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Jindal: Obama's big government thinking

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:52:46 EDT

The latest problems with the IRS witch hunt, the seizure of phone records from The Associated Press, the conflicting Benghazi stories and disastrous attempts to enforce Obamacare may all seem unrelated, but they are not.

Can men control themselves?

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:47 EDT

Pepper Schwartz says with constant drumbeat of scandals in armed forces, the military must require education programs to teach men self control, address culture of sexual entitlement

Who owns Jolie's genes?

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:17:10 EDT

Angelina Jolie, when writing about her preventive double mastectomy, did not discuss how much her surgeries cost, but she did mention that many women would not be able to afford the $3,000 to $4,000 test that led her to make the decision. What she failed to say was why the test costs so much.

Two boys found dead; brother arrested

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:31:23 EDT

A 15-year-old Utah boy was arrested in connection with the slayings of his two younger brothers, ages 4 and 10, who were apparently stabbed to death in their home, authorities said Thursday.

Amanda Bynes busted

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:57:11 EDT

Adding to what's becoming a lengthy list of run-ins with the law, New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes on Thursday night after she allegedly tossed drug paraphernalia out the window of her 36th floor Manhattan apartment.

Does Brad Pitt have face blindness?

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:57:01 EDT

It seems that anytime Brad Pitt speaks, the world stops to listen, and his latest interview with Esquire has been no exception.

Mom dies, gives birth, then is revived

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:24:34 EDT

Three-month-old Elayna Nigrelli has redefined what it means to be a miracle baby. She was born while her mother was technically dead.

600 bridges have failed since 1989

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:37:11 EDT

The message from the American Society of Civil Engineers: Be wary; our bridges are graded a C+. FULL STORY

Problem bridges are everywhere

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:52 EDT

CNN's Tom Foreman explains that every state has hundreds of deficient bridges.

Watch Washington bridge fall

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:29:43 EDT

CNN's Erin Burnett shows surveillance video of the Washington bridge collapsing and other crumbled bridges. FULL STORY

Truck hit caused bridge collapse

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:24:42 EDT

Washington's governor estimated Friday it will take about $15 million to fix a bridge on Interstate 5 that collapsed into a river after being struck by an 18-wheeler, shutting down a portion of the state's main artery to Canada.

Tornado coming: Now what?

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:14:40 EDT

Experts weigh in on the different options to protect yourself in those critical minutes before a tornado strikes. FULL STORY

Life in the cross hairs

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:47:50 EDT

Two devastating tornadoes, one in 1999 and one on Monday. Where the paths cross, that's where these folks live. "We are the epicenter," said one resident. FULL STORY

Hear 911 tapes from Oklahoma

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:05:58 EDT

Oklahoma's Emergency Management division releases 911 tapes from directly after a massive tornado hit Moore.

Husband ripped from wife's arms

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:25:38 EDT

The last time Jerrie Bhonde saw her husband was before powerful winds carried him away. She shares her story with CNN.

Photos: Pets rescued after storm

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:26:44 EDT

Chuck Hagel: Stamp out sex assault

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:41:53 EDT

Sexual harassment and sexual assault "are a profound betrayal of sacred oaths and sacred trusts," Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets Saturday at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Train collision in Missouri injures 7

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:51:35 EDT

(CNN) -- Two freight trains collided at an overpass near Chaffee, Missouri, early Saturday morning, injuring seven people, authorities said.

Suspect arrested after BBC interview

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:42:58 EDT

British police arrested a 31-year-old man in London Friday night on terrorism-related offenses, according to a statement from London's Metropolitan Police Service.

Who's the cleaver-wielding suspect?

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:37:57 EDT

British police have arrested four people in relation to the brutal killing of British soldier Lee Rigby in southeast London on Wednesday.

Teen rejects plea deal in same-sex case

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:12:53 EDT

Eighteen-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt, charged with a crime for having sex with a 14-year-old girl, rejected a deal Friday that would have required her to plead guilty to child abuse, according to Hunt's attorney.

Teen: 'I'm scared of losing my life'

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:10:48 EDT

An 18-year-old girl is being charged with two felony counts for having sex with her underage girlfriend.

