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.
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.
Direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders kicked off again Thursday with pledges of support from leaders on both sides -- as well as the United States -- for a peace process leading to a comprehensive settlement within one year.
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.
A black and white ultrasound shows a baby girl nestling in her mother's womb.
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.
Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Here are the latest developments on Hurricane Earl, set to affect the East Coast beginning Thursday afternoon. The next advisory from the National Hurricane Center is expected at 2 a.m. ET.
Bomb squad investigators were at Miami International Airport on Friday after a suspicious item was spotted in a baggage screening area, authorities said.
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.
Weakening by the hour but still covering a massive area, Hurricane Earl spun off the North Carolina on Thursday night, lashing parts of the Outer Banks with rain and high wind.
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.
A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug dealers in northeast Mexico left 25 of the suspects dead, the regional military said Thursday.
Tropical Storm Fiona kept on track for Bermuda on Thursday evening, but forecasters said some weakening could be expected during the next two days.
Former child actress Cammie King Conlon used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."
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.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio discusses Gov. Jan Brewer's debate stumble with CNN's John King.
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.
FEMA says it's prepared to help with hurricane Earl's aftermath even if states impacted don't ask for help.
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
Crews removed the cap from BP's ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well late Thursday afternoon, a company spokeswoman said, an important step toward permanently sealing the well.
A survivor of a massacre in Mexico that left 72 dead advised other would-be migrants to stay at home to avoid a fate like the one he and his companions met.
CNN's Hala Gorani reports on the ongoing peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
What was supposed to be an act of charity for Iraqis living in Jordan turned into a bureaucratic nightmare this week.
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.
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.
After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers.
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.
A man is suing because he says cops crossed the line when they tased him in his own home. 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.
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.
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.
Brent King says it still "takes my breath away" to talk about his daughter in the same sentence as the man who killed her.
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.
The vicar of Baghdad's Anglican church explains what life is like for him and his church in Iraq.
The CNN weather team takes you on a backstage tour of hurricane coverage.
A talented golden retriever is one of Rick Sanchez's best videos of the day.
Federal prison officials fail to properly keep track of thousands of inmates who are granted unescorted furloughs when they are temporarily released, an investigation by the Justice Department's inspector general has concluded.
An Ohio death row inmate who has repeatedly claimed his innocence was spared execution, after the state's governor Thursday noted "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the man.
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.
Gov. Bobby Jindal says the rescued workers are without serious injuries and some are in the process of being discharged.
He's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony.
Members of a South Dakota church honor a pastor who was killed in Afghanistan while serving as an Army chaplain.
The U.S. Coast Guard reports all 13 oil platform workers survived the explosion and no oil is leaking from the platform.
East Coast residents prepare for Hurricane Earl by stocking up on goods and boarding up residences.
There were "a lot of hugs" and "a lot of tears" among employees at Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Thursday -- one day after police shot and killed a man there who was holding three hostages.
South Africa's Kruger National Park has a wide array of wildlife and varied options for lodging. Kathleen Conway reports.
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to a boat rental operator about how he's preparing to ride out Hurricane Earl.
CNN's Jason Carroll is with Sgt. Randy Shorter as he hits the ground in Afghanistan.
Dancing a half-mile beneath the earth? CNN's Karl Penhaul reports that's what the trapped Chilean miners are doing.
As water continues to rush in, hope remains high for Pakistan's refugees. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
British Pakistani boxing champ Amir Khan recently toured some of the areas stricken by floods in Pakistan.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on why the Russian military is blowing up its own tanks.
CNN's Reza Sayah reports on funerals for victims of attacks in Lahore, Pakistan and possible motives for suicide attacks.
Officials discovered four additional explosive devices at the home of the Discovery Channel hostage suspect.
The cast of "Machete" says the movie addresses immigration issues, albeit exaggerated, and defend Lindsay Lohan.
CNN Education Contributor Steve Perry visits the home of family in need of an academic makeover.
CNN's Thelma Gutierrez reports on a new California "trigger law" that allows parents to take back failing schools.
13 people go overboard after an oil rig explodes 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana.
Paramedic David Reed explains what he saw as one of the first people on the scene of the Gulf oil platform explosion.
A company makes it easy for people to recycle clothing and keep it out of the landfill. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports.
CNN's Rob Marciano reports on Hurricane Earl as it moves through the Atlantic and nears the Eastern Seaboard.
CNN's Richard Quest and Ali Velshi debate on whether buying a house is a good investment right now.
Lab tests on suspected illegal drugs taken from rapper T.I.'s car Wednesday night should be completed by Friday, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokeswoman.
