More than 10,000 homes have been destroyed from an earthquake that struck southwest China, state media reported.
North Korea is thought to be behind recent cyber attacks in South Korea. CNN's Sohn Jie-Ae reports.
Chinese President Hu Jintao cut short his trip to Italy for a key economic summit to deal with ethnic violence raking northwestern China, state-run media reported Wednesday.
Four employees of the world's second-largest mining company were arrested in China on suspicion of espionage and stealing state secrets, after having been detained days earlier, state-run media said Thursday.
Thor Hushovd led a mass sprint finish win the sixth stage of the Tour de France in wet conditions on Thursday, while overall leader Fabian Cancellara remained a second ahead of comeback king Lance Armstrong.
There is debate on Capitol Hill over whether more economic stimulus is needed. CNN's Kate Bolduan reports.
A Philadelphia-area day care center said Thursday that members of a private swim club made racist comments about the center's children, and the club then canceled their swimming privileges.
Haylee Donathan will go to foster care, not to her grandmother. Missing for weeks, the girl was found safe in California.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout talks with Parag Khanna about the geopolitics and roots of the conflict in China.
Chances of a face-to-face meeting between the two men disputing the presidency of Honduras at a summit here dwindled Thursday when interim Honduran President Roberto Micheletti announced he was going home.
Agents arrested 20 out of 42 people accused in a California Medicaid fraud ring that allegedly bilked the state out of nearly $4.6 million and put the lives of disabled children at risk, a prosecutor said.
Leaders of the world's most powerful economies pledged to seek huge cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions at a summit in Italy on Wednesday.
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair may have been struggling to fill a void after retiring from football, something most star athletes go through when their careers come to an end, former teammate Eddie George told CNN.
A stolen Statue of Liberty replica has resurfaced in a disturbing video posted on YouTube that shows someone decapitating the blindfolded lady and smashing her head into pieces.
YouTube videos appear to show Washington Metrorail operators not paying attention. CNN's Abbi Tatton reports.
CNN's Octavia Nasr reports on the death of an Egyptian woman in Germany.
Leaders at the G8 summit sign an agreement with tough new emission cuts. ITN's Jonathan Rugman reports.
The family of Michael Jackson has been told by state officials that it may be possible to bury the singer at Neverland Ranch -- if the county gives the green light.
While world leaders meet at the G8, their spouses have a lot to juggle. CNN's Paula Newton reports.
"Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at.
Fans lined up early to say good bye to ex-NFL QB Steve McNair. WKRN's Justin Bruce reports.
Tech guru Chris Pirillo shows you how to record a video of your screen activity, with your voice, so you can share it.
Iranian pro-government Basij militia members dispersed crowds of protesters in Tehran Thursday -- sometimes with force -- according to a journalist on the scene.
CNN's Fred Pleitgen speaks to Muslims in Germany after a man stabbed and killed a veiled woman who was testifying against him.
Poppy Harlow explains why some environmentalists are disappointed by events at the G8 summit.
CIA Director Leon Panetta recently testified to Congress that the agency concealed information and misled lawmakers repeatedly since 2001, according to a letter from seven House Democrats to Panetta made public Wednesday.
Pregnant women in Peru are dying at scandalous rates, according to the author of an Amnesty International report into maternal mortality in the South American country.
If Sonia Sotomayor fulfills her long-held dream to sit on the Supreme Court, she would have the prestige of joining the highest court in the land, lifetime job security and a public forum as the first Hispanic on that bench.
CNN's Guillermo Arduino has your International weather update.
Nearly two years after the disappearance of adventurer Steve Fossett, investigators on Thursday determined that strong winds probably downed his plane.
New Mexico authorities have identified seven of 11 slain women whose remains were discovered several months ago in shallow graves in west Albuquerque, but have yet to identify a suspect in their killings, police told CNN on Thursday.
Three Disney monorail workers have been placed on paid leave just days after two monorail trains crashed at the Orlando, Florida, theme park, killing one of the train's operators, according to a Disney spokeswoman.
Thousands of celebrity phones have been hacked, says a London newspaper. CNN's Atika Shubert reports.
Cutting daily calorie intake by 30 percent may put the brakes on the aging process, have beneficial effects on the brain, and result in a longer life span, according to a new 20-year study of monkeys published in the journal Science.
A former Bolivian interior minister accused of human rights violations was handed over to authorities in his home country Thursday after completing a prison sentence in the United States.
The massive divide between rich and poor may be at the root of Honduras' political conflict. CNN's Karl Penhaul reports.
A Muslim woman's murder in Germany sends shockwaves across the Mideast. CNN's Octavia Nasr reports.
An Alabama woman says former NFL star Steve McNair's girlfriend opened up about the couple's problems. WAAY reports.
Partisan sniping over allegations that the CIA intentionally misled lawmakers in recent years escalated sharply Thursday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of undermining national security and Democrats charging intelligence officials with illegally concealing information.
Iraq released five Iranian diplomats late Thursday, more than two years after U.S. troops captured them in northern Iraq, state television announced.
Stephanie Elam reports the latest stories making an impact in the business world.
Police arrested 26 demonstrators at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday during a protest of federal AIDS policy, a Capitol police spokeswoman said.
