Leonard Nimoy, Spock from 'Star Trek,' has died

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:28 AM PST

Leonard Nimoy, whose portrayal of "Star Trek's" logic-driven, half-human Spock made him an iconic figure to generations, has died, family members say. FULL STORY | PHOTOS | FACTS

The best moments of Spock

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 09:55 AM PST

See Leonard Nimoy is his most memorable moments as Spock from the first time he appeared on screen to the moment he first showed any emotion.

Photos: People we've lost in 2015

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:18 AM PST

Remembering those who died in 2015.

Girl's call exposes trail of death

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:00 AM PST

Eight people, plus a suspect, were found dead in multiple locations after a report of gunfire in south-central Missouri, police said. One death apparently was from natural causes. FULL STORY

U.S. blogger knifed in streets

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:01 AM PST

A prominent Bangladeshi-American blogger who spoke out for freedom has died after being attacked on a Dhaka street, a local police official said Friday.

What color's the dress? It is ...

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 06:29 AM PST

Overheard in the CNN newsroom: "Choose your answer wisely. Our friendship hangs in the balance."

A scientific tale of two dresses

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:20 AM PST

Before you strangle your best friend who sees the colors in the now-famous dress differently than you do, please know that there's a scientific explanation.

Netflix's next big push

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:35 AM PST

Netflix has begun a massive push to expand outside the United States with a splashy third season premiere of 'House of Cards' in London.

Kanye West apologizes to Beck

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 02:32 AM PST

Kanye West is on an apology spree.

Rocker sentenced for sex abuse

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:17 AM PST

British former pop star Gary Glitter on Friday was sentenced to 16 years in prison for child sex abuse offenses he committed more than three decades ago.

Senate passes clean DHS bill

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 09:12 AM PST

House Speaker John Boehner has been here before -- wedged between his hard-right flank and the Senate.

Catwoman comes out

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 04:15 PM PST

Catwoman has been an arch-nemesis for Batman for 75 years, becoming an antihero over time and spinning off into her own comic book series.

Police: Knights Templar cartel boss nabbed

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:29 AM PST

Mexican authorities have detained Servando Gomez, leader of the Knights Templar drug cartel, federal police told CNN En Español on Friday.

United to pilots: Fix behaviors now

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 04:15 AM PST

United Airlines sent a scathing memo to its pilots warning that alarming behavior of its flight teams must stop now.

FIFA: Qatar too hot for this soccer tournament

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 03:43 AM PST

First the World Cup, now its little brother: FIFA has announced that the Qatari summer will be too hot to hold the Confederations Cup in 2021, and the tournament will thus be moved.

Opinion: How Spock became Spock

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 12:55 PM PST

Everybody on the planet knows that Gene Roddenberry created Mr. Spock, the laconic, imperturbable extra-terrestrial First Officer for the Starship Enterprise.

Eric Holder: Malls should increase security

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:46 AM PST

Shortly after the ISIS recruit known as Jihadi John was unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi of London -- outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder vowed, "Anyone involved in the killing of American citizens will be held accountable. It doesn't matter where you are, we will find you. We will hunt you down."

6 years in prison for maid abuse

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:05 AM PST

A Hong Kong housewife has been sentenced to six years in prison for abusing a young Indonesian worker she kept prisoner in her home.

What's streaming on Netflix, Amazon and others

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 07:00 PM PST

Raise your hand if you are ready for spring and some warmer weather.

1,000-year-old mummified monk hidden in statue

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:37 AM PST

A golden statue of a sitting Buddha, smuggled from a temple in China to a market in the Netherlands, revealed an extraordinary secret -- a 1000-year-old mummified monk.

100 Army soldiers drop on Germany

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:37 AM PST

Hot rod culture in Texas

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 08:26 AM PST

Harrrison Ford set for new 'Blade Runner'

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 09:23 AM PST

Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Rick Deckard in the "Blade Runner" sequel. "Prisoners" director Denis Villeneuve is in talks to helm the Alcon Entertainment film.

Why do we fat-shame actresses?

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 07:35 AM PST

In this week's Lisa's Desk episode, Lisa talks about a recent incident involving "Trainwreck" actress Amy Schumer, who is a size 6.

Police chief reveals JonBenét Ramsey details

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 02:33 PM PST

Mark Beckner, the former Boulder, Colorado police chief who investigated JonBenét Ramsey's death, revealed more than he intended to on Reddit.

The week in 32 photos

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:52 AM PST

Look at me! 23 selfies of the week

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:14 AM PST

Hot rod frenzy

Posted: 26 Feb 2015 06:12 PM PST

Weir: Cannibals, a volcano and a god named John

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:48 AM PST

Wonder in Vanuatu

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:46 AM PST

Go inside an exploding volcano

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:46 AM PST

Bill Weir gets so close to an active volcano that he paid off a witch doctor to ensure his safety. The Wonder List is on CNN Sundays at 10p ET/PT.

Madonna falls offstage at the Brit Awards

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 07:30 AM PST

While performing at the Brit Awards in London, Madonna had a cape malfunction and took a tumble off the stage.

State wants drop boxes for unwanted babies

Posted: 27 Feb 2015 11:38 AM PST

The Indiana House unanimously passed a bill that would allow parents to place their unwanted baby in a specially designed box. CNN affiliate WRTV reports.