Tuesday, July 24, 2012

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CNN.com Recently Published/Updated


Ethnic clashes in India kill dozens, displace thousands

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 10:38 PM PDT

Ethnic clashes in India's northeastern Assam province have left 32 dead as of Wednesday and sent an estimated 150,000 fleeing their homes to escape the violence

Hong Kong sellers profit from Beijing's 'forbidden' books

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 10:17 PM PDT

When a mainland Chinese tourist heard about a bookstore in Hong Kong that sold books banned by Beijing, he knew he had to check it out.

Syria: As al-Assad's grip loosens, what could come next?

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:28 PM PDT

As the crisis in Syria intensifies and Bashar al-Assad's hold on power starts to unravel, concerns are mounting over what may come next.

Faces of the Free Syrian Army

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:14 PM PDT

Mohamed Rashid walked out of the gate of his house with a giant blood stain on his white T-shirt.

Former Cameron aide, Murdoch ally charged with phone hacking

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 08:08 PM PDT

British prosecutors said they'll charge eight journalists with illegally eavesdropping on voice mail, including a former aide to Britain's prime minister.

Brain condition helps save Colorado shooting victim

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:54 PM PDT

Call it what you will -- providence, fate or simply a stroke of incredibly good luck -- Colorado shooting victim Petra Anderson has some of it.

Man dies after falling into Niagara Falls gorge

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:42 PM PDT

A man died Tuesday at Niagara Falls from his injuries after going over a wall and falling into the gorge, authorities said.

Colorado shooting: Stories of survival

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:41 PM PDT

A few reflections from survivors of the massacre at an Aurora, Colorado, theater from CNN interviews:

'Jeffersons' star Sherman Hemsley dies at 74

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:32 PM PDT

Sherman Hemsley, who played the brash George Jefferson on "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," died Tuesday at 74, his booking agent said.

Official: Reinforcements head to Syria's largest city

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 07:00 PM PDT

Leaders of Syrian rebel forces called on their fighters to attack hundreds of government troops heading toward the country's largest city.

Killer of Jennifer Hudson relatives gets three life sentences without parole

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:46 PM PDT

William Balfour will be sentenced Tuesday for killing three of Jennifer Hudson's family members unless an appeal a new trial is granted, officials say.

Astronaut's legacy: A boost for women in science

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:45 PM PDT

After two space shuttle flights in the 1980s, astronaut Sally Ride spent much of the rest of her life trying to encourage children, particularly girls, to give the sciences a shot.

Court appearance fuels theories about Colorado shooting suspect

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:31 PM PDT

The Colorado shooting suspect's dazed demeanor during his first court appearance has given rise to a multitude of theories about his mental state.

Chinese dictionary refuses to turn 'comrades' gay

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:17 PM PDT

A newly published edition of an authoritative Chinese dictionary has come under fire for leaving out the homosexual definition of a word commonly used to refer to gay men and lesbians.

Jackson family feud caught on tape

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:13 PM PDT

Security camera video obtained by CNN shows the tension between Jackson family members amid a very public dispute over the whereabouts of Katherine Jackson.

A 3-D look at Latin American liberator Bolivar

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:12 PM PDT

It's been more than 180 years since Venezuelans saw Simon Bolivar's face. But the revolutionary leader's thick sideburns, bushy eyebrows and steely gaze popped out from behind picture frames Tuesday in new 3-D images unveiled by President Hugo Chavez.

London prepares for an Olympics to remember

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:11 PM PDT

These will be the green Games, to many they will be the austerity Games -- and they may even be the rain Games.

Dozens reported arrested on way to Cuban dissident's funeral

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 06:05 PM PDT

Friends, family members and fellow dissidents on Tuesday buried Oswaldo PayƔ SardiƱas, a prominent critic of Cuba's socialist government.

Kazakhstan's eagle hunters soar as other raptors fall prey to black market

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 05:46 PM PDT

Replete in felt peak caps and with long embroidered coats, the eagle hunters of Kazakhstan are an arresting sight.

Justice Department, New Orleans Police Department agree on overhaul

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:50 PM PDT

Attorney General Eric Holder will lead officials Tuesday in announcing a massive overhaul of the New Orleans Police Department.

North Dakota paper reviews ban on same-sex wedding announcements

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:43 PM PDT

North Dakota newspaper reviews policy against printing same-sex wedding announcements in response to social media campaign that has drawn widespread scrutiny.

Baby strollers recalled on new evidence of strangulation risks

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:41 PM PDT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 223,000 popular strollers following the death of an infant eight years ago and the near strangulation of another in 2006.

