|
|
|
CNN News
|
Current headlines from CNN World News:
Top Stories
- Who is Pennsylvania's alleged 'Jihad Jane'?
Colleen LaRose, the U.S. woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted suicide in 2005, police said.
- Ex-Toyota lawyer: Documents withheld
When former in-house defense attorney Dimitrios Biller resigned from his top post at Toyota, he walked out with something potentially more valuable than his nearly $4 million severance package.
- Chief justice: Obama speech 'troubling'
Simmering tension spilled into public this week when Chief Justice John Roberts labeled the political atmosphere at the State of the Union address "very troubling."
- Myanmar bars Suu Kyi from elections
Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.
- CDC: Most with herpes don't know it
As much as 16 percent of the U.S. population between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes, according to a government study released Tuesday.
- Workers trained to hack Defense Dept.
The Pentagon is training people to hack into its own computer networks.
- Passenger admits disrupting flight
A Texas man who became enraged when a flight attendant refused to serve him alcohol and spent part of a flight locked in the lavatory has pleaded guilty to interfering with an airline flight crew.
- Dems aim to ban for-profits' earmarks
House Democrats said Wednesday that they will ban earmarks directed to for-profit companies.
- N.Y. state loses 2nd top cop in 2 weeks
New York state's top police official announced Wednesday he was quitting, the second acting superintendent to step down in as many weeks.
Health
- Healthier men want more sex for more years
Healthier men, no matter their age, are going to have better sex more frequently and desire it more often than healthier women.
- Minorities' higher Alzheimer's risk
Francisca Terrazas and other Latinas are about 1.5 times more likely than Anglos to develop Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, a new report says. Read how her family copes.
- What can I do for chronic sinusitis?
I have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. It would seem like every six months or so, I have an episode where I am unable to go to work for about three days because I develop a temperature, swollen lymph nodes, (recently, swollen, inflammed tonsils) headaches and skin flora on my scalp. How is skin flora associated with sinusitis? Will this ever stop?
- CDC: Herpes still 'serious' threat
As much as 16 percent of the U.S. population between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes, according to a government study released Tuesday.
- Women drinkers less likely to gain
Some women avoid drinking calorie-filled cocktails, wine, and beer because they're worried about packing on the pounds. Now, a new study suggests that women who are moderate drinkers actually tend to gain less weight over time than teetotalers.
- 'You just don't look disabled'
People come up to Aimee Mullins all the time and say, "you know, I have to tell you, you just don't look disabled."
- Supreme Court takes vaccine appeal
Parents who say that a range of preventive vaccines given their young children can cause serious health problems will have their appeal heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 'Speed-dating' doctors woo patients
A pioneering Texas program invites prospective patients to casually meet and size up a lot of doctors in a short amount of time.
- Dems: No health bill sked promises
Despite a call from the White House for health care legislation to pass this month, key Democrats are avoiding any promises about how soon the next steps may come.
- Thought urged on prostate screening
Most men 50 and older should seriously consider the potential risks of treatment before deciding whether to be screened for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Wednesday in revised guidelines.
Entertainment
- 'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
- Marie Osmond makes emotional return to performing
With tears in her eyes and her voice shaking at times, Marie Osmond donned her bravest face Tuesday night as she took to the stage for the first time since the death of her son for a show that she dedicated to him.
- Charlie Sheen ready for TV return
Charlie Sheen is set to return to the set of his sitcom "Two and a Half Men," his publicist said.
- The top 10 geek anthems of all time
Geeks rock.
- McQueen's final collection
- 'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's pleasures
Many authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move.
- Jessica Simpson says she still trusts people
Despite John Mayer's recent kiss-and-tell revelations about their sex life, Jessica Simpson says she remains, deep down, a trusting person.
- Sandra Bullock's husband thinks she is 'amazing'
Jesse James may be a tough guy who builds motorcycles and performs death-defying stunts, but he's not above the pomp of the Oscars -- or being a plus-1 to the night's most celebrated actress, his wife Sandra Bullock.
- Tiger Woods's ex: He deserves another chance
Tiger Woods has apologized for repeatedly cheating on his wife -- and he's getting some support from an old flame who believes the golfer can be redeemed.
- Guilty plea in Letterman case
The man accused of trying to blackmail comedian David Letterman, is expected to enter a guilty plea in a hearing Tuesday afternoon, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
Travel
- Air traffic jams in NY likely to jump
Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring. A new rule on tarmac delays, possible exemptions to that rule and a runway closure may create a perfect storm for travelers.
- 'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's pleasures
Many authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move. Her new book might tempt some more would-be Tuscans. | Excerpt | Recipe |
- Unruly passenger admits disrupting flight
A Texas man who became enraged when a flight attendant refused to serve him alcohol and spent part of a flight locked in the lavatory has pleaded guilty to interfering with an airline flight crew.
- Man whose kiss caused airport security scare pleads guilty
A New Jersey man who breached security to give his girlfriend a kiss, causing scores of flight delays, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defiant trespass, his lawyer said.
- Delta, JetBlue request exemption to tarmac delay rule
A runway closure at John F. Kennedy International Airport has prompted JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines to ask for a temporary exemption at JFK to a rule designed to keep planeloads of passengers from getting stranded on the tarmac.
- Payment stopped on my compensation
Alaska Airlines pays Ashley Cates $239 when she's bumped from her flight. Then it stops payment on the check. Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back?
- What to do if disaster hits your trip
If disaster strikes when you are traveling, preparation before departure could be what keeps you safe and gets you home, experts say.
- US Airways fined for price advertising violation
The Department of Transportation slapped US Airways with a $40,000 civil penalty Monday for violating price advertising rules.
- Obama nominates ex-Army general to head TSA
President Obama tapped a former Army general Monday to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
- What's new in Venice and Rome
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.
Headlines last updated on Mar 11, 2010 00:02:33am.
Next update in 60 minutes.
|
|
