Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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NBA draft lottery could help Michael Jordan

Posted: 29 May 2012 11:08 PM PDT

Many may be praying that the ping pong balls in Wednesday's NBA draft lottery fall in their favor.

Girl, 6, is youngest competitor in National Spelling Bee history

Posted: 29 May 2012 11:07 PM PDT

When Lori Anne Madison, 6, takes the stage Wednesday, she will be the youngest competitor in the history of the National Spelling Bee.

Suu Kyi addresses Burmese migrants on historic Thai trip

Posted: 29 May 2012 11:04 PM PDT

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has addressed hundreds of cheering supporters at a Burmese migrant center during a historic trip to Thailand.

Former Liberian president faces sentencing for war crimes

Posted: 29 May 2012 11:01 PM PDT

The first former head of state to be convicted of war crimes since World War II will be sentenced Wednesday by an international court.

Beryl to storm along Coastal Carolina

Posted: 29 May 2012 10:49 PM PDT

Tropical Depression Beryl prepared to reenter the Atlantic early Wednesday, spreading heavy rain and blustery winds along the East Coast.

Watson leaves notes strung through music history

Posted: 29 May 2012 09:46 PM PDT

If the great book of American popular music is ever written, Doc Watson will be in all of the important chapters.

Anti-abortion group's video shows gender-selection counseling

Posted: 29 May 2012 09:09 PM PDT

The anti-abortion group Live Action released Tuesday its latest undercover video aimed at discrediting Planned Parenthood.

Schizophrenia makes finding love difficult, but not impossible

Posted: 29 May 2012 08:43 PM PDT

Carlos and Adriana have been dating for six years, and though they don't see each other regularly, they value their relationship.

Foot mailed to Canada's Conservatives; human remains found in Montreal

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:51 PM PDT

Canadian police are looking for links between body parts found in Montreal and an apparent human foot sent to Conservative HQ in Ottawa.

African adoption should be discouraged 'at all costs,' group says

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:44 PM PDT

Nyla was just two or three days old, no one really knows for sure, when she was found abandoned in the middle of a field in Rwanda. She was "black and blue," says her adoptive mother, Karen Brown. Her umbilical cord was still attached.

China weighs stimulus options to spur growth

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:34 PM PDT

With dark clouds gathering over the Chinese economy, the government has started to talk about the importance of supporting growth and speculation is mounting about what actions it will take.

Dharun Ravi apologizes for 'childish choices,' plans to head to jail

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:19 PM PDT

Dharun Ravi is expected to appear in court Wednesday, one day after he apologized for his behavior and said he plans to submit to his impending jail sentence.

Romney hits 'magic number' for GOP nomination

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:13 PM PDT

Mitt Romney hit his party's "magic number" on Tuesday, unofficially clinching the Republican presidential nomination in a race he entered as the front-runner and has had to himself for weeks.

Engine malfunction caused plane debris to fall in Canada

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:09 PM PDT

A malfunctioning jet engine on an Air Canada flight caused debris to fall to the ground after takeoff, a Canadian official said Tuesday.

Mexico: Cartel suspects attack snack food company

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:05 PM PDT

Products like Ruffles, Doritos and Cheetos may be among the latest targets of cartel violence in Mexico.

Gun and bomb attack on hotel in Mexican border town wounds 10

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:59 PM PDT

Eight state police officers and two civilians were wounded after gunmen opened fire on a hotel in the Mexican border town of Nuevo Laredo.

Olympus settles with ex-chief Woodford

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:58 PM PDT

Michael Woodford, the former Olympus chief executive, has reached an out-of-court settlement with the Japanese company for unfair dismissal.

Promise of Arab Spring eluding Egypt?

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:57 PM PDT

Shadi Hamid: Egypt facing runoff between a member of Mubarak regime and a candidate from Muslim Brotherhood, which wants to control both branches of government. The country is more polarized than ever

South American bishops pledge to fight human trafficking

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:35 PM PDT

Dozens of Roman Catholic bishops in South America say human trafficking has seen "alarming growth" in the region.

U.S., allies expel Syrian diplomats after massacre

Posted: 29 May 2012 06:09 PM PDT

Close to a dozen countries said Tuesday they were expelling Syrian diplomats in a move reflecting the international outrage about a massacre in Houla.

California death row inmate found dead hanging in his cell

Posted: 29 May 2012 05:41 PM PDT

A 68-year-old California inmate on death row in San Quentin State Prison was found dead hanging in his cell, authorities said Tuesday.

Police: Michigan woman gives birth after being set on fire, shot

Posted: 29 May 2012 05:33 PM PDT

Two men were arraigned in connection with an attack on a Michigan woman who gave birth days after being abducted, set afire and shot in the back, police said.

