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CNN's Allan Chernoff talks to the man behind an ad aimed at keeping a mosque from being built near gound zero.

Faulty cementing, a misread pressure test and an improperly maintained blowout preventer all contributed to the April 20 explosion that uncorked the worst oil spill in U.S. history, BP's investigation of the disaster concluded Wednesday.

Biomedical research is complicated. For patients, the pace of progress can be frustratingly slow. Two announcements last month -- one about biomarkers, the other about stem cell research -- left many of us feeling that for every promising discovery, there are even greater setbacks.

CNN's Randi Kaye investigates reports that money to build an Islamic Center near ground zero is coming from overseas.

There is little argument that America's respect in the Muslim world has lessened as we enter our 10th year of war against a deadly shadow enemy of religious extremists who wear no uniform, wave no flag and who use their holy book as sword and shield against fellow Muslims as well as all things American.

In late August, supporters and opponents of a proposed Islamic center near ground zero squared off.

Another day, another animated Google logo -- and with it, a big question: What will Google announce Wednesday to improve the way people use its engine to search the Web?

Scientists have given new hope to men who feel their dancefloor moves are doing more to repel than to attract women.

Iran has put the stoning sentence of a woman convicted of adultery and murder "on hold," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told state-run Press TV on Wednesday.

Niko Mushi hated rats, as did most people in his village near Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro -- until he learned the critters had a nose for land mines.

The City of Lights has become the City of Love for Halle Berry.

Theresa Brown's thoughtful essay on end-of-life care reminded me of a recent clinical encounter. It was a hot July afternoon when I found myself in a quiet hospital lounge, having "the family discussion" with a patient newly admitted to my medical service, a sweet middle-aged woman whose lung cancer had spread so extensively that it now encircled the vital vessels of her chest.

Scientists release video showing how men can adapt their dancefloor moves to attract women. (No sound on this video).

A small asteroid passed within the moon's distance from the Earth on Wednesday morning, and another will do likewise later in the day, space watchers say.

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to hold public hearings on genetically engineered salmon.

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to Angelina Jolie in Pakistan as she makes a desperate plea for flood victims.

As President Obama heads to Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday to roll out a set of comprehensive proposals aimed at fixing the ailing U.S. economy, top aides are knocking down suggestions that politics and the midterms are driving this effort.

"My cubicle tells others three things that are of utmost importance to me -- faith, family and my small business," says Carmin Wharton, an educator from Tampa, Florida.

The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan condemned a Florida church's plan to burn the Quran, the Muslim holy book, as "disrespectful, intolerant and divisive," in a statement on Wednesday.

In an age when cell phones dominate, calling 911 might not always be the best way to report an emergency.

Authorities on Wednesday were looking for the person who left a message on a plane lavatory mirror indicating a bomb was on board.

White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod details President Obama's new plan to kick-start the economy.

Facebook gets a lot of attention for being, uh, your space -- a handful of entry fields in which to sum up your awesomeness, right down to the bewildering "Write something about yourself" box.

CNN's Deb Feyerick takes a closer look at the imam who's behind the controversial Islamic center in New York.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the planned burning of Qurans on the anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the United States as criticism mounts from Muslims around the world.

In rural Zambia, a bicycle is one of the most important possessions someone can have.

BP is releasing the results of its investigation into the Gulf oil spill. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.

White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod gives his take on the Florida pastor who plans to burn the Quran on 9/11.

Marco Rubio appears to be modifying his message as he seeks a Senate seat. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

Just like the right diet can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, or cancer, health experts are finding that certain foods may boost your mind.

A 7,100-acre wildfire burned out of control west of Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday, threatening hundreds of homes, forcing the evacuation of thousands and pressing additional fire crews into action, authorities said.

The imam at the center of an ugly controversy over an Islamic center near New York's ground zero broke his silence Tuesday, just hours after a broad coalition of Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders denounced what they described as a rising tide of anti-Muslim bigotry across the United States.

Authorities prepared for another night of turmoil Wednesday, a day after crowds protested an officer-involved fatal shooting by hurling rocks, bottles and eggs -- and starting fires in the streets of Los Angeles

The well-publicized trial of reality TV star Snooki is scheduled to begin Wednesday.

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel may have gotten his get-out-of-jail card in just the nick of time.

Shows at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, are expected to resume on schedule Wednesday, a day after a 12-year-old male killer whale died.

A South African has become so fat on her diet of marshmallows that she's been taken to England to lose weight.

Workers load the body of a 12-year-old male killer whale on to a truck after it passed away.

CNN's Casey Wian talks to a family who lost their home to a fast-moving fire in Colorado.

CNN's Mallika Kapur reports on Justdial, an Indian phone directory service now aggressively targeting the U.S.

Tourists arriving in Stockholm usually look forward to the Swedish capital's mix of history -- in places like Gamla Stan -- the vitality of its city center, and the tranquility provided by its unique archipelago.

Planning a trip to the United States? Tuesday is the last day for citizens of some countries to dodge a new travel fee.

Brazil's environment minister has declared a state of emergency in 14 states and the capital's federal district because of a large number of fires, the government's Agencia Brazil news outlet reported Wednesday.

British Prime Minister David Cameron skipped prime minister's questions on Wednesday, depriving lawmakers of their first chance to grill him in public since the revival of a scandal involving his top public relations aide.

In 2008, Democratic candidates peppered campaign ads with images, video and audio of then-presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Part outsize beach resort, part culture capital, Sydney, Australia, exemplifies the art of relaxed cosmopolitanism.

Authorities were searching for more than 680 inmates Wednesday who escaped after gunmen attacked a prison in northern Nigeria, police said.

CNN's Jason Carroll sat down for a very candid discussion with U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair canceled a launch party for his new book in London Wednesday because of planned protests, his spokesman said.

Police use non-lethal force to disperse a crowd protesting the shooting death of a Los Angeles man.

CNN's Jill Dougherty reports on the meanings behind head coverings in Afghanistan.

Firefighters in Detroit, Michigan, grappled with 85 fires in a four-hour period Tuesday night, officials said.

A new, robotic device is designed to assist in water rescues. CNN's Gary Tuchman reports.

Though Belgium has moved to ban the burqa in public, CNN's Atika Shurbert found women there creating high-fashion hijab.

The 33 miners trapped deep inside the earth in the San Jose mine in Chile have been preparing all their lives for the ordeal of spending many months underground. It might even be ventured that they have been preparing for that battle for survival since before they were born.

Hundreds of firefighters battled multiple fires in Detroit after high winds brought down power lines.

