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Snowden -- facts, fictions and fears

Snowden -- facts, fictions and fears


Snowden -- facts, fictions and fears

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:54 AM PDT

Former NSA chief Michael Hayden says the agency has access to metadata about phone calls but not the content of those calls

Why does Huma stay with Weiner?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:06 AM PDT

Tempted as I am to write about Anthony Weiner's sexual compulsions, I think it is more important to talk about his wife, Huma Abedin. What the hell was she doing at Weiner's press conference Tuesday, where he once again asked her and the public for forgiveness for a new set of sexual transgressions, instead of being at her attorney's office?

U.S. silent on imprisoning rape victims?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 06:47 AM PDT

Nina Burleigh says the Norwegian woman put in a Dubai jail after she reported a rape can go home now, but how many Arab women are languishing in prison for going to the police?

Skydiver kicks ballplayer in face

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:21 AM PDT

A skydiver accidentally knocked over a baseball player before a minor league game. The player is okay.

Royal baby named

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:15 PM PDT

Prince William and his wife, Catherine, have settled on a name for their son. He will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. FULL STORY

The meaning of the baby's names

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:18 PM PDT

The world finally knows how to address the latest addition to the British royal family: HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.

Famous folks named George

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:09 PM PDT

X-ray finds migrants packed into truck

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 06:59 AM PDT

Mexican authorities say they've rescued 94 migrants who were crammed into the back of a hauling truck in "subhuman conditions."

5-time world boxing champ dies

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:25 AM PDT

Former world-class boxer Emile Griffith, who won five titles during the 1960s, died Tuesday just east of New York City, the International Boxing Hall of Fame announced.

It's 'Whitey' vs. 'The Rifleman'

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:25 AM PDT

They were partners-in-crime for more than two decades: Reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger and his henchman, Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi.

Subway closes after photos surface

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 09:20 AM PDT

A Subway in Ohio is closed for cleaning Monday after two employees were fired for posting vulgar pictures.

Happy birthday Jennifer Lopez!

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 10:14 AM PDT

Obama: Inequality 'morally wrong'

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:11 PM PDT

The great budget battle of 2013 begins in earnest Wednesday with speeches by President Barack Obama that will emphasize his economic fairness message in the face of Republican demands for more sharp spending cuts.

Obama takes aim at top 1%

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:04 PM PDT

President Obama talks about his vision and plans to bolster the U.S. economy in a speech at Knox College in Illinois.

Fort Carson accusations involve minors

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:30 PM PDT

Authorities are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by several soldiers from Fort Carson in Colorado, officials said Wednesday. The allegations involve female minors, they said.

NSA leaker still stuck in airport

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:20 PM PDT

It's still not clear if Russia will grant Edward Snowden's temporary asylum request, but he can leave the airport where he has been holed up for weeks, Russian media report. FULL STORY

Why all the big crimes in Cleveland?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:03 AM PDT

Four years ago, the discovery of 11 decomposed bodies inside an East Cleveland home seemed like the kind of devastating, once-in-generations event that would spur change for the better.

Death a 2nd blow to grieving mom

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT

All three women whose bodies were found wrapped in trash bags last weekend in East Cleveland have been identified, CNN has confirmed after speaking with their families. They are Angela Deskins, Shirellda Terry and Shetisha Sheeley.

Flock of Seagulls find stolen van

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT

A Flock of Seagulls' friends and fans are watching Craigslist, eBay and pawn shops for band leader Mike Score's stolen amps and instruments.

Arrest in poisoned lunches case

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:12 AM PDT

The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say served toxic lunches, killing 23 students, was arrested Wednesday, police said.

Haiku clue in Japan serial killings

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 08:13 AM PDT

Hundreds of police are involved in the hunt for a 63-year-old man in connection with the murder of five people in a remote Japanese hamlet. The victims' houses were also burned down.

For $35, stream Internet videos to TV

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:17 AM PDT

Google has a simple and inexpensive new way to stream Internet videos on your TV.

New video from inside Southwest jet

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:06 AM PDT

New passenger video shows what it was like inside the Southwest place during the hard landing at LaGuardia airport.

Croc bites trainer's head at show

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 10:06 AM PDT

A daring crocodile stunt went awry when the croc bit down on the trainer's head in front of a crowd.

