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Bill Gates: The smart way to end AIDS

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:08:34 EST

A decade ago, over 1 million people in Zambia were living with HIV.

The right's blind spot on health care

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:12:03 EST

For all the difficulties of the Affordable Care Act's rollout, Americans are more patient than you might think: A new poll shows a majority expressing optimism that the problems are going to be ironed out.

Birth control isn't up to the boss

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:13:20 EST

Once again, Obamacare has made its way back before the Supreme Court.

'Before I Die, I want to...'

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:40:31 EST

Goals related to love, travel and helping others are recurring themes shared on the walls of the "Before I Die" global art project, creator Candy Chang says.

Half-court shot guy may lose $20K

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:27:17 EST

Cameron Rodriguez explains why he had to return the $20,000 he won after making a half-court shot during an NBA game.

See half-court buzzer beater

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:35:30 EST

A Huntington University basketball player makes an amazing shot from beyond half court. HLN's Robin Meade has more.

Hold the obit, ISON may not be dead

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:50:35 EST

NASA had all but pronounced it dead, but new images show Comet ISON -- or at least part of it -- has survived its close encounter with the sun.

Stunning images of Comet ISON

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:48:54 EST

Comet Ison traveled around the sun, but did it survive? Meteorologist Jennifer Gray explores why we are interested.

Photos: Comet ISON

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:49:02 EST

Speaking of zombies, will Daryl die?

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:18:07 EST

Now in its fourth season, "The Walking Dead" stands as the No. 1 show on television (so popular that it's inspired its own convention). Many will point to Norman Reedus as the reason they watch.

Tablet neck: New malady of the young

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:09:35 EST

There was a time, not too long ago, when a phone was just a phone, sky-high heels weren't sold in every mall, and you had to catch your favorite TV show when it actually aired. Our contemporary world is bringing its share of health hazards that were once either rare or unheard-of.

Celeb chef's ex: Didn't see drug use

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:18:14 EST

Charles Saatchi, the millionaire ex-husband of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, is due to testify Friday at the trial of two former personal assistants accused of defrauding the couple.

Gay U.S. ambassador faces backlash

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 22:23:12 EST

The welcome message from America's new top diplomat in the Dominican Republic touched on baseball, culture and trade ties. No surprises there.

Hunter nabs huge 772-lb. bear

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:19:40 EST

It is bear season in Pennsylvania and one hunter nabbed a 772 pound bear. WNEP reports.

CNN Heroes unite for crisis

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:23:43 EST

Several CNN Heroes are working together to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Frankie Muniz, 27, has mini-stroke

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 23:26:12 EST

Former "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz has a second mini-stroke at the age of 27.

Kim Jong Un's double turns heads

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:19:29 EST

CNN's Andrew Stevens reports on a man who resembles North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

Mom: Get 'yes' text before sex

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:04:55 EST

Roxanne Jones says she advises her son to send a text before and after consensual sex in order to protect him

Wild Walmart fight breaks out

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:29:32 EST

Brian Spain captured video of shoppers pushing and shoving for Black Friday deals at a Walmart in North Carolina.

Black Friday deal: Cars for $1

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:19:07 EST

A Houston car dealership is offering a Black Friday deal that might even be considered a steal. KPRC's Amy Davis reports.

China scrambles jets over disputed zone

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:15:45 EST

Fighter jets scrambled Friday morning by China have identified U.S. and Japanese military aircraft that entered its newly declared air defense zone over the East China Sea, a Chinese military official said Friday.

U.S. man jailed in Dubai over video

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:06:08 EST

It was intended as a piece of comedy, but it's turned into a drama.

Argentina's new Falklands threat

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:42:45 EST

Argentina intends to go after companies drilling for oil off the disputed Falkland Islands, triggering a fresh diplomatic row with Britain.

Couple fined $3,500 for online review

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:35:46 EST

CNN's Pamela Brown reports on a website charging $3500 to anyone who writes a bad review about them online.

Cops jail wrong guy for days

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:26:44 EST

A teen spends four days in jail because of a mix-up over a name. CNN Affiliate WJZ reports on a case of mistaken identity.

