Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
When the month of Ramadan began, I received a letter from Laura Fattal, the mother of one of the three young American hikers detained in Iran. In it, Fattal appealed to me, the first Muslim scholar she had contacted, to intervene on behalf of her son and his two friends.
Hurricane Earl dumped lots of rain but spared North Carolina's Outer Banks serious damage. WRIC reports.
CNN's John King discusses the role of the social security argument in this week's political ad watch.
Marketing through social media drives mobile cupcake business to success. Poppy Harlow reports.
Hurricane Earl held on to its Category 1 status as it closed in on summer homes and residences on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. It was expected to hit late Friday or early Saturday before pushing on to Nova Scotia.
A new anti-crime technology has reached downtown Washington -- but so far, it's getting a mixed reception.
CNN's Josh Levs speaks to Hadlee Wright in New Zealand about photos he took after the 7.0 earthquake in New Zealand.
Police release a composite sketch of a person suspected of throwing acid in a woman's face.
A powerful predawn earthquake struck New Zealand on Saturday, causing water mains to break and some buildings to crumble, though there were no immediate reports of deaths or major damage, emergency officials said.
President Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the military's highest award for bravery, to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger for his valor in saving the lives of three wounded comrades at a then-secret base in Laos in 1968, the White House announced Friday.
A daring young man laughs at his disability. His first-of-a-kind stunt tops Rick's List of the day's best videos.
A drive along the coast of Cape Cod offers beautiful beaches, rustic charm, and lighthouses. Holly Firfer reports.
A United Parcel Service cargo plane crashed in an unpopulated area near the Dubai airport, killing the two crew members on board, UPS officials said Friday.
A CNN set manager attends his 100th Aerosmith concert. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.
Comic book legend Stan Lee answers your questions.
The country duo played their final concert in Nashville. Affiliate WKRN reports.
A Florida judge sentenced Rachel Wade, the 20-year-old woman convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year, to 27 years in prison Friday.
A small plane crashed into a house in Aurora, Oregon.
What was supposed to be an act of charity for Iraqis living in Jordan turned into a bureaucratic nightmare this week.
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the fall. We've got pumpkins, colorful leaves, Halloween, and whatnot. But the hands-down best thing about fall is that this is the season when the "good" movies come out.
An eyewitness says given the earthquake's intensity, he's surprised by the low number of casualties.
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to a Red Cross representative as Hurricane Earl inches toward the East Coast.
A string of explosions in a weapons storage facility rattled the village of Shehabiyeh in southern Lebanon and started a fire, Lebanon's official news agency reported.
Now that we are a week removed from the march on Washington organized by the self-proclaimed rodeo clown, Glenn Beck, it's clear that the event was nothing more than an exercise in ego worship.
In the first week of Global Connections, see the best viewer suggestions of what connects both Brazil and Nigeria.
A drive along the coast of Cape Cod offers beautiful beaches, rustic charm, and lighthouses. Holly Firfer reports.
Video shows buildings crumbling and rubble in the streets after a 7.0 earthquake in New Zealand. Affiliate TVNZ reports.
BP removed the failed blowout preventer from atop its plugged well deep below the Gulf of Mexico, the company said Friday.
Religious leaders in Britain on Friday hit back at claims by leading physicist Stephen Hawking that God had no role in the creation of the universe.
Police say a toddler was injured after being run over by a wild moose in Grand County, Colorado.
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
CNN's Richard Roth reports on one Indian and one Pakistani tennis player that are teaming up at the U.S. Open.
A look back at the top stories for September 3, 2010.
CNN's Isha Sesay speaks to a witness who saw a UPS cargo plane crash near the airport in Dubai.
After two days of meetings and talks led by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli settlements.
NHL2K11 (2KSports/Visual Concepts) tries to bring realism to sports on the Wii, but falls short because of control issues and a spotty artificial intelligence.
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Rick Sanchez and producers discuss the day's news lineup. Focus, focus, focus!
CNN's Rick Sanchez looks at the first images from the crashed UPS cargo plane in the United Arab Emirates.
Family and friends of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground keep their spirits high at "Camp Hope."
CNN's Wolf Blitzer asks Afghan ambassador to the U.S. Said Jawad why he was suddenly asked to vacate his post.
You need four things to get ready for body painting: "A shave, clean underwear, wine and nipple coverings," says model Veronica Guerra.
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb Friday in southwestern Pakistan that killed 59 people and wounded 160.
CNN's Maggie Lake makes a pizza with famed chef Lidia Bastianich at "Eataly" food emporium.
The number of young people getting botox treatments is growing. CNN's Brooke Anderson reports.
Former child actress Cammie King Conlon used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand leaves damage and chaos in the early morning hours.