Singer charged with murder in botched cosmetic procedure

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:39 PM PDT

A singer known as "Black Madam" has been charged with murder in the death of a British woman who was injected with silicone last year.

Gun background checks in Colorado spike after shooting

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:59 PM PDT

In the aftermath of last week's deadly Colorado movie theater shooting, background checks for those wanting to purchase guns in the state spiked more than 40%, authorities said Tuesday.

Official: Trap in Colorado suspect's home had 30 homemade grenades, gasoline

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:57 PM PDT

The sophisticated boobytrap in the Colorado shooting suspect's home had 30 homemade grenade and gallons of gasoline, an official said.

Report: Companies involved in Gulf spill didn't focus on major accident risks

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:23 PM PDT

Parties involved in the Gulf oil spill were more focused on personal injury risks than major dangers, says to a report released Tuesday.

Threats before, after other 'Dark Knight' showings, authorities said

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:13 PM PDT

Three people who voiced threats during and after showings of the "The Dark Knight Rises" in New England and the West have been arrested, authorities said.

Ghana swears in new president after leader's death

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:11 PM PDT

Ghanaian officials swore in a new president Tuesday, hours after the death of the West African nation's leader.

Premier League issues Twitter do's and don'ts for soccer stars

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:01 PM PDT

The combined following of Manchester United stars Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand on Twitter is an impressive 7.7 million -- more than the population of Switzerland.

Architect designs 'world's smallest house'

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 03:00 PM PDT

As the child of refugees growing up in Germany, architect Bo Le-Mentzal spent much of his life thinking about the meaning of the word "home."

David Beckham to have role in London Olympics opening ceremony

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 02:55 PM PDT

He's one of the poster boys of the London Olympics, which is being staged a few miles down the road from where he grew up, and soccer star David Beckham has confirmed to CNN he will have a role in Friday's glittering opening ceremony.

Surviving with the guilt of living

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 02:34 PM PDT

In the wake of a tragedy such as the movie theater shooting in Colorado, those who live wonder why they survived when others didn't.

Daughter's in love, Dad feels jilted

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 02:20 PM PDT

For dads with daughters who are falling in love for the first time, summer can take a harrowing turn when family vacations and young romance intersect.

Iraq suffers deadliest day of 2012 as 103 are killed

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:57 PM PDT

The number of dead in a wave of attacks across Iraq on Monday rises to 103, making it the deadliest day in the country this year.

Romney walks political tightrope on foreign policy

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:52 PM PDT

Mitt Romney's political tightrope in his quest for the presidency has been especially evident on foreign policy.

Court bans Samsung tablet from sale in Europe

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:35 PM PDT

A German court ruled the Galaxy Tab 7.7 infringes upon Apple's design patent for the iPad, and banned it from sale across the EU.

Can Skype 'wiretap' video calls?

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:30 PM PDT

The video calling service Skype recently made a change to how it routes calls.

Bill heading to White House gives pilots increased ability to fight FAA

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:13 PM PDT

Fueled by a close call on a runway two years ago involving a U.S. senator, general aviation pilots will soon have increased leverage when facing FAA disciplinary action under a bill awaiting President Barack Obama's signature.

NBC defends 'Community' changes, claims fans will still 'get the same show'

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:12 PM PDT

The upcoming fourth season of "Community" may have a short order (13 episodes), may be on Fridays (with a "Whitney" lead in) and may have seen the exit of creator Dan Harmon. But that doesn't mean it's the final season, NBC brass says.

Egypt names U.S.-educated prime minister

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:03 PM PDT

In a surprising move, Egypt's president tapped a young, relatively unknown water minister Tuesday to form a new government.

Deadly clashes erupt in Tajikistan

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:00 PM PDT

Fighting erupted Tuesday in an autonomous region of Tajikistan after central government forces moved in on a former opposition warlord.

Colorado voters talk about partisanship

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:41 PM PDT

Jesse Fraunfelder, an unemployed husband and father, shakes his head when he thinks of the salaries going to members of Congress.

Google honors young scientists

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:27 PM PDT

Brittany Wenger won the grand prize at the Google Science Fair for her project on improving breast cancer diagnosis accuracy using artificial neural networks.

The human, funny side of Sally Ride

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Sally Ride will be remembered as an inspiring pioneer -- but to Kathy Sullivan, she was a classmate, a crewmate, a prankster and a friend.

When Christians are their own worst enemies

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 11:17 AM PDT

LZ Granderson: Christianity under attack? Often, nobody does a better job of attacking the faith than some people who call themselves Christians.

Thank you, Sally Ride

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT

Meg Urry says Sally Ride, America's first female astronaut, was an important role model for generations of women.

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