It was supposed to be an aggressive agenda -- an agenda of change, some promised -- intended to right the economy, overhaul health care and reform immigration policy.
President Obama toasted a growing U.S. friendship with India at the first state dinner of his administration Tuesday, an evening of regal pageantry and symbolic politics in a tent on the White House South Lawn.
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Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.
Join the CNN/YouTube debate as world leaders attempt to thrash out a global treaty on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
Liverpool chief executive Christian Purslow has declared Rafael Benitez's job as "under no threat" despite the club's European Champions League exit on Tuesday night.
The death toll in a Philippine massacre rose to 57 Wednesday as police found more bodies, state-run media reported.
UK banks on Wednesday won a surprise victory on overdraft fees on personal bank accounts after the Supreme Court ruled that the charges cannot be assessed for fairness by the competition regulator.
A Christian evangelist branded an idiot by atheist biologist Richard Dawkins for trying to refute Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has brushed off the criticism.
It houses some of ancient Mesopotamia's rarest artifacts, but what is even harder to find at Iraq's National Museum are visitors.
Another downpour over flood zones in the UK means river levels could rise again. ITN's Geraint Vincent reports.
We offer tips on how to keep from contracting or spreading the flu when you travel this holiday season.
One year ago, as Thanksgiving approached, many Americans were still feeling pleased about the fact that Americans seemed to have broken through an important racial divide. With the election of the first African-American president, some were talking about the possibility of a "post-racial" society.
Celebrities from Rihanna to Rascal Flatts share with CNN what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
"We did not have a right to choose where we lived ... freedom of speech, or freedom of actions. The traffickers had keys to our apartment. They controlled all of our movement and travel. They watched us and listened when we called our parents. They didn't let us make friends or tell anyone anything about ourselves. We couldn't keep any of the money we earned. We couldn't ask anyone for help." -- Lena
On November 24, 1859, the first edition of a book that would shake the most deeply established beliefs about life was published in London. What would eventually be known as "The Origin of Species" was the opening shot in a debate that hasn't ended, even 150 years later.
As Britain heads for its tightest election battle in years, politicians chasing the votes that could tip the balance are zeroing in on a new group of power brokers -- online moms.
The Pakistani people now believe the war against the Taliban is their war, whereas in the past they considered it to be the United States' war, a former Pakistani general with close ties to his country's military told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday.
A teller was surprised to get a tearful explanation along with a demand for cash at a California bank.
The UK's advisory body says the extra time a drug can buy cancer patients doesn't justify the high cost. ITN's Lawrence McGinty reports.
Get the latest World Sport headlines in 60 seconds everyday from CNN.
A bomb killed at least four people and wounded 25 others in one of Iraq's holy cities Wednesday morning, an Interior Ministry official said.
2007 CNN Hero Peter Kithene's clinic has thrived despite violence in his homeland of Kenya.
There's nothing like lobbing a simple little question into a group of foaming football fanatics.
New Zealand is bracing itself for some very rare spring visitors.
Larry and a panel of guests discuss Pres. Obama's upcoming decision on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
Larry discusses Obama's first State Dinner with his guests, including the designer of Michelle's dress.
A 13-year-old teenager with Asperger's syndrome spent 11 days in October wandering New York's vast subway system until a police officer recognized him from a missing persons' poster, according to police and the youth's mother.
CNN's Mallika Kapur speaks to a Mumbai man who struggles with the deaths of two friends in the attacks a year ago.
CNN's Erica Hill takes a closer look at the issues at play in Afghanistan with a panel of experts.
A former royal aide who escaped from an open prison where she was serving a sentence for murder has been found, British police said Wednesday.
If that dreamy blind date seems too good to be true, or the guy at the bar with a martini and a pencil-thin moustache looks a little sketchy, the truth about them -- or at least some of it -- could be found on your phone.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Watch the Backstory of Arwa Damon and the CNN crew filming at the orangutan rehabilitation center in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Reporters Without Borders reacts to journalist killings in the Philippines.
New Yorkers are flocking to food pantries for assistance this Thankgiving, as employment woes mount. CNN's Maggie Lake reports
HLN's Joy Behar and a panel discuss Adam Lambert's controversial AMA performance, as well as 'coming out' for the holidays.
In an exclusive interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Heather Ellis explains why she agreed to a plea deal.
Indian Prime Minister's state visit reflects India's growing political and economic importance to the United States.
For the first time since the announcement to end the Oprah show, Oprah speaks out. Brooke and a panel discuss!
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard steps out of the studio to answer money questions for Capt. John Burns at Ft. Benning.
1 month old Angel Perez was snatched from his mother's car outside a North Charleston, SC post office.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Some of the credit card industry's darkest secrets are exposed in a new PBS frontline documentary called "The Card Game."
President Obama and the First Lady are rolling out the red carpet at the White House for their first state dinner.
President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed Tuesday to team up and tackle a checklist of economic, nuclear, security and environmental challenges.
The Twitter phenomenon, in which anybody can tell his or her followers anything -- in 140 characters or less -- now has a payoff that can go beyond the thrill of self-publishing.
Dr. Steven Laureys tells the difficulties in assessing the difference between being in a vegetative state and being minimally conscious.