Tropical Storm Fiona took aim at Bermuda Friday, but forecasters say it is showing signs of weakening.
An all-out brawl on Jersey Shore, more bad news for Paris, and Jessie James is offically dating Kat Von D.
CNN's Reynolds Wolf looks at the aftermath of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Travelers with Labor Day weekend plans along beaches in Hurricane Earl's path should proceed with caution, check road conditions and confirm lodging plans before starting out, safety and tourism officials say.
Aerials show the destruction left by Hurricane Earl as it passed through North Carolia's Outer Banks. WRAL reports.
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
CNN's Isha Sesay speaks to a resident in New Zealand following an earthquake near Christchurch that ran 10 miles deep.
Judges issued guilty verdicts Friday in Lisbon against six defendants, including a well-known Portuguese television star and a former diplomat, in a long-running child sexual abuse case that has riveted national attention, according to CNN affiliate TVI.
A mob ransacked the entrance to the Tehran apartment complex of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi late Thursday, an assault that resulted in an attack on the head of his security detail, his son said.
The State Department learned Friday that the imam behind the controversial Park51 Islamic community center project has not returned home after a State Department-sponsored tour in the Middle East.
South Korea and the United States will conduct a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise starting Sunday, the U.S. military announced Friday.
The stars of Disney's 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' takes to the red carpet for the film's New York premiere.
Miami International Airport was shut down for several hours Friday after screeners spotted a canister inside the luggage of a scientist that eventually turned out to be "a legitimate experiment."
A new drill in Chile that could speed the rescue of trapped miners arrived at the rescue scene on Friday with great jubilation from families of the workers.
Natalie Grant apologizes for crying, but she can't help it.
Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson explains why the web is buzzing over a tweet that some say incriminates Paris Hilton.
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in a new romantic comedy about love and long-distance relationships.
What will happen internally and externally when Russia's grain harvest comes up short? CNN's Matthew Chance reports.
The son of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi says a group of attackers entered Karoubi's apartment building.
Chrissie Hynde is an intimidating presence. Maybe it's her unflinching gaze and unapologetic swagger. Maybe it's the fact that she's the iconic lead singer of the Pretenders and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2010 CMA Awards nominations came out yesterday, and despite nine well-deserved nominations for Miranda Lambert, including Entertainer of the Year, most of the chatter was about the blondes missing from that category. Although they both had typically strong years, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will be sitting out the race for the top prize at country's big fall awards show -- and it's not super clear why.
President Obama went on the offensive Friday on the politically critical issue of job creation, promising to lay out a broad package of ideas next week and slamming Senate Republicans for blocking passage of his administration's small business aid legislation.
The gunman who held three people hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters was once convicted of smuggling an illegal immigrant into the country from Mexico.
Here are the latest developments on Hurricane Earl.
President Obama calls on Congress to pass his administration's small business jobs bill.
A Hare Krishna temple in England was burning Friday after an explosion, officials in Leicester, England, said.
Protesters gathered in Iran on Friday for a demonstration to observe an annual holiday that marks the country's solidarity with Palestinians and calls for the end of Israel occupation.
CNN's Eileen Hsieh follows Mexico's drug war, Pakistan's cricket betting scandal, and Stephen Hawking's latest Universe theory.
Richard Edwards is the third person in the U.S. to be subject to a double-hand transplant. WHAS reports.
Master chef Mario Batali opens up his new food mecca in Manhattan. Will it succeed in these tough economic times?
Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt tells the story of her six-year captivity in a book due to hit the shelves later this month, her publisher said Friday.
Fires left at least eight people dead and hundreds homeless in three regions of central Russia, government officials said Friday.
Grand slam tennis champions Rafael Nadal and Pat Cash give their take on the unique atmosphere at Flushing Meadows.
West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
Camping is a great way to spend time outdoors but don't forget to follow a few safety tips when you go.
U.S. President Barack Obama announced a milestone in the American war in Iraq this week, in the awkward position of a commander taking stock of a conflict he opposed after a strategy he opposed, with a result he could hardly have wished for either.
European scientists say they've figured out the recipe for water in space: Just add starlight.
A suspected U.S. drone strike killed two militants in Pakistan's tribal region on Friday evening, Pakistani intelligence officials told CNN.
KNXV reporter Christina Boomer talks about Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's struggles in a recent debate.
Sanchez penned "Conventional Idiocy: Why the New America Is Sick of Old Politics". Here he tells us why.
A human rights lawyer who defended a woman sentenced to death in Iran for adultery enjoyed a tearful reunion with his wife and daughter Thursday after they flew from Tehran to Oslo, Norway.
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
Chrissie Hynde makes beautiful music with her new muse, a Welsh singer/songwriter half her age.
