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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