My phone and Blackberry were dead. I plugged them in and got ready for bed. I was dead tired after working on a month's worth of business stories for a special I can't even remember now. It was 10 p.m. I wanted to go to bed early for once.
President Obama will announce the U.S. troop strategy for Afghanistan in a speech at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday.
Oprah Winfrey will interview President Obama and his wife, Michelle, next month for a 60-minute program to air before Christmas, the talk show host announced Wednesday.
A mom gives police permission to taser her 10-year-old daughter because she was throwing a fit on the floor.
A Thanksgiving food drive is given new life after a donation of time and money from California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Three U.S. Navy SEALs face criminal charges after the alleged mastermind of one of the most notorious crimes against Americans in Iraq accused them of punching him after his capture, the military said Wednesday.
The presidential Christmas tree is cut and wrapped for the trip to the White House.
Carolyn Blashek is on a mission to bring smiles to servicemembers overseas. Fredricka Whitfield has her story.
iReport producer Jessica Ellis and photographer Ferre Dollar headed to the Arctic to get images of polar bears.
Despite a leveling off of world HIV infection rates, more and more Africans are living with the disease.
Israeli government ministers Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a temporary freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank in an effort to restart peace talks with the Palestinians.
Researchers and volunteers are tracking trash, one piece at a time. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports.
CNN's Kyra Phillips reports on a couple of unholy crimes.
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh came away from talks at the White House reassured about U.S. policy in Asia, according to foreign affairs analyst Fareed Zakaria.
The United States and its allies are facing "an absolute defeat" against the Taliban in Afghanistan even if additional troops are sent, according to a message purportedly from the Taliban's elusive leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar.
Corpses piled on top of Apurva Parikh as bullets killed two of his friends, lined up by terrorists against a wall at a hotel in India's financial hub.
Singer Steven Curtis Chapman plays a song dedicated to the memory of his young adopted daughter.
Team iReport talks about riots on a California campus, Oprah Winfrey's announcement and cnn.com's travel photo gallery.
A woman who left the Ukraine for a better life in the U.S. was forced to work at a strip club. WJLA's Pam Brown reports.
Yves Rossy attemptes to fly from Africa to Europe using a jet-powered wing.
CNN's Nicole Collins explains what retailers are doing to make this a merry Christmas shopping season.
Grammy winner Alicia Keys helps build clinics and provide medicine for families dealing with AIDS in Africa.
President Obama will go to Copenhagen, Denmark, next month for a climate change summit, the White House said Wednesday.
Because celebrities haven't taken over every millimeter of your existence quite yet, some intrepid folks of note are coming to an iPhone near you.
A woman who pleaded guilty to her role in a scuffle with police at a Wal-Mart store claims the jury in her case was biased.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received a warm reception Wednesday from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, wrapping up a three-nation visit to Latin America to shore up support against the United States.
A CNN producer and photographer went to the Arctic to film polar bears. Special rules apply in these extreme conditions.
Celebrity Chef Paula Deen laughs about a food-related injury that happened outside her famous TV kitchen.
After Adam Lambert performed on CBS's "The Early Show," Maggie Rodriguez said it was a "no brainer" to have him on.
Gunmen clad in Iraqi army uniforms stormed a house Wednesday north of Baghdad and killed six members of a family, an Iraqi Interior Ministry official said.
A look back at the top stories for November 25, 2009.
The official in charge of closing the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention center has resigned, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Adam Lambert's morning show switch. Plus, Donny Osmond is smokin' on the dance floor.
Bill Murray on how John Belushi helped him deal with fame. Watch entire interview with Joy Behar tonight at 9 p.m. on HLN.
Travelers across the United States arrived en masse at airports, hit the roads and boarded trains Wednesday, a day before the Thanksgiving holiday.
An iReporter shows us the true spirit of Thanksgiving, as one man makes it his mission to give back to his community.
Crashes forced authorities to close I-35 early Wednesday afternoon in Noble County, Oklahoma.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expects arrests in the massacre of at least 57 unarmed civilians in the next 24 hours, a spokesman said Wednesday.
If Rupert Murdoch gets his way -- and he's not simply bluffing -- you may one day need to "Bing it" rather than "Google it" to find news stories online.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a temporary settlement freeze for the West Bank.
Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's older brother said.
Every morning 17-year-old Naser -wakes up to make bricks, toiling for 14 hours a day, seven days a week. This is what he has done almost all his life. He's never been in school and he's never had the chance of a proper childhood.
CNN talks to travelers in Atlanta as they head home for Thanksgiving.
iReporters from around the globe mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall.
Christiane Amanpour discusses an organization that works to ensure the safety of journalists around the world.
Rescue crews treat the injured after officials say a truck full of suspected illegal immigrants plunged down a 45 foot embankment.
Red noses, laughs and beads at Detroit's Metropolitan Airport as The Parade Company's Distinguished Clown Corps greeted travelers.
Journalist Maria Reesa explains what possibly caused a massacre in the Philippines.
How you can participate in the Copenhagen climate change summit, and an iReporter tours the Italian countryside.
Prosecutors in the trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief asked a U.N.-backed Cambodian court Wednesday to sentence the man to 40 years in prison for his role in the torture and deaths of thousands.