White House Christmas tree gets delivered today.

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:19:28 EST

The first lady accepts delivery today.

Ellsberg: He's a hero

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:18:17 EDT

Daniel Ellsberg tells CNN's Don Lemon that NSA leaker Edward Snowden showed courage, has done an enormous service.

Huge response to boy's glasses fear

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:29:26 EST

Mom boosts son's self-esteem about wearing glasses with help from Facebook.

Bride loses groom, but not her faith

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:11:27 EST

Tasha Bradford and Sylvester "Buck" Storey were married for just a week. It was the best week ever. And then, it was the worst.

Watch rare spinning ice disk phenomenon

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:17:02 EST

A rare spinning ice disk has been discovered on the Sheyenne River in North Dakota.

Humpback whale gets REALLLLY close

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:48:25 EST

A woman captures incredibly close footage of a humpback whale during a sightseeing tour near San Juan Island, Washington.

Firefighters strip down for a purpose

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:13:49 EST

A group of Tampa female firefighters are helping to raise thousands of dollars for burn centers across the country.

Would-be robber stopped to do WHAT?

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:47:44 EST

One man's attempt to rob a gas station was all caught on camera.

Where did all of those $1 coins go?

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:03:13 EST

The U.S. would save about $150 million a year if it switched to $1 coins. But each attempt to introduce a new $1 coin just falls flat with the public.

Build the perfect wedding registry

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:46:45 EST

Registry 101

Is this the world's worst racehorse?

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:00:59 EST

Even in retirement Black Caviar -- arguably Australia's most celebrated racehorse with 25 victories from 25 starts -- shows no sign of fading from the media glare.

Gotta see this: Geese 'tsunami' takes flight

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 08:28:26 EST

On New Day's "Must See Moment," a gaggle of geese take off en masse, thrilling onlookers.

Trick-shot king scores NFL contract

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:12:24 EST

The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Alex Tanney, who gained notoriety for his trick-shot YouTube video.

Senate Dems

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:16:24 EST

Behind their vote to change the filibuster rules.

Behind Senate Democrats' vote to change the filibuster rules.

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 06:26:02 EST

Voting to change the filibuster rules.

Europe's most active volcano erupts over Sicily.

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 07:45:35 EST

CNN's Michaela Pereira has a look at the top news stories that you need to know.

Get to know "New Day" anchors Kate, Chris and Michaela.

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:42:23 EST

Etna erupts

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 06:10:35 EST

Europe's most active volcano erupts over Sicily.

NFL investigator to meet with Dolphins' Jonathan Martin today.

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 06:21:30 EST

CNN's Michaela Pereira has a look at the top news stories that you need to know.

Dolphin case

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 06:07:53 EST

NFL investigator to meet with Jonathan Martin today.

Marines killed

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:54:16 EST

Four Marines die in a range maintenance accident in California.

3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers football players are diagnosed with MRSA

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 05:43:14 EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers football players are diagnosed with MRSA.

Sidelined

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 04:52:03 EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers football players are diagnosed with MRSA.

Ohio kidnapper Ariel Castro may have died in a sex act.

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 07:22:04 EDT

Ohio kidnapper Ariel Castro may have died in a sex act.

Biker arrest?

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:52:42 EDT

Officials: Arrest could be coming for biker involved in SUV fight.

A fencing teacher stops two would-be thieves

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 05:17:17 EDT

With sword in hand, a fencing teacher stops two would-be thieves.

Parked Chicago train moves onto a rail line, hits another.

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 06:56:54 EDT

A parked Chicago train somehow moves onto a rail line and hits an oncoming train.

Chicago crash

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 06:19:34 EDT

Parked train somehow moves onto rail line, hits oncoming train.

Globetrotter visits bullied girl's school at brother's urging

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 05:45:22 EDT

Harlem Globetrotter visits bullied girl's school.

Homeless man returns $40K, gets $140K

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 05:05:23 EDT

A Boston homeless man returns money he finds in a bag and gets so much more back from generous donations.