Arpaio told to stop racial profiling

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:51:44 EDT

A federal judge ordered "America's Toughest Sheriff" to stop profiling immediately and has forbidden some of his operating procedures. The sheriff's lawyers dispute the judge's conclusion. FULL STORY

Zoo worker dies after mauling by tiger

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:08:29 EDT

A zoo worker has "tragically died" after being mauled by a tiger in northwest England, police said.

Second oldest man passes away

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:12:59 EDT

Do 41,363 days sound like much time? You very likely won't live that long, but James Sisnett did.

Apple iOS 7 may go black, white and flat

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:56:21 EDT

Rumors that Apple is preparing major design changes with iOS 7 continue to heat up, with new reports suggesting a more muted and flat design aesthetic.

Arias juror: Decision 'gut-wrenching'

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:29:13 EDT

A day after a jury deadlocked on whether Jodi Arias should be sentenced to death for the murder of her ex-boyfriend, the jury foreman described the decision process as tense and emotional.

What's next for Jodi Arias?

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:38:41 EDT

CNN's Ted Rowlands reviews what's next in the Jodi Arias case after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

China's blunt message to North Korea

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:42:25 EDT

China's leader urged new talks, and a Chinese general told Kim Jong Un's government that recent tensions have "jeopardized the peace and stability of the peninsula." FULL STORY

Trayvon Martin gun, drug texts released

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:38 EDT

Items taken from Trayvon Martin's cell phone are among new details released by attorneys for George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of killing Martin without provocation 14 months ago. FULL STORY

Mayor finally speaks on crack report

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:44:16 EDT

"I do not use crack cocaine, nor am I an addict of crack cocaine." Those words aren't what you might expect from the mayor of Canada's biggest city. But little is normal nowadays for Rob Ford, who spoke out Friday at length for the first time since reports came out suggesting he'd been filmed smoking crack.

Sex harassment caught on camera

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:08:32 EDT

A man dresses as a woman and goes undercover to expose sexual harassment in Egypt. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Nuke plant's video spoof outrage

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:50 EDT

A video made in 2010 shows managers at a troubled nuclear power plant in California parody 'Star Trek.'

Richard III's burial not fit for a king

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:24:43 EDT

Richard III's burial was hardly fit for a king.

Sydney lights up in a spectacular way

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:07:42 EDT

When winter hits, Sydney becomes something of a ghost town as its 4 million or so residents retreat indoors to acclimatize to the cold.

Aimee Copeland shows off new hands

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:39:19 EDT

Flesh eating bacteria victim, Aimee Copeland shows off her new bionic hands and says her 'life is full of blessings.'

What was Chloe typing on '24'?

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:40:53 EDT

Mary Lynn Rajskub tells Conan O'Brien what her character Chloe was really typing on the hit series "24."

Celebrities show off beach bodies

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:17:49 EDT

Sun, celebrities and swimsuits.

Video: Police shoot terror suspects

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:47:56 EDT

Video shows London police arresting suspected killers. Nic Robertson reports.

What a shark's really doing when it bites

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:04:06 EDT

Philippe Cousteau explains why sharks bite humans and why "shark attacks" aren't as common as you might think.

Binge eater loses 70 pounds

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:28 EDT

The letter Jacki Monaco wrote was fraught with emotion. "Dear food," it began. "You have been my dearest friend and my most painful enemy."

Beautiful bridges around the world

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:48:12 EDT

Camping: Is it pure bliss or horror?

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:21 EDT

Jared Kennedy remembers waking up in the middle of the night to creatures scratching at his tent on every side.

He doesn't look like a 2-year-old, but ...

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:39 EDT

Two grown men re-enact actual conversations that took place between a father and his 2-year-old daughter.

New show 'too white'?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:02:24 EDT

HBO's 'Girls' is the latest TV show depicting life in New York City without one of its most crucial elements: diversity.

Zimmerman's body language

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:28:12 EDT

An expert in body language says George Zimmerman showed signs of anger in court in Florida.

Anderson battles on 'Jeopardy!'

