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Suspect in pregnant Marine's death detained in U.S.
April 17, 2009 at 10:58 pm

The suspected killer of a 20-year-old pregnant Camp Lejeune Marine was being held in a North Carolina jail late Friday after being extradited from Mexico, law enforcement sources said.

Freed captain: 'We did what we were trained to do'
April 17, 2009 at 10:36 pm

Capt. Richard Phillips, whose capture and dramatic rescue in the pirate-infested waters off the coast of Africa last week captivated the nation, returned home to Vermont on Friday.

Obama: 'We can move U.S.-Cuban relations in a new direction'
April 17, 2009 at 10:35 pm

President Obama said Friday he is seeking "a new beginning" in U.S. relations with Cuba.

'Waterman's' weapon against pollution: Oysters
April 17, 2009 at 10:11 pm

It's daybreak on Sara Creek, a sleepy backwater that sits near Yorktown, Virginia, and empties into the Chesapeake. The early morning fog slowly lifts to reveal the ripples of water, the boats swaying, and a picturesque harbor.

Oprah, Ashton Kutcher mark Twitter 'turning point'
April 17, 2009 at 10:07 pm

As Ashton Kutcher becomes the first to collect 1 million followers on Twitter and Oprah Winfrey sends out her first tweet, tech observers are debating: Does Friday mark a new peak for the microblogging service? Or the beginning of its demise?

Rudd: Human smugglers 'scum of the earth'
April 17, 2009 at 10:01 pm

Australia's prime minister Friday ripped those engaged in human trafficking after an explosion aboard a boat carrying Afghan refugees killed three people and injured more than 40 others near Ashmore Reef, off Australia's northwest coast.

'Talent' star keeps singing, raves keep coming
April 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm

The often scathing critic Simon Cowell called Susan Boyle -- the breakout singing sensation from "Britain's Got Talent" -- a "little tiger."

Man sought in killing possibly linked to Craigslist
April 17, 2009 at 8:50 pm

Police in Boston, Massachusetts, are searching for a man suspected in the murder of one woman and the armed robbery of two others, all of whom, they say, he may have met through their Craigslist ads for personal services.

Ex-handyman to plead guilty, testify in slaying of editor
April 17, 2009 at 8:21 pm

A former handyman charged in the 2007 fatal shooting of the editor of the Oakland (California) Post will plead guilty next week in his death and another killing, the man's lawyer said Friday.

Guidelines for broader stem cell research unveiled
April 17, 2009 at 8:18 pm

The Obama administration released a draft of guidelines for federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research Friday.

The Fareed Challenge
April 17, 2009 at 8:08 pm


One aboard in 'not survivable' Florida crash, official says
April 17, 2009 at 6:55 pm

A Fort Lauderdale official said that only one person was on a plane that slammed into a vacant house Friday, a crash called "not survivable" by a fire official.

McCain campaign manager: GOP should back same-sex marriage
April 17, 2009 at 6:47 pm

A key architect of Republican Sen. John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign has urged conservatives to drop their opposition to same-sex marriage.

Greenhouse gases pose health hazard, EPA says
April 17, 2009 at 6:26 pm

Six heat-trapping gases that contribute to air pollution pose potential health hazards, the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday in a landmark announcement that could lead to regulation of the gases.

Tourists have to try to combat the 'ugly American'
April 17, 2009 at 6:18 pm

When travel author Beth Whitman was in Vietnam, she witnessed a group of young American male travelers rough-housing in the streets outside of the Rex Hotel.

'Farm fresh' movement a growing food trend
April 17, 2009 at 5:40 pm

Michelle Obama is not the only one looking to feed her family freshly picked produce.

Scottish singer 'gobsmacked' by overnight stardom
April 17, 2009 at 5:36 pm

The Scottish woman who became an Internet singing sensation after her performance on a British talent show said Friday she doesn't want fame to change her.

Green Solutions in Focus
April 17, 2009 at 5:26 pm

In observation of Earth Day, CNN photojournalists look at solutions to address the issues affecting the planet. From saving the Chesapeake Bay to addressing the Los Angeles water crisis, people are trying to make a difference before it's too late. "Green Solutions in Focus" is the sixth installment in the multi-platform, award-winning "In Focus" series.

Cisterns save rainwater, quench environmental thirst
April 17, 2009 at 5:17 pm

Andy Lipkis was 15 years old on the first Earth Day in 1970 -- the year he says he realized what his calling in life would be.

Ashton Kutcher Twitter supporters
April 17, 2009 at 5:13 pm


Mugabe ally implicated in Zimbabwe farm seizures
April 17, 2009 at 3:01 pm

Farmers are implicating a close ally of President Robert Mugabe's in the latest round of farm seizures in Zimbabwe in which Mugabe loyalists take over white-owned farms.

Thai PM: Emergency powers to stay in place
April 17, 2009 at 2:45 pm

Thailand's prime minister told CNN Friday he will not lift a state of emergency until he is convinced anti-government protests that flared into deadly clashes this week would not return to the capital.

A new home for a Yankee home opener
April 17, 2009 at 2:31 pm


Cartoon Clicks: Who's doing the sniping?
April 17, 2009 at 2:21 pm


Hiddink: Win or lose I'll leave Chelsea
April 17, 2009 at 2:14 pm

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink insists he will leave the London club at the end of the season --- but says winning the Champions League would be the perfect ending to his short spell at Stamford Bridge.