Military brass at Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday announced tightened security procedures and the availability of a range of mental health services in the wake of the November 5 shooting spree that killed 13 people on the post.
Bodies lie scattered in a rural field in the southern Philippines, some unearthed from a shallow grave hastily dug by the gunmen who seized the group of men and women just a day earlier.
Two men face a court hearing in Northern Ireland on Wednesday after being charged with attempted murder and other counts in connection with what police called a foiled terrorist attack, police announced.
CNN Hero Brad Blauser has provided more than 700 free pediatric wheelchairs to children in Iraq.
CNN Hero Roy Foster travels to the back alleys to offer food and comfort to homeless veterans trying to survive.
Nearly 150,000 refugees from Sri Lanka's civil war remain detained in Sri Lankan government internment camps, according to the United Nations' chief humanitarian affairs official, John Holmes.
China executes two men for their role in last year's tainted milk scandal. CNN's Emily Chang reports.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh makes a toast with President Obama at the state dinner.
A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Atlanta police over a September raid at a gay club, on behalf of 19 patrons who say they were forcibly searched and detained.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Capt. Lisa Rudzinski with the Kentucky State Police concludes that Kentucky census worker Bill Sparkman killed himself.
The Pentagon is making detailed plans to send about 34,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan in anticipation of President Obama's decision on the future of the eight-year-old war, a defense official said Tuesday.
The Pakistani military killed 20 militants during military operations in northwest Pakistan late Sunday night and into Monday morning, a senior military official told CNN.
Facebook has followed Google's lead and introduced a dual-class stock structure, the clearest sign yet that the world's most popular social networking site is preparing for an eventual public offering.
President Obama makes a toast at the state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
A man in his 70s is suspected of robbing five banks. He's armed with a gun and an oxygen tank. Why can't cops catch him?
CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on his true hero. Watch the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute on Thanksgiving night at 9PM.
A Kentucky census worker who was found dead in September committed suicide and staged the scene to look like a homicide, authorities said Tuesday.
California's Catalina Island is overpopulated by bison, so officials are trying birth control. Casey Wian reports.
The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.
While we officially celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" on November 24, celebrations of Darwin's legacy have actually been building in intensity for several years. Darwin is not just an important 19th century scientific thinker. Increasingly, he is a cultural icon.
Hollywood and Washington's elite arrive at the White House for President Barack Obama's first official state dinner.
A 13-year-old boy who has Asperger's syndrome survived 11 days on the New York City subway. CNN's Mary Snow reports.
China's banks are preparing to raise tens of billions of dollars in additional capital to meet regulatory requirements following an unprecedented expansion of new loans this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Thanksgiving travel can be stressful. Add H1N1 risks, and your flight could be a recipe for concern.
iReporters share their views on whether President Obama should send more troops to Afghanistan.
Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's oldest brother said.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the White House for a state dinner.
Once actress Ricki Lake's nanny, CNN Hero Marie Da Silva is now devoted to educating AIDS orphans in Malawi.
The truth about tryptophan. CNN goes beyond the surface to carve out the truth behind the post-meal nap.
A clip from Joy Behar's candid talk with Judge Judy Sheindlin. Watch the entire interview tonight at 9 pm ET on HLN.
Stars on the red carpet for Rosie's Broadway Extravaganza talk about Adam Lambert and his performance at the AMAs.
Andy Murray will need to beat Fernando Verdasco on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals after going down 3-6 6-3 6-1 to Roger Federer in Tuesday's blockbuster Group A clash at London's O2 Arena.
A visual aid has attorneys on both sides squaring off during closing arguments in the Juan Mendez murder trial.
Holders Barcelona moved two points clear at the top of Champions League Group H after producing a classy display to defeat Italian champions Inter Milan 2-0 at the Nou Camp.
Stephanie Elam has more on a new Zagat survey that blasts some of the largest airlines on comfort and service.
In an unprecedented gesture, Tyler Perry has pledged $1 million to the country's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Tables set in apple green, ruby and gold with arrangements of roses, hydrangeas and sweet peas awaited guests to Tuesday's White House state dinner.
The United States won't join its NATO allies and many other countries in formally banning landmines, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said during his midday briefing Tuesday.
Jennifer Hudson reveals what she will wear at the White House state dinner and gives a taste of a song she will sing.
The jury has found Juan Mendez Jr. guilty of the second-degree murders of Whitney Mendez and her mother Lorena Stone.
Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president said Tuesday he will again veto legislation that sets the framework for the country's upcoming elections, saying revisions passed after his first veto made the bill worse.
A new documentary says blaming borrowers for the mortgage meltdown is a big mistake. Brooke Anderson reports.
Liverpool have crashed out of the Champions League despite a narrow 1-0 Group E win over Debrecen in Hungary.
Abe Pollin, the longtime owner of the Washington Wizards professional basketball franchise, has died, the Wizards said Tuesday. He was 85.
Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.
The thing about "Glee" is that it came along at the right time.
HLN's Richelle Carey gets opinions from iReporters on whether or not President Obama should increase troop levels.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continued his three-nation tour of Latin America on Tuesday, signing accords with Bolivian President Evo Morales and pledging mutual cooperation.
A homeless Los Angeles man unable to find work finds new hope, thanks to a CNN viewer. Casey Wian reports.
