Monday, January 16, 2012

Deaths, detentions mount in Syria, activists say

Deaths, detentions mount in Syria, activists say

Deaths, detentions mount in Syria, activists say

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 07:25 PM PST

Government forces killed at least 13 people in Syria on Monday, including five soldiers who died trying to defect during a firefight and five people who were shot to death waiting in line at a bakery, opposition groups said.

Bedouin leaders threaten armed rebellion against Egyptian government

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 07:25 PM PST

Egypt's military-led government, struggling to manage the transition to democracy, has a rising adversary: rebellious Bedouin tribes.

At least 20 dolphins found dead in Cape Cod area

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 07:14 PM PST

At least 20 dolphins have died after washing up near several Cape Cod towns, an International Fund for Animal Welfare spokeswoman said Monday.

Romney is pushed again on tax returns, business background at SC debate

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:58 PM PST

Mitt Romney's rivals put his corporate record under the microscope in a Republican presidential debate Monday, with most of his GOP rivals looking to dislodge the party's frontrunner from his perch ahead of South Carolina's primary on Saturday.

Holder vows to protect voting rights at MLK event in South Carolina

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:53 PM PST

Attorney General Eric Holder joined NAACP leaders on the steps of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia on Monday, with the Confederate flag fluttering overhead, to promise he will aggressively protect federal voting rights for minorities.

Source: U.S. sent letter to Iran over Strait of Hormuz threat

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:51 PM PST

The U.S. has used multiple means of reaching out to Iran in response to Iran's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit point for one-fifth of the world's oil.

Rescuers brave cold, darkness to scour listing cruise ship

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:42 PM PST

Mammoth cruise ships can be difficult to get around, even in the best of circumstances. In the worst -- which is how one might describe the situation aboard the listing Costa Concordia -- they are near impossible.

Controversy puts Mississippi's long-standing 'trusty' program in spotlight

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:35 PM PST

It's triggered an emotional controversy.

Will Obama move help small businesses?

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:20 PM PST

Small business is not to be trifled with. President Barack Obama's announcement last week of a proposal to temporarily elevate the Small Business Administration to Cabinet rank is a move in the right direction.

Italian cruise ship captain to be questioned; 29 remain missing

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:14 PM PST

The captain of the cruise ship that wrecked off Italy's western coast will be questioned by authorities Tuesday at a hearing, his attorney said.

Duchess of York cancels U.S. trip, raises questions

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:55 PM PST

The Duchess of York, who faces charges in Turkey for going undercover and secretly filming children at a state-run home for a 2008 documentary, canceled a recent trip to the United States because of the case, a source and her spokesman said.

Spring festival travelers in China frustrated by new online ticketing system

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:49 PM PST

After more than a week of visiting the train station to wait in line for tickets and leaving empty-handed, Qin Yun has given up.

Editor: Phone hacking 'possible' at Daily Mirror

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:09 PM PST

The editor of Britain's Daily Mirror told a press ethics investigation Monday that he had no knowledge of phone hacking at the tabloid, though it "might well have" taken place at the tabloid newspaper without his knowledge.

Authorities ask for help finding body of missing Montana teacher

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:07 PM PST

Authorities in North Dakota reached out Monday for the public's help in finding the body of a missing Montana teacher they believe is dead and buried in their area, offering a plea on the same day two men were in court in connection with the woman's disappearance.

Analysis: Wannabe stars, failed hopefuls and the GOP drama that wasn't

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:59 PM PST

Nearly a year ago on February 12, 2011, Rep. Ron Paul won the CPAC straw poll. But the result was less important -- it was a straw poll after all, and we know how much they mean -- than who was included on the massive 15-person ballot. Chris Christie! Sarah Palin! The pizza guy Herman Cain in his pre-999 days! This was going to be such an exciting 2012 GOP race.

Huntsman couldn't shed mini-Romney perception

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:57 PM PST

In a Republican primary focused on which conservative would emerge as the anti-Romney, Jon Huntsman was unable to position himself as anything more than a mini-Romney.

Huntsman drops out, backs Romney

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:55 PM PST

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman withdrew from the Republican presidential race Monday and endorsed front-runner Mitt Romney, while a supporter of Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for him to also drop out for the sake of conservative unity.

Five reasons why the army won't take over Pakistan

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:49 PM PST

Pakistan is facing its most serious political crisis in years, with rapidly escalating conflicts between the civilian government, the military and the judiciary, against the backdrop of a faltering economy, widespread poverty, corruption and the bloody war with Islamist militant groups.

After sinking, some wonder: Is cruising safe?

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:43 PM PST

The possibility of sinking is the last thing you want to think about when booking a carefree vacation at sea.

CNN Student News Transcript - January 17, 2012

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 04:24 PM PST

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