What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012What we learned in 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSDean Obeidallah: You are smarter today than 365 days agoObeidallah: You probably learned a few Korean words like "Gangnam Style"He says we found out poultry...
Nine killed in Oregon tour bus crash
Labels: Health Updated 9:09 p.m. ETLA GRANDE, Ore. A tour bus careened through a guardrail along an icy Oregon highway and several hundred feet down a steep embankment Sunday, killing nine people and injuring more than 20 others, authorities said. The charter bus carrying about 40 people lost control around 10:30 a.m. on the snow- and ice-covered lanes of Interstate 84, according to the Oregon State Police. ...
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Stories for 2013: Syria to 'post-Gangnam'
Labels: WorldAmong the few virtual certainties of 2013 is the ongoing anguish of Syria and the decline of its president, Bashar al-Assad.STORY HIGHLIGHTSLook for more unrest amid power transitions in the Middle EastDisputes and economic worries will keep China, Japan, North Korea in the newsEurope's economy will stay on a rough road, but the outlook for it is brighterEvents are likely to draw attention to cyber...
Italy upbeat at end of 2012 after year of market tension
Labels: Technology ROME: Italy is ending 2012 on an upbeat note, with renewed financial market confidence and optimism among analysts that the worst of the financial crisis is over, despite expectations of political uncertainty in the run-up to a general election in February.The Treasury's borrowing rates were slightly higher at short, medium and long-term debt auctions last week, but were well below levels...
Fiscal cliff: Nation on edge
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: "We've been in discussions all day and they continue," Sen. McConnell says McConnell and Harry Reid should update their caucuses, perhaps with an agreement, on SundayThere will be major cuts and widespread tax increases without a deal by year's endSome congressmen say Americans have a right to be frustrated by the stalemate As the fiscal cliff looms, what's your New Year's message...
Woman charged with murder in NY subway shove
Labels: Health Last Updated 9:37 p.m. ET NEW YORK A woman who told police she shoved a man to his death off a subway platform into the path of a train because she has hated Muslims since Sept. 11 and thought he was one was charged Saturday with murder as a hate crime, prosecutors said. Erika Menendez was charged in the death of Sunando Sen, who was crushed by a 7 train in Queens on Thursday night, the second time...
Woman Charged With Murder in NYC Subway Push
Labels: Business A woman who allegedly told New York City police she pushed a man onto the subway tracks because she hated Hindus and Muslims has been charged with murder as a hate crime.Erica Menendez, 31, allegedly told police that she "pushed a Muslim off the train tracks because I hate Hindus and Muslims ever since 2001 when they put down the twin towers I've been beating them up."Menendez...
Dec
28
Ten global New Year's eats
Labels: WorldRevelers in Madrid's Puerta del Sol eat one grape for each toll of the clock bell at midnight.STORY HIGHLIGHTSPickled herring, lentils and noodles all make appearances on global New Year's menusIn the American South, hoppin' john, made with rice and field peas, is said to bring good luckKing cakes are part of the festivities in many cultures(CNN) -- Americans who celebrate on New Year's Eve with a...
Gang-rape victim's body to be flown back home later Saturday
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: The body of an Indian woman who died in a Singapore hospital after a brutal gang-rape in New Delhi will be flown back on a chartered plane later Saturday, India's ambassador said."The requisite formalities (including the issue of the death certificate) for sending the body to India are being completed," Indian High Commissioner T.C.A. Raghavan told reporters, hours after the...
Obama 'modestly optimistic' on fiscal cliff deal
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Congressman says: "America should be embarrassed by its leadership"NEW: Senate leader Reid prepares bill requested by President Obama for possible votePressure is on top two Senate leaders to reach a compromise; next 24 hours crucialObama says he is "modestly optimistic" a deal can be reachedAs the fiscal cliff looms, what's your New Year's message to Washington? Go to CNNiReport...
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