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CNN Student News: Ten Questions February 25, 2009 at 9:33 pm February 26, 2009 Venezuela freezes Stanford Bank board's assets February 25, 2009 at 9:17 pm Venezuela's government on Wednesday froze bank accounts belonging to board members of Stanford Bank Venezuela, the Venezuelan News Agency said. CNN Student News Transcript: February 26, 2009 February 25, 2009 at 9:09 pm February 26, 2009 Philip Jose Farmer, science-fiction writer, dies at 91 February 25, 2009 at 9:00 pm Author Philip Jose Farmer died in his sleep Wednesday, according to a message on his Web site. Twitter first to publish dramatic crash pictures February 25, 2009 at 8:56 pm The social networking site Twitter again stole a march on traditional media when it was the first outlet to publish dramatic pictures of the Turkish Airlines crash. Officials: Budget to include $634 billion health-care 'reserve fund' February 25, 2009 at 8:52 pm A senior administration official told CNN Wednesday that the proposed budget to be released Thursday will include a $634 billion health-care "reserve fund," which is intended to help pay to overhaul the nation's health-care system over 10 years. Holder 'impressed' with Gitmo, but still committed to closure February 25, 2009 at 8:48 pm Attorney General Eric Holder, just back from his first trip to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, said Wednesday he is still determined to carry out President Barack Obama's order to close the prison, but admitted he was "impressed by the people," and said "the facilities are good ones." Dozens feared dead in Bangladesh mutiny February 25, 2009 at 8:45 pm At least 50 officers and civilians were feared dead after Bangladeshi paramilitary troops staged a mutiny, taking dozens of high-ranking officers and military brass hostage, the country's law minister said Thursday. Obama's agenda: One of the 'greatest political dramas'? February 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm President Obama's address to Congress was full of lofty promises to make unprecedented investments in government programs, even as he aims to cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term. Gov. Bobby Jindal's volcano remark has some fuming February 25, 2009 at 8:15 pm Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's swipe at federal spending to monitor volcanoes has the mayor of one city in the shadow of Mount St. Helens fuming. FDA says India plant falsified generic drug data February 25, 2009 at 8:11 pm The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it has stopped reviewing drug applications from an India-based pharmaceutical plant, alleging that officials there falsified data and test results in applications, some of which the agency has already approved. State Department scolds China on human rights February 25, 2009 at 8:09 pm The State Department issued a report Wednesday sharply critical of China's human rights record, despite the Obama administration's decision to take a different approach to the Asian country. Two Arizona teens accused of pimping other girls February 25, 2009 at 8:00 pm The grandmother of a 16-year-old Arizona girl accused of prostitution -- and recruiting and pimping other teen girls -- said Wednesday she hopes to fight the charges in court. Jindal earns bad reviews in national debut February 25, 2009 at 7:52 pm It was billed as a "coming out party" for one of the GOP's most promising young stars. Orszag emerges from behind the scenes as budget is unveiled February 25, 2009 at 7:42 pm At 40, Peter Orszag is the youngest member of the Obama Cabinet and one of People magazine's "hottest." These days he's also front and center of the president's key policy initiatives. Flight recorders found at Dutch crash site February 25, 2009 at 6:51 pm Investigators are trying to determine what caused the crash of an airplane with a good safety record, flown by a well-respected airline, at one of the world's most modern airports. U.S. losing war in Afghanistan, McCain says February 25, 2009 at 6:42 pm Former GOP presidential nominee John McCain warned Wednesday that the United States is losing the war in Afghanistan. Arrests 'crushing blow' to Mexican drug cartel, U.S. officials say February 25, 2009 at 6:32 pm U.S. investigators have wrapped up a major 21-month drug-enforcement operation aimed at crippling a powerful and violent Mexican cartel operating in the United States, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Wednesday. Airline attacks 'idiot, lunatic' bloggers February 25, 2009 at 1:26 pm Ryanair attacked "idiot" and "lunatic" bloggers Wednesday after a customer highlighted what he said were flaws in the budget airline's Web site. Man charged with attempted murder in Mumbai attacks February 25, 2009 at 1:23 pm The only surviving suspect from November's deadly terror attacks in Mumbai was formally charged Wednesday with attempted murder and damage to public property, a prosecutor said. Court backs city in ruling out 'Seven Aphorisms' February 25, 2009 at 1:21 pm A small religious group has lost its fight before the Supreme Court to erect a granite monument in a Utah park next to an existing Ten Commandments display. Obama nominates Locke for Commerce chief February 25, 2009 at 1:19 pm President Obama named former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his nominee for commerce secretary Wednesday. South Carolina student becomes face of stimulus package February 25, 2009 at 1:14 pm Her school has become a symbol of the kind of crumbling infrastructure that President Obama hopes his stimulus bill will improve. Experts: Why many air crashes are survivable February 25, 2009 at 1:00 pm The crash of a Turkish airliner in the Netherlands and the recent landing of a jet in the Hudson River in New York demonstrate how safe modern aircraft have become, according to safety experts. Three British troops killed in Afghanistan blast February 25, 2009 at 12:52 pm Three British troops under NATO command were killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday, the British Defense Ministry said. Chimp cartoon apology not enough, Sharpton says February 25, 2009 at 12:52 pm Good, but not enough, the Rev. Al Sharpton said in response to New York Post Chairman Rupert Murdoch's apology for a controversial editorial cartoon published in the newspaper. Online Wednesday, some Post readers reacted similarly. Galaxy may be full of 'Earths,' alien life February 25, 2009 at 12:51 pm As NASA prepares to hunt for Earth-like planets in our corner of the Milky Way galaxy, there's new buzz that "Star Trek's" vision of a universe full of life may not be that far-fetched. Financial Aid Series: Edged Out February 25, 2009 at 12:51 pm Hartford, CT. (CNN) -- Eighteen-year-old Nicole Suissa is off to a running start in her pursuit of a career in law. In her freshman year at the University of Hartford, she's clocked a 3.73 grade point average. Will anyone watch the 'Watchmen'? February 25, 2009 at 12:43 pm They have come to glimpse the miracle. They have come to witness the revolution. They have come for "Watchmen" -- the allegedly unfilmable superhero movie, the long-awaited adaptation of the comic book that changed the face of comic books forever. Nine killed as Turkish plane crashes near Amsterdam airport February 25, 2009 at 12:40 pm A Turkish passenger jet crashed as it tried to land at Amsterdam's main airport Wednesday, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 55, Dutch airport authorities have said. Tiger needs challengers to take him on February 25, 2009 at 12:38 pm Fore! Excuse me, that's not the sound of a wayward tee-shot coming your way, but a warning to all that Tiger Woods is back playing competitive golf in this week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Combat troops could be out of Iraq within 19 months February 25, 2009 at 12:29 pm President Obama is expected to approve a proposal to withdraw most combat troops from Iraq within 19 months, Pentagon officials told CNN Wednesday. Breakfast of champions -- what athletes eat February 25, 2009 at 12:23 pm Just what is it that separates a champion athlete from the also-rans? Natural talent, hard work and determination are all essential, but athletes and coaches are becoming increasingly aware of the crucial role diet plays in sporting success. New York Post drops gossip columnist Liz Smith February 25, 2009 at 12:23 pm Legendary gossip columnist Liz Smith is confirming the latest buzz: She's been laid off from the New York Post. What is the glycemic index? February 25, 2009 at 12:21 pm • Glycemic Index (GI) measures the effect that different carbohydrates have on the body's blood-sugar level. Greatest disabled athletes February 25, 2009 at 12:20 pm