Friday, May 25, 2012

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China hits back on U.S. human rights

Posted: 25 May 2012 10:41 PM PDT

China criticized U.S. human rights Friday, a day after a U.S. report said Beijing's own record is getting worse.

Widow of 9/11 pilot dies, family friend says

Posted: 25 May 2012 10:34 PM PDT

Sandy Dahl, who became one of the tragic faces of 9/11 after her husband was killed while piloting United Flight 93, died Friday, a family friend said.

Guitar legend Doc Watson in critical condition after surgery, rep says

Posted: 25 May 2012 08:21 PM PDT

Folk music legend Doc Watson is in critical condition after surgery at a North Carolina hospital, his representative said Friday.

Opposition: 88 killed in 'barbaric act' in central Syria

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:38 PM PDT

Syrian government forces pounded the central province of Homs on Friday, killing 88 people -- some of them children -- an opposition group said.

Florida brush fire temporarily closes Interstate 4 near Disney World

Posted: 25 May 2012 07:03 PM PDT

A brush fire near Disney World led authorities to halt traffic on a highway for several hours, police said.

Wife of Black Enterprise founder dies

Posted: 25 May 2012 06:57 PM PDT

Barbara Graves, who helped her husband launch Black Enterprise magazine in 1970, died after a three-year battle with gall bladder cancer, the company said.

Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 with party

Posted: 25 May 2012 06:20 PM PDT

A festival in San Francisco on Sunday will mark the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary.

Neighbors say suspect in Patz killing lived a quiet life with his family

Posted: 25 May 2012 06:09 PM PDT

Pedro Hernandez, the suspect in Etan Patz's killing, lived on a quiet street with his family, and neighbors describe him as quiet.

Europe's version of 'American Idol' a joke

Posted: 25 May 2012 06:03 PM PDT

Tim Stanley says it's campy, gaudy, unserious and not even being held in Europe. And this year, eurovision is marred by the dictatorial repression of its host nation, Azerbaijan

Police: Indiana gunman frees hostages, shoots self

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:53 PM PDT

A man looking for someone he believed owed him money took and freed hostages in Valparaiso, Indiana, before shooting himself, police said.

Brazil president vetoes parts of polarizing Forest Code

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:42 PM PDT

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Friday vetoed 12 articles of a controversial forest bill approved by Congress last month, which was promoted by the powerful agriculture lobby but slammed by environmentalists.

When courts pretend it's not about race

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:10 PM PDT

The United States has a dignity problem. The concept of dignity is recognized by law in countries all over the world. It is a cornerstone of both international humanitarian law, which governs the treatment of prisoners of war, and international human rights law.

FIFA co-opts first woman to its executive committee

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:06 PM PDT

Burundi's Lydia Nsekera became the first woman to be co-opted on to FIFA's executive committee as the Congress of the world governing body ratified her appointment Friday.

Child of 'Dirty War' learns parents part of regime that killed real parents

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:06 PM PDT

An Argentinian woman this week got confirmation that the body of her father, who vanished during the "Dirty War," has been identified.

Guardiola signs off in style as Barca thrash Bilbao to win Copa del Rey

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:01 PM PDT

Barcelona marked Pep Guardiola's final match in charge with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to win the Copa del Rey Friday.

Suspect in Etan Patz case arraigned on murder charge

Posted: 25 May 2012 04:07 PM PDT

Pedro Hernandez was arraigned early Friday evening on a second-degree charge tied to the case of Etan Patz.

Taxes, end Obamacare: House Republicans unveil summer wish list

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:49 PM PDT

If House Republicans have their way this summer, the Bush-era tax cuts would become permanent, "Obamacare" would begin to be dismantled and energy regulations would be rolled back.

Will falling gas prices help Obama?

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:35 PM PDT

There's good news for drivers hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend: Gas prices are falling.

Exonerated California man restarts life, dreams of playing in NFL

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:22 PM PDT

Brian Banks was on "Cloud 10" Friday, his first full day of exoneration for a crime he did not commit.

Religious liberty at stake in battle over contraception rule

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:15 PM PDT

Mary Matalin says Catholic institutions were right to sue the Obama administration over the new rule

By the numbers: Veterans and Memorial Day

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:06 PM PDT

As the country heads into the Memorial Day weekend there are almost 1.5 million U.S troops in war zones or combat missions worldwide.

Canadian man arrested after disruption on airliner in Miami

Posted: 25 May 2012 03:06 PM PDT

A 24-year-old Canadian man will probably face federal charges after a disruption on a plane Friday in Miami, the FBI said.

Federer and Djokovic drawn for repeat of 2011 French Open classic

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:44 PM PDT

World No.1 Novak Djokovic and 16-time grand slam champion Roger Federer have been drawn to meet in the semifinals of the French Open.