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.
"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.
It's officially 90210 Day -- so how is Ian Ziering (aka Steve Sanders) celebrating?
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Oprah Winfrey share a tight bond. Not only did she coin his nickname of "America's Doctor," but she also produces his popular daytime talk show, "The Dr. Oz Show."
He has influenced convicted terrorists such as Richard Reid, the so-called shoe-bomber. His sermons were found in the apartment of suicide bombers who struck London, England, in 2005. Even one of the 9/11 plotters is said to have been a follower of Sheik Abdullah El-Faisal.
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
Accused drug lord Edgar Valdez Villarreal tells interrogators how his drug and money smuggling operation worked.
George Clooney's new thriller "The American" takes itself very seriously. Not the bait-and-switch seriousness you would find in a Jason Bourne movie, where "realism" is just a camera style; and not the op-ed seriousness we get from "Michael Clayton," or "Syriana", where liberalism makes a pact with entertainment. No, this is a different register altogether: a hit-man movie concerned purely with the spiritual standing of its agonized anti-hero.
Officials: One person is dead and more may be missing after a plane crashed into a lagoon near the San Carlos Airport.
Morehouse University professor Stephane Dunn shares her opinion on the limitations of megachurches.
Large waves crash along the shore and near some beach houses at Hatteras Island in North Carolina.
Gov. Beverly Perdue says her state is prepared and ready for the potential onslaught of Hurricane Earl.
The Army's inspector general has completed an initial review into the circumstances surrounding comments by former Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins told CNN.
The Army's inspector general has completed an initial review into the circumstances surrounding comments by former Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins told CNN.
Chris Meek put his motorcycle in storage in Wilmington, North Carolina, to protect it from Hurricane Earl as the Category 4 hurricane headed toward the North Carolina coast.
CNN's Jason Carroll speaks with Major General John Campbell in Sharana, Afghanistan.
The American people need to know that American troops will not still be fighting in Afghanistan in 2025, Pentagon chief Robert Gates said, but the United States' relationship with that country will be a long-term one.
Gary Oppenheimer connects American gardeners who have extra produce to local food pantries in need.
South African union members Thursday rejected an improved wage offer from the government as a public sector strike continues to cripple the country.
State budgets are being squeezed by unprecedented amounts for the third year in a row as legislators are forced to close gaps of up to 50 percent of state spending.
Mental exercises won't prevent Alzheimer's disease, but they may delay it. Patty Lane has more in today's Health Minute.
Dr. Jennifer Shu shares the numbers on how many people have been impacted by the tainted egg recall.
At least one person was killed Thursday as riots in the southern African nation of Mozambique continued into a second day, Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Nkutumula said in a televised news conference.
Hurricane preparation and breaking news arrives! Behind the scenes at Rick's List.
God did not create the universe, world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book that aims to banish a divine creator from physics.
Justice Department civil rights lawyers filed suit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona on Thursday after talks collapsed on a deal to provide federal investigators with documents they requested.
The latest round of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians is starting off much like similar endeavors in the past, but the Obama administration hopes that this time, the outcome will be different.
A woman whose face was disfigured in a random acid attack speaks out for the first time since she was ambushed.
Bill Ely walked into his chicken coop with an empty five-gallon water jug.
Ferrari has been forced to recall its latest supercar after reports that several had burst into flames.
Celine Dion denies pregnancy problems, "The Office" may hire Harvey Keitel, and Ashton Kutcher slams cheating rumors.
Political discussions about Iran's nuclear aspirations were benched Thursday when the U.S. and Iranian national basketball teams went head to head at the FIBA World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal talks about the latest developments on the oil platform explosion in the Gulf.
In Cape Town, South Africa's Bo Kaap neighborhood, visitors discover Cape Malay cuisine. CNN's Kathleen Conway reports.
The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.
Mideast peace envoy George Mitchell discusses ongoing peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Workers continue their strike in Johannesburg. Nima Elbagir reports.
With Wednesday's announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.
West Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio responds to an accusation that he's not cooperating with a discrimination investigation.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the U.S. intends to remain involved and engaged in the quest for Middle East peace.
The Kenyan government Thursday defended its decision not to arrest Sudan's visiting head of state -- wanted on charges of war crimes and genocide -- saying Kenya's first obligation was to the African Union, not the International Criminal Court.
Southern Sudan, the autonomous region in Sudan, may unilaterally declare its sovereignty, since the central government isn't doing enough to plan and stage a referendum on independence by January, an influential political figure told CNN on Thursday.
