But British hopes in the women 's draw were extinguished as Anne Keothavong 's hopes of reaching the third round for the first time were quickly dispatched by French Open finalist Sara Errani , who cruised to a 6-1 6-1 win .

French Open finalist Sara Errani crushes home favorite Anne Keothavong 6-1 6-1


The foreign ministry spokesman , Maurizio Massari , said the four reporters were kidnapped on a road about 80 kilometers ( about 50 miles ) from Tripoli .

The four were taken at a roadblock about 50 miles from Tripoli


Sodano said the pope has the support of those who work in schools , hospitals and care centers , including 400,000 priests .

Cardinal says pope has support of the faithful , including 400,000 priests


And the best-selling author 's newest book , '' One Fifth Avenue , '' provides a few more -- including attorney Annalisa Rice , gossip columnist Enid Merle and gold digger Lola Fabrikant .

Candace Bushnell has a new book , '' One Fifth Avenue ''


Others put the toll much higher : The International Committee of the Red Cross said it 's realistic to estimate that 10,000 people may have died nationally .

International Red Cross : Realistic to estimate 10,000 people dead across Philippines


According to the official , one Secret Service agent was found intoxicated and passed out in the hallway of his hotel .

Official : One of them was found drunk in a hotel hallway


The border guards and French police are also involved in the hunt for the four men , police said .

The four men escaped in a gray-colored vehicle , police said


'' A helicopter touched down briefly in the courtyard before taking off with the three prisoners , '' said Ann Mathieu , a spokeswoman for Quebec Provincial Police .

Police say helicopter took off with three prisoners in Quebec City


'' One of those men was the intended target , '' Jachles told CNN .

One of the other men was the target , police say


Four of the dead were not from India , he told CNN .

Four of the dead not from India , security official says


A poll of 1,005 British citizens conducted by Collinson Latitude found that 40 % of those signed up to airline loyalty schemes never redeem miles , which , one would imagine , slightly defeats the purpose .

Recent survey found 40 % of passengers never redeem loyalty miles


Only seven men in history have achieved the feat of winning all four of the grand slams : Wimbledon , and the United States , Australian and French Opens .

Only seven men have completed a career grand slam in singles


Some 100,000 passengers were affected by the groundings , said Kira Reed , an airline representative .

Some 100,000 passengers were affected by the grounding of Qantas flights


Roger Federer is also safely through to the last eight after dispatching Richard Gasquet in straight sets 6-1 6-2 .

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal also through to the last eight


City thrashed West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium to cut United 's lead to five points with five games to go .

Manchester City cut the gap to five points at the top


( CNET.com ) -- The HP Pavilion Media Center TV m8120n is proof positive that quad-core processing is ready for mass consumption .

The HP Pavilion Media Center TV m8120n retails for $ 1,150


Pakistani officials say that about 10,000 to 15,000 militants linked to the Taliban or to al Qaeda operate in South Waziristan , a harsh terrain familiar to militants but difficult for others to navigate .

Up to 10,000 militants operating in South Waziristan , officials estimate


Couples feel more pressure to have second child than first , says one expert .


The two Marines on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton chopper were one of four helicopter crews involved in the training exercise , Stevens said .

The Marine helicopter contained two crew members


Meanwhile , Chelsea went goal crazy by crushing Aston Villa 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to move up into third position .

Chelsea crushes Aston Villa 8-0 to move into third position in English Premier League


'' One side -LSB- of a patient 's face -RSB- was a skeleton and the other side was n't . ''

One side of her face was developing normally while the other side was deteriorating


Peter Siebold , 43 , was identified as the pilot who survived the crash .

Pilot who survived identified as Peter Siebold , 43 , Sheriff 's Office says


-- At least seven civilians died in a U.S. airstrike on an ISIS-controlled oilfield near the city of Khusham , the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said .

U.S. airstrikes kill at least 10 civilians , Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says


Energy is a central theme of the Automotive X Prize -- a self-described '' $ 10 million competition to inspire a new generation of viable , superefficient vehicles that people want to buy . ''

Others competed for the $ 10 million Automotive X Prize


The council approved the deployment of 11,800 peacekeepers to the country , where 6,500 African-led peacekeeping forces and about 2,000 French troops already have been operating .

Council approves deployment of 11,800 peacekeepers to Central African Republic


New York ( CNN ) -- Her teachers knew she loved to doodle on her tests and homework , but no one thought Olivia Bouler 's drawing skills would raise more than $ 110,000 to help birds affected by the Gulf oil spill .

So far , she 's raised more than $ 110,000


About 80 trucks filled with commodities were expected to cross into Gaza .

Trucks filled with commodities cross into Gaza at three locations


Turnout was registered at just over 95 percent , it said .

Turnout was just over 95 percent , electoral commission says


But Vettel roared back through the field to finish sixth and deny title rival Fernando Alonso by three points with the Spaniard finishing the race in second place .

Fernando Alonso finishes second and loses out by three points


See all of the U.S. beachfront hotels under $ 200

California offers a crop of beachfront hotels under $ 200


1 beat sixth-seed Andy Murray 7-6 ( 5 ) 6-7 ( 4 ) 6-3 6-0 in a contentious slugfest in Melbourne , he become only the second man to claim five Australian Open titles .

