Friday, October 26, 2012

Controversies dim GOP hopes to take over Senate

Controversies dim GOP hopes to take over Senate


Controversies dim GOP hopes to take over Senate

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 06:54 PM PDT

Even before a second candidate tripped over comments about rape, GOP leaders knew their once promising chances of winning control of the Senate had diminished.

2 kids fatally stabbed; nanny accused

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:01 PM PDT

The scream was so chilling that neighbors in her New York apartment building immediately called 911. Marina Krim came home to find two of her children dead in the bathtub. Their nanny is accused of stabbing them.

Planned Parenthood dealt blow in Texas

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:27 AM PDT

The work of Planned Parenthood in Texas was dealt another blow this week.

iFatigue: Some look to Windows 8

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:19 PM PDT

There's a lot of buzz among CNN.com and CNNMoney.com readers about the new Windows 8 and the Surface tablet.

Boy gets NFL to use pink flags

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:39 PM PDT

An 11-year-old boy got the NFL to use pink penalty flags for the Jets game against the Miami Dolphins.

Football team befriends bullied girl

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:57 PM PDT

A bullied "special needs" student gets help from the quarterback and his teammates. KTVK reports.

See deer trash office break room

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:36 AM PDT

Employees trap a rampaging deer in their break room after it smashed through an office window. Affiliate WAPT reports.

Stolen Olympic medal returned in mail

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 06:51 PM PDT

An Olympic bronze medal stolen from a London nightclub earlier this week has been reunited with its owner.

A millennial says: Stop trashing us!

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:16 AM PDT

As a generation, millennials have been called coddled, under-qualified, whiny and, recently, "screwed." Apparently, both our egos and our grade point averages are wildly inflated.

Rolling Stones play impromptu gig

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:42 PM PDT

The Rolling Stones performed an impromptu, warm-up gig at a small Paris club on Thursday night.

Obama, Romney reverse roles

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 06:59 PM PDT

President Barack Obama insists he's ahead but is running like the underdog, adopting a street-fighting posture and campaigning himself hoarse across the country. Republican challenger Mitt Romney seeks to make his election seem inevitable and calls Obama's campaign desperate.

'It's all about northern Virginia'

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 11:28 AM PDT

Retiree Robert Stevens says he often turns off the television when the attack ads appear, and he hangs up the phone when it's a presidential campaign calling.

Hear his controversial race remark

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 10:53 AM PDT

Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory Booker reacts to John Sununu's implication that Colin Powell endorsed Obama because he's black.

Martin: An insult to black Americans

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:11 PM PDT

Roland Martin says the Romney surrogate's suggestion that Gen. Colin Powell backs Obama because of race childishly implies that blacks don't critically evaluate all candidates on content of character.

Meatloaf, Romney's 'beautiful' song

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Singer Meatloaf joins presidential candidate Mitt Romney on stage to sing a rendition of "America the Beautiful."

Trump trashed for 'Oct. surprise'

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Barbara Walters scolds Donald Trump for making a fool out of himself. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

Tough answers and life-changing choices

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:14 PM PDT

Due to advances in genetic testing, many women are finding out whether they are predisposed to some types of cancers. More than 40 CNN iReporters shared their experiences with testing for the BRCA gene mutation and the choices they were faced with as a result.

iReporters: BRCA gene not a death sentence

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:13 PM PDT

iReporters: BRCA gene not a death sentence

World still riveted by U.S. election

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Frida Ghitis says the U.S. is less involved with shaping world events these days, but the world remains riveted on the American election campaign to choose the most powerful and influential human being on earth

Opinion: Let's ignore the publicity whores

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:04 PM PDT

The publicity whores are back. OK, they never really leave.

Agent: I played al Qaeda matchmaker

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 10:17 AM PDT

CNN's Nic Robertson investigates claims by a former biker that he infiltrated al Qaeda for the CIA.

