Friday, August 17, 2012

Facing insider attacks, troops in Afghanistan armed 24/7

Facing insider attacks, troops in Afghanistan armed 24/7


Facing insider attacks, troops in Afghanistan armed 24/7

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 06:51 PM PDT

All troops at Afghanistan bases were ordered to carry loaded weapons around the clock after an increase in attacks by Afghan security forces, a U.S. official said.

Man heckles Ryan, rips rally sign

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 03:44 PM PDT

During a campaign speech in Springfield, Virginia, Rep. Paul Ryan is heckled.

Mars rover photos released

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:40 PM PDT

Photos: Mars rover Curiosity

Teen at center of abortion debate dies

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:35 PM PDT

A pregnant leukemia patient who became a flashpoint in the abortion debate in the Dominican Republic died Friday morning, a hospital official told CNN.

Kennedy: Jackson has deep depression

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 07:20 PM PDT

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is suffering from "serious depression -- deep, deep depression," his longtime friend and former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy told CNN Friday, a day after meeting with Jackson at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Student awarded $4.5M for blog attacks

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:55 PM PDT

A federal court jury in Detroit has awarded a $4.5 million judgment to the University of Michigan's first openly gay student body president in his suit against a former Michigan assistant attorney general who had written disparagingly about him on the Internet, the student's lawyer said.

7 arrested in Louisiana deputy shooting

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 07:21 PM PDT

Four men and three women have been arrested in connection with shootings that left two Louisiana sheriff's deputies dead and two others wounded, police said Friday.

Pussy Riot band gets 2 years in prison

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:31 PM PDT

Three members of the Russian female punk rock band were charged after screaming, "Mother Mary, please drive Putin away," in a Moscow cathedral.

Opinion: No justice for Pussy Riot

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 01:31 PM PDT

Rachel Denber says a verdict of two years in prison for members of a punk rock band shines a light on Russia's harsh, slippery justice system and suppression of free expression. The world must speak out

Possibility Assange could escape?

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:22 PM PDT

How could Julian Assange escape the watchful eye of the British? CNN's Brian Todd counts the limited ways.

U.S. backs new U.N. Syria envoy

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 07:09 PM PDT

An Algerian diplomat has been appointed to replace Kofi Annan as the special U.N. and Arab League envoy to Syria.

Mine shootings stun S. Africa

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:29 PM PDT

Newspaper headlines speak of a bloodbath, of war. South Africans are grappling with shock and memories of an ugly era after police killed 34 miners protesting low wages.

Graphic video shows gunfight

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 11:03 AM PDT

Graphic video shows gunfight between S. African platinum miners and police, leaving 18 dead. Nkepile Mabuse reports.

What is the SPLC?

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:26 PM PDT

The Southern Poverty Law Center says it labels groups based on a single question: Does it promote hate? It calls the Family Research Council, where a shooting occurred Wednesday, a hate group.

No visitors for ailing Prince Philip

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 10:41 AM PDT

Britain's Prince Philip is continuing to make progress and respond well to treatment for the recurrence of a bladder infection, Buckingham Palace said Friday.

Possible birth control pill for men

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:28 PM PDT

Test results show an experimental pill can reduce the sperm count in male mice. HLN's Ryan Smith has more.

Boy, 12, ruled too big to play football

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:19 PM PDT

A league rule is preventing a 6-foot, 300 pound 12 year-old from playing pee wee football. Affiliate KDFW reports.

Picasso piece tucked away 50 years

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 03:12 PM PDT

A piece of artwork that was misidentified as a Picasso-inspired piece and kept in storage turns out to be the original.

Photos: Happy birthday, Robert Redford

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:58 PM PDT

Photos: Happy 76th birthday, Robert Redford

Photos: Cast of 'Hunger Games' sequel

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 09:44 AM PDT

Jeff Gordon on break dance past

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 07:23 AM PDT

CNN's Zoraida Sambolin talks with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon about his childhood and racing career.

Gordon-Levitt mum on 'Robin'

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:56 AM PDT

Joseph Gordon-Levitt avoids "Robin" rumors, Bradley Cooper reacts to a loud sneeze and Jack Black relates to Usain Bolt.

Photos: Happy 76th, Robert Redford

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:10 PM PDT

Photos: Happy 76th birthday, Robert Redford

Low river level reveals historic ship

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:02 PM PDT

Low Missouri river levels reveal the Montana, a sunken ship from 1882.