The latest on a missing woman in China and how an acclaimed author is helping with the search, and a game breaks records.
A big bird from the East is heading west, thanks to a second chance at life given by President Obama in the nation's capital Wednesday, a day before Americans sit down to Thanksgiving dinner.
Principal Sherrie Gahn said she was shocked when she first came to Whitney Elementary School seven years ago.
Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser takes a look at the stories sure to make news in Washington over the next week.
The city of New Haven, Connecticut, will promote 14 firefighters who were involved in a workplace discrimination case that worked its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The United Nations' top climate official has urged countries to come to a clear and unified agreement at next month's climate conference in Copenhagen.
British Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced a public inquiry Wednesday into allegations that Iraqis were killed and abused after a firefight more than five years ago in the southern part of the country.
Big-name stars? Definitely.
The Hajj, an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims, began this year on Wednesday with two twists: thinner crowds and heavy rain.
Donny Osmond's family dinner table may have a unique centerpiece this Thanksgiving holiday: a sparkly, much-perspired-over mirror ball trophy.
No cash? No problem. Salvation Army donation kettles are now equipped to take credit cards. CNN's Felicia Taylor reports.
Just taking a sip of water or walking to the bathroom is excruciatingly painful for 15-year-old Michael Brewer, who was burned over 65 percent of his body after being set on fire, allegedly by a group of teenagers.
FedEx and a tree farm team up to spread holiday cheer to troops and their families. WRTV's Julie Pursley reports.
Seven suspects arrested in connection with last year's attacks on the Indian financial capital of Mumbai were charged in connection with the siege Wednesday, a defense attorney for one of the men told CNN.
Parents of a teen who was set on fire say they are proud of how he is recovering.
An adult video store is advertising a sex tape of Carrie Prejean that may never become available. XETV's Elex Michaelson
A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted Ohio's request to resume scheduled executions next month when the state will use a new, untested one-drug method of lethal injection.
For most of the past week, when someone typed "Michelle Obama" in the popular search engine Google, one of the first images that came up was a picture of the American first lady altered to resemble a monkey.
President Obama pardons a turkey, continuing a presidential Thanksgiving tradition.
Rain and flooded streets make for difficult driving conditions in Boca Raton, Florida.
1-month-old Angel Perez is found and reunited with her parents on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Dr. Carl Schulman says Michael Brewer's recovery from burns will likely be a lifelong event.
Officials say it will take months to get more troops into Afghanistan. CNN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Is the Hajj really a sign of unity among Muslims? CNN's Isha Sesay reports.
Going vegetarian on Thanksgiving doesn't mean forcing tofu into faux poultry or shaping legumes into meat-like blobs.
The soldier who revealed the killings at the Baghdad canal by three U.S. sergeants says he did the right thing.
The path from the holy city of Mecca to the Mina desert turned a sea of white Wednesday as throngs of Muslims began the annual pilgrimage known as the Hajj.
AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf tells CNN he is looking forward to playing with David Beckham once again.
Filmmaker Roman Polanski, who is being held in Switzerland on a U.S. extradition request related to a sex charge, has been granted bail, a Swiss federal police spokesman told CNN Wednesday.
One economist wants to put the brakes on your holiday gift giving. CNN's Heidi Collins looks at "scroogenomics."
Islamist militants in Somalia have warned a United Nations agency to buy food from Somali farmers or stop sending aid to the impoverished African country.
I am at risk of rectal cancer because of my orientation and not able to find reliable info. Where can I go to actually get the true information about this? And where can I go to get free publications? Any info would be great, as I am hearing that this is on the rise.
Three years ago I began research on a book dedicated to the national pastimes: shopping and buying.
CNN Hero Brad Blauser has provided more than 700 free pediatric wheelchairs to children in Iraq.
Jermaine Jackson says his family will stick together and legal battles will not drive them apart.
Artist David Ilan describes his tribute portrait of Michael Jackson which will be made up of 1 million hand painted dots.
The importance of references seems to be a hot topic these days. Employers want to make sure they are hiring the right person for the job; but some thwart the process because checking references can be labor-intensive. On the other hand, job seekers provide references they know will give a glowing report, but employers are getting smarter and finding references you didn't provide.
The CNN Heroes Tribute Show honors Jorge Munoz, a bus driver who feeds the hungry in New York.
Adam Lambert cleaned up his act for his CBS "Early Show" appearance Wednesday morning, giving a performance no one could take offense with.
Ken Colburn of "Data Doctors" has the questions you must ask yourself before buying a new computer this holiday season.
A Las Vegas elementary school goes the extra mile to help its students. CNN's Dan Simon reports.
Dr. Thom Mayer explains how the NFL is improving how they treat players who suffer from head injuries.
South Korean pop star Rain, who stars in "Ninja Assassin," releasing nationwide on Wednesday, has all the trimmings of an international superstar in the making.
A Belgian car crash victim who was misdiagnosed as being in a vegetative state for 23 years was conscious the whole time, it has emerged.
CNN's Sara Sidner has the story of man who saved many lives with just his voice during the Mumbai terror attacks.
