World News

Israel seals off West Bank
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours and tightened security around the old city of Jerusalem, Israeli officials said Friday.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:21:42 EST

39 killed in Pakistan bombings
Twin suicide blasts killed at least 20 people Friday in a high security area with a dense military presence in eastern Pakistan, CNN affiliate Geo TV reported.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:39:24 EST

32 asylum seekers rescued off Australian coast
Australia rescued 32 people seeking asylum this week after spotting them floating on boats off the country's northwest coast.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:36:31 EST

British Airways cabin crews vote to strike
Union members representing British Airways cabin crews announced Friday they will hold two separate strikes this month in a dispute over working conditions.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:27:33 EST

Ex-Pakistan spy chief urges talks with Taliban leader
Talking to the Taliban leader in Afghanistan may help bring peace to the country, according to a former Pakistan spy chief once referred to as the "father of the Taliban."

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:55:54 EST

Islamic scholar who condemned terrorism 'not afraid'
The Islamic scholar who issued a powerful fatwa, or religious ruling, against terrorism and suicide bombers said Thursday that he was not afraid of reprisals from his enemies and did not fear for his life.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:34:41 EST

Japan arrests anti-whaling activist
Japanese authorities arrested an activist from New Zealand on Friday for illegal trespassing after he boarded a whaling ship last month in waters off the Antarctic.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:39:41 EST

U.S. man suspect in Yemen rampage
Federal authorities are investigating a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member and going on a deadly rampage at a hospital in Yemen.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:30:16 EST

Early Iraq poll results put PM in lead
Iraq's election commission is expected Thursday to announce partial results of last week's vote.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:29:32 EST

Three strong earthquakes strike Chile
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Thursday morning near Libertador, Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins of the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:11 EST

Strange News

Gamers prove their metal as rock stars
Jess Hu is a child care provider from Brooklyn, New York, but for 20 hours a week, she's a rock star. That's how much she estimates she plays the video game "Rock Band."

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:27:09 EST

Comedian is living in an Ikea store
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Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:23:26 EST

Texas town hopes to become UFO landing spot

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:39:56 EST

Governor's son sells 'Don't Drop the Soap'
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:05:59 EST

Cops snag lotto ticket from accused drug dealer
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Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:51:26 EST

Politician cuts the fat with photo fakery
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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:56:45 EST

Puppy vs. polar cub for cuteness title

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:56:18 EST

Entertainment News

Autopsy show Haim had enlarged heart, manager says
The autopsy on Corey Haim revealed the actor's heart was enlarged and his lungs were filled with water when he died, Haim's manager said.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:37:00 EST

All the dirt from 'The Real Housewives of O.C.' reunion
The ladies of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" reunited Wednesday night after the dramatic season 5 finale, which showed Tamra Barney's marriage falling apart and Lynne Curtin's teen daughters acting out.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:33:53 EST

Film reveals love-hate relationship of George Lucas fans
Many fans have a love-hate relationship with George Lucas. This is, after all, the man who gave the world Luke Skywalker, but later gave birth to Jar Jar Binks.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:09:48 EST

Betty White to host SNL May 8
It's official: Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:10:18 EST

Mario Lopez: I'm going to be a dad!
Already named PEOPLE's 2008 Bachelor of the Year, Mario Lopez is now a frontrunner for a new title: sexiest father alive.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:24:18 EST

Haim began new treatment just before death, manager says
Corey Haim seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death, according to both his manager and closest friend.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:42 EST

'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:17:11 EST

Feldman says Corey Haim was winning fight with drugs
Corey Haim seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death, his manager and closest friend said Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:39:54 EST

Marie Osmond makes emotional return to performing
With tears in her eyes and her voice shaking at times, Marie Osmond donned her bravest face Tuesday night as she took to the stage for the first time since the death of her son for a show that she dedicated to him.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:59:08 EST

Kevin Spacey: Star of screen, stage and Las Vegas?
"Movies aren't an actor's medium...actors are just color in other people's paintings," Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey told CNN's Talk Asia.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:46:34 EST

Technology News

SXSW to host 'nerd' networking
South by Southwest Interactive, which kicks off today, is billed as a showcase for the brightest minds in technology and a place to see the latest Internet innovations. Here's why it matters.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:59:00 EST

On Pi Day, one number 'reeks of mystery'
The sound of meditation for some people is full of deep breaths or gentle humming. For Marc Umile, it's "3.14159265358979..."

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:53:26 EST

Opinion: Why Assassin's Creed 2 is no fun
Let's imagine this terrifying scenario for a moment. You come home from a long day of work and sit in front of your computer to try out your newly purchased copy of the video game Assassin's Creed 2, and then ... nothing happens. You face an immobile title screen. You check to make sure everything's plugged in -- yup, sure is -- and simply cannot figure out what's going on. "Why doesn't this game work? It cost me $60!"

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:37:45 EST

Sony unveils Move, its PS3 motion controller
On Wednesday, Sony unveiled Move, its motion-sensitive controller.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:44:50 EST

Telecom king unseats Bill Gates atop richest list
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' name was not at the top.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:43:57 EST

Pentagon trains workers to hack Defense computers
The Pentagon is training people to hack into its own computer networks.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:27:39 EST

AT&T tries to avoid outages at SXSW conference
On Friday, the major movers in the tech industry will gather in Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest Interactive Conference.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:56:41 EST

Google adds bike routes to online maps
Peter Smith was riding his bike down a particularly busy road in Austin, Texas, when, amid a frightening blur of big-truck traffic, a thought hit him:

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:14 EST

Anti-candidate Web site asks public for dirt
Democrats opposed to Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign are hoping to get an assist from the public in their latest bid to push voters away from the Republican candidate.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:19:54 EST

iPhone games break out
This week's Game Developers Conference reinforces the iPhone's status as a top gaming platform. For the first time, the GDC advisory board is devoting an entire summit to Apple's smartphone.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:22:40 EST