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Your best shot at surviving a crash

Your best shot at surviving a crash


Your best shot at surviving a crash

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 11:51 AM PDT

There is still much we don't know about what happened during the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, in which two people were killed in San Francisco on Saturday. But we do know that of the 305 survivors on board that Boeing 777, 123 actually walked away from the scene, something that may seem unimaginable if you view the amateur video of the wide-body jet somersaulting while bursting into flames.

Where's Dem outrage over NSA spying?

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 11:48 AM PDT

During the weeks of debates triggered by Edward Snowden and his release of information about a classified National Security Agency spying program, the story has moved further and further from the actual surveillance and centered instead on the international cat-and-mouse game to find him.

Why dads leave, why they stay

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:19 AM PDT

Being a good father is attracting attention these days. Consider: A&E Network plans a new reality show this fall about dads who work at home, called "Modern Dads." The Fox network has ordered a new series co-written by Seth MacFarlane called "Dads." NBC's "Parenthood," which features some dads at home, has been renewed for a fifth season.

Obamacare delay hurts Americans

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 11:51 AM PDT

As a rehabilitation physician, I've supported many of the ideas behind the Affordable Care Act since before Barack Obama's presidency began. During the hot summer of town hall debates surrounding the legislation in 2009, I wrote an essay called "Standing up for Obama's health plan," and I have continued highlighting the fundamental advances that all of us, most especially disabled Americans, stand to share under the ACA.

Inquest: Engineer committed suicide

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:36 AM PDT

A coroner in Singapore has reaffirmed that American engineer Shane Todd committed suicide -- a ruling that caps a two-month investigation and is at odds with his family's contention that Todd was killed because of his work.

'Remarkable footage' shows moment of impact

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:53 PM PDT

Jet's approach 35 mph slower than normal, NTSB says Parts of plane's tail in water off runway FULL STORY

Up-close look at wreckage

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:59 PM PDT

The National Transportation Safety Board inspects the aftermath of the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash.

Asiana 214's fateful last seconds

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:04 AM PDT

The crew tried to abort the landing just seconds before the crash. But there may not have been enough time.

First responders: Quiet chaos

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:23 PM PDT

Fire Lt. Dave Monteverdi had just finished another call at San Francisco International Airport when the call came crackling over his radio.

Girls killed were headed for camp

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:10 AM PDT

The two teen girls were close friends, each looking forward to a summer trip to California to improve their English.

Shorter road to political redemption?

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:39 PM PDT

Politics is full of second chances.

Queen's granddaughter pregnant

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:16 AM PDT

Zara Tindall, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is pregnant with her first child, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.

Train runs over woman on tracks

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:17 AM PDT

A Czech woman survived falling onto tracks and being run over by an oncoming train.

Right whale slams into surfer

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:11 AM PDT

A curious surfer only just survived a close encounter with a whale, as a once-in-a-lifetime paddle almost ended in death

Ranter dad on perils of parenthood

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:34 AM PDT

Drew Magary is an angry guy -- or at least he plays one on the Internet. The Deadspin, Gawker and GQ contributor and sci-fi author has amassed a large, rabid fan base for his sharp, smart, acidic rants on subjects ranging from the coaching abilities of Bill Belichick and the uselessness of scab referees to his hatred of scarves and the punchability of Justin Bieber's face. He's got opinions.

Mystery in the Apple store: Free apps

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:18 AM PDT

Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary.

'Despicable' leaves 'Ranger' in the dust

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:34 AM PDT

Over the extended 4th of July weekend, a lot of Americans lit up the grill and spent time with family. A lot unfolded lawn chairs and watched a fireworks show. And a whole lot bought tickets to see Despicable Me 2.

Puppy gets stuck in car engine

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:44 AM PDT

A dog became trapped underneath the hood of a car and was rescued by fire officials in South Florida.

40 missing after train destroys town

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:29 AM PDT

The search continues for about 40 people still missing after a runaway train plowed into a Canadian town, setting off massive explosions when the train's haul of crude oil ignited.

Horrific fire after train derailment

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:10 AM PDT

An engine shutdown may be the cause of that freight train derailment and massive explosion in Quebec.

10 killed in Alaska air taxi fire

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:45 AM PDT

All 10 people aboard an air taxi were killed Sunday when it crashed and burst into flames at a small airport on southern Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, authorities said.

Amtrak passengers stuck for 13 hours

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:42 AM PDT

Amtrak train 91 was way behind schedule. More than 13 hours behind schedule, thanks to a nearly half-day stranding just 2 miles from a train station.

