The Senate Intelligence Committee has launched a review of the Bush administration’s controversial interrogation and detention program. The purpose of the review is to fully understand the program and to help “shape detention and interrogation policies in the future,” Sen
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Obama calls for overhaul of U.S. health care system
President Obama on Thursday called for a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. health care system, warning that soaring medical costs present "one of the greatest threats not just to the well-being of our families ..
International Court issues arrest warrant for Sudanese president
The International Criminal Court at the Hague issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for a five-year campaign of violence in Darfur. Bashir is charged with seven counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes
Nurse didn’t show up for smoothie with friends
Nonnie Dotson, a nurse in the U.S.
European markets mixed after day of losses
European markets opened higher Tuesday, following a global selling spree the day before, although fell back slightly by early afternoon trading.
Swiss Banks
It’s been a year since Mitt Romney dropped out of the Republican presidential race, but he remains an influential conservative voice — particularly on economic issues.
What the GOP Really Wants: Obama’s Autograph
Ever since he began his uphill battle for the Presidency two years ago, Barack Obama has been getting mobbed for photos and autographs, and that enthusiasm and passion has only grown since he entered the Oval Office. But even President Obama must be a little taken aback by the identity of some of his well-wishers on Capitol Hill of late.
U2 looks to a new ‘Horizon’
Getting an exclusive broadcast interview with all four members of U2 was the easy part. Getting an advance copy of their new CD required a bit more strategizing
China: Man starts eatery for disabled son
Zhao Jiuhe sweeps the floors at his dad’s restaurant, chats with customers and waitresses whom he calls "older sisters," and clears the tables. But he is no ordinary 19-year-old. Jiuhe, who suffers from cerebral palsy, could not walk until he was four or talk until he was five
CNN Student News Transcript: February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009 Marisella Molinar worked as a secretary for a top prosecutor in Juarez, Mexico, Jesus Huerta Yedra.