Djokovic becomes the second man to claim five Oz titles


The Iraqi government said 17 civilians were killed , although the indictment alleges 14 died .

The Iraqi government says 17 civilians were killed without provocation


The idea that schizophrenia is not one single disorder is not really new , says Dr. Charles Raison , a professor of psychiatry at the University of Arizona .

Researchers say schizophrenia is not one disorder , but eight


Firefighters found the Boeing 737 on fire , with its wheels sheared off , resting in a ravine about 200 yards from the runway , Hynes said .

Jet also caught fire in ravine 200 yards from runway


Police say Davon Crawford , 33 , killed his new wife , her sister and three children .

Crawford was accused of shooting wife , her sister and her three children


Meanwhile , South Korea beat Iran 1-0 in in the later quarterfinal , again after extra-time , to set up a last-four meeting with Japan .

South Korea score in extra-time to beat Iran 1-0 in Asian Cup quarterfinals


But Vodianova has a dream that could n't be further from the glitzy world of fashion -- to build 500 play parks in her native Russia .

Her dream is for the foundation to build 500 play parks across Russia


Researchers at the University of Michigan said Denmark 's prosperity , stability and democratic government placed the country at the top of the rankings , with Colombia , Canada , Puerto Rico and Iceland all in the top 10 .

Top 10 include seven European nations , Colombia , Puerto Rico , Canada


The latest trend is theaters offering '' luxury '' options : premium screening rooms with cocktails , wine lists and upscale menus .

Premium screening rooms offer cocktails , wine lists , $ 17 crab cakes


The two who were injured by gunshots were transported to out-of-area hospitals and are in critical condition , Barnes told reporters .

Two people are injured , in critical condition , the police chief says


This growth was three times that of the overall UK hotel market .

Growth of budget hotels has been three times that of overall hotel market


'' The bank notes we tested harbored an average of 26,000 bacteria , which , for a number of pathogenic organisms , is sufficient for passing on infection . ''

An Oxford University study found an average of 26,000 bacteria on bank notes


The wreckage is believed to be about 15,000 feet ( 4,500 meters ) deep , amid underwater mountains and mixed in with tons of sea trash .

Plane wreckage believed to be on Atlantic seabed , around 4,500 meters deep


An investigation was launched into the Flight 370 matter , with Malaysian and aviation authorities reviewing video and other documentation to try to identify not only who the passengers were that used the stolen passports but how the illegal passports cleared security .

Two passengers on the missing Malaysian Airlines flight were traveling on stolen passports


Sometimes referred to as the '' Kingdom of the Sky , '' Lesotho is completely landlocked by South Africa and is the only country in the world where all of the land lies above 1,000 meters ( 3,280 feet ) in elevation .

Lesotho is a mountainous nation of 2 million people landlocked by South Africa


Two women and their two dogs were rescued after flood waters trapped them inside a house in the rural community of New River north of Phoenix , according to Amanda Jacinto , spokeswoman for the fire department in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria .

Two women were trapped inside a house as waters smashed into its foundation


NEW YORK ( CNN ) -- More than $ 20 million from dozens of clients is unaccounted for in the aftermath of what police say was a murder-suicide by the attorney who invested the money , according to a source with direct knowledge of deceased lawyer William Parente 's financial dealings .

Parente may have taken more than $ 27 million from dozens of clients


Two men were charged in the incident and were held on $ 50,000 bond , authorities said .


'' One is in critical condition , the other is fair .

One firefighter remains in critical condition


( CNN ) Vince Camuto , the iconic women 's footwear designer and co-founder of Nine West , has died .


Huerta is accused of running with the Zetas and reportedly told authorities that he had directed the kidnappings of passengers on at least six buses near San Fernando , a town in Tamaulipas .

He reportedly told authorities he had killed 10 people


Twenty-nine people in the northwest Alabama town of nearly 1,600 residents died , according to Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams .

Thirty-five people killed in Marion County , sheriff says


( CNN ) -- More than 700 infants and 40 health care workers have been exposed to tuberculosis , commonly called TB , at a hospital in El Paso , Texas , according to the city 's Department of Public Health .

706 infants and 43 workers were exposed to TB


Earlier reports indicated the six were trapped at their Gold Canyon ranch and firefighters were unable to reach them , but Fender said he had no indication that was true .

Six people refuse to evacuate their Gold Canyon ranch


The wildfire scorching Sun Valley , Idaho , has already consumed more than 100,000 acres , and threatened 5,000 homes .

Beaver Creek Fire has scorched more than 100,000 acres


( CNN ) -- Fortune 's latest ranking of America 's 500 largest corporations includes more women CEOs than ever before .

Women helm 18 of America 's biggest 500 corporations


They beat Newcastle 2-1 in an earlier kickoff while Liverpool went down 2-1 at home to newly-promoted minnows Blackpool .

Liverpool slump to shock 2-1 home defeat to Blackpool


Mexican authorities accused four top military officials of connections with organized crime in a high-profile case that has renewed debate over the role of government troops in the drug war .