A man who said he saw the oil platform blast in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday reported suddenly seeing "a bunch of smoke" coming up from the platform.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the administration is prepared to respond if the explosion threatens the environment.
I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.
Ten parliamentary campaign workers were killed in a NATO airstrike in northeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, a provincial official said.
A New York nurse sees her dad for the first time in decades when he checks into her hospital. From News 12 Westchester.
Political activist and human rights advocate Omar Barghouti talks about the Palestinian view of Middle East peace talks.
An oil platform explodes 80 miles off the coast of Louisiana, with all 13 people on board accounted for.
A production platform has exploded 80 miles off the central coast of Louisiana, with 13 people overboard, including one injured, the Coast Guard said Thursday morning.
According to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different types of plant species, and over 550 species of breeding birds and mammals, making it one of the most ecologically vibrant places of the planet.
It's back-to-school time, which means some in the media have gone back to asking: "What's wrong with our schools? And how can we fix it?"
One topic that has dominated my career is how to photograph a scene that quickly gets to the heart of the story without explanation or embellishment. So how do you do that? Well, the answer doesn't lie with a fancy camera. Excellent visual communication is primarily driven by your unique visual sense, the time spent shooting and a deep connection to the story. In essence, you must do more than take pictures: You must make them. Images that transcend snapshots require extra effort.
CNN's Jessica Yellin takes a look at a new experiment in designing playgrounds to encourage more creativity.
The body of a missing doctor is found inside her boyfriend's chimney. Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell reports.
'Modern Family' actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson takes CNN behind the scenes as he prepares to attend the Emmys.
You need four things to get ready for body painting: "A shave, clean underwear, wine and nipple coverings," says model Veronica Guerra.
North Carolina's governor says the state is ready to face Hurricane Earl and urges evacuations in areas where necessary.
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
Police dash cam video that will make you gasp, a plastic bag monster, and a rare baby rhino.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says it's critical that the "too big to fail" problem be solved.
CNN's Eileen Hsieh recaps the deadly hostage standoff in the Philippines and Chile's latest effort to rescue trapped miners.
CNN's Eileen Hsieh follows the devastating floods in Pakistan and France's controversial Roma expulsion.
As France begins its controversial Roma expulsion, CNN's Eileen Hsieh takes a look at the history of the so-called Gypsies.
Celine Dion -- and the twin boys she is expecting in November -- are just fine, thank you very much.
California company proud to provide technology behind Chilean miners' first images. KMPH reports
Eco-friendly supermarkets designed to save energy from top to bottom open in San Diego. KSWB reports.
In recent weeks, a series of CNN articles have appeared purporting to get to the bottom of male infidelity. "Men More Likely to Cheat on Women With Bigger Paychecks," one headline informs us; yet in the body of the article we are told that the opposite is true as well: "A man who makes significantly more money than his girlfriend or wife is also more likely to cheat."
EW has confirmed that uber-producer J.J. Abrams, together with "Lost" executive producer Elizabeth Sarnoff, are gearing up to pitch a new show called "Alcatraz," a drama about the infamous prison in the San Francisco Bay. The news was first reported on Deadline.com.
Has Queen Amidala turned to the dark side?
A salute from Elizabeth Plato to her husband, who recently deployed to Afghanistan.
See what the Rick's List production team has to put up with every day. Rick's hair and Brooke's snacks!
A former CBS news producer who was convicted of attempting to extort money from late-night television host David Letterman over an affair with a colleague was released from prison Thursday.
The death toll from a trio of suicide attacks during a Shiite processions in Lahore, Pakistan, grew to 31 on Thursday, authorities said.
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority, as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
Countless streets across the Islamic world are currently alight with ornate festive lanterns.
Three Pakistani cricketers at the center of an alleged betting scam have spoken with Pakistan's High Commissioner.
Three people died after Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
Panera Bread Company's chairman explains why his company lets customers decide what they want to pay for their food.
Muslims are a very diverse people. Although they share timeless universals that weave them together into a common fabric, it would be dishonest to paint them with a broad brush.
A Vanity Fair writer followed Sarah Palin for several months and offers an unseen look inside her life.
A U.N. official who toured the Horn of Africa to assess its political climate thinks there's hope for war-torn and chaotic Somalia.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrives in Kabul where he is scheduled to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Dane Lockman saw a commercial advertising Westwood College while watching late-night television. The then-29-year-old single father, with a budding interest in web design, decided he would be the first in his immediate family to attend college.
While the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has sparked debate in America on the merits of deepwater drilling, 90 miles away Cuba's offshore plans are quietly taking shape.