Defending U.S. Open Champion Kim Clijsters came through a tough three-set quarterfinal on Tuesday to set up a last-four clash with former winner Venus Williams.

Officials in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas have found two bodies that may be those of two men investigating the massacre of 72 migrants in the state.

After the recall of more than 500 million eggs from a salmonella outbreak this summer, food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illness will call for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that has been in limbo since last year.

British electronic rock trio The xx have won this year's Mercury Prize for their album "xx."

A Florida pastor told CNN on Tuesday that while his congregation still plans to burn Qurans to protest the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the church is "weighing" its intentions.

Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs will stay in a Utah jail for at least two more months after his attorneys objected to his signing an extradition waiver in a Utah court Tuesday.

In July, CNN's Anderson Cooper and his panel discussed the decision to reverse Warren Jeffs' convictions.

A brazen gunman wearing a porcelain doll mask robbed an Atlanta, Georgia, bank and made off with a stash of money, the FBI said.

A husband says his wife duped him by allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to get a honeymoon and wedding ceremony funded.

A Thai Airways jet was searched in Los Angeles after a threatening message was found scrawled on a bathroom mirror.

In September 1970, a 28-year-old Jochen Rindt led the Formula One World Championship heading into the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to a panel about the proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero in New York.

The Obama administration was caught off guard by Peter Orszag's support of keeping Bush tax cuts for the wealthy.

A Florida pastor plans to burn the Quran on September 11. CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to Terry Jones about his protest.

Boxing great Evander Holyfield talks about fighting at 47 years old and chasing another title.

A new picture index is helping scientists monitor long-term trends in rare animal species around the world using strategically placed remote cameras.

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson denies ethics violations in providing scholarship funds to relatives.

Baghdad slapped a ban on motorcycles in the Iraqi capital Wednesday morning, state TV announced, as authorities tighten security before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan comes to an end this week.

CNN's Becky Anderson talks to boxing great Evander Holyfield about his desire for another fight.

A key prosecution witness said Wednesday that he heard the accused plot the murders of 57 people in what is considered the worst politically motivated killings in recent Philippine history.

The U.N. chief is scheduled to meet with the Rwandan president on Wednesday following a dispute over a leaked U.N. report that accuses troops from the central African nation of violating human rights.

Blessings in a Backpack provides meals to school kids who need weekend meals. HLN's Nancy Grace speaks to its founder.

Wayne Rooney ensured he hit the headlines for all the right reasons by ending his international goal drought during England's 3-1 Group G win over Switzerland in Euro 2012 qualifying.

Democrats in Arizona question the motives of some Green Party candidates allegedly recruited by the GOP. KPHO reports.

CNN's Richard Quest reports on a fee now charged to waiver nation visitors for a two year entry pass to the U.S.

Underwater filmmakers Ron and Valerie Taylor relive the perils of shark diving while filming "Jaws".

For nearly 50 years Ron and Valerie Taylor have been filming sharks at close quarters, bringing the lives of the ocean's most fearsome predators to TV and the big screen.

The head of Myanmar's military is on a top-level visit to China. CNN's John Vause reports.

CNN's Monita Rajpal reports on a study that examines the effects of eating or denying certain food groups.

A plan to reform the national pension plan in France leads to disruptions in the streets. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.

Mikhail Youzhny booked his place in the last eight of the U.S. Open for only the second time as he saw off the challenge of Spain's Tommy Robredo, while Rafael Nadal breezed into the quarterfinals.

South Korea on Wednesday announced sanctions against Iran -- including government scrutiny of most financial transactions involving the country -- as part of global efforts to quash Tehran's suspected nuclear program.

A pair of drone attacks killed 14 suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal region on Wednesday, intelligence officials told CNN.

A mortar fired from Gaza landed outside two kindergarten buildings in southern Israel on Wednesday morning, the Israeli military said.

CNN's Brian Todd reports on growing concern among interfaith leaders over possible backlash against Muslims around 9/11.

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When a military dictator comes calling, Beijing doesn't like to give too many details away.

Latest season of the all-female gabfest kicks off with Barbara Walters returning from heart surgery.

Barbara Walters returns to "The View" after open heart surgery and has well wishes for friend Michael Douglas.

U.N. officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500, more than double the previous estimate.

North Korea's political leaders are expected to meet this month in a rare gathering, possibly to set the stage for the handover of power from Kim Jong Il to his youngest son.

The Japanese finance minister has ratcheted up talk of intervention in the currency markets after the yen reached yet another 15-year high against the US dollar.

A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a Georgia military base is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Hermine is expected to dump an onslaught of rain in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri over the next few days.

Thousands of workers across France staged a one-day strike Tuesday to protest government plans to raise the retirement age.

IPhones are helping stroke victims, as well as people with autism, speech disabilities and brain injuries communicate.

Eighteen people died and several others were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a shoe factory in San Pedro Sula in northern Honduras, police said.

CNN's Max Foster speaks to investor George Soros on his $100 million donation to human rights causes.

Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.

Starting Wednesday, travelers from 36 nations will be required to pay a new travel fee when they visit the United States -- part of which will be used to promote tourism.

Two old-timers sit side by side on a desert rock, cutting detonating cord and decanting explosive pink fertilizer into thin tubes of newspaper.

Foster's, the Australian drinks group, has rejected an unsolicited A$2.7bn ($2.5bn) cash offer for its wine business from an international buy-out group.

A rash of fires broke out across Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday night as high winds downed power lines, an official said.

A Kansas man is now facing capital murder and sodomy charges in the death of 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt.

A British police sergeant who dragged a middle-aged woman through a police station and hurled her into a cell, leaving her bruised and bloody, was sentenced Tuesday to serve six months in prison.

Officials say at least 46 people were buried in two landslides here. Four of them were Carlos Coti's family members.

CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to WXYZ reporter Tom Wait about the rash of fires that broke out in Detroit on Tuesday.

CNN's Drew Griffin gets reaction from New York Imam Shamsi Ali about plans to burn copies of the Quran on 9/11.

CNN's John King talks to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland about the economy and the upcoming midterm elections.

During the last week I explored two forms of caste-based forced labor in Nepal -- the Badi and the Kamaliri.

A NASA delegation sent to assist the crews working to free the trapped Chilean miners reports back with its findings.

Former U.S. Congressman John Kasich talks about his run for Ohio Governor with CNN's John King.

A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a military base in Georgia faces multiple charges that include threatening to kill President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, according to federal court documents filed Tuesday.

CNN's Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash takes a look at Ohio's 16th district - home to an imperiled Democrat.

The Secretary of State says burning a Quran is a "disrespectful and disgraceful" act.

The controversial reality stars talk about their White House statehouse dinner, new-found fame and Playboy rumors.

When Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest outsourcing services group, said last month that it was doubling its headcount in China, it was a clear signal that the Indian sector is keeping a wary eye on a market that could one day evolve into a competitor.

WXYZ reports police are investigating the possibility that someone is setting multiple homes on fire in Detroit.

A Colombian journalist wanted by authorities for alleged links to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, proclaimed his innocence in a statement Tuesday.

Hermine dumped rain on the San Antonio, Texas, area Tuesday before bringing the same, along with tornado watches and flash-flood warnings, to the central and northern parts of the state.

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency as firefighters battled a 7,100-acre blaze near Boulder.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Producer Danielle Dellorto reflect on the enormity of the Pakistan flooding disaster.

September 8, 2010

Columbus Dispatch cartoonist Jeff Stahler talks about what inspires his political cartoons with CNN's John King.

John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, is denied parole for a sixth time. HLN viewers weigh in on the decision.

An American couple in Belize struggled Tuesday to figure out their future, their dreams literally up in smoke after a mob of indigenous Mayans burned down their animal sanctuary in the belief the foreigners fed two missing children to crocodiles on their property.

The man expected to become the next leader of China's ruling Communist party has responded to a growing wave of complaints from foreign investors by assuring them the country will remain an open and fair place for them to do business.

White House Dance Series opens with a tribute to famed choreographer Alvin Ailey and artistic director Judith Jamison.

A wildfire burns across Colorado, a planned protest creates controversy, and a Japanese principal runs his school like a business.

The mayor of Dublin, Georgia, is expected to sign an ordinance Tuesday that prohibits the wearing of saggy pants. Violators face fines up to $200.

The broken windows and dilapidated walls of the abandoned Hercules engine plant is not just an eyesore for those who live here. It's a symbol of seemingly constant disappointment in this hard-hit district.

CNN's Mary Snow examines whether extending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans will help save jobs.

Author Jeffrey Goldberg says Fidel Castro criticized Iran's president for what he called his anti-Semitic attitudes.

A guard tells a student to remove the American flags from his vehicle because others might feel "uncomfortable."

A 12-year-old male killer whale, who showed signs of being ill only the day before, died Tuesday afternoon at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, the park announced.

Was comedian Jerry Lewis out of line when he said he wanted to smack Lindsay Lohan? Showbiz's panel weighs in.

An Iraqi soldier opened fire Tuesday on a group of U.S. soldiers in northern Iraq, killing two and wounding nine others, the U.S. military and the Iraqi military said.

When Paris Hilton was booked into a Las Vegas jail for possession of cocaine, she was rushed through the booking process in order to get her in and out as quickly as possible, a jail official acknowledges.

Las Vegas police admit to giving Paris Hilton special treatment in jail. Showbiz's panel weighs in.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Fiji Islands, Wednesday at 4:13 a.m. (12:13 p.m. ET Tuesday), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Joe Jackson confesses he spanked his son Michael as a child. Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson explains why.

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency Tuesday as firefighters battled a 7,100-acre blaze near Boulder that threatened hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate.

Cairo, Egypt, is trying to transform its transportation system. Richard Quest reports.

Even if a landmark murder trial starts Wednesday in the Philippines, the accused might well die of old age before the case ends, a lawyer said.

A federal judge Tuesday rejected the Obama administration's request to stay his recently imposed injunction against use of public funds in embryonic stem-cell research.

A runaway who said her father threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity from Islam has been granted permanent residency in the United States, her lawyer told CNN on Tuesday.

Find out why the Iranian president is on Rick Sanchez's least complimentary list.

The Iraqi military says an Iraqi soldier killed two U.S. soldiers and injured 9 others. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

The rescue of the 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine will only be the beginning of the miners' ordeal, NASA officials told Chilean authorities during a recent visit.

A thrill-seeking dog holds her own on water skis and motorcycles. She's in one of Rick Sanchez's best videos of the day.

Buzz Today: Danielle is gone from "Housewives" and Jessica Simpson's all "a-Twitter" about her man. See this and more!

HLN's Joy Behar talks with actor Denis Leary about the passing of comedian Robert Schimmel.

If a person has had a traumatizing year and is finding himself having lapsing memories, is this a sign that he or she has developed dissociative identity disorder?

Storm conditions are making travel very tough in San Antonio and other parts of central Texas. KSAT reports.

CNN Hero Guadalupe De La Vega describes how her work has changed since the first baby was born at her Juarez clinic.

A hospital in battle-scarred Juarez, Mexico, cares for about 900 people a day - regardless of their ability to pay.

A few hundred volunteers gathered to set a new world record for the world's longest sushi roll, as WWLP reports.

Dozens have died and thousands have been left homeless by torrential rains in Guatemala. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

September 8, 2010

From turning random household objects into giant balls to stuffing princesses full of cake until they're morbidly obese, the video game industry has no shortage of strange ideas.

Police blow up a suspicious stuffed pony that was placed near an elementary school in Florida.

Captain Phil Harris would be proud.

A North Carolina restaurant has a policy against screaming children in its restaurant, as WECT's Max Winitz reports.

Ohio State University's "Buckeye Bullet" beat the world land speed record for an electric car. CNN's Ali Velshi has more.

Niecy Nash will be a spring bride.

HLN's Susan Hendricks reports on a new study that finds men have earlier memory loss than women.

Users of Google's search page were greeted Tuesday with a screen of colorful, interactive dots, even though the company didn't immediately explain why.

An emotional shampoo ad and a hilarious recycling PSA are in Viral Video Rewind with CNN's Josh Levs.

Scientists have found a decline in oxygen levels in the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil spill but have found no "dead zones" as a result, a federal task force reported Tuesday.

The European Commission is looking into France's expulsion of more than 8,000 ethnic Roma, commonly referred to as gypsies, the commission's president told CNN Tuesday.

American Bob Diamond will take the helm of Britain's Barclays Bank. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.

Nine years ago the Witchger family moved out of the suburbs and into their Suburban, hitting the road as a family band.

In the aftermath of riots that killed 13 people and left over 400 injured, the Mozambican government announced Tuesday that it would implement a price subsidy program to offset price hikes on virtually all basic necessities including bread, water and energy.

The head of the National Black Farmers Association renewed his call Tuesday for Congress to fund a historic discrimination case settlement involving minority farmers.

A look back at the top stories for September 7, 2010.

Religious leaders hold an interfaith meeting to denounce the rise of "Islamophobia."

There is no guarantee that talks between Israel and the Palestinians will succeed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Jewish New Year greeting released Tuesday, but he promised to strive for a peace agreement by this time next year.