President Obama toasted a growing U.S. friendship with India at the first state dinner of his administration Tuesday, an evening of regal pageantry and symbolic politics in a tent on the White House South Lawn.
Obama's first state dinner sparkles with A-list guests and vegetarian treats. CNN's Jill Dougherty reports.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is "optimistic" that other countries will contribute more troops to the mission in Afghanistan, he told the head of NATO in a letter this week.
A slightly higher number of Americans will travel Thanksgiving holiday weekend compared with last year, but those traveling by air is expected to decline, AAA said.
A CNN Special Investigations Unit documentary reveals what led to the murders of Iraqi detainees by U.S. Army sergeants.
Christiane Amanpour looks at the increasing reliance on drones to kill al Qaeda insurgents.
A life-sized stagecoach crafted from toothpicks that took 15 years to build is on the move. WANE's Janice Allen reports.
State visits to the White House are full of show and symbolism, and Tuesday's visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is no exception.
Police say surveillance video shows the man who robbed two nuns in a store parking lot. KCAL's Stacey Butler reports.
If you're traveling by air to see friends and family this holiday season, the chances of a delay-free trip are about as likely as enjoying the process of clearing airport security -- very slim. Should that be a surprise to you, though? Not really. Just as those traveling by car can expect stop-and-go traffic on backed-up freeways, air travelers will feel the effects of crowded skies as well.
A 13-year-old teenager with Asperger's syndrome spent 11 days in October wandering New York's vast subway system until a police officer recognized him from a missing persons' poster, according to police and the youth's mother.
CNN's Kitty Pilgrim looks at four nations with the potential of becoming major economic power players.
CNN's John Zarrella and photojournalist Dominic Swann on a man who's been helping those in need for 20 years.
A 2-year-old basset hound ingests more than 100 nails and survives. WJXT's Diane Cho reports.
iReporters share their views on whether President Obama should send more troops to Afghanistan.
Hollywood and Washington's elite arrive at the White House for President Barack Obama's first official state dinner.
A rare rainstorm greeted pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
CNN's Rob Marciano goes behind the scenes of the largest carrier at the nation's busiest airport.
President Obama hosts celebrity and political power players at his first state dinner. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.
As I pack away the summer clothes, letting go of sunshine memories and preparing for the chilly fall air, I reflect on my dating life. Dates are like the changing seasons.
It's that time of year to make your list, check it twice -- and hit the stores. Happily, some retailers today are realizing that shoppers want a healthy experience as well as bargains.
CNN's Jason Carroll reports on how a group of farmers created a network to control costs and create more sales.
Mustering up thanks for the very, very simple things was about all Therese Borchard could do when she began jotting notes in a gratitude journal. She was grateful for her bagel and cream cheese. Desserts and coffee, too, got nods. So did the warm water in her shower.
There's nothing like lobbing a simple little question into a group of foaming football fanatics.
New Zealand is preparing for some rare spring visitors.
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert discusses his much talked about performance on the American Music Awards.
HLN's Joy Behar talks to three gay comedians about revealing their sexuality.
Have you been paying attention to the news? Answer these questions and find out.
Mothers of the jailed american hikers send a message to their sons and the Iranian government on thanksgiving eve.
CNN's Jim Acosta reports on a hotel owner who started his own health care system for his employees.
With the holiday shopping season upon us, recession-minded retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart have created apps that let people buy products directly from their smartphones.
What does it take to frighten fantasy and horror meister Peter Jackson? A ghost.
The thing about "Glee" is that it came along at the right time.
Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.
Six-year-old boys may laugh at the bowwow of a comedy "Old Dogs."
Here's a tip: If you see one austerely hopeless movie this year about a father and son wandering through a junk-strewn postapocalyptic wilderness as they struggle to fight off demons of fear, madness, and starvation, not to mention roving bands of cannibalistic killers, then by all means make that movie "The Road."
The countdown clocks are fast approaching zero as world leaders prepare for crucial climate talks in Copenhagen.
Military brass at Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday announced tightened security procedures and the availability of a range of mental health services in the wake of the November 5 shooting spree that killed 13 people on the post.
It was supposed to be an aggressive agenda -- an agenda of change, some promised -- intended to right the economy, overhaul health care and reform immigration policy.
If the chaste Bella and Edward lived in writer J.R. Ward's world, they would have hit the sheets long ago.
Join the CNN/YouTube debate as world leaders attempt to thrash out a global treaty on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
A Christian evangelist branded an idiot by atheist biologist Richard Dawkins for trying to refute Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has brushed off the criticism.
It houses some of ancient Mesopotamia's rarest artifacts, but what is even harder to find at Iraq's National Museum are visitors.
Another downpour over flood zones in the UK means river levels could rise again. ITN's Geraint Vincent reports.
We offer tips on how to keep from contracting or spreading the flu when you travel this holiday season.
One year ago, as Thanksgiving approached, many Americans were still feeling pleased about the fact that Americans seemed to have broken through an important racial divide. With the election of the first African-American president, some were talking about the possibility of a "post-racial" society.