Sandusky attends closed-door hearing with judge

Posted: 29 May 2012 05:31 PM PDT

Jerry Sandusky, the ex-Penn State coach facing child rape charges, was in a judge's chambers for a closed-door hearing Tuesday, a Pennsylvania official said.

After Syria massacre, what can the world do?

Posted: 29 May 2012 05:22 PM PDT

World powers weighed tough options to end brutality in Syria on Tuesday amid the aftermath of the now-infamous massacre in Houla.

ECB rejects Madrid plan to boost Bankia

Posted: 29 May 2012 05:03 PM PDT

A Spanish plan to recapitalise Bankia, the troubled lender, by indirectly tapping the European Central Bank for cash, was bluntly rejected as unacceptable by the ECB, European officials said.

U.S. asks Canada to investigate air collision with FAA, NTSB ties

Posted: 29 May 2012 05:01 PM PDT

A midair collision about 50 miles from Washington, D.C., involved a plane owned by an FAA employee and the other by a NTSB employee.

CNN Student News Transcript - May 30, 2012

Posted: 29 May 2012 04:52 PM PDT

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Mariela Castro visits New York; expected to address gay rights issues

Posted: 29 May 2012 04:42 PM PDT

The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro, widely seen as a champion of gay rights, is expected to bring her outspoken advocacy before a New York audience

Facebook co-founder Saverin: I don't resent Zuckerberg

Posted: 29 May 2012 04:18 PM PDT

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin speaks out about Mark Zuckerberg, his citizenship change and life after "The Social Network."

Obama administration gives 8 states waivers on No Child Left Behind

Posted: 29 May 2012 04:01 PM PDT

The U.S. Department of Education granted eight additional states waivers Tuesday from strict requirements of the No Child Left Behind law.

Who is Pedro Hernandez, accused in Etan Patz case?

Posted: 29 May 2012 03:39 PM PDT

Relatives of the man charged in the murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz say the man moved back to New Jersey in 1979, after Etan vanished.

Another deadly earthquake shakes northern Italy

Posted: 29 May 2012 03:29 PM PDT

At least 16 people were killed and 350 hurt in a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in northern Italy on Tuesday, officials said.

How MIT could help you pour ketchup

Posted: 29 May 2012 03:24 PM PDT

The video is as short as it is surprising. A hand tilts a glass bottle containing a red glob of ketchup, which -- instead of oozing out in slow motion or getting stuck -- slides out easily, leaving the bottle nearly spotless.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Posted: 29 May 2012 03:15 PM PDT

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'Sorcery' makes Sony's Move a magic wand

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:35 PM PDT

When "Sorcery" was demonstrated during the Sony presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 2010, it was touted as the quintessential game for the new Move motion controller, showcasing how action can be directed with the new device.

Letterman on post-9/11 show: 'I remember not wanting to go back'

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:33 PM PDT

David Letterman opens up about fatherhood, politics, his career, his friendship with the late Johnny Carson and more on tonight's "Piers Morgan Tonight."

How political ads can elect a president

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:28 PM PDT

Julian Zelizer says television ads are the medium through which modern campaigns are fought

Beryl's waves sweep away, drown man in Florida

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:25 PM PDT

Tropical Depression Beryl claimed the life of a teenager who ventured into the Atlantic Ocean, a Florida beach patrol official said Tuesday.

Syria, Sarajevo and Srebrenica: When outrage isn't enough

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:13 PM PDT

Syrian slaughter recalls past outrage and inaction on the part of the international community, says CNN's Tim Lister.

Renewed search for Etan Patz's remains undecided, police say

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:03 PM PDT

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said authorities have not yet decided over whether to renew their search for the Etan Patz's remains.

Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine and Poland hit back at racism accusations

Posted: 29 May 2012 02:02 PM PDT

Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine and Poland have told CNN World Sport a documentary accusing football fans from both nations of racism was "unbalanced and biased."

Organizations urge Boehner not to vote contempt against AG

Posted: 29 May 2012 01:14 PM PDT

With the threat of a contempt charge hanging over Attorney General Eric Holder, 14 civil rights, labor, and liberal activist groups Tuesday urged Speaker of the House John Boehner not to proceed to a contempt vote.

Serena Williams dumped out in French Open first round by home favorite

Posted: 29 May 2012 01:01 PM PDT

Serena Williams suffered the embarrassment of being knocked out in the opening round of a grand slam tournament for the first time in her illustrious career after defeat to Virginie Razzano at the French Open.

Mumford & Sons reveal September release date for second album

Posted: 29 May 2012 01:00 PM PDT

Mumford & Sons confirmed that their second album will released on September 24 in an interview conducted by 3FM.

Wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula destroys 34 homes and cabins

Posted: 29 May 2012 12:55 PM PDT

The wildfire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula was 47% contained Tuesday, slightly worse than the prior day's 51% containment, authorities said.

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