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Cartoons that scare Syria's leader: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:23:21 EDT - Ali Ferzat, the Syrian cartoonist whose hands were injured by pro-Assad forces after he drew a cartoon critical of the regime, remains undaunted in exile and convinced that he will live and draw in Syria again.
Stop the hate on Twitter: Mon, 20 May 2013 18:20:32 EDT - It's one thing to use Twitter for harmless fights, but Dean Obeidallah says there's no excuse for racist, sexist, or homophobic rants
Kepler or not, we'll find life: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:57:53 EDT - Meg Urry says loss of the planet-finding Kepler satellite would be huge for NASA, which is furiously trying to fix it--but one way or another, it's a matter of time before we find signs of life on other worlds
What happened to Obama's promise?: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:10:56 EDT - Julian Zelizer says that Obama, like many before him, chose to work within the system to get things done rather than lead transformative change.
Student shot by cop coming to her aid: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:50:22 EDT - Sunday's graduation ceremony at Hofstra University was a bittersweet affair marked by a moment of silence for a 21-year-old student killed by a police officer two days ago.
Photos: Big moves in the tech world: Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:14 EDT -
Massive moon blast visible from Earth: Sun, 19 May 2013 11:04:09 EDT - A meteoroid struck the surface of the moon recently, causing an explosion that was visible on Earth without the aid of a telescope, NASA reported Friday. But don't be alarmed if you didn't see it; it only lasted about a second.
Singer gets anthem very wrong: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:21:14 EDT - Canadian singer Alexis Normand botches a rendition of the U.S. national anthem prior to a Memorial Cup hockey game.
See singer Miguel's stage jump fail: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:20:47 EDT - R&B singer Miguel accidentally struck a woman in the face during his performance at the Billboard Music Awards.
Watch grizzly bear try to eat camera: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:22:03 EDT - CNN's Hala Gorani reports on a close encounter between a bear and a video camera and some amazing video footage.
40 more bodies expected, half kids: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:59:20 EDT - Moore, Oklahoma, devastated 51 dead, including 20 children Workers still digging at school FULL STORY
Latest updates: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:13:47 EDT - A massive tornado struck a suburb of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon. Details of the destruction are coming in thick and fast from CNN crews, our affiliates and witnesses.
More severe weather coming: Tue, 21 May 2013 09:03:18 EDT - It's already killed scores of people in a massive tornado that devastated the town of Moore, Oklahoma. And it's not over yet.
Photos: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:15 EDT -
Acid attack victim: 'I had no hope': Tue, 21 May 2013 07:26:03 EDT - Sonali Mukherjee is still fighting for justice 10 years and 27 surgeries after an acid attack. Sumnima Udas reports.
Mom's goodbye: 'We are crashing': Tue, 21 May 2013 07:21:45 EDT - CNN's Pamela Brown talks to a woman who texted her family to say she loved them as her plane crash-landed.
Shocking twist to cell phone theft: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:20:28 EDT - Viewer discretion: Surveillance footage shows a thief survive being hit by a bus after stealing a cell phone.
Recharge your cellphone in 20 seconds: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:06:10 EDT - A tiny device that can recharge cell phone batteries in as little as 30 seconds won 18-year-old Eesha Khare a major science award that will help fund her college education at Harvard University.
'Cheers': Where are they now?: Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:43 EDT -
The Doors' Ray Manzarek dies: Mon, 20 May 2013 18:40:41 EDT - The Doors' founding keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, died in Germany Monday after a long fight with cancer, his publicist said in a statement. He was 74.
Teen featured in viral video dies: Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:41 EDT - Zach Sobiech, 18, passed away this morning, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Hear his goodbye song: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:51:54 EDT - CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on a teen battling terminal cancer with a song and a smile.
Arias to address jury deciding her fate: Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:33 EDT - Whether Jodi Arias lives or dies is now in the hands of a jury. She will address its members directly Tuesday morning. Arias said earlier this month that she would rather die than endure a lifetime behind bars.
