Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Ex-Rutgers student convicted of bullying gay roommate starts jail term

Posted: 30 May 2012 11:02 PM PDT

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation, is expected to head to jail Thursday.

House debates abortion ban for sex of fetus

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:55 PM PDT

The House of Representatives is set to vote Thursday on a measure banning abortions based on the sex of a fetus.

Gunman, 5 others die in Seattle shootings

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:52 PM PDT

The suspect in a string of fatal shootings in Seattle died Wednesday evening, several hours after he shot himself in the head at the end of a five-hour manhunt

Syrian rebels issue government a cease-fire deadline

Posted: 30 May 2012 10:38 PM PDT

Syrian military defectors issued the government a Friday deadline to cease fire, pull out troops from residential areas and allow humanitarian aid

North Korea proclaims itself a nuclear state in new constitution

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:17 PM PDT

North Korea proclaimed itself a "nuclear state" this week following a revision of its constitution earlier this year.

Colombian rebels free French journalist

Posted: 30 May 2012 09:04 PM PDT

Rebels in Colombia released French journalist Romeo Langlois on Wednesday, a move that came after negotiations involving government officials and the Red Cross.

Burmese migrant workers dream of return home

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:37 PM PDT

Amid the crush of migrant workers who gathered to see Aung San Suu Kyi in Bangkok Wednesday was Sein Htay, a Burmese worker who has been in Thailand for 17 years.

Former Justice Stevens criticizes court over campaign spending rulings

Posted: 30 May 2012 08:34 PM PDT

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens had harsh words for his former conservative colleagues Wednesday, saying they have inconsistently applied the law two years after a sweeping ruling dealing with campaign finance reform.

Syria to place blame for Houla massacre

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:57 PM PDT

Syria will complete on Thursday or shortly thereafter its official probe into a massacre in Houla last week, the country's U.N. ambassador said Wednesday.

Teens charged in alleged bullying of student who later committed suicide

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:34 PM PDT

Three New Jersey teenagers are charged in what authorities describe as the bullying of a 15-year-old student who later committed suicide.

Tennessee mosque's fate up in the air after court ruling

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:32 PM PDT

The battle between a Tennessee Muslim community and its critics over a mosque is raging again after a judge's ruling halted construction.

Seattle shootings suspect shoots himself, police say

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:15 PM PDT

A manhunt across Seattle ended Wednesday afternoon when the suspect in four killings shot himself as police closed in.

Eisenhower family still opposed to memorial design

Posted: 30 May 2012 07:10 PM PDT

The family Dwight Eisenhower continues to express disapproval for the design of a memorial commissioned to honor the 34th U.S. president.

California Senate moves to ban gay-to-straight therapy for kids

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:56 PM PDT

The California Senate passed Wednesday a bill that would regulate therapies that purport to be able to change a child's sexual orientation.

Nearly $43 million settlement proposed over FEMA trailers

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:35 PM PDT

Companies that made and set up FEMA trailers after Gulf hurricanes have agreed to a nearly $43 million settlement with former residents.

House debates abortion ban for sex of fetus

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:34 PM PDT

The House of Representatives is set to vote Thursday on a measure banning abortions based on the sex of a fetus.

Man boards plane without ticket or security check in San Diego

Posted: 30 May 2012 06:13 PM PDT

Hours after being released from jail, a man walked through an emergency door at San Diego International Airport, onto the tarmac and sat down on a United Express plane Tuesday, according to San Diego authorities.

Apple CEO Cook guarded on AppleTV, bullish on Siri

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:49 PM PDT

Apple CEO Tim Cook would someday like to see an Apple product manufactured in the United States, he told attendees of a technology gathering Tuesday.

Rush for havens as euro fears rise

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:44 PM PDT

US benchmark borrowing costs plunged to levels last seen in 1946 and those for Germany and the UK hit all-time lows as investors took fright at what they see as a disjointed policy response to the debt crisis in Spain and Italy.

Pop singer Alejandro Sanz marries Raquel Perera

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:44 PM PDT

Spaniard pop singer Alejandro Sanz has married Raquel Perera in a private ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, the couple announced Wednesday.

In defense of Justin Bieber

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:37 PM PDT

Dean Obeidallah says he sees why Justin Bieber might lash out the paparazzi. Why should photogs profit from photos taken without consent?

Burmese migrants mob Suu Kyi in Thailand

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:28 PM PDT

When Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Thailand, she had only her doctor and security man with her. The rest of her entourage had gone on ahead to establish operations around the country for what is proving to be a whirlwind and exceptionally busy trip.

Bumper revenues for Premier League clubs tempered by soaring wages

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:11 PM PDT

The English Premier League has retained its place as European football's most lucrative competition after revenues for the 2010/11 season increased by 12% to top £2.27 billion ($3.5 bn), according to a new report.