A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug dealers in northeast Mexico left 25 of the suspects dead, the regional military said Thursday.
Apple this week launched Ping, a new social network that runs within the iTunes software.
'Modern Family' actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson takes CNN behind the scenes as he prepares to attend the Emmys.
Internet sensation Paul "Bear" Vasquez is the new frontman for Microsoft's newest commercial.
A judge on Thursday denied a request for President Barack Obama to testify at a court martial for a U.S. Army flight surgeon who refused to deploy to Afghanistan until he saw proof that Obama was born in the United States.
The high price of gold and tough economic times make the perfect money-making environment for pawnbrokers.
Chris Keith was 12 years old when he learned his family didn't die in a car wreck.
Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has put its troubled past behind it and is now stronger than ever, according to president Donald Kaberuka.
CNN's Ali Velshi and Richard Quest go head to head in this news quiz on whether homes help your bottom line.
Living Golf takes a closer look at the supporting role that vice-captains play in the Ryder Cup.
It's love for Jesse James and Kat Von D, according to the "LA Ink" star.
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro led his first open-air rally Friday since a near-death illness four years ago, urging thousands of students packed on the steps at the University of Havana entrance to help prevent a nuclear war.
One man is on a mission to promote South Africa's wines. CNN's Robyn Curnow reports.
NASA experts will present options and recommendations Friday evening after assessing the situations and needs of the 33 miners trapped far below the surface of the Earth.
A black and white ultrasound shows a baby girl nestling in her mother's womb.
Army Cpl. Richard Lamb and Spc. Monica Lamb return home from Iraq to find their baby daughter waiting.
Watching the Israeli and Palestinian leaders trudge to Washington for one more peace summit, one might wonder why President Obama invited them. Why should the president invest his prestige in an effort that looks so unpromising?
CNN's Andrew Stevens and Kevin Voigt discuss China's exploding media landscape.
A veteran House representative from Texas said she made a mistake when she awarded charitable scholarships to her family members instead of students in her district.
It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.
A bombing at a rally in Quetta, Pakistan, has resulted in several casualties.
Chile's health minister discusses how the miners will be rescued and how they are holding up.
"Going the Distance" is a light and tasty morsel of a romantic comedy in which two smart, funny, and basically sweet people try to conduct a cross-country relationship.
This unholy mess replaces the artful ambition of "The American" with torture, blood spray, kinky sex, twisted fun and a bizarro critique of U.S. policy on illegal immigration.
The fate of levees holding back Pakistan's floods pits communities against one another. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.
Living Golf goes behind the scenes at Celtic Manor to preview preparations for the 2010 Ryder Cup.
Four years ago, Nintendo's gesture-tracking Wii system proved the power of motion controls to extend the mainstream appeal of video games.
Living Golf looks at a new foundation helping injured ex-servicemen in Britain rehabilitate through golf.
Judges issued guilty verdicts on Friday in Lisbon against all seven defendants, including a well-known Portuguese television star and a former diplomat, in a long-running child sexual abuse case that has riveted national attention, the Portuguese official news service Lusa reported.
Former European Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance talks to current U.S. captain Corey Pavin about this year's competition.
Are they one of your success stories?" I asked, pointing behind Dr. H. to a large silver-framed photo of two fat-cheeked babies, identical twins. Dr. H. was my fertility doctor, and this was our first appointment.
Long Island's east end ready for hurricane. CNN's Allan Chernoff reports.
Seven people have been killed and 294 injured in riots in the southern African nation of Mozambique, Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Nkutumula said Friday.
When you think of The Hamptons, you don't usually think of food pantries or feeding the hungry.
Recently, we completed an intensive, bipartisan six-month study on cybersecurity and presented it to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Life isn't easy for stray animals on the mean streets of one of the world's busiest borders.
Recent newspaper articles and a flurry of online responses have put the role of job training in our economic recovery under a microscope.
CNN's John Zarrella reports on a security scare at Miami International Airport.
Hurricane Earl swept the North Carolina coast with powerful wind gusts. CNN's Rob Marciano reports.
FEMA says it's prepared to help with hurricane Earl's aftermath even if states impacted don't ask for help.
After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers.
The United Nations appears to have been aware of rape by rebels in eastern Congo earlier than it originally said it was, according to an internal e-mail and a humanitarian bulletin.
It is a fairy tale romance of Olympic-sized proportions: China's 2010 gold medal pair skaters Zhao Hongbo and Shen Xue are getting married Saturday in front of thousands of fans -- on ice.
A dog is being hailed as a hero after he distracted a swarm of bees before seriously injuring his owner.