Celebrities from Rihanna to Rascal Flatts share with CNN what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
"We did not have a right to choose where we lived ... freedom of speech, or freedom of actions. The traffickers had keys to our apartment. They controlled all of our movement and travel. They watched us and listened when we called our parents. They didn't let us make friends or tell anyone anything about ourselves. We couldn't keep any of the money we earned. We couldn't ask anyone for help." -- Lena
As Britain heads for its tightest election battle in years, politicians chasing the votes that could tip the balance are zeroing in on a new group of power brokers -- online moms.
The Pakistani people now believe the war against the Taliban is their war, whereas in the past they considered it to be the United States' war, a former Pakistani general with close ties to his country's military told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday.
A teller was surprised to get a tearful explanation along with a demand for cash at a California bank.
The UK's advisory body says the extra time a drug can buy cancer patients doesn't justify the high cost. ITN's Lawrence McGinty reports.
Get the latest World Sport headlines in 60 seconds everyday from CNN.
A bomb killed at least four people and wounded 25 others in one of Iraq's holy cities Wednesday morning, an Interior Ministry official said.
2007 CNN Hero Peter Kithene's clinic has thrived despite violence in his homeland of Kenya.
Larry and a panel of guests discuss Pres. Obama's upcoming decision on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
Larry discusses Obama's first State Dinner with his guests, including the designer of Michelle's dress.
CNN's Mallika Kapur speaks to a Mumbai man who struggles with the deaths of two friends in the attacks a year ago.
CNN's Erica Hill takes a closer look at the issues at play in Afghanistan with a panel of experts.
A former royal aide who escaped from an open prison where she was serving a sentence for murder has been found, British police said Wednesday.
If that dreamy blind date seems too good to be true, or the guy at the bar with a martini and a pencil-thin moustache looks a little sketchy, the truth about them -- or at least some of it -- could be found on your phone.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Reporters Without Borders reacts to journalist killings in the Philippines.
New Yorkers are flocking to food pantries for assistance this Thankgiving, as employment woes mount. CNN's Maggie Lake reports
HLN's Joy Behar and a panel discuss Adam Lambert's controversial AMA performance, as well as 'coming out' for the holidays.
In an exclusive interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Heather Ellis explains why she agreed to a plea deal.
Indian Prime Minister's state visit reflects India's growing political and economic importance to the United States.
For the first time since the announcement to end the Oprah show, Oprah speaks out. Brooke and a panel discuss!
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard steps out of the studio to answer money questions for Capt. John Burns at Ft. Benning.
1 month old Angel Perez was snatched from his mother's car outside a North Charleston, SC post office.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Some of the credit card industry's darkest secrets are exposed in a new PBS frontline documentary called "The Card Game."
President Obama and the First Lady are rolling out the red carpet at the White House for their first state dinner.
President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed Tuesday to team up and tackle a checklist of economic, nuclear, security and environmental challenges.
The Twitter phenomenon, in which anybody can tell his or her followers anything -- in 140 characters or less -- now has a payoff that can go beyond the thrill of self-publishing.
Dr. Steven Laureys tells the difficulties in assessing the difference between being in a vegetative state and being minimally conscious.
Bodies lie scattered in a rural field in the southern Philippines, some unearthed from a shallow grave hastily dug by the gunmen who seized the group of men and women just a day earlier.
Two men face a court hearing in Northern Ireland on Wednesday after being charged with attempted murder and other counts in connection with what police called a foiled terrorist attack, police announced.
CNN Hero Roy Foster travels to the back alleys to offer food and comfort to homeless veterans trying to survive.
Nearly 150,000 refugees from Sri Lanka's civil war remain detained in Sri Lankan government internment camps, according to the United Nations' chief humanitarian affairs official, John Holmes.
China executes two men for their role in last year's tainted milk scandal. CNN's Emily Chang reports.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh makes a toast with President Obama at the state dinner.
A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Atlanta police over a September raid at a gay club, on behalf of 19 patrons who say they were forcibly searched and detained.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Capt. Lisa Rudzinski with the Kentucky State Police concludes that Kentucky census worker Bill Sparkman killed himself.
The Pentagon is making detailed plans to send about 34,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan in anticipation of President Obama's decision on the future of the eight-year-old war, a defense official said Tuesday.
President Obama makes a toast at the state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
A man in his 70s is suspected of robbing five banks. He's armed with a gun and an oxygen tank. Why can't cops catch him?
CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on his true hero. Watch the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute on Thanksgiving night at 9PM.
A Kentucky census worker who was found dead in September committed suicide and staged the scene to look like a homicide, authorities said Tuesday.
California's Catalina Island is overpopulated by bison, so officials are trying birth control. Casey Wian reports.
The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Hollywood and Washington's elite arrive at the White House for President Barack Obama's first official state dinner.
A 13-year-old boy who has Asperger's syndrome survived 11 days on the New York City subway. CNN's Mary Snow reports.
Thanksgiving travel can be stressful. Add H1N1 risks, and your flight could be a recipe for concern.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the White House for a state dinner.
Once actress Ricki Lake's nanny, CNN Hero Marie Da Silva is now devoted to educating AIDS orphans in Malawi.
The truth about tryptophan. CNN goes beyond the surface to carve out the truth behind the post-meal nap.