17 arrested in Philadelphia drug case

Posted: 30 May 2012 05:03 PM PDT

Seventeen people were arrested in Philadelphia in a multimillion dollar drug bust, with the help of a member of one of the world's largest drug cartels, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

CNN Student News Transcript - May 31, 2012

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:51 PM PDT

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Could Germany save eurozone by leaving it?

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:50 PM PDT

Clyde Prestowitz and John Prout say instead of pushing Greece out of the eurozone, Germany should withdraw and reissue its beloved deutsche mark.

Source: Gay porn actor suspected of dismembering, mailing body parts

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:26 PM PDT

Authorities say they've identified a suspect in the discovery of a man's torso in Montreal, possibly linked to a human hand and foot mailed from Montreal.

Report: Former News of the World editor charged with perjury

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:19 PM PDT

A former editor of Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tabloid was charged with perjury over court testimony about phone hacking, according to a news report.

Death toll from Italy earthquake rises

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:16 PM PDT

The death toll from a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in northern Italy rose to 17 after the discovery of another body, officials said Wednesday.

Opinion: Facebook threatens to 'Zuck up' the human race

Posted: 30 May 2012 04:10 PM PDT

Facebook is stealing the innocence of our inner lives

Virginia man who made comments about President Obama arrested on weapons charge

Posted: 30 May 2012 03:45 PM PDT

A Virginia man who allegedly made comments suggesting President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder should be removed from office by violent means was arrested Wednesday and charged with illegally obtaining a fully automatic AK-47.

'Build and Battle,' multiplayer action shine in 'Starhawk'

Posted: 30 May 2012 03:35 PM PDT

Using a new "Build and Battle" game mechanic, "Starhawk" offers more than your typical third-person shooter, tapping ino the player's strategic thinking while creating an enjoyable ride.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Posted: 30 May 2012 03:14 PM PDT

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747 cargo plane clips commuter jet while taxiing in Chicago

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:56 PM PDT

Passengers on an American Eagle flight arriving at Chicago's O'Hare airport got an unexpected jolt Wednesday when the right wing of a Boeing 747 cargo plane taxiing for departure clipped the tail of the commuter plane.

5 detained in probe of deadly Qatar mall fire

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:31 PM PDT

Five people, including the daughter of the Qatari culture minister, were ordered detained as authorities investigate a fire that killed 19 people at a Doha, Qatar, shopping mall, the state-run Qatar News Agency reported.

Steven Spielberg's 'E.T.' coming to Blu-ray, and it's walkie-talkie free!

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:30 PM PDT

For many, "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" remains Steven Spielberg's most indelible film, holding a special spot in moviegoers' hearts.

Judge gives tapes to LAPD in 'Manson family' investigation of unsolved murders

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:25 PM PDT

A federal bankruptcy judge gives audio tapes to Los Angeles police in its probe of unsolved killings involving Charles Manson's "family."

FEMA: Have a plan for hurricane season

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:23 PM PDT

People need to plan now for evacuations, power outages and other challenges as a new hurricane season approaches, FEMA's director says.

Mending fences and letting grudges go

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:03 PM PDT

Let bygones be bygones, the saying goes. But letting go of a grievance you've held for months -- or even years -- is anything but easy. On the following pages, Ann Hood, once a champion at holding grudges, explains how she learned to forgive.

How your spouse really feels about having another child

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:02 PM PDT

Caitlin Shetterly, author of Made for You and Me, on six things we talk about when we talk about having one more baby.

Having the sex talk: Is your tween too sexy too soon?

Posted: 30 May 2012 02:00 PM PDT

Experts tell you how to counteract the sexual messages that surround our kids, and help them stay young a little longer.

President signs into law bill that helps U.S. exports

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:53 PM PDT

President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed legislation reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank, helping U.S. companies sell goods overseas.

Police arrest suspect's mother after Arkansas jail break

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:43 PM PDT

Arkansas authorities arrested the mother of a murder suspect, saying she helped him and another murder suspect escape jail by sneaking in hacksaw blades.

Airline squeeze: It's not you, 'it's the seat'

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:37 PM PDT

If you're on a flight -- especially a long one -- a coach class seat can be a chair of torture. Here's why it's not all your fault

Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:34 PM PDT

A boiling primary battle in Texas headed to a runoff early Wednesday as two Republicans running for U.S. Senate failed to reach the 50% threshold to clinch the GOP nomination.

Prove Mitt's not a unicorn, group says in satirizing 'birthers'

Posted: 30 May 2012 01:19 PM PDT

A liberal group says it has collected more than 19,000 e-mails requesting Arizona officials to confirm Mitt Romney is not a unicorn.

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