CNN's Fredricka Whitfield pays tribute to one of America's most famous painters, Ernie Eugene Barnes.
CNN.com asked Sgt. Ayman Kafel about America's role in Afghanistan.
CNN Personal Finance Editor Gerri Willis and Food & Wine Editor-in-Chief Dana Cowin discuss holiday parties on a budget.
The biggest travel day of the year is almost here. Elizabeth Cohen tells you how to protect yourself from the flu.
Two women are awarded big money from Pfizer after suing over hormone replacement therapy. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.
A look back at the top stories for November 24, 2009.
A 13-year-old who witnessed another teen being set on fire last month apologized Tuesday, saying he is praying for the boy's recovery and he is sorry for what happened.
Premier League side Wigan Athletic have offered to refund tickets paid for by supporters who travelled to their 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham Hotspur.
CNN's Kitty Pilgrim looks at whether jobs are being created with federal stimulus money.
The parents of a teen who was set on fire says their son relives the incident. WFOR's Shannon Hori reports.
A psychology professor discovers children want a lot more than just toys for holidays. WBRE's Jeff Chirico reports.
Larry talks with Bishop T.D. Jakes about his advice to those whom have been hit hard by the economic crisis.
A slightly higher number of Americans will travel Thanksgiving holiday weekend compared with last year, but those traveling by air is expected to decline, AAA said.
CNN obtained 23 1/2 hours of Army tapes that show one sergeant's confession to killings at a Baghdad canal.
An Army general tells CNN that the rules for detaining prisoners required specific evidence gathering.
A soldier at the Baghdad canal where three U.S. sergeants killed four Iraqi detainees says the three sergeants are heroes.
New HIV infections have fallen worldwide by 17 percent over the past eight years, a testament to prevention efforts, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.
A Belgian car crash victim who was misdiagnosed as being in a vegetative state for 23 years was conscious the whole time, it has emerged.
Lisa Matheson of Atlanta, who is unemployed, attends a public relations seminar to catch up on the latest technology.
A lot of the letters I get asking for advice are from people who worry they'll never find love. "I'm 27 and still single!" they wail, or "I'm almost 30 and all my friends are married!" And while it's certainly natural to desire love and companionship and to get a little antsy about finding it, the idea that time is running out or that one should be married or at least in a long-term committed relationship by a certain age is not only wrong, it's potentially damaging.
Is Microsoft in talks with News Corp to remove its content from Google? Stephanie Elam has the story.
Police pursue a vehicle in the Miami area.
A 13-year-old who witnessed another teen being set on fire last month says he's sorry for what happened.
CNN's Richard Quest visits the Natural History Museum in London and discovers a passion inspired by natural history.
The fashionable critique of President Obama is that we don't really know who he is yet: That somehow, the eloquent and often-inspiring candidate of the campaign has yet to morph into anything resembling a memorable -- much less transformational -- president.
Belleville, Illinois Mayor leads effort to get residents to shop downtown this holiday season. KSDK'S Kay Quinn reports.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sacked four top generals Tuesday after an explosion at a Navy arsenal killed at least eight bomb disposal experts a day earlier, he announced.
Avid eBay buyer and seller Kim Kardashian visits a new eBay store in New York where some of her dresses are on display.
Like a well-placed power-up, the right gift can light up the eyes of that video gamer in your life.
A new study finds a bacterial infection is being spread to hospital patients by those coming in for outpatient procedures.
Centuries from openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag left India in control on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Kanpur.
CNN's Atika Shubert reports on an investigation into allegations that British troops humiliated and abused Iraqis.
Portsmouth have sacked manager Paul Hart following their poor start to the English Premier League season.
iReporter gennadyudod on Manchester United's game against Besiktas
That little pratfall that Jennifer Lopez took at the American Music Awards?
President Obama says India will have no better friend than the U.S. as it cements its position as a global leader.
I don't have a question. However, I would like to make a comment. I found the antidepressant Lamictal to be a godsend. I feel like a new person since I've been taking it. I also take Neurontin, which really takes the edge off. I feel for the person who can't find the right medicine. Don't give up, keep trying new drugs.
President Obama talks about his impending announcement regarding what's next for the U.S. in Afghanistan.
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro kept alive his challenge at the ATP World Tour Finals in London with a nervy 6-4 3-6 7-6 victory over Fernando Verdasco on Tuesday.
Jon and Kate Gosselin closed out their "Plus Eight" series Monday night with more of a whimper than a bang and plenty of whining, bitterness and blame.
Christiane Amanpour looks at the pro-Israeli lobby in the U.S. and a group trying to shift American policy in the Mideast.
Two people were executed Tuesday in China for their part in a tainted milk scandal that killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others, state-run media reported.
In 2008, superstar rapper Lil' Wayne allowed a film crew full access to his hectic life.
For sharing her addiction story, Lisa from Atlanta, Georgia, won a trip to New York to meet Jane on the set of "Issues."
An Ohio police chief accused of stealing items from the surrogate mom who carried Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twin daughters was found guilty Monday on three of six charges.
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is breaking box office records and providing a refreshing take on teen love.
A former royal aide convicted of murdering her boyfriend has failed to return to prison on schedule, British police said Tuesday.
State visits to the White House are full of show and symbolism, and Tuesday's visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is no exception.