Photos: Women awaiting execution: Tue, 21 May 2013 06:51:22 EDT -
IRS controversy: New details emerge: Tue, 21 May 2013 06:29:57 EDT - New details emerged Monday of what the White House knew about the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups, with spokesman Jay Carney disclosing Chief of Staff Denis McDonough was among the top officials made aware of the matter late last month.
New show 'too white'?: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:02:24 EDT - HBO's 'Girls' is the latest TV show depicting life in New York City without one of its most crucial elements: diversity.
Zimmerman's body language: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:28:12 EDT - An expert in body language says George Zimmerman showed signs of anger in court in Florida.
Anderson battles on 'Jeopardy!': Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:34:51 EDT - CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on the highs and lows of his past "Jeopardy" appearances and weighs his odds of winning.
Steinem on GOP and women: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:29:45 EDT - Activist and author Gloria Steinem analyzes the "war on women" and says extremists have taken over the Republican party.
Facebook fans 'lonely'?: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:38:31 EDT - A report on Facebook, Bill O'Reilly and the Fox "brand," Current TV"s new hire, a Pulitzer for a PA reporter, GMA rises
Working moms of CNN: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:37 EDT - CNN goes behind the scenes with the working moms on Suzanne Malveaux's team to see how they juggle it all.
Levon Helm remembered: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:45 EDT - Anderson Cooper takes a look back at the life of The Band's Levon Helm and his many contributions to music.
Man makes dating spreadsheet: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:29:57 EDT - Soledad O'Brien discusses the investment banker who created an elaborate spreadsheet to keep track of his dates.
Political dog tale duel: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:38:44 EDT - In the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidate's dog tale will have a greater election impact.
Vanessa Williams' perfect man: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:38:33 EDT - Entertainer Vanessa Williams talks to CNN's Piers Morgan about "being properly in love" and relationships.
'Only in America': Defending Axl Rose: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:41:33 EDT - Piers Morgan defends Axl Rose for deciding not to attend the Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame induction of Guns N' Roses.
Rep. won't name 'Communists': Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:59:47 EDT - Rep. Allen West (R-FL) responds to criticism after he claimed a number of Democratic reps in Congress are Communists.
RidicuList: Quest for 'sexy veggies': Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:35:19 EDT - CNN's Anderson Cooper riffs on a staple of Courtney Stodden's grocery list, "sexy veggies."
Kim Kardashian for mayor?: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:15 EDT - Soledad O'Brien discusses Kim Kardashian's comments about running for Mayor in Glendale, California.
New judge in Martin case: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:17:36 EDT - CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to a panel of analysts about the new judge in the Trayvon Martin shooting case.
Kicks, hits highlight Billboard awards: Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:11 EDT - At least one performer fell hard for Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards.
Wife loses 100 lbs., stuns Army hubby: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:56:41 EDT - CNN's Zoraida Sambolin reports on a wife's "big surprise" for her husband after he comes back from Afghanistan.
Acid attack victim fights for justice: Tue, 21 May 2013 03:25:42 EDT - At 17, Sonali Mukherjee had everything going for her. She was a beautiful, intelligent and ambitious young woman, dedicated to excelling in her studies.
Dreamliner 2.0: 'It's a relaunch!': Tue, 21 May 2013 08:55:19 EDT - The jetliner completes its first domestic commercial flight after being grounded because of fears of onboard battery fires.
Anderson Cooper punched on 'SNL': Mon, 20 May 2013 06:26:48 EDT - CNN's Anderson Cooper made an appearance in a goodbye skit for Bill Hader on "Saturday Night Live."
'Toilet of the future' solves global issues: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:57:18 EDT -
Actress studies hourlong orgasm: Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:02 EDT - Heather's been studying the female empowerment, and she will honor your bodacious ta-tas.