Art and rock music are close relations, according to curators of an exhibition that presents paintings, collages and photographs by some of the world's best-known musicians. "It's Not Only Rock'n'Roll, Baby!" tells the story of rock stars who have also expressed themselves in the visual arts, arguing that the two forms are inextricably linked.
CNN's Susan Candiotti talks to Cape Cod residents who are preparing for Hurricane Earl.
A suspicious item was found in checked baggage that caused the evacuation of Miami International Airport.
First there was the discovery of dozens of bottles of 200-year-old champagne, but now salvage divers have recovered what they believe to be the world's oldest beer, taking advertisers' notion of 'drinkability' to another level.
A survivor of a massacre in Mexico that left 72 dead is advising other would-be migrants to stay at home to avoid a fate like the one his companions met.
Jockey Joel Rosario gives an unique point of view in the world of horse racing. Affiliate KFMB reports.
CNN's Hala Gorani reports on the ongoing peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
The imam behind the proposed Islamic center near ground zero visits the Middle East. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.
The pregnant wife of one of the trapped miners in Chile is making plans to give birth without her husband.
A California family is sending their children to an online public high school. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio discusses Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's debate stumble with CNN's John King.
A man is suing because he says cops crossed the line when they Tased him in his own home. HLN's Vinnie Politan reports.
Hurricane Earl targets the coast of North Carolina. CNN's Ines Ferre reports.
A suspicious item found in a checked bag caused an evacuation of several concourses at the Miami, Florida, airport.
Paris Hilton's blood reportedly wasn't tested after her Las Vegas arrest on cocaine possession charges.
The head of a security team protecting opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi was in a coma Thursday after being beaten as he tried to talk with a group of attackers who had entered Karoubi's apartment building, Karoubi's website said.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Toshiba has announced the voluntary recall of about 41,000 notebook computers worldwide at risk of overheating and burning users.
A volcano erupted again in Indonesia early Friday in northern Sumatra, sending hundreds of villagers fleeing as it unleashed tremors and spewed powerful bursts of hot ash and debris.
The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson responds to accusations regarding charitable scholarships going to family members.
FEMA says it's prepared to help out with Hurricane Earl's aftermath even if states don't ask for help.
When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the recent peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Tropical Storm Fiona kept on track for Bermuda on Thursday evening, but forecasters said some weakening could be expected during the next two days.
The 33 miners trapped far below the surface of the Earth appear in mind and spirit to be as strong as "solid rock" and are working well together as a team, Chilean Health Minister Jaime Manalich said Thursday.
An Afghan parliamentary candidate and another Afghan civilian were wounded Thursday in a grenade attack at the governor's compound in Ghazni City, the International Security Assistance Force reported in a news release.
A fire on a well connected to an oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico is out and there is no indication of an oil sheen, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.
CNN's Becky Anderson speaks to author Erick Weiner about his search to find the happiest places in the world.
Master chef Mario Batali opens up his new food business in Manhattan. Will it succeed in these tough economic times?
CNN Student News' Carl Azuz asks students what they'd do to improve education in America.
HLN's Vinnie Politan reports the wife of a trapped Chilean miner has learned her husband has a mistress.
One couple is struggling to determine why their home smells like natural gas and why the tap water ignites. WDTV reports
What was supposed to be an act of charity for Iraqis living in Jordan turned into a bureaucratic nightmare this week.
The ordeal of waiting for a miner trapped 2,200 feet below ground in Chile to be rescued can be perhaps more anguishing if you're also waiting for a minor to emerge.
Mexican authorities have had significant successes against drug traffickers, President Felipe Calderon said in his fourth annual state-of-the-nation speech Thursday, noting that three major kingpins have been captured or killed in the past year.
CNN Student News' Carl Azuz asks how parental involvement impacts a student's education.
CNN's John King leads discussion about Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's 16-second pause during her gubernatorial debate.
A woman is upset when her car is destroyed by a man who jumped off a New York high rise. HLN's Vinnie Politan reports.
Richard Quest talks to Samsung's Simon Stanford about the company's Android powered tablet set to compete with the iPad.
A look back at the top stories for September 2, 2010.
New rounds of talks between Israelis and Palestinians begin with both sides laying out their views for enduring peace.
In today's program, Middle East leaders lay out a schedule for peace talks, and students discuss the role of parents in education.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer ignores questions about her claims that beheadings occur along the border, as KNXV reports.
A U.S. Army officer who lost his legs in Afghanistan shares his experience and his thoughts for the future.
Members of the militant wing of Hamas and representatives of 10 other militant groups met Thursday and said they were joining forces and that attacks on Israelis would continue.
New iPhone app aims to map the happiness of Britain. Becky Anderson reports.
Nic Robertson talks to a Sunni, a Shia and a Kurd about Iraq's future.