Four top military officials are in a maximum-security prison


The provincial governor , Abdul Haq Shafaq , said six Afghans were killed and 20 others were wounded .

Three American troops were wounded , the governor said


-LRB- CNN -RRB- Vince Camuto , the iconic women 's footwear designer and co-founder of Nine West , has died .


Along with those killed , four French soldiers and three Afghan civilians were injured .

Five French soldiers , 1 Afghan civilian are killed


The BBC said it considered '' any language of a racist nature wholly unacceptable , '' before adding that it had hoped Thatcher , 55 , would issue an unconditional apology but she had declined to do so .

Thatcher , 55 , described her comment as a '' joke ''


( CNN ) -- Up for auction : Spanish airport costing up to a reported $ 1.5 billion , little used .

Airport costing $ 1.5 billion is for sale at $ 150 million


Norwich 's 1-0 home win left United a point behind rivals Manchester City , who earlier thrashed Aston Villa 5-0 .

Rivals Manchester United drop to second after losing 1-0 to Norwich City


'' There were two attempts on his life , one at his country home outside Moscow in a gated community .

He survived two attempts on his life , including a car bomb


Delhi ( CNN ) An international human rights group is calling for an independent investigation of the killings by police of 20 suspected red sandalwood smugglers in southeastern India .

Amnesty calls for probe of India police shooting of 20 suspected smugglers


Even though the club does n't sell marijuana , the advocate said it '' thwart ( s ) the intent of Amendment 64 , '' which requires a year-long waiting period before stores are allowed to open and sell marijuana .

Some marijuana advocates say the club violates the intent of Amendment 64


And for white males , there is almost a 40 % chance they will have been arrested by 23 , according to the report .

White males have a 40 % risk of arrest by same age


The appraisal Joe had done on the black diamond put its value at approximately $ 14.5 million , according to Hughes , who said he saw the certificate of authenticity .

Black diamond in the home button was appraised at $ 14.5 million


The attack killed four Somali civilians and 17 Ugandan and Burundian soldiers , including the mission 's second in command , Burundian Maj. Gen. Juvenal Niyonguruza , he said .

Seventeen soldiers , four civilians killed in attack on African Union base


Ticket sales for maiden passenger trip between Singapore and Sydney Top ticket price : US$ 100,380 The bargain : US$ 560 for a single economy seat E-mail to a friend

One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the first Singapore to Sydney trip


( CNN ) -- A shooting at an LA Fitness gym outside Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , killed at least four people and wounded several others , a local official told CNN .

Shooting at LA Fitness gym leaves as many as 10 others hurt


Two charter buses carrying 80 people that collided and skidded off a road were pulled to safety , CNN affiliate KOMO reported .

Tow trucks pull two buses to safety after they skidded off road


At least 851 children living near a plant in northwestern China 's Shaanxi province were found to have excessive lead levels in their blood , according to the Xinhua news agency .

In Hunan province , 1300 children near another plant were poisoned .


They have zero experience managing the country politically , and they started to make one mistake after the other .

ElBaradei : The military has zero experience in managing the country politically


Spokesmen for two groups linked to the Pakistani Taliban -- Jundallah and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar -- separately claimed responsibility for the bombing , with the spokesman for the latter , Ehsanullah Ehsan , calling the Jundallah claim '' baseless . ''

Two groups claim responsibility for bombing , and one promises more attacks


While we will create reputation on individual platforms , there will be an increasing demand for fluid exchange of reputation and ratings from one system to another .

Schlegel says reputation will soon be transferable from one platform to another


Two penalties from Chelsea 's Victor Moses set up an intriguing looking quarterfinal between Nigeria and tournament favorite Ivory Coast .

Chelsea 's Victor Moses scores two penalties as Nigeria defeated Ethiopia 2-0


Authorities said they have committed more than 20,000 military personnel and 2.5 tons of insecticide to combat the disease .

Bolivia fights disease with 20,000-plus in military , 2.5 tons of insecticide


The Marching 100 was suspended shortly after his death .

The school 's famed Marching 100 band was suspended after his death


The two children born to her during her captivity are '' clever , articulate , curious girls , '' she said .

Dugard has raised two '' clever , articulate , curious '' daughters


About 4,000 passengers in total have been left stranded in Hawaii , Thailand , Indonesia and Australia as a result of the suspension , said Michael Smith , a spokesman for KordaMentha .

Air Australia runs out of money , leaving about 4,000 passengers stranded


In Italy , Turin giants Juventus have also made a fine start to the season with their second straight win -- beating Udinese 4-1 .

Champions Juventus set pace in Serie A with 4-1 win at Udinese


On it she had quickly scrawled two words : '' It 's over . ''

Lawyer 's two words told him his fate : '' It 's over ''


By the close of play Pakistan had reached 42-0 , trailing their opponents by just 150 runs .

Pakistan reach 42-0 at the close of play to take charge of the match


Fifteen percent said they have a favorable view of al Qaeda 's leader , Saudi exile Osama bin Laden , the poll found .

Survey : 10 percent of Saudis polled have a favorable view of al Qaeda


( CNN ) -- Just another big name for Zach Galifianakis and his comic Web series , '' Between Two Ferns . ''

Brad Pitt is latest guest on comic Web series '' Between Two Ferns ''


U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling to all or parts of these three states .