One company gives a new twist to the concept of blind dating. CNN's Richard Lui finds out.
What are India's expectations for talks between its PM and President Obama? Jonathan Mann and Suhasini Haidar discuss.
President Obama meets with the Afghanistan war council CNN's Dan Lothian reports.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a series of agreements Monday after the controversial Iranian leader arrived at the first of three Latin American nations he will visit this week.
A shortage of canned pumpkin may mean Thanksgiving with no pumpkin pie. CNN's Felicia Taylor explains.
CNN's Paul Steinhauser talks to Polling Director Keating Holland about how Americans feel about the war in Afghanistan.
In this all-protein edition, a celebrity chef is smacked in the face by a ham, and a turkey you can eat and drink!
Police from California's Bay Area Rapid Transit system have begun questioning witnesses to a confrontation that led to a BART police officer shoving an unruly man into a glass window, a top official said Monday.
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group releases its annual list of dangerous toys.
Tracey Brown Osborne finds a mysterious charge on her American Express bill that turns out to be a repair bill for a rental car tire -- a tire she says she never damaged. When her charge card sides with her in the dispute, her car rental company threatens to take her to court. What should she do?
The White House is preparing for one of the most elegant evenings it has to offer. CNN's Suzanne Malveaux reports.
Stars come out to celebebrate the premiere of Fela on the red carpet.
In the battle for Congress, 41 is the crucial number. That's the number of seats the Republicans need to win back from the Democrats in next year's midterm elections to take control of the House of Representatives.
A helicopter crashed off the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on Tuesday, killing at least four people, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.
iReporter aldrinesnr talks about Liverpool F.C's must win game in the UEFA Champion's League.
Astronauts on the current mission include one whose wife has just given birth.
A long-awaited inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war got under way Tuesday -- a process that could determine whether former Prime Minister Tony Blair misled his country over the 2003 invasion.
For the past few years, holiday cheer has been in short supply for electronics retail chains.
A new report says Chinese drywall is corroding metal in homes. CNN's Sean Callebs reports.
A Colorado high school student doesn't let blindness stop him for participating in marching band. KUSA reports.
Going vegetarian on Thanksgiving doesn't mean forcing tofu into faux poultry or shaping legumes into meat-like blobs.
President Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House.
CNN's U.S.-based Arsenal fan iReporter predicts the final score between Arsenal's match against Standard Liege.
The plan is for Kitty and Fido to go? Here's what you need to know.
When Amanda Knox's parents head to Italy for closing arguments in their daughter's murder trial they'll be carrying a present they hope desperately she can use soon: a plane ticket home.
Do you fancy youself as a football afficionado? If so, here is your chance to test your knowledge of the beautiful game in our weekly soccer quiz.
A woman's body was found in a river in Wales, police said Tuesday, the second death from severe flooding that has hit England and Wales since late last week.
Like most people, you probably think of cholesterol -- if you think of it at all -- and picture fatty foods and heart trouble.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says it will be hard for him to support health care reform without a public option.
Where does the Senate's health care bill stand? CNN's Tom Foreman reports.
IIs outrage over Adam Lambert's American Music Awards performance due to sexuality? HLN's Joy Behar and panel discuss.
CNN in conjunction with Berlin Tape Artist El Bocho define the original path of the Berlin Wall by using 40 km of Go Beyond Borders tape.
After being photographed using an inhaler prior to extra-time in his MLS Cup Final, the news that David Beckham has been an asthma sufferer since childhood has propelled the condition into the limelight.
Bolivian glaciers are disappearing leaving communities devastated. UNTV's Andi Gitow reports.
The Bank of England extended secret emergency financing to Royal Bank of Scotland and to what was then HBOS during the banking panic last October, indicating the two banks were even closer to collapse than had been thought.
HLN money expert Clark Howard tells how you can beat the crowd and get the deals on Black Friday.
Lt. Col. Juanita Warman was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. CNN's Elaine Quijano reports.
"New Moon," the latest film in "The Twilight Saga" is doing record business at the box office.
President Obama hosts the Indian prime minister at the White House, and many important items are on the agenda.
Police early Tuesday arrested 34 people suspected of belonging to the leadership of a youth wing of the outlawed Basque separatist group ETA, Spain's Interior Ministry said in a statement.
I'm perched in a wooden treehouse lazing on a cushy double mattress atop a white sand beach along Mexico's Riviera Maya. Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, I'm about as far away from holiday hoopla and craziness as I can get when the beach butler comes by to see if I need anything.
The Wisconsin Lottery is looking for the person holding a ticket worth $1 million. WISN's Mike Anderson reports.
South Carolina lawmakers begin debate today on an impeachment resolution against Gov. Mark Sanford.
Having a good relationship with your therapist is priceless, which is why author Susan Shapiro says she lost it when her therapist "abandoned" her by moving away and she was left alone to work through her issues.
If President Obama decides to send 34,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, a new national poll indicates Americans would be split over whether to support such a move.
After an attempted bombing, CNN's Nic Robertson reports on the threat to peace in Northern Ireland.
It was supposed to be an aggressive agenda -- an agenda of change, some promised -- intended to right the economy, overhaul health care and reform immigration policy.
President Obama toasted a growing U.S. friendship with India at the first state dinner of his administration Tuesday, an evening of regal pageantry and symbolic politics in a tent on the White House South Lawn.