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
When the month of Ramadan began, I received a letter from Laura Fattal, the mother of one of the three young American hikers detained in Iran. In it, Fattal appealed to me, the first Muslim scholar she had contacted, to intervene on behalf of her son and his two friends.
Hurricane Earl held on to its Category 1 status as it closed in on summer homes and residences on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. It was expected to hit late Friday or early Saturday before pushing on to Nova Scotia.
A new anti-crime technology has reached downtown Washington -- but so far, it's getting a mixed reception.
A powerful predawn earthquake struck New Zealand on Saturday, causing water mains to break and some buildings to crumble, though there were no immediate reports of deaths or major damage, emergency officials said.
President Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the military's highest award for bravery, to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger for his valor in saving the lives of three wounded comrades at a then-secret base in Laos in 1968, the White House announced Friday.
A United Parcel Service cargo plane crashed in an unpopulated area near the Dubai airport, killing the two crew members on board, UPS officials said Friday.
A Florida judge sentenced Rachel Wade, the 20-year-old woman convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year, to 27 years in prison Friday.
What was supposed to be an act of charity for Iraqis living in Jordan turned into a bureaucratic nightmare this week.
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the fall. We've got pumpkins, colorful leaves, Halloween, and whatnot. But the hands-down best thing about fall is that this is the season when the "good" movies come out.
A string of explosions in a weapons storage facility rattled the village of Shehabiyeh in southern Lebanon and started a fire, Lebanon's official news agency reported.
Now that we are a week removed from the march on Washington organized by the self-proclaimed rodeo clown, Glenn Beck, it's clear that the event was nothing more than an exercise in ego worship.
BP removed the failed blowout preventer from atop its plugged well deep below the Gulf of Mexico, the company said Friday.
Religious leaders in Britain on Friday hit back at claims by leading physicist Stephen Hawking that God had no role in the creation of the universe.
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
After two days of meetings and talks led by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli settlements.
NHL2K11 (2KSports/Visual Concepts) tries to bring realism to sports on the Wii, but falls short because of control issues and a spotty artificial intelligence.
You need four things to get ready for body painting: "A shave, clean underwear, wine and nipple coverings," says model Veronica Guerra.
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb Friday in southwestern Pakistan that killed 59 people and wounded 160.
Former child actress Cammie King Conlon used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."
Tropical Storm Fiona took aim at Bermuda Friday, but forecasters say it is showing signs of weakening.
Travelers with Labor Day weekend plans along beaches in Hurricane Earl's path should proceed with caution, check road conditions and confirm lodging plans before starting out, safety and tourism officials say.
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
Judges issued guilty verdicts Friday in Lisbon against six defendants, including a well-known Portuguese television star and a former diplomat, in a long-running child sexual abuse case that has riveted national attention, according to CNN affiliate TVI.
A mob ransacked the entrance to the Tehran apartment complex of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi late Thursday, an assault that resulted in an attack on the head of his security detail, his son said.
The State Department learned Friday that the imam behind the controversial Park51 Islamic community center project has not returned home after a State Department-sponsored tour in the Middle East.
South Korea and the United States will conduct a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise starting Sunday, the U.S. military announced Friday.
Miami International Airport was shut down for several hours Friday after screeners spotted a canister inside the luggage of a scientist that eventually turned out to be "a legitimate experiment."
A new drill in Chile that could speed the rescue of trapped miners arrived at the rescue scene on Friday with great jubilation from families of the workers.
Natalie Grant apologizes for crying, but she can't help it.
Chrissie Hynde is an intimidating presence. Maybe it's her unflinching gaze and unapologetic swagger. Maybe it's the fact that she's the iconic lead singer of the Pretenders and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2010 CMA Awards nominations came out yesterday, and despite nine well-deserved nominations for Miranda Lambert, including Entertainer of the Year, most of the chatter was about the blondes missing from that category. Although they both had typically strong years, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will be sitting out the race for the top prize at country's big fall awards show -- and it's not super clear why.
President Obama went on the offensive Friday on the politically critical issue of job creation, promising to lay out a broad package of ideas next week and slamming Senate Republicans for blocking passage of his administration's small business aid legislation.
The gunman who held three people hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters was once convicted of smuggling an illegal immigrant into the country from Mexico.
Here are the latest developments on Hurricane Earl.
A Hare Krishna temple in England was burning Friday after an explosion, officials in Leicester, England, said.
Protesters gathered in Iran on Friday for a demonstration to observe an annual holiday that marks the country's solidarity with Palestinians and calls for the end of Israel occupation.
Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt tells the story of her six-year captivity in a book due to hit the shelves later this month, her publisher said Friday.
Fires left at least eight people dead and hundreds homeless in three regions of central Russia, government officials said Friday.