State Department warns Americans of danger of traveling to parts of three Mexican states


Leaping , overall-wearing characters aside , 50 Cent knows what gamers like -- and that came in handy during the development of '' Blood on the Sand . ''

'' Blood on the Sand '' features former 50 Cent hits and exclusive music


Twelve people were injured in the incident in the Dutch town of Apeldoorn , about 45 miles east of Amsterdam , police spokeswoman Esther Naber told CNN .

Five people killed and five badly injured in incident in Dutch town of Apeldoorn


The New Iberia Research Center has received more than $ 37 million in grants from the NIH , according to the center 's Web site .

New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana houses more than 6,500 primates


( CNN ) -- The New Zealand All Blacks gave their nation double reason for cheer with a 20-6 win Italy before a massive crowd at the San Siro in Milan .

New Zealand All Blacks beat Italy 20-6 in rugby union international


'' We hope these two advisers are freed quickly , but we are shocked that they were passing themselves off as journalists , '' Reporters Without Borders said .

The two advisers had apparently told the hotel they were journalists


Jean Stapleton , such a sweet lady !! ''

'' Such a sweet lady !! '' tweets Dick Van Dyke


There are eighteen different iPad 2 units : the nine listed below , available in either black or white .

There are eighteen different iPad 2 units with varying GB sizes


Stern 's attorney , Lin Wood , told CNN the suit seeks $ 10 million for compensatory damages and $ 50 million for punitive damages .

Howard K. Stern 's lawsuit seeks $ 60 million in damages


But Francois Steyn stepped up to plate for South Africa and he kicked over penalties from 60 and 58 meters to give the Springboks an advantage they would retain for the remainder of the game .

Francois Steyn and namesake Morne kicked 22 points for the Springboks


I 'm willing to offer $ 5 million to Donald Trump that he can donate to a charity of his choice -- Hair Club for Men ; The Institute for Incorrigible Douche-bag-ery .

The comedian offers $ 5 million for Trump to prove otherwise


In addition to 15 cases confirmed in Deir Ezzor province , '' two additional cases have been confirmed , one each in rural Damascus and Aleppo , confirming widespread circulation of the virus , '' the WHO said in a statement .

It says a total of 17 polio cases have been confirmed


Fresh off their three week-long honeymoon , he quips , it was time for another vacation -- from each other .

He and Lopilato , 23 , had a three week-long honeymoon


The fully functional submarine was built at a drydock at a clandestine complex that housed 50 people , said Jay Bergman , Andean regional director for the DEA .

The $ 4 million vessel was built at a clandestine complex


The company is contributing $ 17.5 million or a little less than half the tab of the $ 36 million bridge , which would be open for public use .

Microsoft paying for about half of the $ 36 million project


The company 's failure forced the government to call in 3,500 military personnel to help , and will also require extra police to be deployed .

The government is calling in 3,500 military personnel to cover shortfalls


The main issue was whether a 408-foot needle atop the One World Trade Center would be counted in the total height of the tower .

One World Trade Center ruled to be taller than Willis Tower


The arrests bring to 18 the number of people detained , according to the Hebei Public Security Bureau .

12 new arrests raises total number of people detained to 18


Manning has asked for Lind , instead of the military equivalent of a jury , to decide his guilt or innocence on the 12 charges to which he pleaded not guilty .

He has pleaded guilty to 10 of 22 charges against him


About 57,000 pubs remain in Britain , and while they may be under threat , they 're not going away any time soon .

About 57,000 pubs still remain in Britain despite decline in numbers


Investigators said the three arrested in Thailand are accused of directing the operation in Spain .

Two Pakistani men and a Thai woman are arrested in Thailand


Chile moved onto nine points from five matches with a 2-0 win over bottom team Bolivia , who had Luis Gutierrez sent off in the second half .

Chile in second place after 2-0 win against bottom nation Bolivia


Youth unemployment is at 19.9 percent in the eurozone and 20.5 percent in the wider European Union , it said .

10 percent unemployment for eurozone , 9.7 percent for wider EU


-- Sandy killed at least six people in the state , said Gov.

Sandy has killed at least 56 people in the United States


The event provided meals to more than 1,000 New Yorkers impacted by Superstorm Sandy and was a collaborative effort between Food Bank for New York City , Feeding America , the Food Network , the Cooking Channel and Southern Wine and Spirits of America .

50 Cent served food to New Yorkers affected by Superstorm Sandy


Standing at 5 feet 7 inches , Clark hit his peak weight at 405 pounds when he was 19 .

At 405 pounds , Tevante Clark says he was extremely lonely


Dardick tried to conceive via IVF six times and seriously considered adoption , but at 51 , she was n't ready to let go of her desire to have a baby .

Florida woman was able to have her miracle baby at 51


The first woman to lead a Fortune 500 company made the announcement at an event in conservative Orange County , pledging that her focus will be on '' economic recovery and fiscal accountability ''

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO was first woman to lead Fortune 500 company


They have identified 11 other children at the hospital with similar symptoms : limb weakness , cranial nerve dysfunction and abnormalities in the spinal gray matter .

