How tech can fight extremism
Violent extremists like the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, have become increasingly sophisticated at creating dense, global networks of support online, networks that are helping these…
Crazy, sexy, muddy: Carnival’s dirtiest party pics
But slightly off that glittery path is a lesser known bacchanal that gives Rio a run for its rhinestones. From New Orleans to the Netherlands, people anxiously await this week’s…
Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Off Northeastern Coast
Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off its northeastern coast. The quake struck shortly after 8 a.m. Japan time Tuesday at a depth of about…
‘Glory’ Is The Inspiring, Oscar-Nominated Anthem We Need Now
Twenty-five million viewers tuned in to watch Common and John Legend perform “Glory” during the Grammy awards on Feb. 8. At least 40 million people will likely watch the duo…
Kate Matrosova, Missing Hiker, Found Dead In New Hampshire
A hiker who activated an emergency personal locator beacon amid brutal weather conditions including 100 mph winds in a mountainous area named after U.S. presidents was found dead on Monday….
Vodafone Turns Focus to Broadband, Seeking to Catch Up to Rivals
After years of focusing heavily on its cellphone business, Vodafone, based in Britain and the world’s second-largest mobile operator behind China Mobile based on subscribers, is concentrating on high-speed broadband….
CNN Student News – February 17, 2015
On this page you will find today’s show Transcript and a place for you to request to be on the CNN Student News Roll Call. – Thank you for using…
6.9 earthquake hits off Japanese coast
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat from the quake.
Genes Tell Only Part of the Story
I had intended to discuss President Obama’s plans for personalized precision medicine with my patient Barbara last week, but she missed her appointment. Or, more accurately, she arrived two hours…
At Opening Ceremony, the Clothes Are Only the Start
It’s not at all unusual to be invited to a Chelsea gallery during fashion week. Designers love to rent out the galleries that line the far-west blocks of Chelsea —…
Elite runner crawls across the finish line at Austin Marathon
Conley’s not talking about Cynthia Jerop, the women’s winner, who finished the 26.2-mile race in 2:54:21. He’d expected to see Kenyan runner Hyvon Ngetich. According to reports he’d received from…
Review: Berlin Philharmonic Goes to London in Simon Rattle Homecoming
LONDON — Whenever the conductor Simon Rattle takes his Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra to London, there’s a sense of reckoning: about the boy who went away, made good and is now…
Troubled Chinese Property Developer Says Total Debt Exceeds $10 Billion
HONG KONG — The troubled Chinese developer Kaisa Group disclosed on Monday that its debts now total more than $10 billion and that it urgently needs to restructure its borrowings…
‘It’s My Party’ singer Lesley Gore dead
“We loved her and we are very sad. She was an incredibly powerful, incredibly beautiful talent,” he said. According to People magazine, the cause of death was cancer. Gore, born…
False Gunman Warning Sends Panicked LAX Passengers Fleeing Onto Tarmac
A mistaken public announcement that a gunman was on the loose at a Los Angeles International Airport terminal sent about 20 passengers fleeing from the gate area and onto the…
10 NBA All-Star Highlights You Need To Watch If You Spent Your Presidents Day Weekend Away From The TV
If, like a well-balanced and healthy person, you decided to spend your Presidents Day weekend away from the computer and television, congrats! You are a better human than we are….
10 All-Star Highlights You Need To Watch If You Spent Your Presidents Day Weekend Away From The TV
If, like a well-balanced and healthy person, you decided to spend your Presidents Day weekend away from the computer and television, congrats! You are a better human than we are….
Spyware Embedded by U.S. in Foreign Networks, Security Firm Says
SAN FRANCISCO — The United States has found a way to permanently embed surveillance and sabotage tools in computers and networks it has targeted in Iran, Russia, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan…
Fats Domino Fast Facts
Birth date: February 26, 1928 Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana Marriage: Rosemary (August 6, 1947-March 10, 2008, her death) – November 22, 2008 – “Fats Domino: Walkin’ Back to New…
Prison Architecture and the Question of Ethics
SAN FRANCISCO — Faced with lawsuits and a growing mountain of damning research, New York City officials decided last month to ban solitary confinement for prison inmates 21 and younger….
With Ukrainian Troops Trapped, Cease-Fire Grows More Fragile
ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine — The plight of as many as 8,000 Ukrainian troops trapped in the vicinity of Debaltseve, as well as the prospects for an already fragile truce, look decidedly…
A Cancer Cluster Is Tough to Prove
George Johnson RAW DATA Last month, thousands of Marines and their families were blocked in federal court from pursuing their claim that the government had given them cancer. The decision,…
Justin Bieber Fast Facts
Birth place: London, Ontario, Canada Birth name: Justin Drew Bieber Father: Jeremy Bieber Mother: Patricia Mallette Other Facts:Patty Mallette was a teenaged, single mother who worked low paying jobs to…
ISIS atrocity in Libya demonstrates its growing reach in North Africa
It also has support in Yemen, Afghanistan and Pakistan. And the leader of the group ravaging northern Nigeria, Boko Haram, has expressed his admiration of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi….
‘My 4-Year-Old Daughter Crushes Candy Like Her Daddy Crushes His Pain Pills’ (VIDEO)
Whitney and her ex-boyfriend Todd are embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their 4-year-old daughter — watch accusations fly in the video above. Find out what Dr. Phil has…
What 2016 presidential candidates can’t avoid
History has a cruel sense of humor. Just watch President Barack Obama struggle with a war in Iraq and Syria during his final years in office; watch him discuss what…
Model proves gawky can be gorgeous
That night, she would be on a train to New York for a photo shoot; and a week later, on a plane to Paris for the haute couture catwalks. The…
The latest developments on the fight against ISIS
Egypt launches second wave of airstrikes on ISIS in Libya Egyptian warplanes staged a second wave of airstrikes against ISIS targets in Libya on Monday in retaliation for the slaughter…
You Are Going To Want To Curl Up In Ryan Roche’s Entire Fall 2015 Collection
Who’s the next great fashion designer? We’re on the lookout this New York Fashion Week for the lesser known or up-and-coming stars who are creating clothing and careers worthy of…
Lady Gaga Is Engaged To Taylor Kinney, Shares Photo Of Massive Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring
Lady Gaga is officially engaged to long-time boyfriend Taylor Kinney. The pop star revealed the exciting news on Monday when she shared a photo of her huge, heart-shaped diamond engagement…