Convicted rapist’s search for soccer club goes on
An English soccer club has abandoned an attempt to sign a convicted rapist after death threats were made to its staff amid an atmosphere of “unbearable pressure.” After days of…
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Charlie Hebdo: Cartoonists pay tribute to fallen satirists
Now, cartoonists around the world are breaking out their pens and brushes to pay tribute to the victims of the attack at the Paris magazine. We’re compiling some of the…
Divers to investigate pings that may be from AirAsia Flight QZ8501’s black boxes
Divers are preparing to investigate underwater pings that may be coming from the flight recorders of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, Indonesia’s military chief said Friday. An Indonesian search vessel had earlier…
President’s gamble fails as rival wins Sri Lanka election
Rajapaksa acknowledged the defeat on his official Twitter account Friday, writing: “I value and respect our democratic process and the people’s verdict, and look forward to the peaceful transition of…
Flight attendants complained about ‘menacing’ images on aircraft
The aircraft was being prepared for takeoff when flight attendants became aware oil from the aircraft’s auxiliary engine was used to paint the words “BYE BYE” in 6-inch-high letters above…
Jackie Chan’s son convicted on drug charge, sentenced 6 months
Jaycee Chan, who pleaded guilty to “hosting others to take drugs,” was also fined 2,000 yuan ($320), announced the Dongcheng District People’s Court. Wearing a black sweatshirt and blue pants,…
19 events worth traveling for in 2015
Whether you’re a lover of the arts, a sports fan or just looking for a fantastic party, here are 19 global events worth hitting the road for next year. Elvis’s…
Cepheus, the poker-playing computer program that can’t be beat
That’s the thing an opponent does that gives away the quality of cards he is holding. Well, you can’t read Cepheus, and you can’t beat it. – “With real-life decision-making…
Ohio changing execution drugs
Ohio is changing the drugs used in lethal injections, a move that will delay at least one execution scheduled for next month, the Ohio Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said…
10 things China does better than anywhere else
Ask people for a list of things China is famous for and you might expect a healthy dose of sarcasm. But cast aside cynicism and you’ll find a number of…
Mueller: No evidence NFL saw Rice video, but should have probed
The report wraps up an inquiry by former FBI Director Robert Mueller into how the NFL initially investigated the then-Baltimore Ravens running back’s attack on Janay Palmer last February at…
Teen’s forced chemo may continue, Connecticut court rules
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state may continue to force a teenager to undergo chemotherapy treatments that could save her life. The court said that attorneys for…
Girl, 5, dies after being thrown from bridge; father arrested
God will not likely be representing John Jonchuck Jr., a judge told the 25-year-old father when he appeared in court Thursday on a charge that he killed his 5-year-old daughter…
Scenes from the field
Dude, does this selfie make me a narcissist?
His head is tilted provocatively and his eyes are trying to seduce the camera. Yikes, he’s even striking a “Blue Steel” pose. OK, so this may be an exaggeration. But…
And the world’s most punctual airline is…
The small airport serving the southwest England port city has emerged as the world’s most punctual aviation hub in 2014, outperforming some of the biggest destinations on the planet. With…
Novak Djokovic joins Rafael Nadal on the sidelines at Qatar Open
Karlovic coped the better with the windy conditions to secure a 6-7 7-6 6-4 victory to reach the semifinals, a surprise even to the 35-year-old who described it as “unbelievable”…
Defining Moments: Capturing our changing world
Lutz Pfannenstiel: ‘Lazarus’ footballer who came back from the dead
He spent time in prison, stole a penguin to put in his bathtub and lived in an igloo for a week. Oh and he “died” on a football pitch. “It…
In North Korea, even Kim Jong Un’s birthday is an enigma
Last year, Kim Jong Un received a surreal, breathy birthday serenade. Dennis Rodman belted out “Happy Birthday” — not far from Marilyn Monroe’s rendition — as the Pyongyang crowd clapped…
Ugly 5 safari: Tracking Africa’s least glamorous animals in Botswana
The statement doesn’t so much roll off my tongue as it stumbles out of my mouth as I look at the scrappy tufts of feather on the leathery head of…
Record breaker: China’s incredible north-south high-speed train line plan
According to the Shaanxi Development and Reform Commission, the proposed line will operate at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph). Beginning in Inner Mongolia’s Baotou city and…
Who was on Flight QZ8501? Mothers, brothers, a veteran pilot, a fiancé …
A man who was about to be married. Missionaries, a biology teacher and an energy executive. Families on vacation. Pilots with years of experience. The lives of 162 people intersected…
FBI investigating explosion outside NAACP office in Colorado
The FBI is investigating an explosion outside a local NAACP chapter in Colorado. A makeshift bomb, or improvised explosive device, detonated Tuesday morning but failed to ignite a gasoline can…
Charlie Hebdo terror: Why attack strikes France to core
A picture of French journalists on the roof of Charlie Hebdo’s offices sounded the first alarm. They had taken shelter from three armed men who had just opened fire against…
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud Fast Facts
Birth place: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Father: King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al Saud Mother: Fahda bint Al-Asi Al-Shuraim Marriages: Wives’ names not available publicly, but according to Islamic tradition…
Future cities may harvest energy from human footsteps
Tomorrow Transformed explores innovative approaches and opportunities available in business and society through technology. From footfalls to climbing stairs, to opening doors, the cities of the future will look at…
Dozens killed in car bomb blast outside police college in Yemen
At least 38 people were killed and dozens others were injured in a car bomb explosion in front of the Police College in the Yemeni capital Sanaa Wednesday morning, two…
#CNNAfrica Twitter chat: How to take your tech startup to the next level
Riding high on the wave of tech transformation washing over the continent, many entrepreneurs across Africa are using their talents to find local solutions to everyday problems. Join CNN’s African…
1795 time capsule opened, centuries after Revere and Adams buried it
More than 200 years after Samuel Adams and Paul Revere first buried it in Boston, it took an hour to remove all the objects crammed inside a tiny time capsule….