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- Pope may intervene in 'brutal' stoning case in Iran
Pope Benedict XVI has not ruled out getting involved in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Vatican says, calling the practice "brutal."
- Peace Corps volunteer killed in Africa
Thomas Maresco, 24, an aid worker from Florida, died Saturday from a gunshot wound in Lesotho, the Peace Corps said. Police believe he was the target of a robbery.
- 'Alive' survivors back trapped miners
Four members of an Uruguayan rugby team who survived a plane crash and inspired the book and movie "Alive" offer their support to trapped miners in Chile.
- Cops: Man imprisoned family for year
Police in Ohio say a father cut his family off from the outside world, sexually abused at least one of his daughters and locked one child in a closet-sized room for a year.
- Steven Slater, JetBlue part ways
A JetBlue flight attendant whose fame took off after his dramatic exit down an emergency chute is is no longer employed by the airline.
- Man arrested after in-flight incident
A 48-year-old man faces several charges stemming from a flight from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
- Basque separatists announce ceasefire
The Basque separatist group ETA released a ceasefire statement Sunday to various media, including the Basque newspaper Gara, which typically publishes information from the group.
- Blowout preventer placed on Gulf well
A new blowout preventer was installed atop BP's plugged well and its failed predecessor was being hauled to the surface, officials said Saturday.
- U.S., South Korea delay joint exercises
South Korea and the United States postponed joint anti-submarine military exercises due to an approaching tropical storm, U.S. Forces Korea said.
- Rain, landslides kill 28 in Guatemala
At least a dozen people were killed when a mudslide buried a bus on a Guatemalan highway Saturday, authorities said.
Health
- West Nile virus kills 15 in Greece, health officials say
West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
- Would you get selective reduction?
For women carrying multiple fetuses, a medical argument for reducing that number is clear. But the decision isn't always clear-cut.
- She drops 100 pounds, gains new world
I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.
- For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks
All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll on teenagers' diets, a new study suggests.
- Build-it-yourself playground helps kids imagine
He's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony.
- In mine's confines, survival instincts prevail
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
- FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs
Federal agents visited Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg, which have recalled more than half a billion eggs in the wake of the salmonella outbreak, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said Wednesday.
- Weight-loss drug boosts heart, stroke risks for some
Overweight people with a history of heart disease who take the prescription weight-loss drug Meridia may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece
West Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
- Flu 2010: 5 things you should know
Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know.
Entertainment
- Jim Parsons: hottest geek on the web?
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
- On- and off-screen romances
- 10 fall movies we can't wait to see
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the fall. We've got pumpkins, colorful leaves, Halloween, and whatnot. But the hands-down best thing about fall is that this is the season when the "good" movies come out.
- Chrissie Hynde's tell-all album
Chrissie Hynde is an intimidating presence. Maybe it's her unflinching gaze and unapologetic swagger. Maybe it's the fact that she's the iconic lead singer of the Pretenders and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- 'Going the Distance' a rare romantic comedy
"Going the Distance" is a light and tasty morsel of a romantic comedy in which two smart, funny, and basically sweet people try to conduct a cross-country relationship.
- Review: 'The American' misses the mark
George Clooney's new thriller "The American" takes itself very seriously. Not the bait-and-switch seriousness you would find in a Jason Bourne movie, where "realism" is just a camera style; and not the op-ed seriousness we get from "Michael Clayton," or "Syriana", where liberalism makes a pact with entertainment. No, this is a different register altogether: a hit-man movie concerned purely with the spiritual standing of its agonized anti-hero.
- Actress who played Bonnie Blue Butler in 'GWTW' dies at 76
Cammie King Conlon, who played the ill-fated Bonnie Blue Butler in "Gone With the Wind," used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."
- Sci-fi, fantasy fans invade Atlanta
- Rapper Nicki Minaj: I'll show you more
Three years ago, Nicki Minaj was getting fired from jobs more often than she was paying her rent on time.
- Colin Ferguson: Duck, duck, goose is a lie
Colin Ferguson and the Syfy channel have built a loyal following for the show "Eureka," now in its fourth season. The series' titular, top-secret town is filled with uber-geniuses and one wily sheriff, which turns out to be a great mix for science fiction. Ferguson is in Atlanta, Georgia, to promote "Eureka" at Dragon*Con, and stopped by CNN studios to answer a few of our fan-centric questions.
Travel
- Prince Edward Island's natural charm
"There is a kind of old-time charm and innocence there that you just don't see in many places anymore," said iReporter Diana Korczynski about Canada's smallest province. See snapshots of lovely Prince Edward Island.
- Flight attendant, JetBlue part ways
A JetBlue flight attendant whose fame took off after his dramatic exit down an emergency chute is is no longer employed by the airline.
- Labor Day travel expected to be up this year
Recession and Tropical Storm Earl aside, more Americans were expected to hit the roads and airways this Labor Day weekend.
- Caution urged for coastal visitors
Travelers with Labor Day weekend plans along beaches in Hurricane Earl's path should proceed with caution, check road conditions and confirm lodging plans before starting out, safety and tourism officials say.
- Ashley Judd finds cause in Congo
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
- Miami airport reopens after scare
Bomb squad investigators were at Miami International Airport on Friday after a suspicious item was spotted in a baggage screening area, authorities said.
- Labor Day travel savings tips
The end of summer is approaching fast and everyone wants to get out and enjoy those last few days in the sun.
- Transportation chaos hits Seoul as typhoon strikes
Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported.
- Amazing airline meals, if you splurge
Most air travelers have little to be happy about when it comes to airline food these days. But if you splurge on business or first class, the dining experience can be deluxe and luxurious, especially on international flights.
- The inside scoop on Rome's gelato
Where do Romans go for a cup of gelato? A local food writer steers us beyond tourist favorites to six artisanal gelaterias churning out creative, all-natural flavors.
Headlines last updated on Sep 05, 2010 13:37:25pm.
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