12 children in Colorado and four in Boston have similar symptoms


Two tries from Chris Ashton , who plays for the Northampton Saints , two conversion kicks and three penalty kicks from Toby Flood , and a late penalty from Jonny Wilkinson , sealed an impressive victory .

Toby Flood scores 13 points for England and Jonny Wilkinson three


( CNN ) -- Indonesian police are searching for potentially hundreds of escaped inmates following a deadly prison riot in Medan , the capital of the province of North Sumatra .

More than 200 inmates escaped from Indonesian prison following deadly riot


The eastward moving storm dropped snow earlier across the Midwest and western Pennsylvania , with 9 inches reported in Urbana , Illinois , and 3.9 inches at O'Hare Airport outside Chicago .

O'Hare Airport gets 3.9 inches of snow , Detroit 5.5 inches


The United States ranked 36th , performing below the OECD average in mathematics with 481 points , and a score indistinguishable from the average for reading and science .

The United States ranks below average for the 65 countries assessed


Rivera , who was 43 when she died , became the most successful female banda singer in grupero , a male-dominated genre in the regional Mexican music industry .

Rivera , 43 , was at the height of her career


The magnitude-9 quake sent walls of water slamming into the country 's Pacific shores , sweeping away whole villages and leaving more than 27,000 dead or missing .

The quake has left more than 13,000 dead and 14,000 missing


( CNN ) -- An alleged would-be smuggler was caught at a Thailand airport with dozens of rare wildlife -- including snakes , squirrels and tortoises -- stuffed into three suitcases , a wildlife monitoring organization says .

He had three suitcases stuffed with rare creatures , Traffic says


Police spokesman Maj. Thanassis Kokkalakis added that two suspects arrested in the case are '' domestic terrorists without international connections . ''

The government names 2 suspects arrested in connection with the bombs


Sebastian Koga , a hospital neurosurgeon , said roughly 100 people were being treated for minor injuries .

Two people are being treated for serious injuries


The total judgment was more than $ 85 million .


'' The Storm Prediction Center estimates the total will be around 75 when all surveys are complete , '' the weather service website said .

Confirmed tornadoes are expected to be around 75


The victims were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital , where an emergency room doctor involved in the response said three were in critical condition .

Six people are taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital


The Coast Guard , in a statement , said the new search involved six ships and three planes , including a Canadian C-130 .

Six ships and three planes scouring Atlantic Ocean


Pedestrians and shoppers died , and three officers were among more than two dozen people injured , said government official Javid Marwat and Peshawar Police Chief Tahir Ayub .

Explosion also injures more than two dozen people


Meanwhile , Spain warmed up for a defense of their European title with a 2-0 friendly win over Serbia in a friendly played in Switzerland .

World and European champions Spain beat Serbia 2-0


There were 155 people aboard , including seven children , she said .

155 people were aboard the Dagestan Airlines flight


The Taj Mahal , an Indian diamond and jade pendant sold for $ 8.8 million .

The Elizabeth Taylor diamond fetches $ 8.8 million


Police : Bombings kill 5 in Iraq , wound dozens more

Bombings kill at least 18 , wound dozens


Accomplices of the three inmates hijacked a helicopter and forced the pilot to land in the prison courtyard , Interpol said .

Three inmates escape from Belgium prison in helicopter


A pioneering study into malaria transmission in Kenya , using data gleaned from the cell phones of nearly 15 million people , has given scientists new clues into how the deadly disease spreads .

Researchers use cell phone data to track movement of about 15 million people


Mexico are odds on to join Uruguay in Brazil after they took a commanding 5-1 lead in their playoff with New Zealand .

Mexico thrash New Zealand 5-1 in first leg of their World Cup playoff


Prosecutors allege that Medunjanin traveled to Pakistan 's tribal belt with two friends , where he sought to join the Taliban but ended up being recruited by al Qaeda to perform a suicide mission back in America .

Prosecutors say he and two others were trained by al Qaeda in Pakistan


1 Yani Tseng and American Michelle Wie , another player who grabbed worldwide attention when she qualified for the Women 's U.S.

Ko eclipses playing partners world No. 1 Yani Tseng and American Michelle Wie


Dr. David Kiima told CNN there are only 50 active psychiatrists in the country to serve a population of more than 30 million .

Senior health official says there 's only 50 active psychiatrists in the country


Have a tip ? Call 352-367-4161 . A $ 25,000 reward is offered


The money would bring the running tab for both conflicts to about $ 947 billion , according to figures from the Congressional Research Service .

Funds would bring tab for Iraq and Afghanistan wars to $ 947 billion


'' This is an indicator of the incrementally increasing war between the two cartels battling for Juarez Plaza , the state 's drug trafficking corridor , '' Gonzalez said , referring to an ongoing battle between the Sinaloa and Juarez cartels for dominance in the area .

Violence result of battle between two cartels , said attorney general 's spokesman


While the cardinal-electors are locked in the Sistine Chapel on their own for the actual balloting process , they 're not entirely alone for the length of the conclave .