Insurgents' use of roadside bombs has increased dramatically in Afghanistan this year, according to Pentagon statistics, and the United States' top military official is calling them the "No. 1 threat" to troops there.
HLN money expert Clark Howard shows you how to protect your money on vacation.
Four people face felony charges after authorities discovered that hundreds of graves were dug up and allegedly resold at a historic African-American cemetery near Chicago, Illinois, authorities said Thursday.
The story of Sen. John Ensign's affair with a former staffer took a new twist Thursday with the revelation by Ensign that his parents gave the woman's family $96,000 as a gift.
The CIA has been accused of deceiving lawmakers for years. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
Evidence found with the remains of a toddler stolen from her grave in Stamford, Connecticut, has led detectives to believe the crime was part of a religious ritual, officials said Thursday.
CNN's Poppy Harlow reports on the the good and the bad of Detroit.
Actress Kelly Preston, whose son Jett Travolta died earlier this year, will talk publicly in October about how she and her husband, actor John Travolta, have dealt with their grief.
Elvis Presley. Marilyn Monroe. Jim Morrison.
As the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People prepares to celebrate its Centennial in New York, the city of its birth, I'm confident that we as a nation have turned an important corner on the long road toward racial and economic equality for all Americans.
Murree Brewery caters to non-Muslim Pakistanis. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.
CNN's Richard Quest gives his insight into today's biggest business story.
Pamela Green-Jackson didn't learn until after her brother's funeral that doctors had warned him his weight could cost him his life.
A look back at the top stories for July 09, 2009.
Toronto is in the midst of a garbage workers' strike. HLN's Chuck Roberts talks to an iReporter in the city.
A childhood friend takes a walk through the Bronx neighborhood where Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor grew up.
People are coming up with creative ways to make money, including sperm and egg bank donation. WSPA's Carrie Davis reports.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told government leaders at a swine flu preparedness summit Thursday that a vaccine to fight the H1N1 virus should be ready for distribution in mid-October.
Richard Green rediscovered his swing to take a one-shot lead at the Scottish Open after firing a seven-under-par 64 in the opening round at Loch Lomond on Thursday.
U.S. government Web sites -- including those of the White House and the State Department -- have been under attack since the Fourth of July, along with financial and commercial sites like Yahoo Finance and the New York Stock Exchange, cybersecurity experts said Wednesday.
Officials announce charges against cemetery workers who allegedly dug up graves and resold plots.
"Everything changed on August 29 in politics in Alaska," Sarah Palin told NBC's Andrea Mitchell this week. The reference was to the day last year when John McCain announced that Palin, a 44-year-old mother of five who became Alaska's governor only in December 2006, would be his presidential running mate.
CNN's Nic Robertson reports Pakistan's fight against the Taliban appears to be settling into a protracted campaign.
Michael Jackson's single white glove was his trademark -- an iconic image for a performer whose career constantly set, then redefined, pop culture trends.
Leaders of both industrialized powers and emerging economies have agreed to work together on setting a goal to limit global warming to levels recommended by scientists, U.S. President Barack Obama said at the G-8 summit.
British lawmakers demanded answers Thursday after a newspaper reported that a UK tabloid illegally hacked the phones of thousands of public figures including Gwyneth Paltrow, George Michael and Elle MacPherson.
Travel expert Pauline Frommer shares tips for a fun time in Turkey, after recently vacationing there.
It was not surprising that investigators found bottles of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson's home, the singer's dermatologist said, as two sources told CNN that Jackson's sister Janet attempted an intervention two years ago.
Simon Katich and Ricky Ponting scored centuries as Australia made a big dent in England's first-innings 435, with batsmen dominating day two of the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.
In many cases it's a woman that grips the blade -- maybe clean, maybe dirty -- that cuts a girl's path to womanhood.
Two Yale University students have launched YouRenew.com, which pays cash for your old gadgets. CNN's Maggie Lake reports.
Iason Athanasiadis' ordeal began at the airport, shortly after he checked in for his flight to leave Tehran.
Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen reports on the financial changes that could accompany health care reform.
HLN's A.J. Hammer has the latest on Michael Jackson's reported obsession with plastic surgery.
Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry declared himself vindicated in his latest run-in with the law Thursday after federal prosecutors decided not to pursue stalking charges against him.
IN FOCUS: Jordan's Nuclear Hopes
Anger and protests continued in Mexico as the head of a government agency that oversees day care centers testified before Congress about the deaths of 48 children last month at a center.
CNN.com's blogger bunch discusses whether the Republican party is having a racial issue with the President.
Teenager Jasmine Warren had obesity-related medical problems until she joined CNN Hero Pamela Green-Jackson's program.
The band Cobra Starship talks about their new album 'Hot Mess' and their upcoming tour.
CNN's Ashley Fantz talks about participating in the Badwater Ultra Marathon.
The Australian government says it was "surprised" by China's detention of Rio Tinto employees.
Fifteen students were among the 25 people killed when a truck rigged with explosives detonated south of Afghanistan's capital, local officials said.
Pamela Green-Jackson's program provides free fitness and nutrition education to hundreds of middle school students.