Kids were evacuated from Discovery Channel in Maryland after a man possibly armed with explosives was reported inside.
Police helped lead Discovery Channel employees to safety after a man was reported inside holding someone hostage. (no audio)
Greece has imposed a nationwide ban on smoking in enclosed public and private workplaces under a new slogan "cut smoking, gain life."
Rip currents keep lifeguards in Maine busy rescuing troubled swimmers. WCSH reports.
Apple's iPad tablet isn't just for geeks, yuppies, and rich people. It's also for grandparents.
How does $369,360 per child sound?
Blogger Sommer Mathis talks about James Lee's history of protests aimed at the Discovery Channel.
CNN meteorologist Reynolds Wolf looks at where Hurricane Earl is expected to track as it moves toward the eastern U.S.
CNN's Deborah Feyerick explores an apparent recent uprising against new mosques across the country.
CNN's T.J. Holmes was the last to interview rapper T.I. before he went to jail. They spoke again this past June.
Grown-ups don't text as much as teens -- at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.
It was the fifth game of the 2009 Ohio State University football season, and offensive lineman Andy Miller cheered as the Buckeyes sprinted past the Indiana Hoosiers, 33-14, the fourth win of the year. The campus was brimming with excitement, yet for Miller the occasion was bittersweet.
Eddie Vedder says there's evidence that could free three men accused of killing three Arkansas boys in 1993.
Asylum seekers from Afghanistan are in police custody after breaking out of immigration detention in Australia.
Spanish police say they have disrupted a criminal network trafficking male prostitutes. CNN's Phil Black reports.
Investigators have arrested a suspect from Russia in connection with a fire that killed 156 people in a nightclub in Russia in 2009, the Spanish National Police said Thursday.
Leilani Munter is a race car driver. Leilani Munter is an environmental activist.
The death of a man in police custody has led to deadly riots in Indonesia, police said on Thursday.
Coalition troops in southeastern Afghanistan fought off insurgents after a failed assault on a combat outpost on Thursday, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said.
CNN's Gary Tuchman reveals a new virtual reality video game that puts you in the center of gameplay.
At least 16 migrants, including a woman, were being held for ransom by human smugglers in Tijuana, Mexico, according to a migrant who was freed, authorities said late Wednesday.
HLN Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen looks at weather conditions for racing this weekend.
Months after the revelation that he helped cover up for one of Ireland's most notoriously abusive priests, the country's top Catholic churchman, Cardinal Sean Brady, says he has "moved on" and will not resign.
Five years ago, HLN's Morning Express started "Salute to Troops." Now, it's a huge part of the show.
CNN's Rafael Romo reports on the investigation into human trafficking in Mexico.
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to visit Britain, an Irish cardinal says he has no plans to resign his post.
The U.S. Coast Guard are doing their best to get the word out about a powerful Hurricane Earl.
In March, the Vatican accepted the resignation of an Irish bishop implicated in a sex abuse scandal.
In March, CNN's Nic Robertson reported on a growing rift between people in Ireland and their church.
An Iranian Baha'i recounts her experience in the country. CNN's Gena Somra reports.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar complains of "honey laundering," a tactic she says the Chinese use to avoid high import tariffs.
CNN's Anderson Cooper talks with guests about what kids are targeted by bullies and what's being done to stop it.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says BP is running out of time to approve a seafood testing and marketing plan.
Sen. Barbara Boxer and ex-Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina hold a debate as they fight for a U.S. Senate seat.
HLN's Nancy Grace has the latest on the case of a man and his girlfriend accused of killing the man's parents.
As CNN's Kyung Lah reports, some schools in Japan are looking for new ways to improve the education system.
CNN's Larry King talks to the mayor of Beverly Hills about celebrating 9/2/10 in America's most famous ZIP code.
An extra in "Transformers 3" was seriously injured in Indiana on Wednesday evening during the filming of a scene for the upcoming movie, authorities said
Professor Li Wei tells CNN's Andrew Stevens why wage increases will not hurt China's competitiveness.
CNN's Anderson Cooper reports on how living conditions are improving for the trapped Chilean miners.
CNN's Amber Lyon profiles the Discovery Channel building hostage taker.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will soon debut a yet-to-be-named 2-week-old rhino.
Dutch investigators were trying to determine Thursday whether the bodies of three babies found at a home in the Netherlands belong to the woman who lived there.
Twelve jurors must decide whether the marriage of a Mexican soap opera actress to a California pizza delivery man was a fact built on love or fiction designed to fool immigration agents.
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.
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.
Direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders kicked off again Thursday with pledges of support from leaders on both sides -- as well as the United States -- for a peace process leading to a comprehensive settlement within one year.
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.
A black and white ultrasound shows a baby girl nestling in her mother's womb.
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.
Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Here are the latest developments on Hurricane Earl, set to affect the East Coast beginning Thursday afternoon. The next advisory from the National Hurricane Center is expected at 2 a.m. ET.
Bomb squad investigators were at Miami International Airport on Friday after a suspicious item was spotted in a baggage screening area, authorities said.
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.
Weakening by the hour but still covering a massive area, Hurricane Earl spun off the North Carolina on Thursday night, lashing parts of the Outer Banks with rain and high wind.
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.
A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug dealers in northeast Mexico left 25 of the suspects dead, the regional military said Thursday.
Tropical Storm Fiona kept on track for Bermuda on Thursday evening, but forecasters said some weakening could be expected during the next two days.
Former child actress Cammie King Conlon used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."
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.
Crews removed the cap from BP's ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well late Thursday afternoon, a company spokeswoman said, an important step toward permanently sealing the well.
A survivor of a massacre in Mexico that left 72 dead advised other would-be migrants to stay at home to avoid a fate like the one he and his companions met.
What was supposed to be an act of charity for Iraqis living in Jordan turned into a bureaucratic nightmare this week.
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.
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.
After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack 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.
Brent King says it still "takes my breath away" to talk about his daughter in the same sentence as the man who killed her.
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.
Federal prison officials fail to properly keep track of thousands of inmates who are granted unescorted furloughs when they are temporarily released, an investigation by the Justice Department's inspector general has concluded.
An Ohio death row inmate who has repeatedly claimed his innocence was spared execution, after the state's governor Thursday noted "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the man.
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.
He's designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony.
There were "a lot of hugs" and "a lot of tears" among employees at Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Thursday -- one day after police shot and killed a man there who was holding three hostages.
Lab tests on suspected illegal drugs taken from rapper T.I.'s car Wednesday night should be completed by Friday, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokeswoman.
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.
"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.
It's officially 90210 Day -- so how is Ian Ziering (aka Steve Sanders) celebrating?
Dr. Mehmet Oz and Oprah Winfrey share a tight bond. Not only did she coin his nickname of "America's Doctor," but she also produces his popular daytime talk show, "The Dr. Oz Show."
He has influenced convicted terrorists such as Richard Reid, the so-called shoe-bomber. His sermons were found in the apartment of suicide bombers who struck London, England, in 2005. Even one of the 9/11 plotters is said to have been a follower of Sheik Abdullah El-Faisal.
It is official: Jim Parsons is the new poster child for geekdom.
George Clooney's new thriller "The American" takes itself very seriously. Not the bait-and-switch seriousness you would find in a Jason Bourne movie, where "realism" is just a camera style; and not the op-ed seriousness we get from "Michael Clayton," or "Syriana", where liberalism makes a pact with entertainment. No, this is a different register altogether: a hit-man movie concerned purely with the spiritual standing of its agonized anti-hero.
The Army's inspector general has completed an initial review into the circumstances surrounding comments by former Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins told CNN.
The Army's inspector general has completed an initial review into the circumstances surrounding comments by former Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins told CNN.
Chris Meek put his motorcycle in storage in Wilmington, North Carolina, to protect it from Hurricane Earl as the Category 4 hurricane headed toward the North Carolina coast.
The American people need to know that American troops will not still be fighting in Afghanistan in 2025, Pentagon chief Robert Gates said, but the United States' relationship with that country will be a long-term one.
South African union members Thursday rejected an improved wage offer from the government as a public sector strike continues to cripple the country.
State budgets are being squeezed by unprecedented amounts for the third year in a row as legislators are forced to close gaps of up to 50 percent of state spending.
At least one person was killed Thursday as riots in the southern African nation of Mozambique continued into a second day, Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Nkutumula said in a televised news conference.
God did not create the universe, world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book that aims to banish a divine creator from physics.
Justice Department civil rights lawyers filed suit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona on Thursday after talks collapsed on a deal to provide federal investigators with documents they requested.
The latest round of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians is starting off much like similar endeavors in the past, but the Obama administration hopes that this time, the outcome will be different.
Bill Ely walked into his chicken coop with an empty five-gallon water jug.
Ferrari has been forced to recall its latest supercar after reports that several had burst into flames.
Political discussions about Iran's nuclear aspirations were benched Thursday when the U.S. and Iranian national basketball teams went head to head at the FIBA World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.
The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.
With Wednesday's announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.
West Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
The Kenyan government Thursday defended its decision not to arrest Sudan's visiting head of state -- wanted on charges of war crimes and genocide -- saying Kenya's first obligation was to the African Union, not the International Criminal Court.
Southern Sudan, the autonomous region in Sudan, may unilaterally declare its sovereignty, since the central government isn't doing enough to plan and stage a referendum on independence by January, an influential political figure told CNN on Thursday.
A man who said he saw the oil platform blast in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday reported suddenly seeing "a bunch of smoke" coming up from the platform.
I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.
Ten parliamentary campaign workers were killed in a NATO airstrike in northeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, a provincial official said.
A production platform has exploded 80 miles off the central coast of Louisiana, with 13 people overboard, including one injured, the Coast Guard said Thursday morning.
According to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different types of plant species, and over 550 species of breeding birds and mammals, making it one of the most ecologically vibrant places of the planet.
It's back-to-school time, which means some in the media have gone back to asking: "What's wrong with our schools? And how can we fix it?"
One topic that has dominated my career is how to photograph a scene that quickly gets to the heart of the story without explanation or embellishment. So how do you do that? Well, the answer doesn't lie with a fancy camera. Excellent visual communication is primarily driven by your unique visual sense, the time spent shooting and a deep connection to the story. In essence, you must do more than take pictures: You must make them. Images that transcend snapshots require extra effort.
You need four things to get ready for body painting: "A shave, clean underwear, wine and nipple coverings," says model Veronica Guerra.
With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
Celine Dion -- and the twin boys she is expecting in November -- are just fine, thank you very much.
In recent weeks, a series of CNN articles have appeared purporting to get to the bottom of male infidelity. "Men More Likely to Cheat on Women With Bigger Paychecks," one headline informs us; yet in the body of the article we are told that the opposite is true as well: "A man who makes significantly more money than his girlfriend or wife is also more likely to cheat."
EW has confirmed that uber-producer J.J. Abrams, together with "Lost" executive producer Elizabeth Sarnoff, are gearing up to pitch a new show called "Alcatraz," a drama about the infamous prison in the San Francisco Bay. The news was first reported on Deadline.com.
Has Queen Amidala turned to the dark side?
A former CBS news producer who was convicted of attempting to extort money from late-night television host David Letterman over an affair with a colleague was released from prison Thursday.
The death toll from a trio of suicide attacks during a Shiite processions in Lahore, Pakistan, grew to 31 on Thursday, authorities said.
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority, as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
Countless streets across the Islamic world are currently alight with ornate festive lanterns.
Three people died after Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
Muslims are a very diverse people. Although they share timeless universals that weave them together into a common fabric, it would be dishonest to paint them with a broad brush.
A U.N. official who toured the Horn of Africa to assess its political climate thinks there's hope for war-torn and chaotic Somalia.
Dane Lockman saw a commercial advertising Westwood College while watching late-night television. The then-29-year-old single father, with a budding interest in web design, decided he would be the first in his immediate family to attend college.
While the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has sparked debate in America on the merits of deepwater drilling, 90 miles away Cuba's offshore plans are quietly taking shape.
Greece has imposed a nationwide ban on smoking in enclosed public and private workplaces under a new slogan "cut smoking, gain life."
Apple's iPad tablet isn't just for geeks, yuppies, and rich people. It's also for grandparents.
How does $369,360 per child sound?
Grown-ups don't text as much as teens -- at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.
It was the fifth game of the 2009 Ohio State University football season, and offensive lineman Andy Miller cheered as the Buckeyes sprinted past the Indiana Hoosiers, 33-14, the fourth win of the year. The campus was brimming with excitement, yet for Miller the occasion was bittersweet.
Investigators have arrested a suspect from Russia in connection with a fire that killed 156 people in a nightclub in Russia in 2009, the Spanish National Police said Thursday.
Leilani Munter is a race car driver. Leilani Munter is an environmental activist.
The death of a man in police custody has led to deadly riots in Indonesia, police said on Thursday.
Coalition troops in southeastern Afghanistan fought off insurgents after a failed assault on a combat outpost on Thursday, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said.
At least 16 migrants, including a woman, were being held for ransom by human smugglers in Tijuana, Mexico, according to a migrant who was freed, authorities said late Wednesday.
Months after the revelation that he helped cover up for one of Ireland's most notoriously abusive priests, the country's top Catholic churchman, Cardinal Sean Brady, says he has "moved on" and will not resign.
An extra in "Transformers 3" was seriously injured in Indiana on Wednesday evening during the filming of a scene for the upcoming movie, authorities said
Dutch investigators were trying to determine Thursday whether the bodies of three babies found at a home in the Netherlands belong to the woman who lived there.
