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Scrutiny in horse deaths falls on vitamins
April 22, 2009 at 10:18 pm

The captain of a polo team at the center of the mysterious deaths of 21 horses told an Argentine newspaper that he has "no doubts" vitamins administered to the animals by a laboratory are at fault.

CNN Student News Transcript: April 23, 2009
April 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm

April 23, 2009

FAA relents, will open database on airplane-bird collisions to public
April 22, 2009 at 9:41 pm

After getting pelted by criticism from everyone from airline passengers to federal accident investigators, the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday reversed course and said it will publicly reveal its records on bird strikes.

CNN Student News: Ten Questions
April 22, 2009 at 9:07 pm

April 23, 2009

Clinton: Pakistan in danger
April 22, 2009 at 9:04 pm

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that Pakistan is in danger of falling into terrorist hands because of failed government policies and called on Pakistani citizens and expatriates to voice more concern.

Obama announces plan to lease federal waters for clean energy
April 22, 2009 at 9:01 pm

President Obama marked Earth Day Wednesday by announcing a new initiative to lease federal waters for the purpose of generating electricity from wind and ocean currents.

Poor Latinos are victims of abuse nationwide, activists say
April 22, 2009 at 9:00 pm

Low-income Latinos are routinely discriminated against in the South, a new report says, but the study's author and others say the problem exists nationwide, with millions of Spanish-speaking immigrants living "beyond the protection of the law."

South Africans vote in 'pivotal' elections
April 22, 2009 at 9:00 pm

South Africans voted Wednesday in elections that the ruling African National Congress is expected to win in a landslide.

High court asked to untangle reverse discrimination case
April 22, 2009 at 8:54 pm

The Supreme Court's conservative majority expressed varying degrees of concern Wednesday over a civil rights case brought by 20 firefighters, most of them white, who claim reverse discrimination in promotions.

Army: 3 vials of virus samples missing from Maryland facility
April 22, 2009 at 8:50 pm

Missing vials of a potentially dangerous virus have prompted an Army investigation into the disappearance from a lab in Maryland.

'Bounty Hunter' reality TV star says fugitive shot at him
April 22, 2009 at 8:35 pm

A fugitive fired a shot at bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman when he tried to apprehend him Tuesday night, the reality TV star told police.

Bergen: Pakistan lacks strategy to deal with Taliban
April 22, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Taliban militants took control Wednesday of a district 60 miles away from the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

Abu Ghraib head finds vindication in newly released memos
April 22, 2009 at 8:06 pm

She said she was a scapegoat. She said she was just following orders. She said she was demoted unfairly.

Beating victim 'not full of hate' as he recovers
April 22, 2009 at 7:56 pm

Nearly a year after being beaten into a coma, Bryan Steinhauer said Wednesday he does not hate the Serbian basketball player witnesses said brutally assaulted him.

Rainforest clash in Panama signals larger debate
April 22, 2009 at 7:24 pm

Hunched over a campfire in eastern Panama, Embera tribesman Raul Mezua chanted a song his grandfather taught him when he was a boy.

FDA to allow morning-after pill over the counter for 17-year-olds
April 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm

The "morning-after pill" will be available without a prescription to women 17 and older, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. The minimum age has been 18.

Transgender murder, hate crime conviction a first
April 22, 2009 at 6:59 pm

A Colorado man was convicted of first-degree murder and a bias-motivated crime and sentenced to life in prison for killing a transgender teen he met on an online social networking site.

'No one is above the law,' Holder says of torture inquiry
April 22, 2009 at 6:47 pm

Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that he would "follow the law" as he weighed potential prosecutions of Bush administration officials who authorized controversial harsh interrogation techniques.

Bolivian leader doesn't regret expelling U.S. ambassador
April 22, 2009 at 6:24 pm

Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday he does not regret expelling the U.S. ambassador last year, maintaining again that the envoy was plotting with opposition politicians.

Werder through to German final on penalties
April 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm

Goalkeeper Tim Wiese made three consecutive penalty saves as Werder Bremen beat 10-man Hamburg 3-1 on penalties to reach the German Cup final, after the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time.

Some communities are printing their own currency
April 22, 2009 at 3:37 pm

Steve Carlotta's family-owned camera store is struggling along with other mom and pop stores. But he's found a way to compete with Internet stores and big-box chains.

Six-wicket Afridi gives Pakistan victory
April 22, 2009 at 3:20 pm

Shahid Afridi claimed six victims to pave the way for Pakistan to claim victory by four wickets in their opening one-day international against Australia in Dubai.

Police: Death of Freddie Mac's Kellermann may be suicide
April 22, 2009 at 3:15 pm

The acting chief financial officer of mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac was found dead Wednesday morning at his home, police said.

Tevez hints at Manchester United departure
April 22, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Carlos Tevez has dropped his clearest hint that he will leave Manchester United when his two-year 'loan' expires next month.

Old postcard a mystery in the mail
April 22, 2009 at 2:46 pm

Insurance agent David Conn received a postcard recently in his Hudson, Ohio, post office box: "Greetings from Montana."