My phone and Blackberry were dead. I plugged them in and got ready for bed. I was dead tired after working on a month's worth of business stories for a special I can't even remember now. It was 10 p.m. I wanted to go to bed early for once.
President Obama will announce the U.S. troop strategy for Afghanistan in a speech at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday.
Oprah Winfrey will interview President Obama and his wife, Michelle, next month for a 60-minute program to air before Christmas, the talk show host announced Wednesday.
Three U.S. Navy SEALs face criminal charges after the alleged mastermind of one of the most notorious crimes against Americans in Iraq accused them of punching him after his capture, the military said Wednesday.
Israeli government ministers Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a temporary freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank in an effort to restart peace talks with the Palestinians.
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh came away from talks at the White House reassured about U.S. policy in Asia, according to foreign affairs analyst Fareed Zakaria.
The United States and its allies are facing "an absolute defeat" against the Taliban in Afghanistan even if additional troops are sent, according to a message purportedly from the Taliban's elusive leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar.
Corpses piled on top of Apurva Parikh as bullets killed two of his friends, lined up by terrorists against a wall at a hotel in India's financial hub.
President Obama will go to Copenhagen, Denmark, next month for a climate change summit, the White House said Wednesday.
Because celebrities haven't taken over every millimeter of your existence quite yet, some intrepid folks of note are coming to an iPhone near you.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received a warm reception Wednesday from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, wrapping up a three-nation visit to Latin America to shore up support against the United States.
Gunmen clad in Iraqi army uniforms stormed a house Wednesday north of Baghdad and killed six members of a family, an Iraqi Interior Ministry official said.
The official in charge of closing the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention center has resigned, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Travelers across the United States arrived en masse at airports, hit the roads and boarded trains Wednesday, a day before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expects arrests in the massacre of at least 57 unarmed civilians in the next 24 hours, a spokesman said Wednesday.
If Rupert Murdoch gets his way -- and he's not simply bluffing -- you may one day need to "Bing it" rather than "Google it" to find news stories online.
Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's older brother said.
Every morning 17-year-old Naser -wakes up to make bricks, toiling for 14 hours a day, seven days a week. This is what he has done almost all his life. He's never been in school and he's never had the chance of a proper childhood.
Prosecutors in the trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief asked a U.N.-backed Cambodian court Wednesday to sentence the man to 40 years in prison for his role in the torture and deaths of thousands.
A big bird from the East is heading west, thanks to a second chance at life given by President Obama in the nation's capital Wednesday, a day before Americans sit down to Thanksgiving dinner.
Principal Sherrie Gahn said she was shocked when she first came to Whitney Elementary School seven years ago.
The city of New Haven, Connecticut, will promote 14 firefighters who were involved in a workplace discrimination case that worked its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The United Nations' top climate official has urged countries to come to a clear and unified agreement at next month's climate conference in Copenhagen.
British Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced a public inquiry Wednesday into allegations that Iraqis were killed and abused after a firefight more than five years ago in the southern part of the country.
Big-name stars? Definitely.
The Hajj, an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims, began this year on Wednesday with two twists: thinner crowds and heavy rain.
Donny Osmond's family dinner table may have a unique centerpiece this Thanksgiving holiday: a sparkly, much-perspired-over mirror ball trophy.
Just taking a sip of water or walking to the bathroom is excruciatingly painful for 15-year-old Michael Brewer, who was burned over 65 percent of his body after being set on fire, allegedly by a group of teenagers.
Seven suspects arrested in connection with last year's attacks on the Indian financial capital of Mumbai were charged in connection with the siege Wednesday, a defense attorney for one of the men told CNN.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted Ohio's request to resume scheduled executions next month when the state will use a new, untested one-drug method of lethal injection.
For most of the past week, when someone typed "Michelle Obama" in the popular search engine Google, one of the first images that came up was a picture of the American first lady altered to resemble a monkey.
Going vegetarian on Thanksgiving doesn't mean forcing tofu into faux poultry or shaping legumes into meat-like blobs.
The path from the holy city of Mecca to the Mina desert turned a sea of white Wednesday as throngs of Muslims began the annual pilgrimage known as the Hajj.
Filmmaker Roman Polanski, who is being held in Switzerland on a U.S. extradition request related to a sex charge, has been granted bail, a Swiss federal police spokesman told CNN Wednesday.
Islamist militants in Somalia have warned a United Nations agency to buy food from Somali farmers or stop sending aid to the impoverished African country.
I am at risk of rectal cancer because of my orientation and not able to find reliable info. Where can I go to actually get the true information about this? And where can I go to get free publications? Any info would be great, as I am hearing that this is on the rise.
Three years ago I began research on a book dedicated to the national pastimes: shopping and buying.
The importance of references seems to be a hot topic these days. Employers want to make sure they are hiring the right person for the job; but some thwart the process because checking references can be labor-intensive. On the other hand, job seekers provide references they know will give a glowing report, but employers are getting smarter and finding references you didn't provide.
Adam Lambert cleaned up his act for his CBS "Early Show" appearance Wednesday morning, giving a performance no one could take offense with.
South Korean pop star Rain, who stars in "Ninja Assassin," releasing nationwide on Wednesday, has all the trimmings of an international superstar in the making.