115 cardinal-electors are gathered in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope


Can the BAT , which stands for buoyant airborne turbine , help bring life-saving electricity to an estimated 1 billion people in rural areas where power is unavailable ?

Worldwide , an estimated 1 billion rural residents have no access to electricity


According to the autopsy report , Box had five different painkillers in his system -- oxymorphone , morphine , hydrocodone , hydromorphone and oxycodone -- as well as alprazolam , an anti-anxiety drug .

Medical examiner 's report shows player had five different painkillers in his system


Hundreds of agents swarmed more than 70 locations in 10 provinces , rescuing more than 200 Colombians who had been working in subhuman conditions , officials said .

Forces conduct raids in more than 70 locations in 10 provinces across Argentina


Even though the club does n't sell marijuana , the advocate said it '' thwart ( s ) the intent of Amendment 64 , '' which requires a year-long waiting period before stores are allowed to open and sell marijuana .

Club 64 is open only to members , and does not sell pot


In a poll taken after bin Laden 's death , more than two-thirds ( 69 % ) said they think of the United States as more of an enemy .

Only 12 % said they had a positive view of the United States


National Guard troops using '' high-profile '' trucks to wade through water evacuated 550 people from the Boulder County town of Lyons , CNN affiliate KUSA reported .

231 '' unaccounted for '' in Boulder County , 350 in Larimer County


The letter -- addressed to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nevada ; Minority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Kentucky ; Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy , D-Vermont ; and Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions , the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee -- was signed by 45 of her 49 former law clerks .

Endorsement signed by 45 of Supreme Court nominee 's 49 former law clerks


Citing Sudanese government statistics , el-Bashir said that less than 10,000 people have died in the conflict and less than 500,000 have been displaced .

U.N. says 200,000 people have died , and 2.5 million have been displaced


More than half a million sandbags have been prepared , the statement said , adding that people in flood areas are being told to move to safety .

Fifty homes have been damaged across the state , according to the statement


Three of those arrested are still in custody , including the two men who allegedly hacked to death British soldier Lee Rigby .

Two men in Grimsby , England , are arrested on suspicion of arson


( CNN ) -- Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion , according to human rights organization Amnesty International .

Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died


-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion , according to human rights organization Amnesty International .


'' Someone just came in and shot my daughter and husband , '' Flores ' wife frantically told 911 .

Raul Flores , daughter , 9 , shot dead ; wire calls 911


'' Not only was this defendant untruthful on his application to the University and his numerous scholarship applications , he is also alleged to have stolen over $ 45,000 in grants , scholarship and financial aid money awarded to him on applications and submissions of documents that were based on lies and reproductions of other people 's hard work , '' Leone said .

Wheeler accused of stealing more than $ 45,000 in grants , financial aid


WASHINGTON ( CNN ) -- Washington souvenirs worth $ 100,000 -- including images of the Capitol dome and printings of the U.S. Constitution -- are locked in storage , blocked from sale in the new U.S. Capitol Visitors Center because the items are made in China .

House committee bars sale of $ 100,000 in souvenirs because of their origin


They include : two taxi drivers , two fellow taxi passengers , a local friend , 36 passengers within a three-row vicinity of the patient aboard a China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong , and 300 guests and staff at the Metropark Hotel he checked into .

Confined persons include 36 travelers in three-row vicinity of sick man aboard flight


'' An Unexpected Journey '' was followed closely by '' Django Unchained , '' which has an estimated download count of 8.1 million -- just 300,000 fewer than '' The Hobbit , '' even though '' The Hobbit 's '' worldwide box office take was more than twice what Django made .

'' The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey '' had about 8.4 million downloads


Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 ) , or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 ( CRIMES ) , or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org .

Anyone with information should call (562)435-6711 , or anonymously 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 )


And with a cloud field of 2,000 kilometers ( 1,250 miles ) , it was 20 times larger than Okinawa 's length .

Typhoon Bolaven 's cloud field is about 20 times the length of Okinawa


The official said the plot was believed to involve three individuals , including a U.S. citizen .

The plot is believed to involve 3 individuals and explosives , official says


The Jordan Thomas Foundation has raised $ 350,000 through bracelets , charity golf tournaments and cookouts .

Jordan Thomas Foundation has raised $ 350k to help those struggling to pay


Instagram got so popular so fast that Facebook took notice and purchased the company for a billion dollars -- ( yes , $ 1 billion ) -- to bolster its own smart phone presence shortly before its IPO .

Rushkoff : Facebook paid $ 1 billion for Instagram and needs a return


Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said 60 people have been rescued so far , and five bodies have been recovered .


Miami ( CNN ) -- A Florida sheriff who just arrested 22 men caught in an online undercover operation blames the policies of the Internet sites used by sexual predators .

22 men from at least 4 states arrested in Florida


As many as half a million new pilots needed globally


Australia , which has had no confirmed cases , was investigating 114 .

Largest outbreak was in Mexico which had 156 confirmed cases


( CNN ) -- Argentina booked their place in the second round of the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Greece and were joined by South Korea , who secured their berth with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Nigeria .

South Korea qualify as runners-up after drawing 2-2 with Nigeria


Earlier , when the death toll was reported to be 128 , authorities had said that 174 people were still missing .

