Monday, November 21, 2011

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What's next after 'super committee' failure?

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:31 PM PST

Uncertainty lingered Tuesday about what the continued fallout would be from the failure of the congressional "super committee" to forge a deficit reduction deal.

South Korea pulls plug on late-night adolescent online gamers

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:26 PM PST

In its effort to curb game addiction among adolescents, South Korea pulled the plug this weekend on young gamers after midnight by blocking access to game websites, putting a hotly debated law into practice.

Much to gain and lose for Gingrich, rivals in CNN national security debate

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:02 PM PST

The Republican presidential candidates face off Tuesday night just a few blocks from the place they all hope to call home: the White House.

Shark fins off the menu at top hotel

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 10:44 PM PST

Asia's oldest hotel chain has waded into the debate on the slaughter of sharks for their fins by taking the Chinese delicacy off its menus.

Armed airman ends standoff at Colorado air base

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 10:38 PM PST

An armed, active-duty Air Force member surrendered late Monday night after barricading himself inside a building on a Colorado air base, where he engaged in an hours-long standoff with authorities.

In Chinese city, lenders outraged as bosses flee

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 08:50 PM PST

Nestled in the rolling hills about two hours south of Wenzhou in China's eastern province of Zhejiang lies scenic Taishun county, known for its green forests and natural hot springs.

Three astronauts return safely to Earth

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 08:01 PM PST

Three astronauts returned safely to Earth on Tuesday after spending almost six months in space, NASA said.

California teen admits killing gay student, to serve 25 years

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 07:25 PM PST

Months after a jury couldn't decide his fate, a Southern California teen has agreed to plead guilty for gunning down a gay classmate three years ago in their junior high classroom.

Brazil fines Chevron $28 million for oil spill

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 07:24 PM PST

Chevron was fined $28 million for an oil spill off the country's coast and could face further penalties, state media reported on Monday.

Fort Hood suspect says he planned another attack at Fort Campbell

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 07:04 PM PST

A U.S. solider charged with plotting to blow up troops at Fort Hood, the nation's largest Army post, says he first planned an attack on Fort Campbell, CNN affiliate WSMV reported on Monday.

Texas town still suffers effects of heat, drought; water supply down to two weeks

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 07:04 PM PST

The Texas town of Groesbeck is on the verge of running dry.

Jack Keeney, longest serving federal prosecutor in U.S. history, dead at 89

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 05:01 PM PST

John C. "Jack" Keeney, the longest serving federal prosecutor in the nation's history, has died at the age of 89, one year after he finally retired from the Justice Department.

Mother of missing Arizona 5-year-old arrested

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:48 PM PST

Arizona authorities on Monday arrested the mother of a 5-year-old girl last seen more than a month ago, a police sergeant said.

CNN Student News Transcript - November 22, 2011

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:31 PM PST

November 22, 2011

Chancellor of University apologizes for pepper-spraying

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:25 PM PST

The chancellor of the University of California Davis expressed her regrets Monday before a crowd of thousands over the use of pepper spray against Occupy Davis protesters by police last week.

Egypt battles show revolution's unfinished business

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:16 PM PST

When Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down in February, tens of thousands packed into Cairo's Tahrir Square to declare victory and a new beginning. Nine months later, thousands have returned to the same spot, calling for something similar: the resignation of the country's military leadership.

Suspect in White House shooting makes brief court appearance, remains jailed

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:14 PM PST

An Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate the president in a shooting incident outside the White House made his first court appearance in the nation's capital Monday for a brief hearing in which he was appointed federal public defenders but was not asked to enter a plea.

Justice Department approves congressional redistricting for Alabama

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:01 PM PST

The Justice Department late Monday announced approval of a plan for Alabama's congressional districts that political observers say is likely to protect the seven incumbents.

Fresh violence erupts in Cairo, hours after Cabinet submits resignation

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:45 PM PST

Fresh violence broke out in and around Cairo's Tahrir Square early Tuesday, hours after Egypt's Cabinet submitted its resignation to the nation's military-led government.

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