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:34:51 EDT

CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on the highs and lows of his past "Jeopardy" appearances and weighs his odds of winning.

Steinem on GOP and women

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:29:45 EDT

Activist and author Gloria Steinem analyzes the "war on women" and says extremists have taken over the Republican party.

Facebook fans 'lonely'?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:38:31 EDT

A report on Facebook, Bill O'Reilly and the Fox "brand," Current TV"s new hire, a Pulitzer for a PA reporter, GMA rises

Working moms of CNN

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:37 EDT

CNN goes behind the scenes with the working moms on Suzanne Malveaux's team to see how they juggle it all.

Levon Helm remembered

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:45 EDT

Anderson Cooper takes a look back at the life of The Band's Levon Helm and his many contributions to music.

Man makes dating spreadsheet

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:29:57 EDT

Soledad O'Brien discusses the investment banker who created an elaborate spreadsheet to keep track of his dates.

Political dog tale duel

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:38:44 EDT

In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.

Vanessa Williams' perfect man

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:38:33 EDT

Entertainer Vanessa Williams talks to CNN's Piers Morgan about "being properly in love" and relationships.

'Only in America': Defending Axl Rose

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:41:33 EDT

Piers Morgan defends Axl Rose for deciding not to attend the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame induction of Guns N' Roses.

Rep. won't name 'Communists'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:59:47 EDT

Rep. Allen West (R-FL) responds to criticism after he claimed a number of Democratic reps in Congress are Communists.

RidicuList: Quest for 'sexy veggies'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:35:19 EDT

CNN's Anderson Cooper riffs on a staple of Courtney Stodden's grocery list, "sexy veggies."

Kim Kardashian for mayor?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:15 EDT

Soledad O'Brien discusses Kim Kardashian's comments about running for Mayor in Glendale, California.

New judge in Martin case

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:17:36 EDT

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to a panel of analysts about the new judge in the Trayvon Martin shooting case.

Everest tragedy

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:04:27 EDT

Climbers and a widower recount when disaster struck a year ago, the result of overcrowding and bad weather.

Photos: Mount Everest, from base camp to the summit

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:08:07 EDT

Everest men: On top of the world in 1963

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:04:41 EDT

When Jim Whittaker became the first American to stand on top of Mount Everest 50 years ago, he was anything but elated.

Action!

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:31:04 EDT

Review: 'Fast & Furious 6' stays in high gear.

Beach bods

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:22:35 EDT

Sun, celebrities and swimsuits.

Teen refuses plea deal

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:34:33 EDT

Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, is charged with a crime for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. FULL STORY

Memorial Day Fast Facts

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:45:17 EDT

Here's a look at what you need to know about Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. This year Memorial Day is May 27, 2013.

London attack

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:16:02 EDT

One was a "nice guy," who was "friendly and very polite" and "just wanted to help everybody."

Oklahoma tornado

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:18:47 EDT

It was like any other day. If anything, it might have been a little better than usual -- with more deserved honors for the kids, more jokes and songs, more smiles. Even Mother Nature, after storms the previous day, seemed at first to cooperate as the sun shone brightly.

Same-sex teens

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:17:08 EDT

Toronto mayor

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:19:25 EDT

"I do not use crack cocaine, nor am I an addict of crack cocaine."

Apple rumors

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:20:23 EDT

Rumors that Apple is preparing major design changes with iOS 7 continue to heat up, with new reports suggesting a more muted and flat design aesthetic.

Amanda Bynes

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:06 EDT

3-D printer helps save dying baby

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:08:35 EDT

Kaiba Gionfriddo now breathes on his own, thanks to doctors trying the medical equivalent of a "Hail Mary" pass.

They discovered the cure for...

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:45 EDT

Before the term vaccination was coined, millions died each year from infectious diseases. Then these nine scientists became superheroes.

Don't trust your memory!

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:55 EDT

You probably feel pretty attached to your memories -- they're yours, after all. They define who you are and where you came from, your accomplishments and failures, your likes and dislikes.

They may have changed your life

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:26:58 EDT

Her vision: Better, clearer sight

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:11:24 EDT

Dr. Marguerite McDonald has a clear vision for helping people see better.