King: Waterman finds Chesapeake Bay 'dying daily'
April 17, 2009 at 2:08 pm

It is just after first light, and Don Pierce gently eases the Bri-Steff off the pier at Cape Charles harbor.

Water dogs should come with warnings
April 17, 2009 at 1:59 pm

The nation's new "first dog" has heightened interest in its breed -- Portuguese water dog -- but not necessarily a thorough understanding of the dogs' needs, a pair of owners and breeders told CNN.

Nadal cruises through to Monaco last four
April 17, 2009 at 1:54 pm

Top seed Rafael Nadal is through to the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters after cruising through his third round and quarterfinal ties on Friday, for the loss of just nine games.

G-20 protest cop faces manslaughter questions
April 17, 2009 at 1:19 pm

A police officer has been interviewed under caution for manslaughter after tests on a man who died during G-20 protests in London, the UK police watchdog said Friday.

How Guus Hiddink works his football magic
April 17, 2009 at 1:19 pm

How does a man from an unassuming Dutch village go to being loved in South Korea, adored in Australia, revered in Russia and admired in England?

Maya nut changes lives while aiding the rain forest
April 17, 2009 at 1:12 pm

In the rain forests of Central America grows the nutrient-rich Maya nut. The marble-sized seed can be prepared to taste like mashed potatoes, chocolate or coffee. To those who stumble upon the nuts on the ground, they're free for the taking.

Ferguson launches stinging attack on Benitez
April 17, 2009 at 1:10 pm

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a stinging attack on Rafael Benitez, branding his Liverpool counterpart as 'arrogant'.

Zakaria: Karzai rejects key Obama strategy
April 17, 2009 at 1:09 pm

The Afghan government will change a law that critics say legalizes rape within marriage for Shia Muslims, President Hamid Karzai told CNN Thursday.

15 African first ladies to attend summit on HIV, women's issues
April 17, 2009 at 1:05 pm

Fifteen first ladies from African nations will attend a two-day summit in Los Angeles on health, women's issues and HIV/AIDS, organizers said Friday.

Review: 'State of Play' may be last of its kind
April 17, 2009 at 8:43 am

These are not good times to be a newsprint journalist.

Bogey-free 64 gives Cejka Heritage advantage
April 17, 2009 at 8:40 am

Germany's Alex Cejka grabbed the first-round lead at the Verizon Heritage event on Thursday, firing a bogey-free seven-under-par 64 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

A to Z of online piracy
April 17, 2009 at 8:38 am

If mention of The Pirate Bay conjures up images of parrots, peg legs and planks, or geeky jargon like BitTorrent and jailbreak leaves you all at sea, this handy A-Z will help you navigate the choppy waters of the online piracy debate.

Four jailed in landmark Pirate Bay case
April 17, 2009 at 8:33 am

Four men behind a Swedish file-sharing Web site used by millions to exchange movies and music have been jailed for a year for collaborating to violate copyright law in a landmark court verdict in Stockholm.

iReporters in India
April 17, 2009 at 8:26 am


Commentary: Obama treating Mexico as an equal
April 17, 2009 at 8:24 am

President Obama doesn't speak Spanish. But after his trip Thursday to Mexico City to meet with President Felipe Calderon, it's clear that the two leaders speak the same language.

King: Small town offers lesson to Washington
April 17, 2009 at 8:18 am

In a tiny, struggling town at the southern tip of Chesapeake Bay, Kelly's Gingernut Pub offers a friendly respite on a raw, rainy day and a lesson to politicians in Washington.

Korean Choi takes two-shot China Open lead
April 17, 2009 at 8:10 am

Korean Choi Ho-sung produced four birdies over the back nine to establish a two-stroke lead after a second-round 67 in the Volvo China Open in Beijing.

Raúl Castro: Cuba ready 'to discuss everything' with U.S.
April 17, 2009 at 8:10 am

The Cuban government, long the object of a U.S. economic blockade, is prepared to meet with the Obama administration, Cuba's leader said.

Donors pledge $5 billion aid for Pakistan
April 17, 2009 at 8:07 am

International donors meeting in Japan have pledged more than $5 billion in aid for Pakistan to bolster the country's economy and help it fight terror and Islamic radicalism, officials said.

Spinal Tap takes off the wigs
April 17, 2009 at 8:03 am

Twenty-five years ago, America discovered "one of England's loudest bands," courtesy of documentarian Marty DiBergi and his film, "This Is Spinal Tap."

Is online piracy a good thing?
April 17, 2009 at 7:50 am

Lawmakers have come to a decision in Sweden's landmark copyright case, finding the four men behind one of the world's most popular file-sharing sites, The Pirate Bay guilty of collaborating to violate copyright law and jailing them for a year.

When football players go 'AWOL'
April 17, 2009 at 7:00 am

After a week when he could not be traced, Egyptian football star Amir Zaki is back at his Premier League club side Wigan Athletic in northern England.

New violence hits Indian elections
April 17, 2009 at 6:50 am

New violence marred India's general elections Friday as suspected militants attacked Indian border guards as they escorted polling staff through a treacherous passage in troubled northeastern Assam state Friday, police said.

24 injured after trains collide in Germany
April 17, 2009 at 6:30 am

Twenty-four people were injured when a regional express train crashed into a freight train outside Berlin, a spokesman for the German rail authority said Friday.

India elections: Facts behind world's biggest vote
April 17, 2009 at 6:26 am

Indians are voting in their tens of millions in a month-long general election that creates huge logistical issues in the world's largest democracy. The first round of polling was held on April 16. There are a further five voting phases before the final count is due on May 16.
 

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