CNN's John King explains why you should keep an eye on the Ohio midterm elections.

Chicago's long-time mayor, Richard Daley, cites personal reasons for not pursuing another term.

Rain coats, hair barrettes and jewelry seem harmless. But Consumer Reports magazine says a series of tests uncovered "worrisome levels" of potentially hazardous metals in such children's products currently on store shelves.

With the momentum of Joe Miller's surprising win over Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Republican Senate primary, the Tea Party movement is setting its sights on Delaware.

Soledad O'Brien reports on how gay unions split the congregation of a black Baptist church in the nation's capital.

What would you do if you ran into a future version of yourself?

Amy Hendrix is going to be an unhappy bride if she has to move her wedding date.

Director Oliver Stone revisits his 1987 blockbuster with a sequel that addresses the nation's economic meltdown.

CNN's Becky Anderson speaks to human trafficking expert, Siddharth Kara, on caste-based forced labor in Nepal.

CNN's Mallika Kapur reports that the Indian Bollywood films raking in big bucks this year are those made on a budget.

Rescue officials are examining three plans to free 33 men trapped in a Chilean mine. CNN's Karl Penhaul reports.

CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports on the Chilean miners who have spent more than a month buried in a collapsed mine.

The Basque separatist group ETA declares a cease-fire, but Spain is skeptical. CNN's Al Goodman reports.

CNN announces the name and Oct. 4th premiere date for the Kathleen Parker and Eliot Spitzer program, weeknights at 8 p.m. ET.

Saudi women are debating the country's male guardianship laws. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.

Pakistani police were targeted in two separate attacks Tuesday in the country's northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said, leaving 20 dead and as many as 98 wounded.

CNN's Atika Shubert meets the man behind what's billed as the world's first online sex shop catering to Muslim couples.

CNN's Ben Wedeman gets an exclusive pre-opening tour of Cairo's newly renovated Museum of Islamic Art.

A recent road trip is raising questions about the political goals for Russia's PM. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

CNN's John Vause follows a typical Chinese student through a day of class.

CNN's Karl Penhaul visits two men in Chile who have dedicated their lives to "wildcat" mining.

CNN's Arwa Damon meets an Iraqi cartoonist whose work reflects the frustration felt by many over the political crisis.

CNN's Jason Carroll goes on patrol with Sgt. Randy Shorter on his third tour of duy in Afghanistan.

CNN's John Vause reports on a political meeting in North Korea where a leadership succession plan may be put in place.

A 'jobs wanted' list covering the entire European Union is being proposed by one of its most senior officials.

Terry Jones heads a Florida church that plans to burn copies of the Quran to mark 9/11.

Some Muslim worshippers plan to mark the end of Ramadan differently this year. CNN's Mary Snow reports.

It's 3 p.m. on a busy weekday afternoon at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul.

A compressor exploded Tuesday morning inside a government-owned oil refinery in northeastern Mexico, forcing the evacuation of the facility's workers, state-own oil company Pemex said.

Tiger Woods has been included in the United States Ryder Cup team by captain Corey Pavin.

September 7, 2010

The New Jersey Assembly has called upon nearly everyone who might have had a hand on the failed application that cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars in educating funding to testify at a hearing Tuesday.

Barclays on Tuesday confirmed Bob Diamond, head of its fast growing investment bank, as its next chief executive.

A wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, has engulfed thousands of acres and forced residents to evacuate.

It was the kind of experience I couldn't make up. A few weeks ago, my husband and I were invited to a large dinner party.

Religious leaders hold an interfaith meeting to denounce the growing tide of fear and intolerance of Islam.

Tuesday was the first day of classes at the Portland, Oregon, school where Kyron Horman allegedly was last seen in early June. The new year at Skyline Elementary also brings additional security measures to protect the children and staff.

Are you ready for the final 10 acts of "America's Got Talent" to go for it Tuesday night? PEOPLE has dug up some revealing facts about the remaining acts:

ABC News President David Westin will resign his post after 13 years of service.

From union activists to Democratic members of Congress, the message to the White House is clear: They want President Obama to present a clearer, more coherent message about his plans to turn around the economy.

An attorney for Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who made headlines in August when he deployed a plane's emergency chute and walked off the job, indicated in court Tuesday that discussions about a possible plea agreement with prosecutors were under way.

At least six Iraqis were killed Tuesday, including a journalist for al-Iraqiya State TV who was shot dead in western Baghdad, authorities said.

David Haye is to defend his world heavyweight title in an all-British clash with former Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs outlines the administration's plans for the anniversary of 9/11.

CNN's Josh Levs looks at the plans for the new World Trade Center site as well as the other 9/11 memorial sites.

CNN's Mike Schwartz filed this report on Christians traveling to be baptized in the same river the Bible says Jesus was.

The European Commission says it's working with French authorities to assess the deportation of the Roma people in France.

iReporter Roman Mica speaks to residents and emergency officials on the front line of the wildfire near Boulder, Co.

The President of the European Commission details a new system to fill more than four million available EU jobs.

From street kid to world champ, single mum Esther Phiri is making her mark in the boxing ring.

A stunning round of 62 that included 11 birdies propelled Charley Hoffman to the Deutsche Bank Championship Monday.

Can bikes really be more valuable than cars? Inside Africa takes a ride through Zambia's countryside to find out.

The El Asira home page is a discreet design with two simple links for men and women. The only clue to its content are the small blue and pink hearts at the top of the page.

A special look at Africa's oldest refugee settlement and the residents who call it home.

Emergency officials explain the plan to battle a massive blaze that has destroyed dozens of Colorado homes.

At a recent dinner party, my friend's roommate poured guests another glass of white wine. It smelled crisp, cold, and juicy -- clearly the sort of wine that prickles the gums, softens the face and transforms a summer evening into one soft-hued hum.

A canyon fire in Colorado, "Skyscraper Man" strikes again, and teenagers give out free hugs.

An old dog in Florida has learned some unique new tricks from the owner who rescued it. Bay News 9 reports.

Utah's Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Mike Lee, is a vocal defender of what's become the bible of the Tea Party revolution: the U.S. Constitution.

Newly hired teachers hope for job security in a tight education job market. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.

A legal expert talks to CNN's Errol Barnett about religious precedent for stoning and lashes.

Detectives are investigating the discovery of two "mummified" babies found wrapped in 1930s newspaper in the basement of a Los Angeles apartment building.

Apple's iPad may finally have some competition.

The leader singer of the Zac Brown Band talks about his energetic live shows and what they mean to him (Bonnaroo 2010).