Twelve jurors must decide whether the marriage of a Mexican soap opera actress to a California pizza delivery man was a fact built on love or fiction designed to fool immigration agents.
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.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio discusses Gov. Jan Brewer's debate stumble with CNN's John King.
FEMA says it's prepared to help with hurricane Earl's aftermath even if states impacted don't ask for help.
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's Hala Gorani reports on the ongoing peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
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.
A man is suing because he says cops crossed the line when they tased him in his own home. 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.
The vicar of Baghdad's Anglican church explains what life is like for him and his church in Iraq.
The CNN weather team takes you on a backstage tour of hurricane coverage.
A talented golden retriever is one of Rick Sanchez's best videos of the day.
Gov. Bobby Jindal says the rescued workers are without serious injuries and some are in the process of being discharged.
Members of a South Dakota church honor a pastor who was killed in Afghanistan while serving as an Army chaplain.
The U.S. Coast Guard reports all 13 oil platform workers survived the explosion and no oil is leaking from the platform.
East Coast residents prepare for Hurricane Earl by stocking up on goods and boarding up residences.
South Africa's Kruger National Park has a wide array of wildlife and varied options for lodging. Kathleen Conway reports.
CNN's Rick Sanchez talks to a boat rental operator about how he's preparing to ride out Hurricane Earl.
CNN's Jason Carroll is with Sgt. Randy Shorter as he hits the ground in Afghanistan.
Dancing a half-mile beneath the earth? CNN's Karl Penhaul reports that's what the trapped Chilean miners are doing.
As water continues to rush in, hope remains high for Pakistan's refugees. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
British Pakistani boxing champ Amir Khan recently toured some of the areas stricken by floods in Pakistan.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on why the Russian military is blowing up its own tanks.
CNN's Reza Sayah reports on funerals for victims of attacks in Lahore, Pakistan and possible motives for suicide attacks.
Officials discovered four additional explosive devices at the home of the Discovery Channel hostage suspect.
The cast of "Machete" says the movie addresses immigration issues, albeit exaggerated, and defend Lindsay Lohan.
CNN Education Contributor Steve Perry visits the home of family in need of an academic makeover.
CNN's Thelma Gutierrez reports on a new California "trigger law" that allows parents to take back failing schools.
13 people go overboard after an oil rig explodes 90 miles off the coast of Louisiana.
Paramedic David Reed explains what he saw as one of the first people on the scene of the Gulf oil platform explosion.
A company makes it easy for people to recycle clothing and keep it out of the landfill. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports.
CNN's Rob Marciano reports on Hurricane Earl as it moves through the Atlantic and nears the Eastern Seaboard.
CNN's Richard Quest and Ali Velshi debate on whether buying a house is a good investment right now.
Accused drug lord Edgar Valdez Villarreal tells interrogators how his drug and money smuggling operation worked.
Officials: One person is dead and more may be missing after a plane crashed into a lagoon near the San Carlos Airport.
Morehouse University professor Stephane Dunn shares her opinion on the limitations of megachurches.
Large waves crash along the shore and near some beach houses at Hatteras Island in North Carolina.
Gov. Beverly Perdue says her state is prepared and ready for the potential onslaught of Hurricane Earl.
CNN's Jason Carroll speaks with Major General John Campbell in Sharana, Afghanistan.
Gary Oppenheimer connects American gardeners who have extra produce to local food pantries in need.
Mental exercises won't prevent Alzheimer's disease, but they may delay it. Patty Lane has more in today's Health Minute.
Dr. Jennifer Shu shares the numbers on how many people have been impacted by the tainted egg recall.
Hurricane preparation and breaking news arrives! Behind the scenes at Rick's List.
A woman whose face was disfigured in a random acid attack speaks out for the first time since she was ambushed.
Celine Dion denies pregnancy problems, "The Office" may hire Harvey Keitel, and Ashton Kutcher slams cheating rumors.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal talks about the latest developments on the oil platform explosion in the Gulf.
In Cape Town, South Africa's Bo Kaap neighborhood, visitors discover Cape Malay cuisine. CNN's Kathleen Conway reports.
Mideast peace envoy George Mitchell discusses ongoing peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Workers continue their strike in Johannesburg. Nima Elbagir reports.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio responds to an accusation that he's not cooperating with a discrimination investigation.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the U.S. intends to remain involved and engaged in the quest for Middle East peace.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the administration is prepared to respond if the explosion threatens the environment.