West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
U.S. President Barack Obama announced a milestone in the American war in Iraq this week, in the awkward position of a commander taking stock of a conflict he opposed after a strategy he opposed, with a result he could hardly have wished for either.
European scientists say they've figured out the recipe for water in space: Just add starlight.
A suspected U.S. drone strike killed two militants in Pakistan's tribal region on Friday evening, Pakistani intelligence officials told CNN.
A human rights lawyer who defended a woman sentenced to death in Iran for adultery enjoyed a tearful reunion with his wife and daughter Thursday after they flew from Tehran to Oslo, Norway.
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug dealers in northeast Mexico left 25 of the suspects dead, the regional military said Thursday.
Apple this week launched Ping, a new social network that runs within the iTunes software.
A judge on Thursday denied a request for President Barack Obama to testify at a court martial for a U.S. Army flight surgeon who refused to deploy to Afghanistan until he saw proof that Obama was born in the United States.
Chris Keith was 12 years old when he learned his family didn't die in a car wreck.
Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has put its troubled past behind it and is now stronger than ever, according to president Donald Kaberuka.
It's love for Jesse James and Kat Von D, according to the "LA Ink" star.
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro led his first open-air rally Friday since a near-death illness four years ago, urging thousands of students packed on the steps at the University of Havana entrance to help prevent a nuclear war.
NASA experts will present options and recommendations Friday evening after assessing the situations and needs of the 33 miners trapped far below the surface of the Earth.
A black and white ultrasound shows a baby girl nestling in her mother's womb.
Watching the Israeli and Palestinian leaders trudge to Washington for one more peace summit, one might wonder why President Obama invited them. Why should the president invest his prestige in an effort that looks so unpromising?
A veteran House representative from Texas said she made a mistake when she awarded charitable scholarships to her family members instead of students in her district.
It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.
"Going the Distance" is a light and tasty morsel of a romantic comedy in which two smart, funny, and basically sweet people try to conduct a cross-country relationship.
This unholy mess replaces the artful ambition of "The American" with torture, blood spray, kinky sex, twisted fun and a bizarro critique of U.S. policy on illegal immigration.
Four years ago, Nintendo's gesture-tracking Wii system proved the power of motion controls to extend the mainstream appeal of video games.
Judges issued guilty verdicts on Friday in Lisbon against all seven defendants, including a well-known Portuguese television star and a former diplomat, in a long-running child sexual abuse case that has riveted national attention, the Portuguese official news service Lusa reported.
Are they one of your success stories?" I asked, pointing behind Dr. H. to a large silver-framed photo of two fat-cheeked babies, identical twins. Dr. H. was my fertility doctor, and this was our first appointment.
Seven people have been killed and 294 injured in riots in the southern African nation of Mozambique, Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Nkutumula said Friday.
When you think of The Hamptons, you don't usually think of food pantries or feeding the hungry.
Recently, we completed an intensive, bipartisan six-month study on cybersecurity and presented it to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Life isn't easy for stray animals on the mean streets of one of the world's busiest borders.
Recent newspaper articles and a flurry of online responses have put the role of job training in our economic recovery under a microscope.
After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers.
The United Nations appears to have been aware of rape by rebels in eastern Congo earlier than it originally said it was, according to an internal e-mail and a humanitarian bulletin.
It is a fairy tale romance of Olympic-sized proportions: China's 2010 gold medal pair skaters Zhao Hongbo and Shen Xue are getting married Saturday in front of thousands of fans -- on ice.
Art and rock music are close relations, according to curators of an exhibition that presents paintings, collages and photographs by some of the world's best-known musicians. "It's Not Only Rock'n'Roll, Baby!" tells the story of rock stars who have also expressed themselves in the visual arts, arguing that the two forms are inextricably linked.
First there was the discovery of dozens of bottles of 200-year-old champagne, but now salvage divers have recovered what they believe to be the world's oldest beer, taking advertisers' notion of 'drinkability' to another level.
A survivor of a massacre in Mexico that left 72 dead is advising other would-be migrants to stay at home to avoid a fate like the one his companions met.
The head of a security team protecting opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi was in a coma Thursday after being beaten as he tried to talk with a group of attackers who had entered Karoubi's apartment building, Karoubi's website said.
Toshiba has announced the voluntary recall of about 41,000 notebook computers worldwide at risk of overheating and burning users.
A volcano erupted again in Indonesia early Friday in northern Sumatra, sending hundreds of villagers fleeing as it unleashed tremors and spewed powerful bursts of hot ash and debris.
The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.
When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.
Tropical Storm Fiona kept on track for Bermuda on Thursday evening, but forecasters said some weakening could be expected during the next two days.