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to Newsweek Mideast Regional Editor Christopher Dickey about a journalist being held in Iran.
A roadside bomb targeted a police patrol in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing a civilian bystander Thursday, a police official told CNN.
The average temperature in Bloomington, Minnesota, in January was 6.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But that didn't stop Adam Frey from grilling outdoors and burning through 80 pounds of charcoal during the month.
If Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin thought her decision to step down might end ethics accusations against her, she quickly found out she was wrong.
I go to the dining room for some privacy. It's now or never. I press the speed dial for "Gregory Home." While the phone searches for a cell tower among the sticks, I confirm the coast is clear.
Spurred by the continuing political unrest in Iran, more than two dozen Iranian expatriate superstars are uniting to spread a musical message of non-violent resistance.
ITN's Lucy Manning examines the British government's response to mounting troop deaths in Afghanistan.
Bernard Madoff has decided not to appeal the 150-year prison sentence he received for operating the biggest investment fraud in history.
After days of relative calm, protesters demonstrate again on the streets of Tehran. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.
Democrats say a CIA chief has admitted that the CIA misled Congress. CNN's Joe Johns reports.
Banjo meets kora, as musical virtuosos Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate share the stage. CNN's Isha Sesay reports.
Pregnant women in Peru are dying at scandalous rates, according to the author of an Amnesty International report into maternal mortality in the South American country.
There's no better way to get everybody fighting than to bring up the "having kids" or "not having kids" debate. The so-called "mommy wars" are a surefire way to make everybody defensive!
First the rumor went around that Michael Jackson was leaving the Beatles catalog to Paul McCartney in his will. Then the rumor was that McCartney was upset that Jackson didn't leave the Beatles catalog to the Beatle in his will.
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers tells CNN's Jim Boulden what the company is doing to promote energy efficiency.
CNN's Jim Boulden asks PricewaterhouseCoopers' CEO Sam DiPiazza how businesses should respond to climate change.
HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell has the latest on a search for Washington girl Lindsey Baum, who was last seen on June 26.
A street vendor in Ghana's capital sells small American flags with an image of President Obama on them, in front of a billboard that proclaims "Akwaaba" -- or "Welcome" -- next to a smiling image of the U.S. leader.
A community that seemed on the road to becoming a ghost town has taken a turn toward prosperity despite the recession, thanks to an automaker.
I got my first SMS spam message last week and it infuriated me.
Actor Denis Leary partly backed a fire simulator project for New York's fire department. CNN's Deb Feyerick reports.
If you have a hard time crawling out of bed in the morning, it could be that your body is biologically programmed to start the day later.
A high speed crash on tape, a python surprise and a 60-year engagement.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your medical questions.
FDNY firefighters are now training on the world's first high rise fire simulator. CNN's Deb Feyerick reports.
New York police get behind a cricket league, reaching out to kids in immigrant communities. CNN's Richard Roth reports.
Research shows the benefits of being a night owl vs. a morning person.
HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell and her panel discuss the latest in the Michael Jackson death investigation.
A Swedish researcher has figured out how to create a virtual feeling where you can see how others see you.
As advocates look to the G-8 for aid for Africa, many argue more aid is not the answer. CNN's David McKenzie reports.
CNN's Emily Chang looks at the strained relations between China and Australia's Rio Tinto.
Despite the recession, one rural community has hit the jackpot. CNN's Alina Cho reports.
After weeks of silence, the sister of one of the two American journalists imprisoned in North Korea finally got a phone call.
Madame Tussauds in London unveils its newest wax figure of Michael Jackson. CNN's Errol Barnett reports.
A top U.N. official on Thursday urged Israel to "dismantle" its barrier separating the West Bank from the Jewish state and "make reparation for all damage suffered by all persons affected by the wall's construction" on Palestinian land.
Google's netbook-friendly Chrome OS takes direct aim at Microsoft, whose eight-year-old Windows XP leads the netbook market. But the odds are stacked against Google.
Laura Turner Sydel, daugher of Ted Turner, tells CNN about her work as an eco-living expert plus father's green philanthropy.
For years, Alfonso Torress-Cook followed the rules in his quest to eliminate hospital-acquired infections. Patients at his hospital received large doses of antibiotics and were scrubbed down with alcohol-based soaps, as he and his colleagues aimed to kill every bacterium possible. Search and destroy was the mantra.
Did the Jackson family try to stage an intervention over Michael's alleged drug use? CNN's Drew Griffin reports.
When Canadian cocaine smuggler Charles Lai was being sentenced in a Seattle federal courtroom last month, the judge sending him to prison for 13 years offered a small item of good news.
A landmark ruling that legalized gay sex between consenting partners in India was challenged Thursday in the country's high court, lawyers said.
Lightning struck a 120-foot tree at a baseball resort, so the tree was turned into a giant baseball bat. WBNG reports.
Illegal diamond mining by Zimbabwean troops is leading to bloodshed and attacks against civilians, said a global watchdog group formed to cut the flow of so-called "blood diamonds."
An Iraq war veteran living at a campsite says his SUV slipped into gear and ran over his wife and son. WOOD reports.
What would you ask the cast of "Harry Potter" if you had the chance?
