier found guilty in Fort Hood bomb plot

Posted: 24 May 2012 04:16 PM PDT

A U.S. soldier charged with plotting to blow up troops from the nation's largest Army post has been found guilty of federal charges, prosecutors say.

CNN Student News Transcript - May 25, 2012

Posted: 24 May 2012 04:09 PM PDT

May 25, 2012

Beware, investors: Facebook was just a warning

Posted: 24 May 2012 04:06 PM PDT

David Wessels says a new bipartisan bill called the JOBS Act will in fact roll back protections for people who want a slice of IPOs.

Report: Chinese city enforcers accused of brutality

Posted: 24 May 2012 04:04 PM PDT

Squads of local government enforcers are operating in Chinese cities without proper supervision, often employing brutal methods and carrying out illegal detentions, a new report from Human Rights Watch claims.

Justice Dept. probe finds misconduct by prosecutors in Stevens trial

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:50 PM PDT

A Justice Department report finds that two of the prosecutors in the corruption case against Sen. Ted Stevens were guilty of "reckless professional misconduct"

Ashes of 'Star Trek' actor on private rocket

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:49 PM PDT

In the end, it was Scotty who got beamed up, as "Star Trek" actor James Doohan's ashes are on a rocket orbiting Earth.

Iranian translator released from notorious Tehran prison

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:48 PM PDT

A prominent Iranian literary translator imprisoned since January on unknown charges has been released on bail, a source close to the family said Wednesday.

Newsquiz: Week of May 21

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:40 PM PDT

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Board votes to fire Vatican Bank president

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:40 PM PDT

The president of the Vatican Bank is expected to lose his job when the Commission of Cardinals meets Friday, according to Vatican analyst John Allen.

NJ attorney general: NYPD surveillance of Muslims was legal

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:37 PM PDT

NYPD didn't violate New Jersey laws when they carried out surveillance of Muslim business, mosques and student groups, the New Jersey Attorney General said

Senate rejects dueling student loan relief bills

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:14 PM PDT

The Senate Thursday rejected competing Democratic and Republican proposals to prevent student loan rates from doubling to 6.8% in July.

Iran, world powers agree to meet again on nuclear issue

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:11 PM PDT

"Significant differences" remain between world powers and Iran in negotiations over its nuclear program, the EU foreign policy chief said.

Judge wants to see tapes of alleged Gitmo mistreatment

Posted: 24 May 2012 03:04 PM PDT

A federal judge wants issues a stern order that he be allowed to see secret tapes showing alleged mistreatment of Guantanamo inmates.

New measures crafted to reduce food stamp fraud

Posted: 24 May 2012 02:53 PM PDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday new proposals targeting individuals who sell SNAP cards, commonly known as food stamps, for cash.

Airplane door falls onto golf course

Posted: 24 May 2012 02:41 PM PDT

The FAA is investigating what caused a private jet to lose its door as it flew over a Florida golf course.

Welcome to the world's nicest prison

Posted: 24 May 2012 02:36 PM PDT

Off Norway, murderers and rapists sunbathe and tend cows. Norwegians stand up for this brand of justice, even as the trial of an admitted mass killer is under way.

Edwards trial jury ends fifth day of deliberations without a verdict

Posted: 24 May 2012 02:28 PM PDT

Jurors in former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' corruption trial asked to review all exhibits in the case Thursday.

Pulitzer winner to publish new story, one tweet at a time

Posted: 24 May 2012 02:18 PM PDT

At first blush, it sounds like a torturous way to read an 8,500-word short story. But in a nod to the social media age, The New Yorker is offering up new fiction on Twitter in a series of 140-character bursts.

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