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Faulty cementing, a misread pressure test and an improperly maintained blowout preventer all contributed to the April 20 explosion that uncorked the worst oil spill in U.S. history, BP's investigation of the disaster concluded Wednesday.

Biomedical research is complicated. For patients, the pace of progress can be frustratingly slow. Two announcements last month -- one about biomarkers, the other about stem cell research -- left many of us feeling that for every promising discovery, there are even greater setbacks.

There is little argument that America's respect in the Muslim world has lessened as we enter our 10th year of war against a deadly shadow enemy of religious extremists who wear no uniform, wave no flag and who use their holy book as sword and shield against fellow Muslims as well as all things American.

Another day, another animated Google logo -- and with it, a big question: What will Google announce Wednesday to improve the way people use its engine to search the Web?

Scientists have given new hope to men who feel their dancefloor moves are doing more to repel than to attract women.

Iran has put the stoning sentence of a woman convicted of adultery and murder "on hold," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told state-run Press TV on Wednesday.

Niko Mushi hated rats, as did most people in his village near Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro -- until he learned the critters had a nose for land mines.

The City of Lights has become the City of Love for Halle Berry.

Theresa Brown's thoughtful essay on end-of-life care reminded me of a recent clinical encounter. It was a hot July afternoon when I found myself in a quiet hospital lounge, having "the family discussion" with a patient newly admitted to my medical service, a sweet middle-aged woman whose lung cancer had spread so extensively that it now encircled the vital vessels of her chest.

A small asteroid passed within the moon's distance from the Earth on Wednesday morning, and another will do likewise later in the day, space watchers say.

As President Obama heads to Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday to roll out a set of comprehensive proposals aimed at fixing the ailing U.S. economy, top aides are knocking down suggestions that politics and the midterms are driving this effort.

"My cubicle tells others three things that are of utmost importance to me -- faith, family and my small business," says Carmin Wharton, an educator from Tampa, Florida.

The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan condemned a Florida church's plan to burn the Quran, the Muslim holy book, as "disrespectful, intolerant and divisive," in a statement on Wednesday.

In an age when cell phones dominate, calling 911 might not always be the best way to report an emergency.

Authorities on Wednesday were looking for the person who left a message on a plane lavatory mirror indicating a bomb was on board.

Facebook gets a lot of attention for being, uh, your space -- a handful of entry fields in which to sum up your awesomeness, right down to the bewildering "Write something about yourself" box.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the planned burning of Qurans on the anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the United States as criticism mounts from Muslims around the world.

In rural Zambia, a bicycle is one of the most important possessions someone can have.

Just like the right diet can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, or cancer, health experts are finding that certain foods may boost your mind.

A 7,100-acre wildfire burned out of control west of Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday, threatening hundreds of homes, forcing the evacuation of thousands and pressing additional fire crews into action, authorities said.

The imam at the center of an ugly controversy over an Islamic center near New York's ground zero broke his silence Tuesday, just hours after a broad coalition of Christian, Jewish and Islamic leaders denounced what they described as a rising tide of anti-Muslim bigotry across the United States.

Authorities prepared for another night of turmoil Wednesday, a day after crowds protested an officer-involved fatal shooting by hurling rocks, bottles and eggs -- and starting fires in the streets of Los Angeles

The well-publicized trial of reality TV star Snooki is scheduled to begin Wednesday.

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel may have gotten his get-out-of-jail card in just the nick of time.

Shows at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, are expected to resume on schedule Wednesday, a day after a 12-year-old male killer whale died.

A South African has become so fat on her diet of marshmallows that she's been taken to England to lose weight.

Tourists arriving in Stockholm usually look forward to the Swedish capital's mix of history -- in places like Gamla Stan -- the vitality of its city center, and the tranquility provided by its unique archipelago.

Planning a trip to the United States? Tuesday is the last day for citizens of some countries to dodge a new travel fee.

Brazil's environment minister has declared a state of emergency in 14 states and the capital's federal district because of a large number of fires, the government's Agencia Brazil news outlet reported Wednesday.

British Prime Minister David Cameron skipped prime minister's questions on Wednesday, depriving lawmakers of their first chance to grill him in public since the revival of a scandal involving his top public relations aide.

In 2008, Democratic candidates peppered campaign ads with images, video and audio of then-presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Part outsize beach resort, part culture capital, Sydney, Australia, exemplifies the art of relaxed cosmopolitanism.

Authorities were searching for more than 680 inmates Wednesday who escaped after gunmen attacked a prison in northern Nigeria, police said.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair canceled a launch party for his new book in London Wednesday because of planned protests, his spokesman said.

Firefighters in Detroit, Michigan, grappled with 85 fires in a four-hour period Tuesday night, officials said.

The 33 miners trapped deep inside the earth in the San Jose mine in Chile have been preparing all their lives for the ordeal of spending many months underground. It might even be ventured that they have been preparing for that battle for survival since before they were born.

Defending U.S. Open Champion Kim Clijsters came through a tough three-set quarterfinal on Tuesday to set up a last-four clash with former winner Venus Williams.

Officials in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas have found two bodies that may be those of two men investigating the massacre of 72 migrants in the state.

After the recall of more than 500 million eggs from a salmonella outbreak this summer, food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illness will call for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that has been in limbo since last year.

British electronic rock trio The xx have won this year's Mercury Prize for their album "xx."

A Florida pastor told CNN on Tuesday that while his congregation still plans to burn Qurans to protest the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the church is "weighing" its intentions.

Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs will stay in a Utah jail for at least two more months after his attorneys objected to his signing an extradition waiver in a Utah court Tuesday.

A brazen gunman wearing a porcelain doll mask robbed an Atlanta, Georgia, bank and made off with a stash of money, the FBI said.

In September 1970, a 28-year-old Jochen Rindt led the Formula One World Championship heading into the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

A new picture index is helping scientists monitor long-term trends in rare animal species around the world using strategically placed remote cameras.

Baghdad slapped a ban on motorcycles in the Iraqi capital Wednesday morning, state TV announced, as authorities tighten security before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan comes to an end this week.

A key prosecution witness said Wednesday that he heard the accused plot the murders of 57 people in what is considered the worst politically motivated killings in recent Philippine history.

The U.N. chief is scheduled to meet with the Rwandan president on Wednesday following a dispute over a leaked U.N. report that accuses troops from the central African nation of violating human rights.

Wayne Rooney ensured he hit the headlines for all the right reasons by ending his international goal drought during England's 3-1 Group G win over Switzerland in Euro 2012 qualifying.

For nearly 50 years Ron and Valerie Taylor have been filming sharks at close quarters, bringing the lives of the ocean's most fearsome predators to TV and the big screen.