Crazy Jackson memorabilia for sale including a moonwalking Cheeto.
American swimmer Aaron Peirsol reclaimed his world 100-meter backstroke record as he became the first man to go under 52 seconds in winning the event at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis.
A dance instructor shows how to copy Michael Jackson's moves in three simple steps.
A 14-year-old's joy ride with two younger relatives was caught on tape. WDIV reports.
First wives and other powerful women gather during the G-8 summit.
Viewers compete with staff to come up with the best caption for a photo in the news today.
Violence ebbs, but ethnic tensions remain high in China. CNN's Jaime FlorCruz reports.
Larry talks with Shaheen Jafargholi, who was one of the most talked about singers at the Michael Jackson memorial.
President Obama still inspires confidence, but a new national poll indicates that the number of Americans who say he is a strong leader and tough enough to handle a crisis has dropped significantly over the past few months.
HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen looks at weather conditions for racing this weekend.
Daniel Radcliffe and others exclusively answer CNN iReporters' questions about new film "The Half-Blood Prince."
Lindsey Baum remains missing as her father prepares to go back to Iraq. There's been no trace of Baum for more than two weeks.
Preliminary results from Indonesia's national elections show President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with a better than two-to-one edge over his nearest challenger, the National Electoral Commission said Thursday.
Madame Tussauds unveiled a wax figure of Michael Jackson on Thursday, showing the late entertainer in a pose from the concerts he had planned to hold this month.
Danny Jordaan, the chief executive of the 2010 World Cup organizing committee in South Africa, said in a statement on Wednesday that construction remains on schedule for the tournament despite large-scale strikes delaying building work at stadium sites.
Dr. Arnie Klein, dermatologist to the stars, had a long-term association with Michael Jackson. The professor of medicine and dermatology at UCLA was also Jackson's friend.
T-shirts and other official merchandise from what were billed as Michael Jackson's last concerts are up for sale, the shows' promoter told fans by e-mail Thursday.
Showbiz Tonight's AJ Hammer talks with his panel about Paris Jackson speaking at the memorial for her father Michael.
FOTA has blamed world motorsport's governing body the FIA after the teams' representatives walked out of a meeting, claiming the future of Formula One was once again "in jeopardy."
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a commanding lead in national elections Wednesday, according to the latest exit polls.
Authorities say bodies at a Illinois cemetery were dug up and dumped in a scheme to resell burial plots.
Anderson talks with his guest about whether there were any missed signs in the suspected slaying of Steve McNair.
Larry talks with the dermatologist for Michael Jackson, Dr. Arnie Klein, about a wide range of topics.
As G8 leaders pledge more aid to Africa, many say aid is not the answer. CNN's David McKenzie reports.
CNN's Emily Chang reports on four Rio Tinto workers in China facing charges.
There are a number of ways to measure the financial turbulence of the past year: the billions of dollars in public funds used to prop up banks; the cliff-drop in exports from any major economy; or the latest unemployment report.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Sweden's 'passive homes' can be built anywhere. CNN's Jim Boulden reports from Sweden.
An employee at a New Jersey chocolate processing plant died Wednesday after falling into a vat of hot chocolate, according to a spokesman for the Camden County Prosecutor's office.
Visiting Cruzeiro held home side Estudiantes de La Plata to a scoreless draw Wednesday night in a spirited first leg of the Copa Libertadores final in Argentina.
A multiagency search is under way for the killers of two U.S. citizens in northern Mexico, according to Chihuahua state officials.
Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya arrived Wednesday in Costa Rica a day ahead of planned discussions with the man who ousted him and the host country's president. and He vowed he has no plans to negotiate.
The sculptures speak for themselves: Piñatas in the shape of decapitated heads bearing gunshot wounds adorn the walls of El Paso's Public Library in Texas.
Bombings in Iraq on Wednesday killed at least 19 people and wounded 58, mainly around Nineveh province, where political tensions have recently flared between Arabs and Kurds.
CNN's Richard Quest gives his insight into today's biggest business story.
A Kansas teen built an electric car on his own after researching how to do it on the internet. KWCH's Cliff Judy reports
Larry asks Michael Jackson's dermatologist about the possibility of his being the father of Michael's children.
The memorial service for singer Michael Jackson cost the city of Los Angeles $1.4 million, the mayor's office said Wednesday.
Michael Jackson's dermatologist admits the singer said that he was at one time using Diprivan to sleep at night.
Eleven members of Greenpeace pleaded not guilty to federal charges after they were arrested for hanging a banner on South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Wednesday to protest global warming as the G-8 summit in Italy begins.
An Australian employee of Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest mining company, is being held in China on suspicion of espionage and stealing state secrets, the Australian foreign minister said Wednesday.
Lou Dobbs discusses with Liz Mair and Matt Lewis whether the pundits who criticized Sarah Palin for quitting are correct.
After huddling Wednesday with Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee, Chairman Max Baucus told reporters that lawmakers still need to come up with $320 billion over the coming decade in taxes to pay for the health care plan. The remaining cost of the bill would be paid for through savings in Medicare, Medicaid and other programs.
Greenpeace protesters were arrested after climbing Mt. Rushmore and hanging a banner with a message to President Obama.