Avatar inspires gamer to hit the gym

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:04 AM PDT

Marcus Dickinson, creator of the rugged "EVE Online" avatar Roc, has shaped up in real life to mimic his virtual alter ego.

Photos take movies from reel to real life

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:10 PM PDT

Location, location, location.

Smile! Underwater canines on camera

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:13 PM PDT

Seth Casteel never expected his photos of dogs to make a big splash, but then again, he never expected one of his canine clients to jump into a pool during a shoot.

Facebook's 10 most popular candies

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:07 PM PDT

Photos: Facebook's top ten candies

Worst case scenario: Superstorm

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:13 PM PDT

Meteorologists say Hurricane Sandy could merge with a strong cold front to create a superstorm over the Northeast.

FDA: Clean rooms tainted for months

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:02 PM PDT

Mold and bacteria contamination was detected nearly 90 times since January in "clean rooms" at the drug maker linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak, a government report says.

'Worst nightmare one could imagine'

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:54 PM PDT

The scream was so chilling that neighbors immediately called 911. Marina Krim came home to find two of her children dead in the bathtub. Their nanny is accused of stabbing them.

World still riveted by U.S. election

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:55 AM PDT

The U.S. is less involved in shaping many global events, writes Frida Ghitis, but the world remains keenly interested in the election of the most influential person on the planet.

EAST COAST PREPARES

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:52 PM PDT

As a powerful mix of weather converged on the U.S. East Coast, residents across the region seemed to take the warnings with varying degrees of seriousness.

Malala's father: She's everyone's daughter

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:56 PM PDT

The family of Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousufzai paid their first visit to the British hospital where she's being treated after the Taliban shot her.

Opinion: Colin Powell should be a Democrat

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 07:02 AM PDT

Reihan Salam says the eclipse of moderate Republicans isn't a negative but a step toward letting voters make clear choices

Conan: Triumph hits presidential debate

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:09 PM PDT

It was a night of political nuance and intelligent discussion... for Triumph to poop on!

Opinion: Let's ignore the publicity whores

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:49 PM PDT

Dean Obeidallah: Do we really need to hear another ridiculous or dumb comment from those who constantly seek attention?

At home with the Motor City Madman

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 07:18 PM PDT

Away from the stage or reality TV, Ted Nugent comes to his log cabin in Michigan to find peace. Well, as much peace as there can be: "I did write 'Wango Tango.' We may as well dance."

Honey Boo Boo tries national anthem

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:00 PM PDT

Honey Boo Boo tries the national anthem, Tom Hanks shares his political dance and John Goodman talks hair extensions.

Apparently This Matters: The Dipjar

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:13 PM PDT

Look, I'm not saying I'm a cheap bastard. I'm also not saying I'm a soulless ginger. Mind you, both are true. I'm just not saying it.

Avatar inspires gamer to hit the gym

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 05:04 AM PDT

Marcus Dickinson, creator of the rugged "EVE Online" avatar Roc, has shaped up in real life to mimic his virtual alter ego.

Battleground states

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:31 AM PDT

Retiree Robert Stevens says he often turns off the television when the attack ads appear, and he hangs up the phone when it's a presidential campaign calling.

Hurricane Sandy

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 08:32 AM PDT

Floridians had little fear from Hurricane Sandy Friday, as it lost some of its breath and began veering away from its shores, but on the other end of the Atlantic coast, in New England residents fear its fury as a combination of weather conditions threaten to turn it into a disaster as early as Monday.

Berlusconi

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:18 PM PDT

Italy's flamboyant former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, was sentenced Friday to four years in prison for tax fraud, but is likely to appeal the Milan court's ruling.

Syria cease-fire

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:31 AM PDT

Could this weekend's proposed cease-fire signal the end of Syria's nearly two-year civil war, or is it just more talk?

World Series

Posted: 26 Oct 2012 04:32 AM PDT

The Giants proved they can win in many ways Thursday beating Detroit 2-0 after only getting five hits.

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