'Pregnant man' fights for divorce

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:03 PM PDT

HLN's Dr. Drew talks with Thomas Beatie, the transgender man, a.k.a. the "pregnant man," about the legal battle he faces.

10 of the world's top airport lounges

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:04 PM PDT

Travel is meant to be a rich experience, a means of engaging with culture, cuisine and pleasure. In the last decade, cities around the world have helped this along by building exceptionally designed, clean, well-functioning airports.

Gentleman, start your blimps ...

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Don Hartsell knows his idea could be considered crazy.

Pregnant 17.5-foot python had 87 eggs

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:20 PM PDT

University of Florida researchers examine the carcass of a Burmese python.

Redefining what it means to 'Sparkle'

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:11 PM PDT

Every remake is subjected to side-by-side comparisons and the criticism that comes along with them, but "Sparkle" is something of a special case.

Playing Wikipedia random roulette

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 02:16 PM PDT

When I have spare time, one of my favorite ways to be of little-to-no use to society is going on Wikipedia and harnessing the power of the "Random Article" button. It's basically magic. You click it and it pulls up just one entry from among tens of millions. And sometimes it even has facts!

A choice for Catholic voters

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 08:47 AM PDT

Conservatism of Ryan or social justice of Biden?

Both camps use Rove attack strategy

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 06:25 PM PDT

"Attack the strength" tactics, defined by the notorious "Swift Boat" campaign against Sen. John Kerry in 2004, have been a staple of this year's presidential race.

What is the SPLC?

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:26 PM PDT

The Southern Poverty Law Center says it labels groups based on a single question: Does it promote hate? It calls the Family Research Council, where a shooting occurred Wednesday, a hate group.

Opinion: Good for GOP, bad for comedy

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:56 PM PDT

Dean Obeidallah says there's a recession in the world of political comedy and a "boring" Paul Ryan won't bring any relief.

Airline pilot hits up fliers for gas money

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:28 PM PDT

CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports on Air France passengers who are asked for cash to refuel diverted flight in Syria.

What's next for Rich Kids of Instagram?

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 06:13 PM PDT

They have money, youth, ample amounts of free time and now a bit of fame. Now some of the much maligned people featured on the hit site Rich Kids of Instagram may be heading for reality .

Tumbling drivers 'tried to hang on'

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 08:33 AM PDT

The racers talk to CNN's Piers Morgan after surviving a horrific crash in Colorado's Pikes Peak International Hill.

Woman: Why I go topless in public

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 01:47 PM PDT

HLN's Dr. Drew talks to attorney Lisa Bloom about whether it is legal for women to walk topless in New York City.

John Lennon's killer seeks freedom again

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 07:44 PM PDT

Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's convicted killer, is up for parole for the seventh time and may be questioned as early as Tuesday, authorities said Friday.

'Hunger Games' tops 'Harry Potter'

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 08:29 PM PDT

Girl wonder beats boy wizard.

90 bats fly out of wall in 30 seconds

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:01 PM PDT

Affiliate WTSP reports on hundreds of bats living in the walls of an apartment building in St. Petersburg, Florida.

10 of the world's top airport lounges

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 06:01 AM PDT

Airports are gateways to the world, and these 10 airport lounges cater to global travelers who want the journey to be as memorable as the destination.

F1 car 'sings' national anthem

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 08:53 PM PDT

Formula One isn't due to touch down in New Jersey until the inaugural Grand Prix of America next year, but it didn't stop the Red Bull team from heading over early to unleash a car on some well-known landmarks.

Britney Spears, Mars rover share tweets

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:24 PM PDT

Singer Britney Spears exchanges tweets with Curiosity to check up on Mars.

Julian Assange

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 05:04 AM PDT

Ecuador has granted Julian Assange asylum out of concern the Wikileaks founder will be politically persecuted if extradited.

Paul Ryan

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:38 AM PDT

Although Rage thinks Paul Ryan is just another cog in the "Machine," that doesn't stop the Republican vice presidential hopeful from rocking out to the rap metal group's anti-establishment lyrics.

Prince Philip

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 04:22 AM PDT

Britain's Prince Philip is continuing to make progress and respond well to treatment for the recurrence of a bladder infection, Buckingham Palace said Friday.

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