The death toll has risen to 146 , authorities say


Officials said three people were killed in the blast in Damaturu , a northern town in Yobe state , John said .

32 were killed in Madalla , a government official says


Furyk took full advantage to record six birdies in his first round , a bogey on the final hole not dampening his enthusiasm .

A double bogey on the final hole leaves one over


The second , Mary Kristene Chapa , 18 , was in serious condition at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head .

One victim died , the other is in serious condition


The 282 people were brought aboard the Bataan , and the Navy posted a YouTube video of the rescued people -- apparent African migrants -- looking tired or grateful as they stepped aboard the warship .

Two U.S. Navy ships rescue a total of 282 people


Caught off the coast of the small fishing village of Nazar , Portugal , the monster wave was reported to be more than 100 feet high , or 30.5 meters .

Garret McNamara 's wave believed to be 100 feet high


Molinari came flying out of the traps carding six birdies in the opening six holes but after such an impressive start he managed only one more in his round of 65 .

Edaordo Molinari joins Jimenez on 11-under after round of 65


Scattered areas near Easton , Washington , along Interstate 90 in the Cascade Mountains 55 miles east of Seattle , have already received 32 inches of snow , Cloutier said .

Up to 3.5 feet of snow in Cascade Mountains forecast


Change.org , based in San Francisco , California , says it has 35 million users in 196 countries .

The website says it has more than 35 million users


Most of his five million records are in a former candle factory nearby , and another 100,000 are kept in his home -- for personal listening .

5 million records stored in two warehouses and his home


Ten Cate , who was assistant manager at English Premier League side Chelsea , told the official Panathinaikos Web site that it had been an '' honor '' to be in charge .

Ten Cate was formerly assistant coach at Chelsea and Barcelona


But suddenly the two reporters were pinned against the railing of an overpass by young men who were accusing Amer of being an Israeli spy .

One Egyptian journalist is accused of being an Israeli spy


The $ 300 Slingbox 500 also streams1080p HD content and has a variety of connection options , including HDMI , component and composite for linking to your other devices and television set .

Both add HD streaming and the Slingbox 500 adds HDMI and WiFi


It was centered 156 kilometers east-northeast of Bitung , Indonesia , and 164 kilometers west of Tobelo in the same South Asian nation .

It struck at a depth of 35 kilometers , the USGS says


According to Finland 's Ministry of Justice , with 100 % of votes counted , Niinisto defeated the nation 's first openly gay presidential candidate , Pekka Haavisto , with 62.6 % of the vote compared to Haavisto 's 37.4 % .

Sauli Niinisto gained 62.6 % of the vote , preliminary results show


One assault occurred at the Church of Christ in Nations in Postikum , in Yobe province .

One attack was in Yobe province , the other in Borno state


Around 70 % -80 % of fish sold at Aberdeen fish market already comes from fish farms and aquaculture facilities , mostly around mainland China .

Fish farms provide around 70 % of fish to local wholesale markets


About 35,000 Christians have taken refuge in a Catholic church compound there .

Gunfire appears to target church compound where 35,000 Christians have taken refuge


But in towns with populations under 10,000 , murders saw a big jump .

Murders jumped more than 18 % in towns with populations under 10,000


In all , police have arrested 10 people so far who are believed to have profited greatly from their crimes .

10 people have been arrested in a case that could be huge


Bush 's earthbound celebration will be a dinner with 200 friends and family and a performance by Irish tenor Ronan Tynan .

George H.W. Bush will celebrate 90th birthday with 200 family and friends


Crittenton , 22 , pleaded guilty in Superior Court in the District of Columbia to a misdemeanor count of possession of an unregistered firearm .

Washington Wizards player Javaris Crittenton , 22 , pleads to misdemeanor count


West Ham is expected to contribute $ 24 million to the restructuring of the public-funded stadium , which cost $ 690 million to build .

Reconstruction work on the arena expected to cost between $ 210-240 million


Upon their return , Medunjanin and his two friends hatched a plan to rig backpacks with explosives and blow them up , prosecutors said .

Prosecutors said Medunjanin traveled to Pakistan 's tribal region with two friends


'' Even if you replaced ( jet fuel ) with liquid natural gas , you could cut CO2 emissions 20 % , '' says Luke Spiteri , a finalist in the competition .

Some of the proposals could cut CO2 emissions by 97 % .


Bail had already been set at $ 5 million on five murder charges related to the grisly discovery of the bodies at his home in Cleveland .

Bail for Anthony Sowell set at $ 1 million on rape charges


British number one Andy Murray is safely through courtesy of a straight-sets 6-2 7-5 victory over American qualifier Alex Bogomolov Junior .

British number one Andy Murray set up a quarterfinal against Gilles Simon


Around ten members of the business delegation will come to Burma .

He is leading a delegation of 10 business leaders to the country


After losing to bottom side QPR and drawing with newly-promoted Southampton in their last two home games the pressure was on Benitez to deliver and his side consolidated third place thanks to goals from Spain international Juan Mata and Frank Lampard .

Goals from Juan Mata and Frank Lampard help Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-1


Turkish authorities have detained 939 people in connection with the protests , Guler told Anadolu .