A Belgian car crash victim who was misdiagnosed as being in a vegetative state for 23 years was conscious the whole time, it has emerged.
President Obama toasted a growing U.S. friendship with India at the first state dinner of his administration Tuesday, an evening of regal pageantry and symbolic politics in a tent on the White House South Lawn.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is "optimistic" that other countries will contribute more troops to the mission in Afghanistan, he told the head of NATO in a letter this week.
A slightly higher number of Americans will travel Thanksgiving holiday weekend compared with last year, but those traveling by air is expected to decline, AAA said.
State visits to the White House are full of show and symbolism, and Tuesday's visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is no exception.
If you're traveling by air to see friends and family this holiday season, the chances of a delay-free trip are about as likely as enjoying the process of clearing airport security -- very slim. Should that be a surprise to you, though? Not really. Just as those traveling by car can expect stop-and-go traffic on backed-up freeways, air travelers will feel the effects of crowded skies as well.
A 13-year-old teenager with Asperger's syndrome spent 11 days in October wandering New York's vast subway system until a police officer recognized him from a missing persons' poster, according to police and the youth's mother.
As I pack away the summer clothes, letting go of sunshine memories and preparing for the chilly fall air, I reflect on my dating life. Dates are like the changing seasons.
It's that time of year to make your list, check it twice -- and hit the stores. Happily, some retailers today are realizing that shoppers want a healthy experience as well as bargains.
Mustering up thanks for the very, very simple things was about all Therese Borchard could do when she began jotting notes in a gratitude journal. She was grateful for her bagel and cream cheese. Desserts and coffee, too, got nods. So did the warm water in her shower.
There's nothing like lobbing a simple little question into a group of foaming football fanatics.
New Zealand is preparing for some rare spring visitors.
Have you been paying attention to the news? Answer these questions and find out.
With the holiday shopping season upon us, recession-minded retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart have created apps that let people buy products directly from their smartphones.
What does it take to frighten fantasy and horror meister Peter Jackson? A ghost.
The thing about "Glee" is that it came along at the right time.
Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.
Six-year-old boys may laugh at the bowwow of a comedy "Old Dogs."
Here's a tip: If you see one austerely hopeless movie this year about a father and son wandering through a junk-strewn postapocalyptic wilderness as they struggle to fight off demons of fear, madness, and starvation, not to mention roving bands of cannibalistic killers, then by all means make that movie "The Road."
The countdown clocks are fast approaching zero as world leaders prepare for crucial climate talks in Copenhagen.
Military brass at Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday announced tightened security procedures and the availability of a range of mental health services in the wake of the November 5 shooting spree that killed 13 people on the post.
It was supposed to be an aggressive agenda -- an agenda of change, some promised -- intended to right the economy, overhaul health care and reform immigration policy.
If the chaste Bella and Edward lived in writer J.R. Ward's world, they would have hit the sheets long ago.
A Christian evangelist branded an idiot by atheist biologist Richard Dawkins for trying to refute Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has brushed off the criticism.
It houses some of ancient Mesopotamia's rarest artifacts, but what is even harder to find at Iraq's National Museum are visitors.
One year ago, as Thanksgiving approached, many Americans were still feeling pleased about the fact that Americans seemed to have broken through an important racial divide. With the election of the first African-American president, some were talking about the possibility of a "post-racial" society.
"We did not have a right to choose where we lived ... freedom of speech, or freedom of actions. The traffickers had keys to our apartment. They controlled all of our movement and travel. They watched us and listened when we called our parents. They didn't let us make friends or tell anyone anything about ourselves. We couldn't keep any of the money we earned. We couldn't ask anyone for help." -- Lena
As Britain heads for its tightest election battle in years, politicians chasing the votes that could tip the balance are zeroing in on a new group of power brokers -- online moms.
The Pakistani people now believe the war against the Taliban is their war, whereas in the past they considered it to be the United States' war, a former Pakistani general with close ties to his country's military told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday.
A bomb killed at least four people and wounded 25 others in one of Iraq's holy cities Wednesday morning, an Interior Ministry official said.
A former royal aide who escaped from an open prison where she was serving a sentence for murder has been found, British police said Wednesday.
If that dreamy blind date seems too good to be true, or the guy at the bar with a martini and a pencil-thin moustache looks a little sketchy, the truth about them -- or at least some of it -- could be found on your phone.
President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed Tuesday to team up and tackle a checklist of economic, nuclear, security and environmental challenges.
The Twitter phenomenon, in which anybody can tell his or her followers anything -- in 140 characters or less -- now has a payoff that can go beyond the thrill of self-publishing.
Bodies lie scattered in a rural field in the southern Philippines, some unearthed from a shallow grave hastily dug by the gunmen who seized the group of men and women just a day earlier.
Two men face a court hearing in Northern Ireland on Wednesday after being charged with attempted murder and other counts in connection with what police called a foiled terrorist attack, police announced.
Nearly 150,000 refugees from Sri Lanka's civil war remain detained in Sri Lankan government internment camps, according to the United Nations' chief humanitarian affairs official, John Holmes.
A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Atlanta police over a September raid at a gay club, on behalf of 19 patrons who say they were forcibly searched and detained.
