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- More than 400 people dead in Pakistan flooding
Flooding caused by monsoon rain has killed more than 400 people across Pakistan, said a provincial government official.
- BP promises Gulf help 'for years'
Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley sought to reassure jittery Gulf of Mexico residents today that the massive British corporation will not abandon them once its ruptured well has been permanently sealed.
- No charges for Gore in assault allegation
Former Vice President Al Gore will not face prosecution over an allegation of sexual assault from 2006, according to the Multnomah County district attorney's office.
- WikiLeaks founder fires back at Gates
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange rejected criticism from the U.S. secretary of defense, who he said "has overseen the killings of thousands of children and adults."
- Earthquake hits Iran, injures dozens
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Iran on Friday, injuring 110 people, according to state-run media.
- Investigators back Rangel reprimand
House ethics committee investigators have recommended that Rep. Charlie Rangel be reprimanded, according to oneof those investigators, Rep. Gene Green.
- Grim milestone for U.S. in Afghan war
Three U.S. soldiers were killed in two separate blasts in southern Afghanistan, making July the deadliest month for American forces since the war started nine years ago.
- Senate GOP: Memo seeks 'amnesty'
Senate Republicans have an internal memo from the Department of Homeland Security which they say shows the Obama administration "conspiring" and "scheming" to allow millions of illegal immigrants to stay and work in the United States
- Last days to nominate a 2010 CNN Hero
Great things can happen to those nominated as CNN Heroes:
Health
- Meet the critters inside your mattress
The mattress can be a jungle of dust mites and bedbugs, milling around among dried remnants of blood, saliva, sweat and basically all the other bodily fluids.
- Lou Gehrig's victim: Kill me for my organs
A Georgia man suffering from Lou Gehrig's Disease says he wants to die by having his organs harvested rather than wait for his degenerative nerve ailment to kill him.
- Hoarding called a public health issue
In extreme cases, hoarders' obsession has led to fires, attracted vermin, endangered their families, that experts describe it as a growing public health problem.
- Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk
The millions of people who take calcium supplements to strengthen aging bones and ward off osteoporosis may be putting themselves at increased risk of a heart attack, a new study has found.
- Clone farm goal: Disease-resistant animals
Cloning has been a controversial issue since German embryologist Hans Spemann first made a pair of adorable, genetically identical salamander twins out of a single egg, way back in nineteen-dickety-two.
- Alcohol may fight rheumatoid arthritis
Drinking alcohol may ease the pain of -- and lower the risk of developing -- rheumatoid arthritis, a potentially crippling autoimmune disorder, a new study finds.
- Hands-only CPR equally effective
As compression-only CPR has grown in use, the question has remained whether it's as effective as the traditional form that includes mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Two new studies say yes. FULL STORY | WATCH: CPR in 2 minutes
- Dispersant concerns remain
Little is known about the effects of the chemicals added to the Gulf of Mexico to break up oil flowing from the Deepwater Horizon's ruptured well.
- Government has your baby's DNA
When Annie Brown's daughter, Isabel, was a month old, her pediatrician asked Brown and her husband to sit down because he had some bad news to tell them: Isabel carried a gene that put her at risk for cystic fibrosis.
- 20 years later, ADA debate rages
When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, he addressed concerns the sweeping civil rights law would be ''too vague or costly, or may lead endlessly to litigation.''
Entertainment
- Rachel Zoe's 5 best moments
In less than a decade, Rachel Zoe has gone from dressing young, up-and-coming pop stars like Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson to styling award-winning actresses like Jennifer Garner and Anne Hathaway. Now a celebrity in her own right, Zoe's added designer and reality TV star to her impressive resume. The third season of her series "The Rachel Zoe Project" will premiere August 3 on Bravo, and to celebrate, Zoe sat down with InStyle to discuss the looks -- and ladies -- that made her a star.
- J.Lo signs 'Idol' deal?
Jennifer Lopez has inked a deal to join "American Idol's" judging panel for its upcoming 10th season, an industry source tells People.
- Heidi Montag files for divorce
Skeptics, take notice: This breakup is for real.
- Michael Jackson's forgotten music out in November
Songs that didn't make the cut on Michael Jackson albums while he was alive and some forgotten recordings left behind on computer hard drives will be on an album released this fall, sources familiar with the project say.
- Drew Carey: How I lost 80 pounds
Drew Carey has been known as a loveable, teddy-bear type as far back as his long-running sitcom "The Drew Carey Show." But, he says, being big was a burden -- and he had to make a change.
- 'Idol': Implosion or genius?
"American Idol" fans can be demanding when it comes to their favorite show, but their arguments are usually about the contestants.
- 'Schmucks' not appetizing
Groucho Marx famously declined to join any club that would accept him as a member, a shining example that would have scuppered this supper club farce long before Steve Carell and Paul Rudd signed on. Which would have been a mixed blessing: "Schmucks" ain't pretty, but you'll probably laugh anyway.
- Ellen DeGeneres exits 'Idol'
Ellen DeGeneres is calling it quits after spending one season with the Fox hit "American Idol," according to a statement from the star and the network.
- Lawyer: Lindsay Lohan looking forward to 'light at end of tunnel'
Jail hasn't exactly been easy for her, but Lindsay Lohan is getting through it by focusing her attention elsewhere.
- Review: 'Charlie St. Cloud'
Zac Efron may be the prettiest young actor in movies today -- he's like a preppy update of Shaun Cassidy in his teen-dream prime -- but he also demonstrates that looks will get you only so far.
Travel
- Wolf Blitzer's Washington
Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor, has lived in the Washington area for 39 years. He shares some of his favorite capital spots and activities with CNN.com.
- Sailing the world's greatest rivers
The life-blood of civilizations and natural wonders, rivers are one of the best ways to explore the world's most spectacular scenery.
- Sorry, you don't have an airline ticket
When Linda Foy checks in for her flight, she's told she has no airline tickets. But wait! Didn't her online travel agent, Expedia, just confirm her flights? And will Expedia now refund the new tickets she must buy?
- Will controversy cool Arizona travel?
Leisure travel seems unaffected by the immigration controversy so far, but Arizona tourism officials say they are worried about the long-term impact on lucrative business travel.
- Opt-out charges aggravate travelers
Terri Widder hesitated seconds before she booked a recent flight from Chicago to Tulsa. Something felt wrong.
- Navigating Europe in the digital age
From downloadable audio tours to ebooks, technology is changing how we travel. Still, a good map and some common sense will make trips smoother, says travel expert Rick Steves.
- Bedbugs gaining ground
"There are bites all over my legs! Room 603, king nonsmoking room. Cheap but costly in the end!"
- Popular tourist destination adds Klingon tours
A popular sightseeing destination in Australia is boldly going where no tourist attraction has gone before -- by offering audio tours in the Klingon language.
- Spain's Catalonia bans bullfighting
Catalonia became the first Spanish mainland region to ban bullfighting after its parliament voted Wednesday to outlaw the tradition on animal cruelty grounds.
- Which hotels do travelers like?
A new survey of thousands of travelers reveals which hotels they're most satisfied with.
Headlines last updated on Jul 30, 2010 19:18:21pm.
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