A big return

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 05:23:25 EDT

A homeless man returns a bag of cash he finds and gets more back.

Emmys: A look at TV's biggest winners and losers

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 06:10:39 EDT

Here's a look at TV's biggest winners and losers.

Boy asks Santa to make kids stop bullying his sister

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:01:38 EDT

A boy asks Santa to make kids stop bullying his sister.

Dear Santa ...

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:52:34 EDT

A boy asks Santa to make kids stop bullying his sister.

Colorado floods: Hundreds awaiting rescue.

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 07:37:56 EDT

Hundreds await rescue as copters grounded by rain.

Rodman returns

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 06:04:01 EDT

Back from North Korea, he promises a "huge announcement."

Marvelous Manning

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:05:34 EDT

Peyton Manning throws seven TDs.

Castro's suicide: There are a lot of questions about it.

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:50:20 EDT

There are a lot of questions about how it could have happened.

Homeless hero saves an officer from a suspect grabbing her gun.

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:57:04 EDT

Man saves an officer from a suspect grabbing her gun.

'Burrito Boyz' start up business to feed the hungry

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 04:27:36 EDT

Friends start their own organization to feed the hungry.

Homeless hero

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:48:24 EDT

Man saves an officer from a suspect grabbing her gun.

'Burrito Boyz'

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 04:25:52 EDT

Friends start their own organization to feed the hungry.

A 50-year stint

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 04:44:25 EDT

A 71-year-old veteran returns to his family after serving the U.S.

Powerball loot

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:04:03 EDT

At least 3 people have winning $448 million jackpot tickets.

President Obama talks terror with Jay Leno.

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:28:29 EDT

CNN's Michaela Pereira has a look at the top news stories that you need to know.

Closings not 'overreaction'

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:28:45 EDT

President Obama talks terror with Jay Leno.

Economic vision

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 05:47:43 EDT

President Obama will deliver another major speech on the economy.

Meet Michaela

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 13:15:29 EDT

Michaela Pereira on her background, her parents, and helping L.A.'s kids.

White House Christmas tree

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:19:10 EST

The first lady accepts delivery today.

24 hours at the world's busiest airport

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:53:52 EST

Airports are gateways to journeys, not the final stop. But for 24 hours, we made the world's busiest airport our destination -- and discovered a world with its own culture, marketplace and transit system, people who make it hum, even a taste of the exotic. In other words, much like the places we visit or hope to see.

Frequent flier or frequent complainer?

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:28:04 EST

The case of a frequent flier labeled a "frequent complainer" by one airline will soon get a Supreme Court review, testing consumer rights against corporate prerogatives.

Comet ISON

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 04:14:15 EST

Hold the obituary. Experts now think Comet ISON -- or at least part of it -- survived its close encounter with the sun.

$1 coins

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:45:02 EST

To all the great mysteries of life, add this: Why is the lowly, tarnished penny so revered, and the shiny $1 coin so reviled?

Obamacare

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:45:17 EST

A moment of truth approaches for President Barack Obama's signature health care reforms with Saturday's self-imposed deadline to get the website to work properly for most users.

Newlywed tragedy

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:11:27 EST

Tasha Bradford made Sylvester "Buck" Storey wait two years before she agreed to go on a date.

Thanksgiving

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:36:07 EST

It's Thanksgiving.

Medical marvels saving lives

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:53:21 EST

Modern medicine is remarkable, but only if you have access to it.

Tribute show: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:51:51 EST

They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world.

Grisly ritual linked to dropouts

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:52:00 EST

When she was 14 years old, Kakenya Ntaiya entered the cow pen behind her home with an elderly woman carrying a rusty knife.

You won't believe what's in rivers

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:53:01 EST

In the past 15 years, Chad Pregracke has helped pull more than 67,000 tires from the Mississippi River and other waterways across the United States.

Woman sinks $$ into 'Brilliant Bus'

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:12:42 EST

Working as a guidance counselor five years ago in Palm Beach County, Estella Pyfrom noticed that fewer students had access to a computer after school.