NSA leaker's two or three best options

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:38 AM PDT

Still a man without a country and stuck in a Moscow airport, U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has two, maybe three, options available to him as he seeks asylum, following a busy weekend of developments.

New tropical storm forms

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:04 AM PDT

Tropical Storm Chantal barreled through the Atlantic Ocean early Monday, racing toward the Lesser Antilles, the National Weather Service said.

Kerry's wife possibly had seizure

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Secretary of State John Kerry, exhibited symptoms "consistent with some sort of seizure," a source close to the family told CNN, but she is still undergoing medical evaluation at a Boston Hospital.

Remains of planes called 'miracles'

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:43 PM PDT

Thrill-seekers run with bulls in Spain

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:11 AM PDT

Thrill-seekers tested their bravery by running alongside fighting bulls through the streets of the Pamplona on Sunday.

Soldier dad surprises daughter at circus

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:05 AM PDT

After a year of deployment in Afghanistan, this soldier decides to surprise his 10-year-old daughter at the circus.

Photos: Controversial celebrity deaths

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:25 AM PDT

Barbie re-imagined with real dimensions

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:43 PM PDT

An artist re-imagines Barbie as a typical 19-year-old woman.

Couple put food on diet, lose 195 pounds

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:46 AM PDT

Instead of cutting their portion sizes down to starvation rations, the Alexanders began tinkering with recipes to see if they could reduce the calorie counts of their favorite foods.

Funny or Die: How to meet Kevin Bacon

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:26 AM PDT

Kevin Bacon will watch movies with you when you join the Kevin Bacon Movie Club. For more go to funnyordie.com

Too cute: A baby goat 'love pile'

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:12 AM PDT

This baby goat "love pile" might be the cutest thing you will see today.

Distraction: Crazy basketball skills

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:50 AM PDT

Check out the amazing basketball skills from this 8-year-old girl.

Clashes leave 51 dead

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 09:10 AM PDT

At least 51 people were killed today when Egyptian security forces clashed with supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsy and the Muslim Brotherhood.

What witnesses say

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 09:17 AM PDT

Witnesses in Egypt say troops and police fired on Pro-Morsy demonstrators. CNN's Karl Penhaul has more.

Opinion: Cut off aid

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:48 AM PDT

The ouster of Mohamed Morsy as Egypt's president is unlikely to end the country's political turmoil. As a result, the United States -- which has great stakes in Egypt's stability -- must use its limited leverage to nudge Egypt back onto a democratic trajectory.

Photos: Egypt unrest

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:50 AM PDT

Hopes and fears

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:09 AM PDT

He's gone. So, now what?

Political scientists: We saw it coming

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:15 AM PDT

Using game theory and data analytics, a group of political scientists predicted Egypt's current turmoil back in 2011 as the Mubarak regime was falling, and is now working to forecast the country's future.

Alaska crash

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:17 AM PDT

Ten dead in a plane crash in Alaska. What happened?

Video shows plane's moment of impact

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 01:35 PM PDT

Fred Hayes was watching planes land at San Francisco airport and filmed the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash landing.

Asiana plane crash

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:19 AM PDT

Investigators looking into the fatal crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 are focusing on the crew and aircraft as they try to understand why the giant jet clipped the end of runway before crashing, the chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday.

Victims

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:19 AM PDT

The two teen girls were close friends, each looking forward to a summer trip to California to improve their English.

Egypt

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:27 AM PDT

Top Egyptian security officials defended army and police actions in the clashes Monday in Cairo that led to the deaths of more than 40 people, saying they were defending the Republican Guard headquarters against attackers.

Canada runaway train

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 09:24 AM PDT

Authorities said they hope to search more areas Monday for about 40 people still missing after a runaway train plowed into an eastern Canadian town, setting off massive explosions when the train's haul of crude oil ignited.

Air taxi fire

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:22 AM PDT

All 10 people aboard an air taxi were killed Sunday when it crashed and burst into flames at a small airport on southern Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, authorities said.

Edward Snowden

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 10:09 AM PDT

Still a man without a country and stuck in a Moscow airport, U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has two, maybe three, options available to him as he seeks asylum.

Tropical Storm Chantal

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:21 AM PDT

Tropical Storm Chantal barreled through the Atlantic Ocean early Monday, racing toward the Lesser Antilles, the National Weather Service said.

Eliot Spitzer

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 08:21 AM PDT

Seeking redemption after a prostitution scandal waylaid his political career, former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer launched a petition campaign Monday in a bid to become the comptroller of New York City.

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