The 33 miners trapped far below the surface of the Earth appear in mind and spirit to be as strong as "solid rock" and are working well together as a team, Chilean Health Minister Jaime Manalich said Thursday.
An Afghan parliamentary candidate and another Afghan civilian were wounded Thursday in a grenade attack at the governor's compound in Ghazni City, the International Security Assistance Force reported in a news release.
A fire on a well connected to an oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico is out and there is no indication of an oil sheen, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.
What was supposed to be an act of charity for Iraqis living in Jordan turned into a bureaucratic nightmare this week.
The ordeal of waiting for a miner trapped 2,200 feet below ground in Chile to be rescued can be perhaps more anguishing if you're also waiting for a minor to emerge.
Mexican authorities have had significant successes against drug traffickers, President Felipe Calderon said in his fourth annual state-of-the-nation speech Thursday, noting that three major kingpins have been captured or killed in the past year.
Members of the militant wing of Hamas and representatives of 10 other militant groups met Thursday and said they were joining forces and that attacks on Israelis would continue.
Hurricane Earl dumped lots of rain but spared North Carolina's Outer Banks serious damage. WRIC reports.
CNN's John King discusses the role of the social security argument in this week's political ad watch.
Marketing through social media drives mobile cupcake business to success. Poppy Harlow reports.
CNN's Josh Levs speaks to Hadlee Wright in New Zealand about photos he took after the 7.0 earthquake in New Zealand.
Police release a composite sketch of a person suspected of throwing acid in a woman's face.
A daring young man laughs at his disability. His first-of-a-kind stunt tops Rick's List of the day's best videos.
A drive along the coast of Cape Cod offers beautiful beaches, rustic charm, and lighthouses. Holly Firfer reports.
A CNN set manager attends his 100th Aerosmith concert. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.
Comic book legend Stan Lee answers your questions.
The country duo played their final concert in Nashville. Affiliate WKRN reports.
A small plane crashed into a house in Aurora, Oregon.
An eyewitness says given the earthquake's intensity, he's surprised by the low number of casualties.
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to a Red Cross representative as Hurricane Earl inches toward the East Coast.
In the first week of Global Connections, see the best viewer suggestions of what connects both Brazil and Nigeria.
A drive along the coast of Cape Cod offers beautiful beaches, rustic charm, and lighthouses. Holly Firfer reports.
Video shows buildings crumbling and rubble in the streets after a 7.0 earthquake in New Zealand. Affiliate TVNZ reports.
Police say a toddler was injured after being run over by a wild moose in Grand County, Colorado.
CNN's Richard Roth reports on one Indian and one Pakistani tennis player that are teaming up at the U.S. Open.
A look back at the top stories for September 3, 2010.
CNN's Isha Sesay speaks to a witness who saw a UPS cargo plane crash near the airport in Dubai.
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Rick Sanchez and producers discuss the day's news lineup. Focus, focus, focus!
CNN's Rick Sanchez looks at the first images from the crashed UPS cargo plane in the United Arab Emirates.
Family and friends of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground keep their spirits high at "Camp Hope."
CNN's Wolf Blitzer asks Afghan ambassador to the U.S. Said Jawad why he was suddenly asked to vacate his post.
CNN's Maggie Lake makes a pizza with famed chef Lidia Bastianich at "Eataly" food emporium.
The number of young people getting botox treatments is growing. CNN's Brooke Anderson reports.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand leaves damage and chaos in the early morning hours.
An all-out brawl on Jersey Shore, more bad news for Paris, and Jessie James is offically dating Kat Von D.
CNN's Reynolds Wolf looks at the aftermath of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Aerials show the destruction left by Hurricane Earl as it passed through North Carolia's Outer Banks. WRAL reports.
CNN's Isha Sesay speaks to a resident in New Zealand following an earthquake near Christchurch that ran 10 miles deep.
The stars of Disney's 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' takes to the red carpet for the film's New York premiere.
Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson explains why the web is buzzing over a tweet that some say incriminates Paris Hilton.
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in a new romantic comedy about love and long-distance relationships.
What will happen internally and externally when Russia's grain harvest comes up short? CNN's Matthew Chance reports.
The son of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi says a group of attackers entered Karoubi's apartment building.
President Obama calls on Congress to pass his administration's small business jobs bill.
CNN's Eileen Hsieh follows Mexico's drug war, Pakistan's cricket betting scandal, and Stephen Hawking's latest Universe theory.
Richard Edwards is the third person in the U.S. to be subject to a double-hand transplant. WHAS reports.
Master chef Mario Batali opens up his new food mecca in Manhattan. Will it succeed in these tough economic times?
Grand slam tennis champions Rafael Nadal and Pat Cash give their take on the unique atmosphere at Flushing Meadows.