Softball-sized hail in Kansas

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 02:21 AM PDT

Reports of tennis to softball-sized hail fell throughout Kansas, smashing windows, busting skylights and damaging cars.

Some too heavy for roller coasters?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:03 AM PDT

Is the size of the rider to blame in a Six Flags over Texas roller coaster death? CNN's Ed Lavandera takes a look.

Pope Francis is visiting a national shrine in Brazil.

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:03 AM PDT

U.S. slips to 9th in Internet speed

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:41 PM PDT

Land of the free. Home of the brave. Bastion of mediocre Internet speeds.

Meet divers nearly 'eaten' by whales

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:08 AM PDT

CNN's Anderson Cooper interviews Shawn Stamback and Francis Antigua, the divers who were nearly eaten by two whales.

10 most controversial Wikipedia pages

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 08:15 AM PDT

They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well.

Soldier surprises kids at baseball game

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:53 AM PDT

Back from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan, this soldier decided to surprise his kids at a baseball game.

Bear dumpster-dives to save her cub

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:21 AM PDT

Momma bear works to pull her lost cub out of a park dumpster.

Cat gives baby tongue bath

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:40 AM PDT

Who better than the family cat to teach this youngster the importance of good hair-washing habits?

Hitler's, other tyrants' lairs open to all

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:22 AM PDT

With Adolf Hitler's WWII Bavarian mountain retreat set to undergo a multi-million dollar makeover, travel to the onetime lairs and luxury retreats of tyrants is in the spotlight.

Horse denied drive-thru, then...

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:25 AM PDT

Watch what happens when horses go through a McDonalds' drive-thru. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the ruckus.

10 spectacular national park lodges

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:22 AM PDT

From Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Alaska's Glacier Bay, these historic lodges deliver location and creature comforts.

Pope in Brazil

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 04:02 AM PDT

Francis is visiting a national shrine as part of his tour.

Huma Abedin, Anthony Weiner's wife, now in spotlight

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 08:33 AM PDT

When former U.S. congressman Anthony Weiner admitted two years ago to sending explicit messages and photos to women online, his wife was notably absent, letting Weiner make his public mea culpa alone. But on Tuesday, Huma Abedin was front and center as Weiner confessed to having further explicit exchanges, even after the first scandal forced his resignation from Congress.

Borger: Why their problem is ours, too

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 11:59 AM PDT

Gloria Borger says Weiner's biggest political problem is his inability to tell the complete truth to those who deserve it.

Wife: I've forgiven him

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:12 PM PDT

Huma Abedin was front and center as mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner confessed to further explicit exchanges online. FULL STORY

Who is wife, Huma Abedin?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:08 PM PDT

One of the most riveting moments of Anthony Weiner's latest "sexting" admission - was the reaction of his wife.

Why we act on stupid impulses

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 12:12 PM PDT

Anthony Weiner resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives in 2011 after admitting to sending lewd images to multiple women. But it seems that getting caught wasn't enough to stop him from repeating his mistakes.

Late-night jabs

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:53 AM PDT

The late night shows had a field day with the news that Anthony Weiner had more explicit exchanges online.

Photos

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 06:12 AM PDT

Timeline

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:15 AM PDT

From the first explicit photos to his denial, resignation from Congress, bid for New York mayor and the latest scandal, here's a look at former Rep. Anthony Weiner's last few years in the spotlight:

School headmistress arrest

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:34 AM PDT

The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say served toxic lunches, killing 23 students, was arrested Wednesday, police said.

Japan 'serial killer'

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:35 AM PDT

Hundreds of police are involved in the hunt for a 63-year-old man in connection with the murder of five people in a remote Japanese hamlet. The victims' houses were also burned down.

Huma Abedin

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:32 AM PDT

When former U.S. congressman Anthony Weiner admitted two years ago to sending explicit messages and photos to women online, his wife was notably absent, letting Weiner make his public mea culpa alone. But on Tuesday, Huma Abedin was front and center as Weiner confessed to having further explicit exchanges, even after the first scandal forced his resignation from Congress.

East Cleveland killings

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 01:30 AM PDT

The identification of a second woman found dead in Ohio prompted her mother, whose son was slain 7 months ago, to plead for prayers. FULL STORY

Edward Snowden

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 07:39 AM PDT

Russia has given U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden a document that would allow him to leave a Moscow airport and wait somewhere else in the country while his temporary-asylum request is considered, Russian news media reported Wednesday.

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