The countdown clocks are fast approaching zero as world leaders prepare for crucial climate talks in Copenhagen.
If the chaste Bella and Edward lived in writer J.R. Ward's world, they would have hit the sheets long ago.
Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.
Liverpool chief executive Christian Purslow has declared Rafael Benitez's job as "under no threat" despite the club's European Champions League exit on Tuesday night.
The death toll in a Philippine massacre rose to 57 Wednesday as police found more bodies, state-run media reported.
UK banks on Wednesday won a surprise victory on overdraft fees on personal bank accounts after the Supreme Court ruled that the charges cannot be assessed for fairness by the competition regulator.
A Christian evangelist branded an idiot by atheist biologist Richard Dawkins for trying to refute Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has brushed off the criticism.
It houses some of ancient Mesopotamia's rarest artifacts, but what is even harder to find at Iraq's National Museum are visitors.
One year ago, as Thanksgiving approached, many Americans were still feeling pleased about the fact that Americans seemed to have broken through an important racial divide. With the election of the first African-American president, some were talking about the possibility of a "post-racial" society.
"We did not have a right to choose where we lived ... freedom of speech, or freedom of actions. The traffickers had keys to our apartment. They controlled all of our movement and travel. They watched us and listened when we called our parents. They didn't let us make friends or tell anyone anything about ourselves. We couldn't keep any of the money we earned. We couldn't ask anyone for help." -- Lena
On November 24, 1859, the first edition of a book that would shake the most deeply established beliefs about life was published in London. What would eventually be known as "The Origin of Species" was the opening shot in a debate that hasn't ended, even 150 years later.
As Britain heads for its tightest election battle in years, politicians chasing the votes that could tip the balance are zeroing in on a new group of power brokers -- online moms.
The Pakistani people now believe the war against the Taliban is their war, whereas in the past they considered it to be the United States' war, a former Pakistani general with close ties to his country's military told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday.
A bomb killed at least four people and wounded 25 others in one of Iraq's holy cities Wednesday morning, an Interior Ministry official said.
There's nothing like lobbing a simple little question into a group of foaming football fanatics.
New Zealand is bracing itself for some very rare spring visitors.
A 13-year-old teenager with Asperger's syndrome spent 11 days in October wandering New York's vast subway system until a police officer recognized him from a missing persons' poster, according to police and the youth's mother.
A former royal aide who escaped from an open prison where she was serving a sentence for murder has been found, British police said Wednesday.
If that dreamy blind date seems too good to be true, or the guy at the bar with a martini and a pencil-thin moustache looks a little sketchy, the truth about them -- or at least some of it -- could be found on your phone.
President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed Tuesday to team up and tackle a checklist of economic, nuclear, security and environmental challenges.
The Twitter phenomenon, in which anybody can tell his or her followers anything -- in 140 characters or less -- now has a payoff that can go beyond the thrill of self-publishing.
Military brass at Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday announced tightened security procedures and the availability of a range of mental health services in the wake of the November 5 shooting spree that killed 13 people on the post.
Bodies lie scattered in a rural field in the southern Philippines, some unearthed from a shallow grave hastily dug by the gunmen who seized the group of men and women just a day earlier.
Two men face a court hearing in Northern Ireland on Wednesday after being charged with attempted murder and other counts in connection with what police called a foiled terrorist attack, police announced.
Nearly 150,000 refugees from Sri Lanka's civil war remain detained in Sri Lankan government internment camps, according to the United Nations' chief humanitarian affairs official, John Holmes.
A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Atlanta police over a September raid at a gay club, on behalf of 19 patrons who say they were forcibly searched and detained.
The Pentagon is making detailed plans to send about 34,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan in anticipation of President Obama's decision on the future of the eight-year-old war, a defense official said Tuesday.
The Pakistani military killed 20 militants during military operations in northwest Pakistan late Sunday night and into Monday morning, a senior military official told CNN.
Facebook has followed Google's lead and introduced a dual-class stock structure, the clearest sign yet that the world's most popular social networking site is preparing for an eventual public offering.
A Kentucky census worker who was found dead in September committed suicide and staged the scene to look like a homicide, authorities said Tuesday.
The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.
While we officially celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" on November 24, celebrations of Darwin's legacy have actually been building in intensity for several years. Darwin is not just an important 19th century scientific thinker. Increasingly, he is a cultural icon.
China's banks are preparing to raise tens of billions of dollars in additional capital to meet regulatory requirements following an unprecedented expansion of new loans this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's oldest brother said.
Andy Murray will need to beat Fernando Verdasco on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals after going down 3-6 6-3 6-1 to Roger Federer in Tuesday's blockbuster Group A clash at London's O2 Arena.
Holders Barcelona moved two points clear at the top of Champions League Group H after producing a classy display to defeat Italian champions Inter Milan 2-0 at the Nou Camp.
In an unprecedented gesture, Tyler Perry has pledged $1 million to the country's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Tables set in apple green, ruby and gold with arrangements of roses, hydrangeas and sweet peas awaited guests to Tuesday's White House state dinner.
The United States won't join its NATO allies and many other countries in formally banning landmines, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said during his midday briefing Tuesday.
Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president said Tuesday he will again veto legislation that sets the framework for the country's upcoming elections, saying revisions passed after his first veto made the bill worse.
Liverpool have crashed out of the Champions League despite a narrow 1-0 Group E win over Debrecen in Hungary.
Abe Pollin, the longtime owner of the Washington Wizards professional basketball franchise, has died, the Wizards said Tuesday. He was 85.
Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.
The thing about "Glee" is that it came along at the right time.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continued his three-nation tour of Latin America on Tuesday, signing accords with Bolivian President Evo Morales and pledging mutual cooperation.
A 13-year-old who witnessed another teen being set on fire last month apologized Tuesday, saying he is praying for the boy's recovery and he is sorry for what happened.
Premier League side Wigan Athletic have offered to refund tickets paid for by supporters who travelled to their 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham Hotspur.
A slightly higher number of Americans will travel Thanksgiving holiday weekend compared with last year, but those traveling by air is expected to decline, AAA said.
New HIV infections have fallen worldwide by 17 percent over the past eight years, a testament to prevention efforts, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.
A Belgian car crash victim who was misdiagnosed as being in a vegetative state for 23 years was conscious the whole time, it has emerged.
A lot of the letters I get asking for advice are from people who worry they'll never find love. "I'm 27 and still single!" they wail, or "I'm almost 30 and all my friends are married!" And while it's certainly natural to desire love and companionship and to get a little antsy about finding it, the idea that time is running out or that one should be married or at least in a long-term committed relationship by a certain age is not only wrong, it's potentially damaging.
The fashionable critique of President Obama is that we don't really know who he is yet: That somehow, the eloquent and often-inspiring candidate of the campaign has yet to morph into anything resembling a memorable -- much less transformational -- president.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sacked four top generals Tuesday after an explosion at a Navy arsenal killed at least eight bomb disposal experts a day earlier, he announced.
Like a well-placed power-up, the right gift can light up the eyes of that video gamer in your life.
Centuries from openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag left India in control on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Kanpur.
Portsmouth have sacked manager Paul Hart following their poor start to the English Premier League season.
That little pratfall that Jennifer Lopez took at the American Music Awards?
I don't have a question. However, I would like to make a comment. I found the antidepressant Lamictal to be a godsend. I feel like a new person since I've been taking it. I also take Neurontin, which really takes the edge off. I feel for the person who can't find the right medicine. Don't give up, keep trying new drugs.
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro kept alive his challenge at the ATP World Tour Finals in London with a nervy 6-4 3-6 7-6 victory over Fernando Verdasco on Tuesday.
Jon and Kate Gosselin closed out their "Plus Eight" series Monday night with more of a whimper than a bang and plenty of whining, bitterness and blame.
Two people were executed Tuesday in China for their part in a tainted milk scandal that killed at least six babies and sickened about 300,000 others, state-run media reported.
In 2008, superstar rapper Lil' Wayne allowed a film crew full access to his hectic life.
An Ohio police chief accused of stealing items from the surrogate mom who carried Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twin daughters was found guilty Monday on three of six charges.
A former royal aide convicted of murdering her boyfriend has failed to return to prison on schedule, British police said Tuesday.
State visits to the White House are full of show and symbolism, and Tuesday's visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is no exception.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a series of agreements Monday after the controversial Iranian leader arrived at the first of three Latin American nations he will visit this week.
Police from California's Bay Area Rapid Transit system have begun questioning witnesses to a confrontation that led to a BART police officer shoving an unruly man into a glass window, a top official said Monday.
Tracey Brown Osborne finds a mysterious charge on her American Express bill that turns out to be a repair bill for a rental car tire -- a tire she says she never damaged. When her charge card sides with her in the dispute, her car rental company threatens to take her to court. What should she do?
In the battle for Congress, 41 is the crucial number. That's the number of seats the Republicans need to win back from the Democrats in next year's midterm elections to take control of the House of Representatives.
A helicopter crashed off the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on Tuesday, killing at least four people, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.
A long-awaited inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war got under way Tuesday -- a process that could determine whether former Prime Minister Tony Blair misled his country over the 2003 invasion.
For the past few years, holiday cheer has been in short supply for electronics retail chains.
Going vegetarian on Thanksgiving doesn't mean forcing tofu into faux poultry or shaping legumes into meat-like blobs.
The plan is for Kitty and Fido to go? Here's what you need to know.
When Amanda Knox's parents head to Italy for closing arguments in their daughter's murder trial they'll be carrying a present they hope desperately she can use soon: a plane ticket home.
Do you fancy youself as a football afficionado? If so, here is your chance to test your knowledge of the beautiful game in our weekly soccer quiz.
A woman's body was found in a river in Wales, police said Tuesday, the second death from severe flooding that has hit England and Wales since late last week.
Like most people, you probably think of cholesterol -- if you think of it at all -- and picture fatty foods and heart trouble.
After being photographed using an inhaler prior to extra-time in his MLS Cup Final, the news that David Beckham has been an asthma sufferer since childhood has propelled the condition into the limelight.
The Bank of England extended secret emergency financing to Royal Bank of Scotland and to what was then HBOS during the banking panic last October, indicating the two banks were even closer to collapse than had been thought.
"New Moon," the latest film in "The Twilight Saga" is doing record business at the box office.