Taliban claims victory near Islamabad
April 22, 2009 at 2:39 pm

Taliban militants who implemented Islamic law in Pakistan's violence-plagued Swat Valley last week have now taken control of a neighboring district.

Official: Interrogation methods worked, but at too big a cost
April 22, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Harsher interrogation techniques used on terrorist suspects yielded valuable information, President Obama's intelligence director said in a memo, but there is "no way of knowing" if other methods would have done the same thing, he said late Tuesday.

Craigslist killing suspect seemed 'all-American'
April 22, 2009 at 2:23 pm

Friends and acquaintances of Philip Markoff, a medical student accused of killing a woman he may have met through a Craigslist online ad, described the 23-year-old as a model student.

Obama misreads Cuban offer, Fidel Castro says
April 22, 2009 at 2:05 pm

President Obama misinterpreted Cuban President Raúl Castro's offer to start talks with the United States, Castro's brother Fidel said Wednesday, appearing to dismiss the U.S. leader's call for Cuba to release political prisoners.

Swat Valley: Ski resort to Taliban stronghold
April 22, 2009 at 2:01 pm

Taliban militants, who implemented Islamic law in Pakistan's violence-plagued Swat Valley last week, have now taken control of a neighboring district.

Rebellin makes history with third Fleche win
April 22, 2009 at 1:59 pm

Veteran Italian Davide Rebellin has made history by winning his third Fleche-Wallonne one-day classic in northern Belgium on Wednesday.

Experts: Malicious program targets Macs
April 22, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Mac computers are known for their near-immunity to malicious computer programs that plague PCs.

Priest becomes savior in foreclosure crisis
April 22, 2009 at 1:30 pm

Father John Lasseigne has never owned a home, but he's become one of the key saviors for those who face losing their house. As banks move in to take over homes in foreclosure, this priest is stepping in to stop them.

Nadal heads seeds to progress in Barcelona
April 22, 2009 at 1:25 pm

Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal cruised past Federico Gil of Portugal in straight sets in the Barcelona Open second round, as all the leading seeds reached the last 16 on Wednesday.

Palestinian filmmakers beat the odds to hit silver screen
April 22, 2009 at 1:08 pm

When the 10th London Palestine Film Festival opens this week, Londoners will have greater access to films made in the Palestinian territories than many people living in the region.

EU slashes cell phone roaming costs
April 22, 2009 at 8:58 am

European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday to slash the cost of texting and surfing the Internet on cell phones abroad.

Twenty jobs that earn $20 an hour
April 22, 2009 at 8:56 am

Watch the news for 30 minutes and you'll quickly lose perspective of the value of a dollar.

Chris Cornell throws down
April 22, 2009 at 8:50 am

Chris Cornell has taken to Twitter like Tweety Bird took to making mischief.

Finding love on a deadline
April 22, 2009 at 8:45 am

Neenah Pickett is on a mission to find love, and it's the kind that has a countdown and can be monitored by any curious voyeur.

Family of boxer convicted under racist law fights for pardon
April 22, 2009 at 8:39 am

To this day, Linda Haywood recalls the shame she once felt for her great-uncle.

One billion expected to celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 2009 at 8:02 am

More than one billion people are expected to mark Earth Day Wednesday.

Israeli leaders accused of war crimes
April 22, 2009 at 7:47 am

A conference of Islamic prosecutors in Iran worked Wednesday to draft an indictment against Israeli leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza.

Iranian Nobel laureate to defend U.S. journalist
April 22, 2009 at 7:25 am

An Iranian human-rights activist and Nobel laureate has joined the legal team of an Iranian-American journalist convicted of spying and jailed in Iran.

Commentary: Why we're fascinated by Susan Boyle
April 22, 2009 at 7:01 am

Susan Boyle, who recently performed on the U.K. television show "Britain's Got Talent," has captured the world's attention.

Commentary: Miss California, thanks for being honest
April 22, 2009 at 6:58 am

A lot of folks are always saying they like to keep it real, that they want authenticity and straight talk. Yet when someone actually does it, there is hell to pay.

Fears grow for Sri Lankans' safety
April 22, 2009 at 6:54 am

Tens of thousands of Sri Lankan civilians fill a tiny strip of coastal land controlled by Tamil Tiger rebels, according to satellite imagery released Tuesday by the U.S. State Department.

Frequent flyer Els needs lift-off in Korea
April 22, 2009 at 6:49 am

Three-time major winner Ernie Els has made the long flight to Jeju Island in South Korea as he bids to get his faltering career back on track with victory in this week's Ballantine's Championship.

New Zealand motel owner bans whole town
April 22, 2009 at 6:38 am

A motel owner in New Zealand -- fed up with one too many incidents of rowdy behavior -- has banned an entire town from checking in as guests.

Terror arrest Pakistanis to fight deportation
April 22, 2009 at 6:25 am

The lawyer for three of the Pakistani men arrested in anti-terrorism raids in England this month said Wednesday that he will fight their deportation.

Lawyer accuses queen's police of trading porn and taking steroids
April 22, 2009 at 6:23 am

Police officers responsible for protecting the British royal family handled firearms when drunk, traded pornography and steroids and sat on Queen Elizabeth II's throne in comical poses, it has been alleged in a London court.
 

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