Mikhail Youzhny booked his place in the last eight of the U.S. Open for only the second time as he saw off the challenge of Spain's Tommy Robredo, while Rafael Nadal breezed into the quarterfinals.

South Korea on Wednesday announced sanctions against Iran -- including government scrutiny of most financial transactions involving the country -- as part of global efforts to quash Tehran's suspected nuclear program.

A pair of drone attacks killed 14 suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal region on Wednesday, intelligence officials told CNN.

A mortar fired from Gaza landed outside two kindergarten buildings in southern Israel on Wednesday morning, the Israeli military said.

When a military dictator comes calling, Beijing doesn't like to give too many details away.

U.N. officials on Tuesday put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500, more than double the previous estimate.

North Korea's political leaders are expected to meet this month in a rare gathering, possibly to set the stage for the handover of power from Kim Jong Il to his youngest son.

The Japanese finance minister has ratcheted up talk of intervention in the currency markets after the yen reached yet another 15-year high against the US dollar.

A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a Georgia military base is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Hermine is expected to dump an onslaught of rain in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri over the next few days.

Thousands of workers across France staged a one-day strike Tuesday to protest government plans to raise the retirement age.

Eighteen people died and several others were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a shoe factory in San Pedro Sula in northern Honduras, police said.

Starting Wednesday, travelers from 36 nations will be required to pay a new travel fee when they visit the United States -- part of which will be used to promote tourism.

Two old-timers sit side by side on a desert rock, cutting detonating cord and decanting explosive pink fertilizer into thin tubes of newspaper.

Foster's, the Australian drinks group, has rejected an unsolicited A$2.7bn ($2.5bn) cash offer for its wine business from an international buy-out group.

A rash of fires broke out across Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday night as high winds downed power lines, an official said.

A British police sergeant who dragged a middle-aged woman through a police station and hurled her into a cell, leaving her bruised and bloody, was sentenced Tuesday to serve six months in prison.

Officials say at least 46 people were buried in two landslides here. Four of them were Carlos Coti's family members.

During the last week I explored two forms of caste-based forced labor in Nepal -- the Badi and the Kamaliri.

A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a military base in Georgia faces multiple charges that include threatening to kill President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, according to federal court documents filed Tuesday.

When Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest outsourcing services group, said last month that it was doubling its headcount in China, it was a clear signal that the Indian sector is keeping a wary eye on a market that could one day evolve into a competitor.

A Colombian journalist wanted by authorities for alleged links to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, proclaimed his innocence in a statement Tuesday.

Hermine dumped rain on the San Antonio, Texas, area Tuesday before bringing the same, along with tornado watches and flash-flood warnings, to the central and northern parts of the state.

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An American couple in Belize struggled Tuesday to figure out their future, their dreams literally up in smoke after a mob of indigenous Mayans burned down their animal sanctuary in the belief the foreigners fed two missing children to crocodiles on their property.

The man expected to become the next leader of China's ruling Communist party has responded to a growing wave of complaints from foreign investors by assuring them the country will remain an open and fair place for them to do business.

The mayor of Dublin, Georgia, is expected to sign an ordinance Tuesday that prohibits the wearing of saggy pants. Violators face fines up to $200.

The broken windows and dilapidated walls of the abandoned Hercules engine plant is not just an eyesore for those who live here. It's a symbol of seemingly constant disappointment in this hard-hit district.

A 12-year-old male killer whale, who showed signs of being ill only the day before, died Tuesday afternoon at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, the park announced.

An Iraqi soldier opened fire Tuesday on a group of U.S. soldiers in northern Iraq, killing two and wounding nine others, the U.S. military and the Iraqi military said.

When Paris Hilton was booked into a Las Vegas jail for possession of cocaine, she was rushed through the booking process in order to get her in and out as quickly as possible, a jail official acknowledges.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Fiji Islands, Wednesday at 4:13 a.m. (12:13 p.m. ET Tuesday), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency Tuesday as firefighters battled a 7,100-acre blaze near Boulder that threatened hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate.

Even if a landmark murder trial starts Wednesday in the Philippines, the accused might well die of old age before the case ends, a lawyer said.

A federal judge Tuesday rejected the Obama administration's request to stay his recently imposed injunction against use of public funds in embryonic stem-cell research.

A runaway who said her father threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity from Islam has been granted permanent residency in the United States, her lawyer told CNN on Tuesday.

The rescue of the 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine will only be the beginning of the miners' ordeal, NASA officials told Chilean authorities during a recent visit.

If a person has had a traumatizing year and is finding himself having lapsing memories, is this a sign that he or she has developed dissociative identity disorder?

September 8, 2010

From turning random household objects into giant balls to stuffing princesses full of cake until they're morbidly obese, the video game industry has no shortage of strange ideas.

Captain Phil Harris would be proud.

Niecy Nash will be a spring bride.

Users of Google's search page were greeted Tuesday with a screen of colorful, interactive dots, even though the company didn't immediately explain why.

Scientists have found a decline in oxygen levels in the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil spill but have found no "dead zones" as a result, a federal task force reported Tuesday.

The European Commission is looking into France's expulsion of more than 8,000 ethnic Roma, commonly referred to as gypsies, the commission's president told CNN Tuesday.

In the aftermath of riots that killed 13 people and left over 400 injured, the Mozambican government announced Tuesday that it would implement a price subsidy program to offset price hikes on virtually all basic necessities including bread, water and energy.

The head of the National Black Farmers Association renewed his call Tuesday for Congress to fund a historic discrimination case settlement involving minority farmers.

There is no guarantee that talks between Israel and the Palestinians will succeed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Jewish New Year greeting released Tuesday, but he promised to strive for a peace agreement by this time next year.

Rain coats, hair barrettes and jewelry seem harmless. But Consumer Reports magazine says a series of tests uncovered "worrisome levels" of potentially hazardous metals in such children's products currently on store shelves.

With the momentum of Joe Miller's surprising win over Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Republican Senate primary, the Tea Party movement is setting its sights on Delaware.

What would you do if you ran into a future version of yourself?

Amy Hendrix is going to be an unhappy bride if she has to move her wedding date.

Pakistani police were targeted in two separate attacks Tuesday in the country's northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said, leaving 20 dead and as many as 98 wounded.

A 'jobs wanted' list covering the entire European Union is being proposed by one of its most senior officials.

It's 3 p.m. on a busy weekday afternoon at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul.

A compressor exploded Tuesday morning inside a government-owned oil refinery in northeastern Mexico, forcing the evacuation of the facility's workers, state-own oil company Pemex said.