U.S. sailor is 3,000th Afghanistan war death

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:32 PM PDT

A U.S. sailor who died last week of medical complications was the 3,000th death among coalition forces in the Afghanistan war, according to CNN's count.

Your pet checklist for a healthy summer

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:14 PM PDT

Ready for lawn parties, patio dining and treks to the dog park? Make sure your dog has the tools to enjoy this season with you. Consider this your warm-weather pet checklist:

How 'Minecraft' became an Xbox blockbuster

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:11 PM PDT

Do gamers prefer to build or destroy? A look at the combat-intensive themes of most top-selling console games would suggest the latter.

Missing children, perception vs. reality

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Kenneth Lanning says on this National Missing Children's Day, we need to be aware of the dfference between missing and abducted children.

A Navy SEAL's wise advice to graduates

Posted: 25 May 2012 02:01 PM PDT

William Bennett applauds Eric Greitens for delivering a vital message to Tufts U. graduates -- to sacrifice, to serve one's country, and live magnanimously.

Britney Spears makes 'X Factor' debut in Austin

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:36 PM PDT

Britney Spears received the loudest, longest applause at the start of her first taping as a judge on Fox's "The X Factor" on Thursday.

San Antonio Spurs poised to win 5th NBA crown, but ... yawn?

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:29 PM PDT

LeBron James is cocky. Kobe Bryant is a ball hog. Kevin Garnett is a thug. Dwight Howard got his coach fired. And Metta World Peace? Ugh, Metta World Peace.

Tapes hold N. Ireland murder secrets

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:23 PM PDT

Tapes locked in a U.S. college library might help solve a decades-old murder but their release could damage the fragile N.Irish peace.

Ad-skipping DVR prompts fight for the future of TV

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:21 PM PDT

It turns out that consumers like the idea of watching TV shows with no other ads. And, surprise, the television networks are less than thrilled.

The golden days of air travel: How glorious were they?

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:19 PM PDT

How glorious were the golden days of air travel? CNN.com's five-week series "The Traveler's Psyche" explores what we miss about air travel & why they went away.

Jury in John Edwards trial dismissed for long weekend

Posted: 25 May 2012 01:14 PM PDT

Deliberating jurors in corruption trial of John Edwards are dismissed for Memorial Day weekend.

Inspection at Iran nuclear facility finds higher-level traces of uranium, U.N. says

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:18 PM PDT

Inspectors found a high level of enriched uranium in Iran, a U.N. report said Friday, as world powers attempt to work to stop the country from developing the capacity for nuclear weapons.

McIlroy missed cut opens the way for Donald to reclaim No.1 spot

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:14 PM PDT

Rory McIlroy's grip on the world number one spot in golf loosened Friday after a disastrous seven-over- par 79 at the European Tour's PGA Championship.

The danger of fearing cancer

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Prostate screening is truly a situation in which ignorance is bliss, mental health expert Charles Raison says.

Early attacks signal a nasty presidential race

Posted: 25 May 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Early political attacks by President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney guarantee a nasty and brutal presidential campaign.

'Facebook parenting' is destroying our children's privacy

Posted: 25 May 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Today's 30-somethings are the first generation whose children are coming of age alongside the social web.

Sensory heaven in Santa Fe

Posted: 25 May 2012 11:51 AM PDT

Earthy sun-dried structures and startling blue skies provide the vivid backdrop for many an exploration of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Private spacecraft connects to space station

Posted: 25 May 2012 10:53 AM PDT

A private spacecraft connected to the International Space Station on Friday, a milestone in a new era of commercial space flight.

The big tryout: VP possibles playing attack dog for Romney

Posted: 25 May 2012 10:10 AM PDT

Wanted: A political attack dog ready to tear into President Barack Obama.

NASCAR driver boosts vets' morale at 200 mph

Posted: 25 May 2012 09:33 AM PDT

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski is making a name for himself in racing but off the track he's commited to making an impact on wounded vets.

Muslim Brotherhood candidate takes lead as Egypt counts presidential votes

Posted: 25 May 2012 09:12 AM PDT

Egypt's presidential election looks set to go to a run-off in which a Muslim Brotherhood candidate may face a former regime member, as vote counting continues.

A creative life is a healthy life

Posted: 25 May 2012 08:59 AM PDT

The link between creativity and better mental and physical health is well established by research.

Independence campaign for Scotland launched

Posted: 25 May 2012 08:51 AM PDT

A campaign to win Scotland's independence from the United Kingdom was launched Friday in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Courting China: Li Na leaps up sport's rich list

Posted: 25 May 2012 08:46 AM PDT

You don't get any prizes for guessing that Maria Sharapova is the highest-earning female athlete in the world.

Sandusky's charity seeks approval to close

Posted: 25 May 2012 08:43 AM PDT

A charity founded by Jerry Sandusky sought approval Friday to close and transfer its assets to a Texas-based ministry.

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