Saturday, February 14, 2009

2/14 CNN.com Recently Published/Updated




Hillary Clinton warns, woos North Korea
February 14, 2009 at 1:03 am

North Korea's nuclear program is "the most acute challenge to stability in northeast Asia," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday.

Man charged with arson in Australia wildfires
February 13, 2009 at 11:09 pm

Police have arrested a man in connection with one of the myriad wildfires that have laid waste to parts of southeastern Australia and killed at least 181 people.

Obama planning ambitious road ahead
February 13, 2009 at 11:03 pm

Fresh off victory on President Obama's signature $787 billion economic recovery plan, several top White House aides say they're planning an ambitious agenda for the rest of February.

30-year-old seen for first time in 3,000 years
February 13, 2009 at 9:55 pm

The beautiful singer was about 30 years old when the world forgot about her. But now we know what she looks like for the first time in nearly 3,000 years.

Commentary: Vaccine support stirs viewers
February 13, 2009 at 9:49 pm

I knew I was stepping into the middle of a huge controversy when Thursday night, I urged all parents to vaccinate their children.

Policy review of war dead coverage nears end
February 13, 2009 at 8:58 pm

A Pentagon review looking at allowing media coverage of the flag-draped coffins of fallen troops returning to the United States could be ready for the secretary of defense to look over within days, according to Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell.

Mom, daughter escape after plane crashes into home
February 13, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Hours after a plane slammed into her home Karen Wielinski gave an exclusive interview to Buffalo radio station WBEN. This is her account based on that interview.

9/11 widow among Buffalo flight victims
February 13, 2009 at 8:27 pm

President Obama on Friday praised Beverly Eckert, the widow of a September 11 victim and a prominent post-9/11 activist, who was one of the passengers who died in a plane crash outside Buffalo, New York.

Commentary: Why we watch the games
February 13, 2009 at 8:23 pm

Why do we watch?

White House provides plane to senator for key stimulus vote
February 13, 2009 at 7:29 pm

The White House has provided the use of a government airplane to a key Democratic senator in order to ensure the availability of what may prove to be the deciding 60th vote in favor of the $787 billion economic stimulus package.

Seeing crash reports can worsen flying phobia
February 13, 2009 at 7:23 pm

When she heard news of the Continental Airlines plane that plunged into a house in suburban Buffalo, New York, on Thursday night, killing 50 people, Jenny Gomez experienced a familiar feeling creep deep within her psyche. "It definitely sparked those old feelings of anxiety," she said.

Border fence is a dividing line in immigration debate
February 13, 2009 at 4:41 pm

The Yuma desert is below: San Luis, Arizona, to one side and San Luis, Mexico, to the other. On this clear day, the Colorado River is glistening, birds playfully circling over what any map defines as the U.S.-Mexico border in this area.

Commentary: Get your children vaccinated for measles
February 13, 2009 at 4:40 pm

What I am about to say, I know, is controversial. And I know that a lot of people are going to disagree with me. But as a mother, with a second child on the way, I believe this is vital to the safety of our children and must be said.

Witnesses saw and heard plane going down
February 13, 2009 at 4:17 pm

The plane that crashed Thursday night near Buffalo, New York, had its nose down and wings tilted to the left just before impact, a witness told CNN on Friday morning.

Who's hurt the most? Obama or Gregg?
February 13, 2009 at 4:08 pm

President Obama is vowing the loss of a Republican in his Cabinet will not stop his efforts to bridge the partisan divide.

Pucker up: Scientists study kissing
February 13, 2009 at 4:04 pm

When your lips gently brush against the mouth of your beloved this Valentine's Day, it may feel magically romantic, or sloppily slobbery, or blissfully gentle, or perhaps too rough and toothy.

Watch out: There's danger in your wallet
February 13, 2009 at 3:54 pm

I've been getting many calls from listeners who are outraged or perplexed by the actions of their credit card issuer.

Pakistan: Video appears to show kidnapped U.N. official
February 13, 2009 at 3:46 pm

A video that aired Friday on Pakistan's Geo TV network appears to show John Solecki, an American U.N. official kidnapped earlier this month in Quetta, Pakistan.

This week in iReport: Beijing hotel fire, natural disasters
February 13, 2009 at 3:40 pm


Top three seeds through to Paris semifinals
February 13, 2009 at 3:36 pm

Top three seeds Serena Williams, Jelena Jankovic and Elena Dementieva are through to the last four of the Paris Indoor tournament after getting past French oppenents in their quarterfinals on Friday.

Maher: Obama's bright but still has learning curve
February 13, 2009 at 3:27 pm

Barack Obama is smarter than the average president, but he still has a lot to learn, according to comedian Bill Maher.

Farcical scenes as Antigua Test abandoned
February 13, 2009 at 3:21 pm

The second Test match between West Indies and England in Antigua has been abandoned after only 10 deliveries were bowled, with the match to be re-started on Sunday at a different ground on the island under the guise of the third Test.

As 'Flying Fortress' reaches sky, former airmen relive the high
February 13, 2009 at 2:44 pm

Wendell Lawing's eyes light up as the 88-year-old man talks about his last flight in a B-17 bomber.

'Fireproof' is still generating heat
February 13, 2009 at 2:24 pm

You don't find many churches making theatrical films. You especially don't find many churches making films starring Kirk Cameron about a firefighter in a crumbling marriage addicted to online porn.

Zimbabwe arrests new government minister
February 13, 2009 at 2:18 pm

A Zimbabwean opposition party member was arrested just before he was to become the troubled country's deputy agriculture minister, the opposition Movement for Democratic change said.

CNN exclusive: Secret files reveal NIU killer's past
February 13, 2009 at 2:02 pm

A former student who killed five people at Northern Illinois University last Valentine's Day had been drummed out of the Army for hiding his psychiatric history and expressed admiration for famous murderers, CNN has learned.


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