Tiger Woods has been included in the United States Ryder Cup team by captain Corey Pavin.

September 7, 2010

The New Jersey Assembly has called upon nearly everyone who might have had a hand on the failed application that cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars in educating funding to testify at a hearing Tuesday.

Barclays on Tuesday confirmed Bob Diamond, head of its fast growing investment bank, as its next chief executive.

It was the kind of experience I couldn't make up. A few weeks ago, my husband and I were invited to a large dinner party.

Tuesday was the first day of classes at the Portland, Oregon, school where Kyron Horman allegedly was last seen in early June. The new year at Skyline Elementary also brings additional security measures to protect the children and staff.

Are you ready for the final 10 acts of "America's Got Talent" to go for it Tuesday night? PEOPLE has dug up some revealing facts about the remaining acts:

ABC News President David Westin will resign his post after 13 years of service.

From union activists to Democratic members of Congress, the message to the White House is clear: They want President Obama to present a clearer, more coherent message about his plans to turn around the economy.

An attorney for Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who made headlines in August when he deployed a plane's emergency chute and walked off the job, indicated in court Tuesday that discussions about a possible plea agreement with prosecutors were under way.

At least six Iraqis were killed Tuesday, including a journalist for al-Iraqiya State TV who was shot dead in western Baghdad, authorities said.

David Haye is to defend his world heavyweight title in an all-British clash with former Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison.

A stunning round of 62 that included 11 birdies propelled Charley Hoffman to the Deutsche Bank Championship Monday.

The El Asira home page is a discreet design with two simple links for men and women. The only clue to its content are the small blue and pink hearts at the top of the page.

At a recent dinner party, my friend's roommate poured guests another glass of white wine. It smelled crisp, cold, and juicy -- clearly the sort of wine that prickles the gums, softens the face and transforms a summer evening into one soft-hued hum.

Utah's Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Mike Lee, is a vocal defender of what's become the bible of the Tea Party revolution: the U.S. Constitution.

Detectives are investigating the discovery of two "mummified" babies found wrapped in 1930s newspaper in the basement of a Los Angeles apartment building.

Apple's iPad may finally have some competition.

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CNN's Allan Chernoff talks to the man behind an ad aimed at keeping a mosque from being built near gound zero.

CNN's Randi Kaye investigates reports that money to build an Islamic Center near ground zero is coming from overseas.

In late August, supporters and opponents of a proposed Islamic center near ground zero squared off.

Scientists release video showing how men can adapt their dancefloor moves to attract women. (No sound on this video).

The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to hold public hearings on genetically engineered salmon.

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to Angelina Jolie in Pakistan as she makes a desperate plea for flood victims.

White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod details President Obama's new plan to kick-start the economy.

CNN's Deb Feyerick takes a closer look at the imam who's behind the controversial Islamic center in New York.

BP is releasing the results of its investigation into the Gulf oil spill. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.

White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod gives his take on the Florida pastor who plans to burn the Quran on 9/11.

Marco Rubio appears to be modifying his message as he seeks a Senate seat. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

Workers load the body of a 12-year-old male killer whale on to a truck after it passed away.

CNN's Casey Wian talks to a family who lost their home to a fast-moving fire in Colorado.

CNN's Mallika Kapur reports on Justdial, an Indian phone directory service now aggressively targeting the U.S.

CNN's Jason Carroll sat down for a very candid discussion with U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Police use non-lethal force to disperse a crowd protesting the shooting death of a Los Angeles man.

CNN's Jill Dougherty reports on the meanings behind head coverings in Afghanistan.

A new, robotic device is designed to assist in water rescues. CNN's Gary Tuchman reports.

Though Belgium has moved to ban the burqa in public, CNN's Atika Shurbert found women there creating high-fashion hijab.

Hundreds of firefighters battled multiple fires in Detroit after high winds brought down power lines.

In July, CNN's Anderson Cooper and his panel discussed the decision to reverse Warren Jeffs' convictions.

A husband says his wife duped him by allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to get a honeymoon and wedding ceremony funded.

A Thai Airways jet was searched in Los Angeles after a threatening message was found scrawled on a bathroom mirror.

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to a panel about the proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero in New York.

The Obama administration was caught off guard by Peter Orszag's support of keeping Bush tax cuts for the wealthy.

A Florida pastor plans to burn the Quran on September 11. CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to Terry Jones about his protest.

Boxing great Evander Holyfield talks about fighting at 47 years old and chasing another title.

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson denies ethics violations in providing scholarship funds to relatives.

CNN's Becky Anderson talks to boxing great Evander Holyfield about his desire for another fight.

Blessings in a Backpack provides meals to school kids who need weekend meals. HLN's Nancy Grace speaks to its founder.

Democrats in Arizona question the motives of some Green Party candidates allegedly recruited by the GOP. KPHO reports.

CNN's Richard Quest reports on a fee now charged to waiver nation visitors for a two year entry pass to the U.S.

Underwater filmmakers Ron and Valerie Taylor relive the perils of shark diving while filming "Jaws".

The head of Myanmar's military is on a top-level visit to China. CNN's John Vause reports.

CNN's Monita Rajpal reports on a study that examines the effects of eating or denying certain food groups.

A plan to reform the national pension plan in France leads to disruptions in the streets. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.

CNN's Brian Todd reports on growing concern among interfaith leaders over possible backlash against Muslims around 9/11.

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Latest season of the all-female gabfest kicks off with Barbara Walters returning from heart surgery.

Barbara Walters returns to "The View" after open heart surgery and has well wishes for friend Michael Douglas.

IPhones are helping stroke victims, as well as people with autism, speech disabilities and brain injuries communicate.

CNN's Max Foster speaks to investor George Soros on his $100 million donation to human rights causes.

Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.

A Kansas man is now facing capital murder and sodomy charges in the death of 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt.

CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to WXYZ reporter Tom Wait about the rash of fires that broke out in Detroit on Tuesday.

CNN's Drew Griffin gets reaction from New York Imam Shamsi Ali about plans to burn copies of the Quran on 9/11.

CNN's John King talks to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland about the economy and the upcoming midterm elections.

A NASA delegation sent to assist the crews working to free the trapped Chilean miners reports back with its findings.

Former U.S. Congressman John Kasich talks about his run for Ohio Governor with CNN's John King.

CNN's Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash takes a look at Ohio's 16th district - home to an imperiled Democrat.

The Secretary of State says burning a Quran is a "disrespectful and disgraceful" act.

The controversial reality stars talk about their White House statehouse dinner, new-found fame and Playboy rumors.

WXYZ reports police are investigating the possibility that someone is setting multiple homes on fire in Detroit.