More than 10,000 homes have been destroyed from an earthquake that struck southwest China, state media reported.
Chinese President Hu Jintao cut short his trip to Italy for a key economic summit to deal with ethnic violence raking northwestern China, state-run media reported Wednesday.
Four employees of the world's second-largest mining company were arrested in China on suspicion of espionage and stealing state secrets, after having been detained days earlier, state-run media said Thursday.
Thor Hushovd led a mass sprint finish win the sixth stage of the Tour de France in wet conditions on Thursday, while overall leader Fabian Cancellara remained a second ahead of comeback king Lance Armstrong.
A Philadelphia-area day care center said Thursday that members of a private swim club made racist comments about the center's children, and the club then canceled their swimming privileges.
Chances of a face-to-face meeting between the two men disputing the presidency of Honduras at a summit here dwindled Thursday when interim Honduran President Roberto Micheletti announced he was going home.
Agents arrested 20 out of 42 people accused in a California Medicaid fraud ring that allegedly bilked the state out of nearly $4.6 million and put the lives of disabled children at risk, a prosecutor said.
Leaders of the world's most powerful economies pledged to seek huge cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions at a summit in Italy on Wednesday.
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair may have been struggling to fill a void after retiring from football, something most star athletes go through when their careers come to an end, former teammate Eddie George told CNN.
A stolen Statue of Liberty replica has resurfaced in a disturbing video posted on YouTube that shows someone decapitating the blindfolded lady and smashing her head into pieces.
The family of Michael Jackson has been told by state officials that it may be possible to bury the singer at Neverland Ranch -- if the county gives the green light.
"Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at.
Iranian pro-government Basij militia members dispersed crowds of protesters in Tehran Thursday -- sometimes with force -- according to a journalist on the scene.
CIA Director Leon Panetta recently testified to Congress that the agency concealed information and misled lawmakers repeatedly since 2001, according to a letter from seven House Democrats to Panetta made public Wednesday.
Pregnant women in Peru are dying at scandalous rates, according to the author of an Amnesty International report into maternal mortality in the South American country.
If Sonia Sotomayor fulfills her long-held dream to sit on the Supreme Court, she would have the prestige of joining the highest court in the land, lifetime job security and a public forum as the first Hispanic on that bench.
Nearly two years after the disappearance of adventurer Steve Fossett, investigators on Thursday determined that strong winds probably downed his plane.
New Mexico authorities have identified seven of 11 slain women whose remains were discovered several months ago in shallow graves in west Albuquerque, but have yet to identify a suspect in their killings, police told CNN on Thursday.
Three Disney monorail workers have been placed on paid leave just days after two monorail trains crashed at the Orlando, Florida, theme park, killing one of the train's operators, according to a Disney spokeswoman.
Cutting daily calorie intake by 30 percent may put the brakes on the aging process, have beneficial effects on the brain, and result in a longer life span, according to a new 20-year study of monkeys published in the journal Science.
A former Bolivian interior minister accused of human rights violations was handed over to authorities in his home country Thursday after completing a prison sentence in the United States.
Partisan sniping over allegations that the CIA intentionally misled lawmakers in recent years escalated sharply Thursday, with Republicans accusing Democrats of undermining national security and Democrats charging intelligence officials with illegally concealing information.
Iraq released five Iranian diplomats late Thursday, more than two years after U.S. troops captured them in northern Iraq, state television announced.
Police arrested 26 demonstrators at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday during a protest of federal AIDS policy, a Capitol police spokeswoman said.
Insurgents' use of roadside bombs has increased dramatically in Afghanistan this year, according to Pentagon statistics, and the United States' top military official is calling them the "No. 1 threat" to troops there.
Four people face felony charges after authorities discovered that hundreds of graves were dug up and allegedly resold at a historic African-American cemetery near Chicago, Illinois, authorities said Thursday.
The story of Sen. John Ensign's affair with a former staffer took a new twist Thursday with the revelation by Ensign that his parents gave the woman's family $96,000 as a gift.
Evidence found with the remains of a toddler stolen from her grave in Stamford, Connecticut, has led detectives to believe the crime was part of a religious ritual, officials said Thursday.
Actress Kelly Preston, whose son Jett Travolta died earlier this year, will talk publicly in October about how she and her husband, actor John Travolta, have dealt with their grief.
Elvis Presley. Marilyn Monroe. Jim Morrison.
As the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People prepares to celebrate its Centennial in New York, the city of its birth, I'm confident that we as a nation have turned an important corner on the long road toward racial and economic equality for all Americans.
Pamela Green-Jackson didn't learn until after her brother's funeral that doctors had warned him his weight could cost him his life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told government leaders at a swine flu preparedness summit Thursday that a vaccine to fight the H1N1 virus should be ready for distribution in mid-October.
Richard Green rediscovered his swing to take a one-shot lead at the Scottish Open after firing a seven-under-par 64 in the opening round at Loch Lomond on Thursday.
U.S. government Web sites -- including those of the White House and the State Department -- have been under attack since the Fourth of July, along with financial and commercial sites like Yahoo Finance and the New York Stock Exchange, cybersecurity experts said Wednesday.