A New York nurse sees her dad for the first time in decades when he checks into her hospital. From News 12 Westchester.
Political activist and human rights advocate Omar Barghouti talks about the Palestinian view of Middle East peace talks.
An oil platform explodes 80 miles off the coast of Louisiana, with all 13 people on board accounted for.
CNN's Jessica Yellin takes a look at a new experiment in designing playgrounds to encourage more creativity.
The body of a missing doctor is found inside her boyfriend's chimney. Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell reports.
'Modern Family' actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson takes CNN behind the scenes as he prepares to attend the Emmys.
North Carolina's governor says the state is ready to face Hurricane Earl and urges evacuations in areas where necessary.
Police dash cam video that will make you gasp, a plastic bag monster, and a rare baby rhino.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says it's critical that the "too big to fail" problem be solved.
CNN's Eileen Hsieh recaps the deadly hostage standoff in the Philippines and Chile's latest effort to rescue trapped miners.
CNN's Eileen Hsieh follows the devastating floods in Pakistan and France's controversial Roma expulsion.
As France begins its controversial Roma expulsion, CNN's Eileen Hsieh takes a look at the history of the so-called Gypsies.
California company proud to provide technology behind Chilean miners' first images. KMPH reports
Eco-friendly supermarkets designed to save energy from top to bottom open in San Diego. KSWB reports.
A salute from Elizabeth Plato to her husband, who recently deployed to Afghanistan.
See what the Rick's List production team has to put up with every day. Rick's hair and Brooke's snacks!
Three Pakistani cricketers at the center of an alleged betting scam have spoken with Pakistan's High Commissioner.
Panera Bread Company's chairman explains why his company lets customers decide what they want to pay for their food.
A Vanity Fair writer followed Sarah Palin for several months and offers an unseen look inside her life.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrives in Kabul where he is scheduled to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Kids were evacuated from Discovery Channel in Maryland after a man possibly armed with explosives was reported inside.
Police helped lead Discovery Channel employees to safety after a man was reported inside holding someone hostage. (no audio)
Rip currents keep lifeguards in Maine busy rescuing troubled swimmers. WCSH reports.
Blogger Sommer Mathis talks about James Lee's history of protests aimed at the Discovery Channel.
CNN meteorologist Reynolds Wolf looks at where Hurricane Earl is expected to track as it moves toward the eastern U.S.
CNN's Deborah Feyerick explores an apparent recent uprising against new mosques across the country.
CNN's T.J. Holmes was the last to interview rapper T.I. before he went to jail. They spoke again this past June.
Eddie Vedder says there's evidence that could free three men accused of killing three Arkansas boys in 1993.
Asylum seekers from Afghanistan are in police custody after breaking out of immigration detention in Australia.
Spanish police say they have disrupted a criminal network trafficking male prostitutes. CNN's Phil Black reports.
CNN's Gary Tuchman reveals a new virtual reality video game that puts you in the center of gameplay.
HLN Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen looks at weather conditions for racing this weekend.
Five years ago, HLN's Morning Express started "Salute to Troops." Now, it's a huge part of the show.
CNN's Rafael Romo reports on the investigation into human trafficking in Mexico.
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to visit Britain, an Irish cardinal says he has no plans to resign his post.
The U.S. Coast Guard are doing their best to get the word out about a powerful Hurricane Earl.
In March, the Vatican accepted the resignation of an Irish bishop implicated in a sex abuse scandal.
In March, CNN's Nic Robertson reported on a growing rift between people in Ireland and their church.
An Iranian Baha'i recounts her experience in the country. CNN's Gena Somra reports.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar complains of "honey laundering," a tactic she says the Chinese use to avoid high import tariffs.
CNN's Anderson Cooper talks with guests about what kids are targeted by bullies and what's being done to stop it.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says BP is running out of time to approve a seafood testing and marketing plan.
Sen. Barbara Boxer and ex-Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina hold a debate as they fight for a U.S. Senate seat.
HLN's Nancy Grace has the latest on the case of a man and his girlfriend accused of killing the man's parents.
As CNN's Kyung Lah reports, some schools in Japan are looking for new ways to improve the education system.
CNN's Larry King talks to the mayor of Beverly Hills about celebrating 9/2/10 in America's most famous ZIP code.
Professor Li Wei tells CNN's Andrew Stevens why wage increases will not hurt China's competitiveness.
CNN's Anderson Cooper reports on how living conditions are improving for the trapped Chilean miners.
CNN's Amber Lyon profiles the Discovery Channel building hostage taker.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will soon debut a yet-to-be-named 2-week-old rhino.
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