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter declared a state of emergency as firefighters battled a 7,100-acre blaze near Boulder.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN Producer Danielle Dellorto reflect on the enormity of the Pakistan flooding disaster.

Columbus Dispatch cartoonist Jeff Stahler talks about what inspires his political cartoons with CNN's John King.

John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, is denied parole for a sixth time. HLN viewers weigh in on the decision.

White House Dance Series opens with a tribute to famed choreographer Alvin Ailey and artistic director Judith Jamison.

A wildfire burns across Colorado, a planned protest creates controversy, and a Japanese principal runs his school like a business.

CNN's Mary Snow examines whether extending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans will help save jobs.

Author Jeffrey Goldberg says Fidel Castro criticized Iran's president for what he called his anti-Semitic attitudes.

A guard tells a student to remove the American flags from his vehicle because others might feel "uncomfortable."

Was comedian Jerry Lewis out of line when he said he wanted to smack Lindsay Lohan? Showbiz's panel weighs in.

Las Vegas police admit to giving Paris Hilton special treatment in jail. Showbiz's panel weighs in.

Joe Jackson confesses he spanked his son Michael as a child. Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson explains why.

Cairo, Egypt, is trying to transform its transportation system. Richard Quest reports.

Find out why the Iranian president is on Rick Sanchez's least complimentary list.

The Iraqi military says an Iraqi soldier killed two U.S. soldiers and injured 9 others. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

A thrill-seeking dog holds her own on water skis and motorcycles. She's in one of Rick Sanchez's best videos of the day.

Buzz Today: Danielle is gone from "Housewives" and Jessica Simpson's all "a-Twitter" about her man. See this and more!

HLN's Joy Behar talks with actor Denis Leary about the passing of comedian Robert Schimmel.

Storm conditions are making travel very tough in San Antonio and other parts of central Texas. KSAT reports.

CNN Hero Guadalupe De La Vega describes how her work has changed since the first baby was born at her Juarez clinic.

A hospital in battle-scarred Juarez, Mexico, cares for about 900 people a day - regardless of their ability to pay.

A few hundred volunteers gathered to set a new world record for the world's longest sushi roll, as WWLP reports.

Dozens have died and thousands have been left homeless by torrential rains in Guatemala. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

Police blow up a suspicious stuffed pony that was placed near an elementary school in Florida.

A North Carolina restaurant has a policy against screaming children in its restaurant, as WECT's Max Winitz reports.

Ohio State University's "Buckeye Bullet" beat the world land speed record for an electric car. CNN's Ali Velshi has more.

HLN's Susan Hendricks reports on a new study that finds men have earlier memory loss than women.

An emotional shampoo ad and a hilarious recycling PSA are in Viral Video Rewind with CNN's Josh Levs.

American Bob Diamond will take the helm of Britain's Barclays Bank. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.

Nine years ago the Witchger family moved out of the suburbs and into their Suburban, hitting the road as a family band.

A look back at the top stories for September 7, 2010.

Religious leaders hold an interfaith meeting to denounce the rise of "Islamophobia."

CNN's John King explains why you should keep an eye on the Ohio midterm elections.

Chicago's long-time mayor, Richard Daley, cites personal reasons for not pursuing another term.

Soledad O'Brien reports on how gay unions split the congregation of a black Baptist church in the nation's capital.

Director Oliver Stone revisits his 1987 blockbuster with a sequel that addresses the nation's economic meltdown.

CNN's Becky Anderson speaks to human trafficking expert, Siddharth Kara, on caste-based forced labor in Nepal.

CNN's Mallika Kapur reports that the Indian Bollywood films raking in big bucks this year are those made on a budget.

Rescue officials are examining three plans to free 33 men trapped in a Chilean mine. CNN's Karl Penhaul reports.

CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports on the Chilean miners who have spent more than a month buried in a collapsed mine.

The Basque separatist group ETA declares a cease-fire, but Spain is skeptical. CNN's Al Goodman reports.

CNN announces the name and Oct. 4th premiere date for the Kathleen Parker and Eliot Spitzer program, weeknights at 8 p.m. ET.

Saudi women are debating the country's male guardianship laws. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.

CNN's Atika Shubert meets the man behind what's billed as the world's first online sex shop catering to Muslim couples.

CNN's Ben Wedeman gets an exclusive pre-opening tour of Cairo's newly renovated Museum of Islamic Art.

A recent road trip is raising questions about the political goals for Russia's PM. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

CNN's John Vause follows a typical Chinese student through a day of class.

CNN's Karl Penhaul visits two men in Chile who have dedicated their lives to "wildcat" mining.

CNN's Arwa Damon meets an Iraqi cartoonist whose work reflects the frustration felt by many over the political crisis.

CNN's Jason Carroll goes on patrol with Sgt. Randy Shorter on his third tour of duy in Afghanistan.

CNN's John Vause reports on a political meeting in North Korea where a leadership succession plan may be put in place.

Terry Jones heads a Florida church that plans to burn copies of the Quran to mark 9/11.

Some Muslim worshippers plan to mark the end of Ramadan differently this year. CNN's Mary Snow reports.

A wildfire near Boulder, Colorado, has engulfed thousands of acres and forced residents to evacuate.

Religious leaders hold an interfaith meeting to denounce the growing tide of fear and intolerance of Islam.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs outlines the administration's plans for the anniversary of 9/11.

CNN's Josh Levs looks at the plans for the new World Trade Center site as well as the other 9/11 memorial sites.

CNN's Mike Schwartz filed this report on Christians traveling to be baptized in the same river the Bible says Jesus was.

The European Commission says it's working with French authorities to assess the deportation of the Roma people in France.

iReporter Roman Mica speaks to residents and emergency officials on the front line of the wildfire near Boulder, Co.

The President of the European Commission details a new system to fill more than four million available EU jobs.

From street kid to world champ, single mum Esther Phiri is making her mark in the boxing ring.

Can bikes really be more valuable than cars? Inside Africa takes a ride through Zambia's countryside to find out.

A special look at Africa's oldest refugee settlement and the residents who call it home.

Emergency officials explain the plan to battle a massive blaze that has destroyed dozens of Colorado homes.

A canyon fire in Colorado, "Skyscraper Man" strikes again, and teenagers give out free hugs.

An old dog in Florida has learned some unique new tricks from the owner who rescued it. Bay News 9 reports.

Newly hired teachers hope for job security in a tight education job market. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.

A legal expert talks to CNN's Errol Barnett about religious precedent for stoning and lashes.

The leader singer of the Zac Brown Band talks about his energetic live shows and what they mean to him (Bonnaroo 2010).