"Everything changed on August 29 in politics in Alaska," Sarah Palin told NBC's Andrea Mitchell this week. The reference was to the day last year when John McCain announced that Palin, a 44-year-old mother of five who became Alaska's governor only in December 2006, would be his presidential running mate.
Michael Jackson's single white glove was his trademark -- an iconic image for a performer whose career constantly set, then redefined, pop culture trends.
Leaders of both industrialized powers and emerging economies have agreed to work together on setting a goal to limit global warming to levels recommended by scientists, U.S. President Barack Obama said at the G-8 summit.
British lawmakers demanded answers Thursday after a newspaper reported that a UK tabloid illegally hacked the phones of thousands of public figures including Gwyneth Paltrow, George Michael and Elle MacPherson.
It was not surprising that investigators found bottles of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson's home, the singer's dermatologist said, as two sources told CNN that Jackson's sister Janet attempted an intervention two years ago.
Simon Katich and Ricky Ponting scored centuries as Australia made a big dent in England's first-innings 435, with batsmen dominating day two of the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.
In many cases it's a woman that grips the blade -- maybe clean, maybe dirty -- that cuts a girl's path to womanhood.
Iason Athanasiadis' ordeal began at the airport, shortly after he checked in for his flight to leave Tehran.
Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry declared himself vindicated in his latest run-in with the law Thursday after federal prosecutors decided not to pursue stalking charges against him.
IN FOCUS: Jordan's Nuclear Hopes
Anger and protests continued in Mexico as the head of a government agency that oversees day care centers testified before Congress about the deaths of 48 children last month at a center.
Fifteen students were among the 25 people killed when a truck rigged with explosives detonated south of Afghanistan's capital, local officials said.
A roadside bomb targeted a police patrol in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing a civilian bystander Thursday, a police official told CNN.
The average temperature in Bloomington, Minnesota, in January was 6.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But that didn't stop Adam Frey from grilling outdoors and burning through 80 pounds of charcoal during the month.
If Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin thought her decision to step down might end ethics accusations against her, she quickly found out she was wrong.
I go to the dining room for some privacy. It's now or never. I press the speed dial for "Gregory Home." While the phone searches for a cell tower among the sticks, I confirm the coast is clear.
Spurred by the continuing political unrest in Iran, more than two dozen Iranian expatriate superstars are uniting to spread a musical message of non-violent resistance.
Bernard Madoff has decided not to appeal the 150-year prison sentence he received for operating the biggest investment fraud in history.
Pregnant women in Peru are dying at scandalous rates, according to the author of an Amnesty International report into maternal mortality in the South American country.
There's no better way to get everybody fighting than to bring up the "having kids" or "not having kids" debate. The so-called "mommy wars" are a surefire way to make everybody defensive!
First the rumor went around that Michael Jackson was leaving the Beatles catalog to Paul McCartney in his will. Then the rumor was that McCartney was upset that Jackson didn't leave the Beatles catalog to the Beatle in his will.
A street vendor in Ghana's capital sells small American flags with an image of President Obama on them, in front of a billboard that proclaims "Akwaaba" -- or "Welcome" -- next to a smiling image of the U.S. leader.
A community that seemed on the road to becoming a ghost town has taken a turn toward prosperity despite the recession, thanks to an automaker.
I got my first SMS spam message last week and it infuriated me.
If you have a hard time crawling out of bed in the morning, it could be that your body is biologically programmed to start the day later.
After weeks of silence, the sister of one of the two American journalists imprisoned in North Korea finally got a phone call.
A top U.N. official on Thursday urged Israel to "dismantle" its barrier separating the West Bank from the Jewish state and "make reparation for all damage suffered by all persons affected by the wall's construction" on Palestinian land.
Google's netbook-friendly Chrome OS takes direct aim at Microsoft, whose eight-year-old Windows XP leads the netbook market. But the odds are stacked against Google.
For years, Alfonso Torress-Cook followed the rules in his quest to eliminate hospital-acquired infections. Patients at his hospital received large doses of antibiotics and were scrubbed down with alcohol-based soaps, as he and his colleagues aimed to kill every bacterium possible. Search and destroy was the mantra.
When Canadian cocaine smuggler Charles Lai was being sentenced in a Seattle federal courtroom last month, the judge sending him to prison for 13 years offered a small item of good news.
A landmark ruling that legalized gay sex between consenting partners in India was challenged Thursday in the country's high court, lawyers said.
Illegal diamond mining by Zimbabwean troops is leading to bloodshed and attacks against civilians, said a global watchdog group formed to cut the flow of so-called "blood diamonds."
What would you ask the cast of "Harry Potter" if you had the chance?
American swimmer Aaron Peirsol reclaimed his world 100-meter backstroke record as he became the first man to go under 52 seconds in winning the event at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis.
President Obama still inspires confidence, but a new national poll indicates that the number of Americans who say he is a strong leader and tough enough to handle a crisis has dropped significantly over the past few months.
Preliminary results from Indonesia's national elections show President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with a better than two-to-one edge over his nearest challenger, the National Electoral Commission said Thursday.
Madame Tussauds unveiled a wax figure of Michael Jackson on Thursday, showing the late entertainer in a pose from the concerts he had planned to hold this month.
