Saturday, December 29, 2012

Fiscal cliff: Nation on edge

Fiscal cliff: Nation on edge


Fiscal cliff: Nation on edge

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 07:39 PM PST

The Senate's top Democrat and Republican worked into the night Saturday to forge a deal to prevent a combination of sweeping spending cuts and widespread tax increases that will take effect in days.

The world in 2013: 13 Things to watch

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 07:42 PM PST

Forecasting the major international stories for the year ahead is a time-honored pastime, but the world has a habit of springing surprises. In late 1988, no one was predicting Tiananmen Square or the fall of the Berlin Wall. On the eve of 2001, the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent invasion of Afghanistan were unimaginable. So with that substantial disclaimer, let's peer into the misty looking glass for 2013.

Opinion: 12 lessons

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 12:10 PM PST

Dean Obeidallah says you are smarter today than 365 days ago, and you probably learned a few Korean words like "Gangnam Style."

Games

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 06:28 AM PST

With new installments of popular franchises such as "Halo" and "Call of Duty," expectations ran high for video games in 2012.

Hate crime charge in NYC subway death

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 07:31 PM PST

A 31-year-old Bronx woman says she pushed a man who grew up in a Hindu family in front of a train because she hates Hindus and Muslims, prosecutors said Saturday.

Opposition: 200 executed in Syria

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 01:45 PM PST

Russia is hosting the international envoy to Syria on Saturday for talks aimed at bringing both sides of the Middle East nation's civil war to the negotiating table.

India files murder charges in gang rape

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 01:40 PM PST

Six people, including a minor and a bus driver, have been arrested. The rape occurred in New Delhi this month. The 23-year-old victim died early Saturday.

Thousands protest after victim dies

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 11:48 AM PST

Thousands across India demand changes from the government after a gang rape victim dies from her injuries.

Bodies of 21 Pakistani police found

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 03:48 PM PST

The bodies of 21 Pakistani tribal police officers were found Saturday night, two days after they were abducted during a raid linked to the Taliban, a senior government official said.

Obama signs bill legalizing Nigerian

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 04:15 AM PST

A Nigerian immigrant's dream came true when President Barack Obama signed into law a rare private bill granting him permanent residency in the Unites States.

'Scarsdale Diet' convicted killer dies

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 04:48 AM PST

Jean S. Harris, the headmistress whose trial for the murder of the "Scarsdale Diet" doctor captured the attention of a nation with its details of sex and infidelity, has died, her son said Friday. She was 89.

Winter blast heads to East Coast

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 02:40 AM PST

Another wave of winter weather -- this time smaller -- will dump more inches of snow Saturday in the East Coast, forecasters said.

Watch rocket land vertically

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 12:29 PM PST

SpaceX tests a new rocket that takes off and lands vertically. CNN's Alina Cho reports.

Sources: FLDS preparing for the end

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 11:51 AM PST

Authorities say polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs believes the world will end before 2013. Gary Tuchman reports.

Syrian bride now a war casualty

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 01:09 PM PST

Just months ago, 18-year-old Ayat Al-Qassab danced with her family as she celebrated her marriage. Now, her shattered and bloodied body lies in a grave below the crumbling buildings of Homs. As her parents bury their third child, they celebrate and thank God for her martyrdom.

L.A. gun buyback yields this and more

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 10:11 AM PST

A gun buyback program turns up two rocket launchers. CNN's Kyung Lah looks at what this says about weapons in the U.S.

Griffin not thrilled by Honey Boo Boo

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 08:23 AM PST

Anderson Cooper talks about what's in store for CNN's New Year's Eve show, while his co-host seems less than impressed.

India to file murder charges

Posted: 29 Dec 2012 12:24 PM PST

Indian authorities plan to add murder charges against the suspects in the brutal gang rape that led to the death of a 23-year-old woman and sparked protests.

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