The Pentagon is making detailed plans to send about 34,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan in anticipation of President Obama's decision on the future of the eight-year-old war, a defense official said Tuesday.
A Kentucky census worker who was found dead in September committed suicide and staged the scene to look like a homicide, authorities said Tuesday.
The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.
A mom gives police permission to taser her 10-year-old daughter because she was throwing a fit on the floor.
A Thanksgiving food drive is given new life after a donation of time and money from California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The presidential Christmas tree is cut and wrapped for the trip to the White House.
Carolyn Blashek is on a mission to bring smiles to servicemembers overseas. Fredricka Whitfield has her story.
iReport producer Jessica Ellis and photographer Ferre Dollar headed to the Arctic to get images of polar bears.
Despite a leveling off of world HIV infection rates, more and more Africans are living with the disease.
Researchers and volunteers are tracking trash, one piece at a time. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports.
CNN's Kyra Phillips reports on a couple of unholy crimes.
Singer Steven Curtis Chapman plays a song dedicated to the memory of his young adopted daughter.
Team iReport talks about riots on a California campus, Oprah Winfrey's announcement and cnn.com's travel photo gallery.
A woman who left the Ukraine for a better life in the U.S. was forced to work at a strip club. WJLA's Pam Brown reports.
Yves Rossy attemptes to fly from Africa to Europe using a jet-powered wing.
CNN's Nicole Collins explains what retailers are doing to make this a merry Christmas shopping season.
Grammy winner Alicia Keys helps build clinics and provide medicine for families dealing with AIDS in Africa.
A woman who pleaded guilty to her role in a scuffle with police at a Wal-Mart store claims the jury in her case was biased.
A CNN producer and photographer went to the Arctic to film polar bears. Special rules apply in these extreme conditions.
Celebrity Chef Paula Deen laughs about a food-related injury that happened outside her famous TV kitchen.
After Adam Lambert performed on CBS's "The Early Show," Maggie Rodriguez said it was a "no brainer" to have him on.
A look back at the top stories for November 25, 2009.
Adam Lambert's morning show switch. Plus, Donny Osmond is smokin' on the dance floor.
Bill Murray on how John Belushi helped him deal with fame. Watch entire interview with Joy Behar tonight at 9 p.m. on HLN.
An iReporter shows us the true spirit of Thanksgiving, as one man makes it his mission to give back to his community.
Crashes forced authorities to close I-35 early Wednesday afternoon in Noble County, Oklahoma.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a temporary settlement freeze for the West Bank.
CNN talks to travelers in Atlanta as they head home for Thanksgiving.
iReporters from around the globe mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall.
Christiane Amanpour discusses an organization that works to ensure the safety of journalists around the world.
Rescue crews treat the injured after officials say a truck full of suspected illegal immigrants plunged down a 45 foot embankment.
Red noses, laughs and beads at Detroit's Metropolitan Airport as The Parade Company's Distinguished Clown Corps greeted travelers.
Journalist Maria Reesa explains what possibly caused a massacre in the Philippines.
How you can participate in the Copenhagen climate change summit, and an iReporter tours the Italian countryside.
The latest on a missing woman in China and how an acclaimed author is helping with the search, and a game breaks records.
Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser takes a look at the stories sure to make news in Washington over the next week.
No cash? No problem. Salvation Army donation kettles are now equipped to take credit cards. CNN's Felicia Taylor reports.
FedEx and a tree farm team up to spread holiday cheer to troops and their families. WRTV's Julie Pursley reports.
Parents of a teen who was set on fire say they are proud of how he is recovering.
An adult video store is advertising a sex tape of Carrie Prejean that may never become available. XETV's Elex Michaelson
President Obama pardons a turkey, continuing a presidential Thanksgiving tradition.
Rain and flooded streets make for difficult driving conditions in Boca Raton, Florida.
1-month-old Angel Perez is found and reunited with her parents on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Dr. Carl Schulman says Michael Brewer's recovery from burns will likely be a lifelong event.
Officials say it will take months to get more troops into Afghanistan. CNN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Is the Hajj really a sign of unity among Muslims? CNN's Isha Sesay reports.
The soldier who revealed the killings at the Baghdad canal by three U.S. sergeants says he did the right thing.
AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf tells CNN he is looking forward to playing with David Beckham once again.
One economist wants to put the brakes on your holiday gift giving. CNN's Heidi Collins looks at "scroogenomics."
CNN Hero Brad Blauser has provided more than 700 free pediatric wheelchairs to children in Iraq.
Jermaine Jackson says his family will stick together and legal battles will not drive them apart.
Artist David Ilan describes his tribute portrait of Michael Jackson which will be made up of 1 million hand painted dots.
The CNN Heroes Tribute Show honors Jorge Munoz, a bus driver who feeds the hungry in New York.
Ken Colburn of "Data Doctors" has the questions you must ask yourself before buying a new computer this holiday season.
A Las Vegas elementary school goes the extra mile to help its students. CNN's Dan Simon reports.
Dr. Thom Mayer explains how the NFL is improving how they treat players who suffer from head injuries.