L.A. inconsequential: Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:04 EDT - Money no object for its teams. Winning is.
Boo! Hiss!: Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:27 EDT - Check out our favorite movie villains.
Rock of aged?: Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:32 EDT - Radio stations struggle for young listeners.
Oklahoma City tornado: Latest developments: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:13:47 EDT - At least six people were killed and a number of other people were injured when a storm with a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Photos: Tornadoes wreak havoc in Midwest: Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05:52 EDT -
Tearful reunions at elementary school: Tue, 21 May 2013 05:56:37 EDT - Students emerge from Briarwood Elementary moments after a massive storm ripped through Moore, Oklahoma.
Guy who took video 'blessed to be alive': Tue, 21 May 2013 06:56:08 EDT - CNN's Piers Morgan talks with Michael Welch who witnessed the deadly storm that hit Moore, Oklahoma.
Survivors' stories: 'I just want to cry': Tue, 21 May 2013 06:56:23 EDT - Several people share how they rode out Monday's deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
Frantic search; heartbreaking find: Tue, 21 May 2013 02:24:07 EDT - Storm survivors come together to try and rescue other victims trapped under the rubble. CNN Affiliate KFOR was there.
In an instant, everything's gone: Tue, 21 May 2013 06:56:46 EDT - As search and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of Oklahoma, survivors share their stories.
'I knocked down walls, pulled him out': Tue, 21 May 2013 04:56:51 EDT - A Moore, Oklahoma resident rescued his neighbor after he heard him shouting for help from beneath the rubble.
Watch as deadly tornado takes shape: Tue, 21 May 2013 04:48:43 EDT - The National Weather Service declares a tornado emergency as a massive storm hits Oklahoma.
Follow twister's deadly 40-mile path: Tue, 21 May 2013 09:01:47 EDT - CNN's Tom Foreman highlights the path of a destructive tornado through Moore, Oklahoma.
Nye: It's going to happen again: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:15:03 EDT - Bill Nye talks to Piers Morgan about tornadoes and the chance something like the Moore, Okla. tornado could happen again.
Hear and see the massive storm: Mon, 20 May 2013 21:52:47 EDT - Hear and see the massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Severe weather: Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:16 EDT - A rash of tornadoes destroyed homes and tossed trees around like toothpicks as it ripped through Oklahoma and the Midwest on Sunday and Monday.
Commuter train wreck: Mon, 20 May 2013 14:40:20 EDT - Telecommuting and carpooling are the recommended options for folks who would normally take the train between New Haven, Connecticut, and New York in the aftermath of a derailment that disrupted train service on one of the busiest tracks in the country.
Jackson death trial: Mon, 20 May 2013 10:50:18 EDT - AEG Live filed an insurance claim to recover losses from Michael Jackson's death the same day he died, according to a lawyer for Jackson's family.
Billboard Music Awards: Mon, 20 May 2013 12:36:32 EDT - At least one performer fell hard for Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards.
Trust your memory? Bad idea: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:24:08 EDT - You probably feel pretty attached to your memories -- they're yours, after all. They define who you are and where you came from, your accomplishments and failures, your likes and dislikes.
How are sea slugs and memory related?: Tue, 14 May 2013 11:08:25 EDT - For decades, Dr. Eric Kandel has studied, at the molecular level, how we create short-term and long-term memories.
Mom's death inspires doctor's career: Tue, 14 May 2013 17:26:51 EDT - Dr. Alfred Brann's mother died giving birth to him. He's worked his entire life to ensure that moms and their babies have the best chance of survival.
Do primates have morals?: Thu, 16 May 2013 09:34:22 EDT - Being nice to others and cooperating with them aren't uniquely human traits. Frans de Waal, director of Emory University's Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia, studies how our close primate relatives also demonstrate behaviors suggestive of a sense of morality.
Women pioneers in medicine: Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:32 EDT - Women pioneers in medicine