Friday, November 30, 2012

Draft constitution passed by Islamists sparks protests

Draft constitution passed by Islamists sparks protests


Draft constitution passed by Islamists sparks protests

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 07:42 PM PST

Many in Egypt voiced doubts the draft -- to be voted on by citizens -- will bring them the freedoms they fought for. Coptic Christians and liberals had walked out on talks.

What's driving Egypt's unrest?

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:06 PM PST

In scenes reminiscent of the mass demonstrations that brought about the downfall of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in early 2011, thousands of protestors have turned out in Cairo's Tahrir Square over the past week.

Train with toxic cargo falls off N.J. bridge

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:26 PM PST

A bridge failed in Paulsboro, sending several train cars -- at least one leaking a toxic chemical -- crashing into a creek near the Delaware River.

See raw video of mangled train

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 09:42 AM PST

Hazmat team is on the scene and schools are on lockdown following a toxic train derailment in New Jersey.

Suspect kills self after classroom attack

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 07:23 PM PST

A man killed one person off-campus and then burst into a college class with a "sharp-edged weapon" to kill another person and ultimately himself, police in Wyoming said.

Death penalty in sex dungeon case

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 06:53 AM PST

A Chinese man was sentenced to death Friday for holding six women as sex slaves in an underground lair and ordering the deaths of two of them, state media reported.

Dad's mean letter to kids goes viral

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 09:06 AM PST

In an e-mail titled "Dear All Three," Nick Crews excoriates his grown children for their professional and personal failures, and for the "bitter disappointment each of you has in your own way dished out" to him and his wife.

On the run, McAfee talks to CNN

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:05 PM PST

Internet tycoon John McAfee talks to CNN's Martin Savidge about being on the run from authorities in murder mystery.

OSHA may protect flight attendants in air

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:24 PM PST

Flight attendants who have OSHA protections on the ground -- but lose them the minute they board a plane -- may soon retain those protections in the sky.

Lottery ticket mystery man

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 05:49 PM PST

A store clerk says a man came in with an Arizona ticket with the winning lottery numbers. Who is he? Brian Todd reports.

NASA: The world is not ending

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 06:45 PM PST

CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports on NASA's attempt to quell Mayan doomsday theories as the Dec. 21 "end date" approaches.

Martin: Show the GOP who's boss

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 03:45 PM PST

Roland Martin says Republicans are campaigning against Susan Rice to score points against the White House

Informer latest in 'trail of death'

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 04:04 PM PST

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the latest death of a Russian in London involved in exposing corruption.

Opinion: Help world's 'rape capital'

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 05:11 PM PST

Susannah Sirkin: It is shocking how ill-prepared the international community has been for this latest round of violence in Africa.

Harvard OKs kinky sex student group

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 05:03 PM PST

Call it Fifty Shades of Crimson, if you will.

Gigantic sinkhole baffles experts

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:58 AM PST

State and federal experts are examining the site of a massive sinkhole in Ohio, trying to determine what caused it.

Psy brings 'Gangnam Style' to CNN

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 09:18 AM PST

"Gangnam Style" makes YouTube history this week. Alina Cho talks about the phenomenon with Korean pop music star Psy .

Hear Tyler's apology to Nicki Minaj

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:17 AM PST

Steven Tyler replies to Nicki Minaj's calling him racist on Twitter.

Obama warns of 'Scrooge' Christmas

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 04:39 PM PST

President Obama toured a toy factory and called for legislation extending tax cuts for 98% of Americans. "There's a stalemate," House Speaker John Boehner said.

Fiscal cliff actually a 'staircase'

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 07:38 AM PST

CNN's Christine Romans gives a full explanation of the consequences of the "fiscal cliff" come New Year's.

Ouch! 10 ways fiscal cliff may hurt you

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 07:53 AM PST

If President Barack Obama and Congress cannot reach an agreement on the "fiscal cliff," economic experts agree it would be devastating. And ultimately, it could hurt your physical and emotional health.

Opinion: Fix the cliff? Make a ramp

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 05:09 PM PST

America's fiscal policy faces an apparent Hobson's choice. On the one hand, we need to tame federal deficit spending by imposing new across-the-board spending cuts and higher taxes. We are told that if we do not act on this soon, the debt markets will choke on the overabundance of government debt issued to fund those deficits, causing interest rates to climb. As a result, businesses and homeowners will be unable to borrow on reasonable terms, which will lead to a slowdown of the economy.

Gergen: Will Obama push us over cliff?

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:56 AM PST

David Gergen urges the White House not to overplay its hand and doom the chances of a deal by demanding more than GOP will give.

Tumbleweed minesweeper

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 09:54 AM PST

Designer of $40 device was inspired by toys.

30 years since 'Thriller'

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 09:10 AM PST

Eddie Van Halen recalls his solo on "Beat It."

Fashion backward?

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:49 PM PST

When designers make cultural missteps.

News anchor brokers hostage deal live

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:24 AM PST

A news anchor in Brazil successfully negotiates live on the air with a suspect who is holding his family hostage.

Kate goes back to school, hits the field

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 02:38 PM PST

The Duchess of Cambridge returned to her roots and walked the halls of her former school.

What Tyson says Lindsay Lohan needs

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:06 AM PST

Mike Tyson on Lindsay Lohan: "She's not as bad as I was but she's catching up"

Distraction: Cat's weather-report stroll

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 09:26 AM PST

A stray cat found its way into the Univision studio and decided to interrupt the weather report.

Powerball winners claim half of $587.5M

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:49 PM PST

"I think we're going to have a pretty good Christmas," Cindy Hill joked Friday, just minutes after a Missouri lottery official announced that Hill and her family had won half of the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot.

First dog Bo inspects White House decor

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 08:22 AM PST

Bo Obama checks out the 2012 White House Christmas decorations.

7 train trips of a lifetime

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 03:15 PM PST

In 1829, Englishman George Stephenson brought to life the first steam-powered locomotive — named Rocket — and marked the birth of train travel.

Stars to help honor the selfless

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:56 PM PST

Actors, singers and athletes will join CNN on Sunday night to honor everyday people changing the world: The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012. Who'll be Hero of the Year?

Fiscal cliff

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 03:33 PM PST

Stumping for a deal to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts that will otherwise hit at year's end, President Barack Obama took his case on Friday to a Pennsylvania toy factory.

Syria

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:05 PM PST

The main road connecting the Syrian capital of Damascus with the city's airport was open but no flights were operating on Friday, according to the opposition group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Egypt protests

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 11:29 AM PST

As the sun rose Friday over Cairo, the 85-person assembly charged with crafting the North African nation's new constitution gave their final approval. Having passed 234 articles, the document was -- from their standpoint -- complete.

Powerball

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 11:32 AM PST

"We're going to have a pretty good Christmas," Cindy Hill joked today, minutes after it was announced that Hill and her Missouri family had won half the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot.

Angry dad

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 02:19 PM PST

They're calling it the "Crews missile."

Happy 543rd, Sikh founder

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 07:13 AM PST

Photos: Devotees celebrate Sikh founder's birthday

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