Danny Jordaan, the chief executive of the 2010 World Cup organizing committee in South Africa, said in a statement on Wednesday that construction remains on schedule for the tournament despite large-scale strikes delaying building work at stadium sites.
Dr. Arnie Klein, dermatologist to the stars, had a long-term association with Michael Jackson. The professor of medicine and dermatology at UCLA was also Jackson's friend.
T-shirts and other official merchandise from what were billed as Michael Jackson's last concerts are up for sale, the shows' promoter told fans by e-mail Thursday.
FOTA has blamed world motorsport's governing body the FIA after the teams' representatives walked out of a meeting, claiming the future of Formula One was once again "in jeopardy."
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a commanding lead in national elections Wednesday, according to the latest exit polls.
There are a number of ways to measure the financial turbulence of the past year: the billions of dollars in public funds used to prop up banks; the cliff-drop in exports from any major economy; or the latest unemployment report.
An employee at a New Jersey chocolate processing plant died Wednesday after falling into a vat of hot chocolate, according to a spokesman for the Camden County Prosecutor's office.
Visiting Cruzeiro held home side Estudiantes de La Plata to a scoreless draw Wednesday night in a spirited first leg of the Copa Libertadores final in Argentina.
A multiagency search is under way for the killers of two U.S. citizens in northern Mexico, according to Chihuahua state officials.
Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya arrived Wednesday in Costa Rica a day ahead of planned discussions with the man who ousted him and the host country's president. and He vowed he has no plans to negotiate.
The sculptures speak for themselves: Piñatas in the shape of decapitated heads bearing gunshot wounds adorn the walls of El Paso's Public Library in Texas.
Bombings in Iraq on Wednesday killed at least 19 people and wounded 58, mainly around Nineveh province, where political tensions have recently flared between Arabs and Kurds.
The memorial service for singer Michael Jackson cost the city of Los Angeles $1.4 million, the mayor's office said Wednesday.
Eleven members of Greenpeace pleaded not guilty to federal charges after they were arrested for hanging a banner on South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Wednesday to protest global warming as the G-8 summit in Italy begins.
An Australian employee of Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest mining company, is being held in China on suspicion of espionage and stealing state secrets, the Australian foreign minister said Wednesday.
After huddling Wednesday with Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee, Chairman Max Baucus told reporters that lawmakers still need to come up with $320 billion over the coming decade in taxes to pay for the health care plan. The remaining cost of the bill would be paid for through savings in Medicare, Medicaid and other programs.
North Korea is thought to be behind recent cyber attacks in South Korea. CNN's Sohn Jie-Ae reports.
There is debate on Capitol Hill over whether more economic stimulus is needed. CNN's Kate Bolduan reports.
Haylee Donathan will go to foster care, not to her grandmother. Missing for weeks, the girl was found safe in California.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout talks with Parag Khanna about the geopolitics and roots of the conflict in China.
YouTube videos appear to show Washington Metrorail operators not paying attention. CNN's Abbi Tatton reports.
CNN's Octavia Nasr reports on the death of an Egyptian woman in Germany.
Leaders at the G8 summit sign an agreement with tough new emission cuts. ITN's Jonathan Rugman reports.
While world leaders meet at the G8, their spouses have a lot to juggle. CNN's Paula Newton reports.
Fans lined up early to say good bye to ex-NFL QB Steve McNair. WKRN's Justin Bruce reports.
Tech guru Chris Pirillo shows you how to record a video of your screen activity, with your voice, so you can share it.
CNN's Fred Pleitgen speaks to Muslims in Germany after a man stabbed and killed a veiled woman who was testifying against him.
Poppy Harlow explains why some environmentalists are disappointed by events at the G8 summit.
CNN's Guillermo Arduino has your International weather update.
Thousands of celebrity phones have been hacked, says a London newspaper. CNN's Atika Shubert reports.
The massive divide between rich and poor may be at the root of Honduras' political conflict. CNN's Karl Penhaul reports.
A Muslim woman's murder in Germany sends shockwaves across the Mideast. CNN's Octavia Nasr reports.
An Alabama woman says former NFL star Steve McNair's girlfriend opened up about the couple's problems. WAAY reports.
Stephanie Elam reports the latest stories making an impact in the business world.
HLN money expert Clark Howard shows you how to protect your money on vacation.
The CIA has been accused of deceiving lawmakers for years. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
CNN's Poppy Harlow reports on the the good and the bad of Detroit.
Murree Brewery caters to non-Muslim Pakistanis. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.
CNN's Richard Quest gives his insight into today's biggest business story.
A look back at the top stories for July 09, 2009.
Toronto is in the midst of a garbage workers' strike. HLN's Chuck Roberts talks to an iReporter in the city.
A childhood friend takes a walk through the Bronx neighborhood where Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor grew up.
People are coming up with creative ways to make money, including sperm and egg bank donation. WSPA's Carrie Davis reports.
Officials announce charges against cemetery workers who allegedly dug up graves and resold plots.
CNN's Nic Robertson reports Pakistan's fight against the Taliban appears to be settling into a protracted campaign.
Travel expert Pauline Frommer shares tips for a fun time in Turkey, after recently vacationing there.