Police early Tuesday arrested 34 people suspected of belonging to the leadership of a youth wing of the outlawed Basque separatist group ETA, Spain's Interior Ministry said in a statement.
I'm perched in a wooden treehouse lazing on a cushy double mattress atop a white sand beach along Mexico's Riviera Maya. Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, I'm about as far away from holiday hoopla and craziness as I can get when the beach butler comes by to see if I need anything.
Having a good relationship with your therapist is priceless, which is why author Susan Shapiro says she lost it when her therapist "abandoned" her by moving away and she was left alone to work through her issues.
If President Obama decides to send 34,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, a new national poll indicates Americans would be split over whether to support such a move.
The team behind Buy-A-Credit.com tells us about their novel new way of becoming a producer.
Meet the producer whose contribution to Bollywood is beyond comparison - Yash Chopra.
"What exactly does a producer do?" The Screening Room asked some of Hollywood's most powerful producers to explain.
Join the CNN/YouTube debate as world leaders attempt to thrash out a global treaty on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
Another downpour over flood zones in the UK means river levels could rise again. ITN's Geraint Vincent reports.
We offer tips on how to keep from contracting or spreading the flu when you travel this holiday season.
Celebrities from Rihanna to Rascal Flatts share with CNN what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
A teller was surprised to get a tearful explanation along with a demand for cash at a California bank.
The UK's advisory body says the extra time a drug can buy cancer patients doesn't justify the high cost. ITN's Lawrence McGinty reports.
Get the latest World Sport headlines in 60 seconds everyday from CNN.
2007 CNN Hero Peter Kithene's clinic has thrived despite violence in his homeland of Kenya.
Larry and a panel of guests discuss Pres. Obama's upcoming decision on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
Larry discusses Obama's first State Dinner with his guests, including the designer of Michelle's dress.
CNN's Mallika Kapur speaks to a Mumbai man who struggles with the deaths of two friends in the attacks a year ago.
CNN's Erica Hill takes a closer look at the issues at play in Afghanistan with a panel of experts.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Watch the Backstory of Arwa Damon and the CNN crew filming at the orangutan rehabilitation center in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Reporters Without Borders reacts to journalist killings in the Philippines.
New Yorkers are flocking to food pantries for assistance this Thankgiving, as employment woes mount. CNN's Maggie Lake reports
HLN's Joy Behar and a panel discuss Adam Lambert's controversial AMA performance, as well as 'coming out' for the holidays.
In an exclusive interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Heather Ellis explains why she agreed to a plea deal.
Indian Prime Minister's state visit reflects India's growing political and economic importance to the United States.
For the first time since the announcement to end the Oprah show, Oprah speaks out. Brooke and a panel discuss!
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard steps out of the studio to answer money questions for Capt. John Burns at Ft. Benning.
1 month old Angel Perez was snatched from his mother's car outside a North Charleston, SC post office.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Some of the credit card industry's darkest secrets are exposed in a new PBS frontline documentary called "The Card Game."
President Obama and the First Lady are rolling out the red carpet at the White House for their first state dinner.
Dr. Steven Laureys tells the difficulties in assessing the difference between being in a vegetative state and being minimally conscious.
CNN Hero Brad Blauser has provided more than 700 free pediatric wheelchairs to children in Iraq.
CNN Hero Roy Foster travels to the back alleys to offer food and comfort to homeless veterans trying to survive.
China executes two men for their role in last year's tainted milk scandal. CNN's Emily Chang reports.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh makes a toast with President Obama at the state dinner.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Capt. Lisa Rudzinski with the Kentucky State Police concludes that Kentucky census worker Bill Sparkman killed himself.
President Obama makes a toast at the state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
A man in his 70s is suspected of robbing five banks. He's armed with a gun and an oxygen tank. Why can't cops catch him?
CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on his true hero. Watch the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute on Thanksgiving night at 9PM.
California's Catalina Island is overpopulated by bison, so officials are trying birth control. Casey Wian reports.
Hollywood and Washington's elite arrive at the White House for President Barack Obama's first official state dinner.
A 13-year-old boy who has Asperger's syndrome survived 11 days on the New York City subway. CNN's Mary Snow reports.
Thanksgiving travel can be stressful. Add H1N1 risks, and your flight could be a recipe for concern.
iReporters share their views on whether President Obama should send more troops to Afghanistan.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the White House for a state dinner.
Once actress Ricki Lake's nanny, CNN Hero Marie Da Silva is now devoted to educating AIDS orphans in Malawi.
The truth about tryptophan. CNN goes beyond the surface to carve out the truth behind the post-meal nap.
A clip from Joy Behar's candid talk with Judge Judy Sheindlin. Watch the entire interview tonight at 9 pm ET on HLN.
Stars on the red carpet for Rosie's Broadway Extravaganza talk about Adam Lambert and his performance at the AMAs.
A visual aid has attorneys on both sides squaring off during closing arguments in the Juan Mendez murder trial.
Stephanie Elam has more on a new Zagat survey that blasts some of the largest airlines on comfort and service.
Jennifer Hudson reveals what she will wear at the White House state dinner and gives a taste of a song she will sing.
The jury has found Juan Mendez Jr. guilty of the second-degree murders of Whitney Mendez and her mother Lorena Stone.
