What will France do about AQAP link?
That exceptional situation was a terrorist rampage that was years in the works, an AQAP leader said in a video, claiming U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki was the mastermind. Al-Awlaki was…
Month: January 2015
Faces, places in North Philadelphia
“North Philadelphia” is Traub’s new 124-page portrait of the people and properties in a struggling area where more than 40% of residents in three local ZIP codes live below the…
Astronaut set to spend one year in space
There’s what to pack: How many changes of clothes do you bring? Kelly says NASA supplies most of what he needs but he’s taking his own tool pouch, some sweatshirts…
Reality Check: Are Obama’s State of the Union proposals realistic?
Add those new proposals to an existing plan to give more help to first-time homebuyers and there appears to be a full year’s agenda on tap as the President prepares…
Muhammad Ali back in hospital
Bob Gunnell said Ali is in stable condition and doctors indicated he would be released Friday. – He retired from boxing in 1981 as a four-time heavyweight champion and announced…
Ben Carson holds up ISIS as an example for U.S.
Carson acknowledged his comments were likely to spark controversy and gain headlines, but he preemptively dismissed the press attention. – CNN’s Terence Burlij contributed to this report
Is this why ‘Selma’ was snubbed?
A best picture nomination is not exactly nothing. Many would argue that it’s just about everything. Yet there was brush-fire-level rage on and off the Internet — see #OscarsSoWhite —…
Boehner: Surveillance program helped foil U.S. terror plot
“The first thing that strikes me is that we would have never known about this had it not been for the FISA program and our ability to collect information on…
CNN Student News – January 16, 2015
TRANSCRIPT Click here to access the transcript of today’s CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and…
Dough pours in for pizza delivery guy after ‘belittling’ at car business
The situation began on Saturday, when Palace Pizza delivery guy Jarrid Tansey delivered $42 worth of pizzas and drinks to the dealership. He was paid $50 in two $20s and…
Issa’s portrait removed from committee he chaired
Issa’s final IRS report spreads blame, slams ‘culture of bias’ In their place, pictures of everyday Americans will be hung in an effort to remind lawmakers why they are there….
Perry: Don’t ‘place purity ahead of unity’
He tacked to the center in the speech, touting his accomplishments greening Texas and striking a compassionate note on drug and alcohol addiction. READ: Rick Perry really likes Jeb Bush,…
Snyder bucks NRA, vetoes gun bill
Giffords, Obama embrace on shooting anniversary The measure would have overhauled Michigan’s concealed permit applications in a way that would have allowed people who faced restraining orders as a result…
LZ: Oscar is much smaller than Selma
“Selma” did pick up two nominations, including one for best picture. But when the Hollywood gods consider a film to be truly great, its actors and/or actresses, screenplay and particularly…
Fact-checking Rand Paul’s disability claims
“Over half of the people on disability are either anxious or their back hurts,” said Paul, who is an ophthalmologist. “Everybody in this room knows somebody who’s gaming the system.”…
This Woman Made It Her Mission To Make A Dangerous Job Safer By Inventing A Unique Solution
“One of the reasons I started my website is that I wanted a place for women to come together and dream. We women need to know that we don’t have…
Caramel apples linked to fatal listeria outbreak
At least seven people have died after eating caramel apples that may have been infected with Listeria monocytogenes. Some 32 people have become infected with the deadly bacterium in 11…
@CIA teases Twitter hack with strange quote in Russian
An Internet search also didn’t clear up the origin of the quote or whether it came from Pasternak or not. Я писал роман для того, чтобы он был издан и…
YouTube Stars White House-bound after State of the Union
Following his State of the Union speech Tuesday, President Barack Obama will sit down with viral YouTube stars Bethany Mota, GloZell Green, and Hank Green for a live question and…
Vatican defends Pope after punch remark
The Pope made the gesture and accompanying remarks while flying from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, where he started a five-day visit Thursday. He didn’t mention Charlie Hebdo, the satirical…
Report: Several killed in Belgian anti-terror operation
Federal Belgian police took several suspects into custody near a train station, VTM News reported. Further details weren’t immediately available. Verviers is about 69 miles (110 kilometers) east-southeast of Brussels…
Nigerian military disorganized, under-equipped in battle against Boko Haram
“Do you think your husband is dead?” Her mouth twists, contorting her young face, tears welling in her already reddened eyes. “I don’t know… I pray to God to give…
5 things we learned from the Oscar nominations
But not all esteemed films did so well at the Oscar nominations Thursday morning. Complete list of Oscar nominations Here are 5 things we learned: 1. Fifty years after the…
Paul Wolfowitz Fast Facts
Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Paul Dundes Wolfowitz Father: Jacob Wolfowitz, a statistician and professor of mathematics Mother: Lillian (Dundes) Wolfowitz – July 2, 2007 – Joins…
Meryl Streep Fast Facts
Birth place: Summit, New Jersey Birth name: Mary Louise Streep Father: Harry Streep, pharmaceutical company executive Mother: Mary (Wilkinson) Streep, commercial artist – 2004 – Wins an Emmy for Outstanding…
Clint Eastwood Fast Facts
Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Clinton Eastwood, Jr. Father: Clinton Eastwood, Sr., a corporate executive Mother: Margaret Ruth (Runner) Wood Eastwood, a homemaker Marriages: Dina Ruiz (March 31,…
Could Chris Christie be bullied out of 2016?
The surprisingly fast-moving Republican presidential contest, kicked off by Jeb Bush shortly after the New Year and accelerated by the unexpected re-emergence of Mitt Romney, is putting pressure on Christie,…
Oprah Winfrey Fast Facts
Birth place: Kosciusko, Mississippi Birth name: Oprah Gail Winfrey Father: Vernon Winfrey, a barber Mother: Vernita Lee, a maid (parents never married) Education: Tennessee State University, B.A., Speech and Performing…
Rupert Murdoch Fast Facts
Birth place: Melbourne, Australia Birth name: Keith Rupert Murdoch Father: Keith Murdoch, journalist and newspaper publisher Mother: Elisabeth (Greene) Murdoch, philanthropist Marriages: Wendi (Deng) Murdoch (1999-2013, divorce); Anna (Torv) Murdoch…
Botched Oklahoma execution haunts inmate as death nears
The last one was Clayton Lockett’s. “I’ve seen it on TV,” says Glossip, 51, in a telephone call from death row. He says he’s reconciled with his fate, though he…