Two Yale University students have launched YouRenew.com, which pays cash for your old gadgets. CNN's Maggie Lake reports.
Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen reports on the financial changes that could accompany health care reform.
HLN's A.J. Hammer has the latest on Michael Jackson's reported obsession with plastic surgery.
CNN.com's blogger bunch discusses whether the Republican party is having a racial issue with the President.
Teenager Jasmine Warren had obesity-related medical problems until she joined CNN Hero Pamela Green-Jackson's program.
The band Cobra Starship talks about their new album 'Hot Mess' and their upcoming tour.
CNN's Ashley Fantz talks about participating in the Badwater Ultra Marathon.
The Australian government says it was "surprised" by China's detention of Rio Tinto employees.
Pamela Green-Jackson's program provides free fitness and nutrition education to hundreds of middle school students.
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to Newsweek Mideast Regional Editor Christopher Dickey about a journalist being held in Iran.
ITN's Lucy Manning examines the British government's response to mounting troop deaths in Afghanistan.
After days of relative calm, protesters demonstrate again on the streets of Tehran. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.
Democrats say a CIA chief has admitted that the CIA misled Congress. CNN's Joe Johns reports.
Banjo meets kora, as musical virtuosos Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate share the stage. CNN's Isha Sesay reports.
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers tells CNN's Jim Boulden what the company is doing to promote energy efficiency.
CNN's Jim Boulden asks PricewaterhouseCoopers' CEO Sam DiPiazza how businesses should respond to climate change.
HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell has the latest on a search for Washington girl Lindsey Baum, who was last seen on June 26.
Actor Denis Leary partly backed a fire simulator project for New York's fire department. CNN's Deb Feyerick reports.
A high speed crash on tape, a python surprise and a 60-year engagement.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your medical questions.
FDNY firefighters are now training on the world's first high rise fire simulator. CNN's Deb Feyerick reports.
New York police get behind a cricket league, reaching out to kids in immigrant communities. CNN's Richard Roth reports.
Research shows the benefits of being a night owl vs. a morning person.
HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell and her panel discuss the latest in the Michael Jackson death investigation.
A Swedish researcher has figured out how to create a virtual feeling where you can see how others see you.
As advocates look to the G-8 for aid for Africa, many argue more aid is not the answer. CNN's David McKenzie reports.
CNN's Emily Chang looks at the strained relations between China and Australia's Rio Tinto.
Despite the recession, one rural community has hit the jackpot. CNN's Alina Cho reports.
Madame Tussauds in London unveils its newest wax figure of Michael Jackson. CNN's Errol Barnett reports.
Laura Turner Sydel, daugher of Ted Turner, tells CNN about her work as an eco-living expert plus father's green philanthropy.
Did the Jackson family try to stage an intervention over Michael's alleged drug use? CNN's Drew Griffin reports.
Lightning struck a 120-foot tree at a baseball resort, so the tree was turned into a giant baseball bat. WBNG reports.
An Iraq war veteran living at a campsite says his SUV slipped into gear and ran over his wife and son. WOOD reports.
Crazy Jackson memorabilia for sale including a moonwalking Cheeto.
A dance instructor shows how to copy Michael Jackson's moves in three simple steps.
A 14-year-old's joy ride with two younger relatives was caught on tape. WDIV reports.
First wives and other powerful women gather during the G-8 summit.
Viewers compete with staff to come up with the best caption for a photo in the news today.
Violence ebbs, but ethnic tensions remain high in China. CNN's Jaime FlorCruz reports.
Larry talks with Shaheen Jafargholi, who was one of the most talked about singers at the Michael Jackson memorial.
HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen looks at weather conditions for racing this weekend.
Daniel Radcliffe and others exclusively answer CNN iReporters' questions about new film "The Half-Blood Prince."
Lindsey Baum remains missing as her father prepares to go back to Iraq. There's been no trace of Baum for more than two weeks.
Showbiz Tonight's AJ Hammer talks with his panel about Paris Jackson speaking at the memorial for her father Michael.
Authorities say bodies at a Illinois cemetery were dug up and dumped in a scheme to resell burial plots.
Anderson talks with his guest about whether there were any missed signs in the suspected slaying of Steve McNair.
Larry talks with the dermatologist for Michael Jackson, Dr. Arnie Klein, about a wide range of topics.
As G8 leaders pledge more aid to Africa, many say aid is not the answer. CNN's David McKenzie reports.
CNN's Emily Chang reports on four Rio Tinto workers in China facing charges.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Sweden's 'passive homes' can be built anywhere. CNN's Jim Boulden reports from Sweden.
CNN's Richard Quest gives his insight into today's biggest business story.
A Kansas teen built an electric car on his own after researching how to do it on the internet. KWCH's Cliff Judy reports
Larry asks Michael Jackson's dermatologist about the possibility of his being the father of Michael's children.
Michael Jackson's dermatologist admits the singer said that he was at one time using Diprivan to sleep at night.
Lou Dobbs discusses with Liz Mair and Matt Lewis whether the pundits who criticized Sarah Palin for quitting are correct.
Greenpeace protesters were arrested after climbing Mt. Rushmore and hanging a banner with a message to President Obama.