Camping is a great way to spend time outdoors but don't forget to follow a few safety tips when you go.
KNXV reporter Christina Boomer talks about Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's struggles in a recent debate.
Sanchez penned "Conventional Idiocy: Why the New America Is Sick of Old Politics". Here he tells us why.
Chrissie Hynde makes beautiful music with her new muse, a Welsh singer/songwriter half her age.
'Modern Family' actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson takes CNN behind the scenes as he prepares to attend the Emmys.
Internet sensation Paul "Bear" Vasquez is the new frontman for Microsoft's newest commercial.
The high price of gold and tough economic times make the perfect money-making environment for pawnbrokers.
CNN's Ali Velshi and Richard Quest go head to head in this news quiz on whether homes help your bottom line.
Living Golf takes a closer look at the supporting role that vice-captains play in the Ryder Cup.
One man is on a mission to promote South Africa's wines. CNN's Robyn Curnow reports.
Army Cpl. Richard Lamb and Spc. Monica Lamb return home from Iraq to find their baby daughter waiting.
CNN's Andrew Stevens and Kevin Voigt discuss China's exploding media landscape.
A bombing at a rally in Quetta, Pakistan, has resulted in several casualties.
Chile's health minister discusses how the miners will be rescued and how they are holding up.
The fate of levees holding back Pakistan's floods pits communities against one another. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.
Living Golf goes behind the scenes at Celtic Manor to preview preparations for the 2010 Ryder Cup.
Living Golf looks at a new foundation helping injured ex-servicemen in Britain rehabilitate through golf.
Former European Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance talks to current U.S. captain Corey Pavin about this year's competition.
Long Island's east end ready for hurricane. CNN's Allan Chernoff reports.
CNN's John Zarrella reports on a security scare at Miami International Airport.
Hurricane Earl swept the North Carolina coast with powerful wind gusts. CNN's Rob Marciano reports.
FEMA says it's prepared to help with hurricane Earl's aftermath even if states impacted don't ask for help.
A dog is being hailed as a hero after he distracted a swarm of bees before seriously injuring his owner.
CNN's Susan Candiotti talks to Cape Cod residents who are preparing for Hurricane Earl.
A suspicious item was found in checked baggage that caused the evacuation of Miami International Airport.
Jockey Joel Rosario gives an unique point of view in the world of horse racing. Affiliate KFMB reports.
CNN's Hala Gorani reports on the ongoing peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
The imam behind the proposed Islamic center near ground zero visits the Middle East. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.
The pregnant wife of one of the trapped miners in Chile is making plans to give birth without her husband.
A California family is sending their children to an online public high school. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio discusses Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's debate stumble with CNN's John King.
A man is suing because he says cops crossed the line when they Tased him in his own home. HLN's Vinnie Politan reports.
Hurricane Earl targets the coast of North Carolina. CNN's Ines Ferre reports.
A suspicious item found in a checked bag caused an evacuation of several concourses at the Miami, Florida, airport.
Paris Hilton's blood reportedly wasn't tested after her Las Vegas arrest on cocaine possession charges.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson responds to accusations regarding charitable scholarships going to family members.
FEMA says it's prepared to help out with Hurricane Earl's aftermath even if states don't ask for help.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the recent peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
CNN's Becky Anderson speaks to author Erick Weiner about his search to find the happiest places in the world.
Master chef Mario Batali opens up his new food business in Manhattan. Will it succeed in these tough economic times?
CNN Student News' Carl Azuz asks students what they'd do to improve education in America.
HLN's Vinnie Politan reports the wife of a trapped Chilean miner has learned her husband has a mistress.
One couple is struggling to determine why their home smells like natural gas and why the tap water ignites. WDTV reports
CNN Student News' Carl Azuz asks how parental involvement impacts a student's education.
CNN's John King leads discussion about Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's 16-second pause during her gubernatorial debate.
A woman is upset when her car is destroyed by a man who jumped off a New York high rise. HLN's Vinnie Politan reports.
Richard Quest talks to Samsung's Simon Stanford about the company's Android powered tablet set to compete with the iPad.
A look back at the top stories for September 2, 2010.
New rounds of talks between Israelis and Palestinians begin with both sides laying out their views for enduring peace.
In today's program, Middle East leaders lay out a schedule for peace talks, and students discuss the role of parents in education.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer ignores questions about her claims that beheadings occur along the border, as KNXV reports.
A U.S. Army officer who lost his legs in Afghanistan shares his experience and his thoughts for the future.
New iPhone app aims to map the happiness of Britain. Becky Anderson reports.
Nic Robertson talks to a Sunni, a Shia and a Kurd about Iraq's future.
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