A new documentary says blaming borrowers for the mortgage meltdown is a big mistake. Brooke Anderson reports.
HLN's Richelle Carey gets opinions from iReporters on whether or not President Obama should increase troop levels.
A homeless Los Angeles man unable to find work finds new hope, thanks to a CNN viewer. Casey Wian reports.
CNN's Fredricka Whitfield pays tribute to one of America's most famous painters, Ernie Eugene Barnes.
CNN.com asked Sgt. Ayman Kafel about America's role in Afghanistan.
CNN Personal Finance Editor Gerri Willis and Food & Wine Editor-in-Chief Dana Cowin discuss holiday parties on a budget.
The biggest travel day of the year is almost here. Elizabeth Cohen tells you how to protect yourself from the flu.
Two women are awarded big money from Pfizer after suing over hormone replacement therapy. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.
A look back at the top stories for November 24, 2009.
CNN's Kitty Pilgrim looks at whether jobs are being created with federal stimulus money.
The parents of a teen who was set on fire says their son relives the incident. WFOR's Shannon Hori reports.
A psychology professor discovers children want a lot more than just toys for holidays. WBRE's Jeff Chirico reports.
Larry talks with Bishop T.D. Jakes about his advice to those whom have been hit hard by the economic crisis.
CNN obtained 23 1/2 hours of Army tapes that show one sergeant's confession to killings at a Baghdad canal.
An Army general tells CNN that the rules for detaining prisoners required specific evidence gathering.
A soldier at the Baghdad canal where three U.S. sergeants killed four Iraqi detainees says the three sergeants are heroes.
Lisa Matheson of Atlanta, who is unemployed, attends a public relations seminar to catch up on the latest technology.
Is Microsoft in talks with News Corp to remove its content from Google? Stephanie Elam has the story.
Police pursue a vehicle in the Miami area.
A 13-year-old who witnessed another teen being set on fire last month says he's sorry for what happened.
CNN's Richard Quest visits the Natural History Museum in London and discovers a passion inspired by natural history.
Belleville, Illinois Mayor leads effort to get residents to shop downtown this holiday season. KSDK'S Kay Quinn reports.
Avid eBay buyer and seller Kim Kardashian visits a new eBay store in New York where some of her dresses are on display.
A new study finds a bacterial infection is being spread to hospital patients by those coming in for outpatient procedures.
CNN's Atika Shubert reports on an investigation into allegations that British troops humiliated and abused Iraqis.
iReporter gennadyudod on Manchester United's game against Besiktas
President Obama says India will have no better friend than the U.S. as it cements its position as a global leader.
President Obama talks about his impending announcement regarding what's next for the U.S. in Afghanistan.
Christiane Amanpour looks at the pro-Israeli lobby in the U.S. and a group trying to shift American policy in the Mideast.
For sharing her addiction story, Lisa from Atlanta, Georgia, won a trip to New York to meet Jane on the set of "Issues."
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is breaking box office records and providing a refreshing take on teen love.
One company gives a new twist to the concept of blind dating. CNN's Richard Lui finds out.
What are India's expectations for talks between its PM and President Obama? Jonathan Mann and Suhasini Haidar discuss.
President Obama meets with the Afghanistan war council CNN's Dan Lothian reports.
A shortage of canned pumpkin may mean Thanksgiving with no pumpkin pie. CNN's Felicia Taylor explains.
CNN's Paul Steinhauser talks to Polling Director Keating Holland about how Americans feel about the war in Afghanistan.
In this all-protein edition, a celebrity chef is smacked in the face by a ham, and a turkey you can eat and drink!
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group releases its annual list of dangerous toys.
The White House is preparing for one of the most elegant evenings it has to offer. CNN's Suzanne Malveaux reports.
Stars come out to celebebrate the premiere of Fela on the red carpet.
iReporter aldrinesnr talks about Liverpool F.C's must win game in the UEFA Champion's League.
Astronauts on the current mission include one whose wife has just given birth.
A new report says Chinese drywall is corroding metal in homes. CNN's Sean Callebs reports.
A Colorado high school student doesn't let blindness stop him for participating in marching band. KUSA reports.
President Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House.
CNN's U.S.-based Arsenal fan iReporter predicts the final score between Arsenal's match against Standard Liege.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says it will be hard for him to support health care reform without a public option.
Where does the Senate's health care bill stand? CNN's Tom Foreman reports.
IIs outrage over Adam Lambert's American Music Awards performance due to sexuality? HLN's Joy Behar and panel discuss.
CNN in conjunction with Berlin Tape Artist El Bocho define the original path of the Berlin Wall by using 40 km of Go Beyond Borders tape.
Bolivian glaciers are disappearing leaving communities devastated. UNTV's Andi Gitow reports.
HLN money expert Clark Howard tells how you can beat the crowd and get the deals on Black Friday.
Lt. Col. Juanita Warman was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. CNN's Elaine Quijano reports.
President Obama hosts the Indian prime minister at the White House, and many important items are on the agenda.
The Wisconsin Lottery is looking for the person holding a ticket worth $1 million. WISN's Mike Anderson reports.
South Carolina lawmakers begin debate today on an impeachment resolution against Gov. Mark Sanford.
After an attempted bombing, CNN's Nic Robertson reports on the threat to peace in Northern Ireland.
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