CNN's Sara Sidner has the story of man who saved many lives with just his voice during the Mumbai terror attacks.
Obama's first state dinner sparkles with A-list guests and vegetarian treats. CNN's Jill Dougherty reports.
A CNN Special Investigations Unit documentary reveals what led to the murders of Iraqi detainees by U.S. Army sergeants.
Christiane Amanpour looks at the increasing reliance on drones to kill al Qaeda insurgents.
A life-sized stagecoach crafted from toothpicks that took 15 years to build is on the move. WANE's Janice Allen reports.
Police say surveillance video shows the man who robbed two nuns in a store parking lot. KCAL's Stacey Butler reports.
CNN's Kitty Pilgrim looks at four nations with the potential of becoming major economic power players.
CNN's John Zarrella and photojournalist Dominic Swann on a man who's been helping those in need for 20 years.
A 2-year-old basset hound ingests more than 100 nails and survives. WJXT's Diane Cho reports.
iReporters share their views on whether President Obama should send more troops to Afghanistan.
Hollywood and Washington's elite arrive at the White House for President Barack Obama's first official state dinner.
A rare rainstorm greeted pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
CNN's Rob Marciano goes behind the scenes of the largest carrier at the nation's busiest airport.
President Obama hosts celebrity and political power players at his first state dinner. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.
CNN's Jason Carroll reports on how a group of farmers created a network to control costs and create more sales.
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert discusses his much talked about performance on the American Music Awards.
HLN's Joy Behar talks to three gay comedians about revealing their sexuality.
Mothers of the jailed american hikers send a message to their sons and the Iranian government on thanksgiving eve.
CNN's Jim Acosta reports on a hotel owner who started his own health care system for his employees.
Join the CNN/YouTube debate as world leaders attempt to thrash out a global treaty on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
Another downpour over flood zones in the UK means river levels could rise again. ITN's Geraint Vincent reports.
We offer tips on how to keep from contracting or spreading the flu when you travel this holiday season.
Celebrities from Rihanna to Rascal Flatts share with CNN what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
A teller was surprised to get a tearful explanation along with a demand for cash at a California bank.
The UK's advisory body says the extra time a drug can buy cancer patients doesn't justify the high cost. ITN's Lawrence McGinty reports.
Get the latest World Sport headlines in 60 seconds everyday from CNN.
2007 CNN Hero Peter Kithene's clinic has thrived despite violence in his homeland of Kenya.
Larry and a panel of guests discuss Pres. Obama's upcoming decision on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
Larry discusses Obama's first State Dinner with his guests, including the designer of Michelle's dress.
CNN's Mallika Kapur speaks to a Mumbai man who struggles with the deaths of two friends in the attacks a year ago.
CNN's Erica Hill takes a closer look at the issues at play in Afghanistan with a panel of experts.
Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program.
Reporters Without Borders reacts to journalist killings in the Philippines.
New Yorkers are flocking to food pantries for assistance this Thankgiving, as employment woes mount. CNN's Maggie Lake reports
HLN's Joy Behar and a panel discuss Adam Lambert's controversial AMA performance, as well as 'coming out' for the holidays.
In an exclusive interview with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Heather Ellis explains why she agreed to a plea deal.
Indian Prime Minister's state visit reflects India's growing political and economic importance to the United States.
For the first time since the announcement to end the Oprah show, Oprah speaks out. Brooke and a panel discuss!
HLN Money Expert Clark Howard steps out of the studio to answer money questions for Capt. John Burns at Ft. Benning.
1 month old Angel Perez was snatched from his mother's car outside a North Charleston, SC post office.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Some of the credit card industry's darkest secrets are exposed in a new PBS frontline documentary called "The Card Game."
President Obama and the First Lady are rolling out the red carpet at the White House for their first state dinner.
Dr. Steven Laureys tells the difficulties in assessing the difference between being in a vegetative state and being minimally conscious.
CNN Hero Roy Foster travels to the back alleys to offer food and comfort to homeless veterans trying to survive.
China executes two men for their role in last year's tainted milk scandal. CNN's Emily Chang reports.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh makes a toast with President Obama at the state dinner.
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution versus creationism with CNN's Max Foster.
Capt. Lisa Rudzinski with the Kentucky State Police concludes that Kentucky census worker Bill Sparkman killed himself.
President Obama makes a toast at the state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
A man in his 70s is suspected of robbing five banks. He's armed with a gun and an oxygen tank. Why can't cops catch him?
CNN's Anderson Cooper reflects on his true hero. Watch the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute on Thanksgiving night at 9PM.
California's Catalina Island is overpopulated by bison, so officials are trying birth control. Casey Wian reports.
Hollywood and Washington's elite arrive at the White House for President Barack Obama's first official state dinner.
A 13-year-old boy who has Asperger's syndrome survived 11 days on the New York City subway. CNN's Mary Snow reports.
Thanksgiving travel can be stressful. Add H1N1 risks, and your flight could be a recipe for concern.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the White House for a state dinner.
Once actress Ricki Lake's nanny, CNN Hero Marie Da Silva is now devoted to educating AIDS orphans in Malawi.
The truth about tryptophan. CNN goes beyond the surface to carve out the truth behind the post-meal nap.
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