Turkish authorities have arrested 939 people across Turkey , an official says


The four others also are residents of North Carolina , and all seven are accused of engaging in weapons training and military tactics in their home state , the Justice Department said .

Seven '' practiced military tactics '' in North Carolina , indictment says


1 ) Dividing the region into two '' camps '' is an oversimplification

Kinninmont : Dividing region into two ` camps ' is too simple


In addition , nine other cases from people living outside of California were linked to Disneyland , authorities said .

Nine Disney-linked cases spread outside California , home to 42 Disney-linked cases


Sudanese journalist Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein was facing 40 lashes for wearing trousers .

Journalist Lubna al-Hussein faced 40 lashes for wearing pants deemed too tight


Witnesses , police and surveillance video obtained by CNN provide the following , sometimes conflicting , accounts of what happened during the two Miami Beach shootings :

Miami Beach police officer Adam Tavss is involved in two police shootings


Walker raised the specter of layoffs '' that would affect 1,500 individuals '' if the Democratic senators do not return to Madison promptly .

He urges the 14 Democratic senators to come back to the Capitol


One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the experience , with the majority paying between $ 1,500 and $ 5,000 .

One passenger paid $ 100,000 for the first Singapore to Sydney trip


But the prosecutor 's office estimated the value of the lost works at 500 million euros ( $ 617 million . )

Works are worth about 100 million euros ( $ 123.7 million )


In Najaf , at least one person was killed and 10 were wounded in a bombing , the ministry said .

A car bomb in another Baghdad neighborhood kills at least one person


The French National Assembly assembled a cross-party panel of 32 lawmakers to study whether women in France should be allowed to wear the burqa -- or any other full veil , including the niqab , which shows only the eyes .

Government estimates less than 2,000 women in France wear the full veil


In addition , 13 cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in six other U.S. states : five in Arizona , three in Utah , two in Washington , and one each in Nebraska , Oregon and Colorado .

50 of those cases have been linked to Disneyland , it says


A 3-1 defeat at West Ham was the third in five matches for Brendan Rodgers ' team , coming after a last-gasp midweek win at home to Bulgarian underdog Ludogorets in the European Champions League .

Liverpool beaten for second successive match , losing 3-1 at West Ham


The Americans started their defense of the cup on minus two after being punished for illegally modifying their catamarans .

U.S. crew started the best-of-17 series on -2 after illegally modifying catamarans


Flare with Fin-X technology is the name of a new range of saucepans that claim to cook 40 % faster than traditional pans , thus saving both time and energy .

Futuristic saucepans can cook food 40 % faster than our traditional utensils


The sources said the gadget will have a screen between 7 and 8 inches wide , and one said that it will not have the high-definition '' retina display '' screen of the new iPad .

Sources tell Bloomberg '' iPad Mini '' would have 7-8 inche screen


`` That poster , that shot of her , is just one of the definitive images of that time , '' Leicht said .

Professor : Poster `` one of the last iconic pinup images ''


The violence has killed 67 people on the Israeli side , with militants in Gaza firing roughly 3,500 rockets toward Israel .

Three people , including an infant , are reported killed in Gaza


Hazard is the county seat in Perry County , where the jobless rate has been on a steady climb and is 12.7 percent .

Unemployment rate in Kentucky is 11.1 percent


Turkey is a significant Israeli trading partner , Fischer said , and damage to the trade relationship between the two countries could have serious consequences for Israel .

Tensions between the two countries are rising


It 's hard for many to believe the shooting rampage could happen in this town of about 2,100 people .

The 2,100 people of Samson , Alabama , cope with aftermath of deadly rampage


The latest congressional action authorizes $ 1 million in additional funding to '' provide for a swift completion '' of the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's probe into the Rancho Feeding Corporation .

The House OKs $ 1 million for a USDA investigation of a California slaughterhouse


The catch brings to 20 the number of cannons that have been salvaged from the ship .

A total of 20 cannons have been recovered from the Queen Anne 's Revenge


( CNN ) -- If inviting a couple of hundred of your nearest and dearest to your wedding sounds like a big gathering , then you are probably not getting married in Nigeria .

In Nigeria , it is not unusual to see 1,000 people attending a wedding


Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Britain when the war began , protesting the deployment of British troops to join then-President George Bush 's '' Coalition of the Willing . ''

At the height of the war , 46,000 British troops were deployed to Iraq


Jampolis says weight training needs to be a priority for women before and after 40 .

Weight training and eating a balanced diet is important to stay healthy after 40


In addition to the four relocated from Guantanamo to Bermuda , another 13 Uyghurs remain in detention on the island .

Four of the Chinese Muslims were relocated to Bermuda ; 13 remain at Gitmo


In addition to ordering 20 people released , the Supreme Court called for the review of cases involving six others who were convicted in the massacre .

Mexican high court orders release of 20 convicted in 1997 killings of 45 people


Nearly half of Republicans questioned say they 're angry , but that figure drops to 44 percent among Independents and 29 percent among Democrats .

Four in 10 questioned say they 're angry about amount of taxes they pay


( CNN ) -- Dan Hyatt 's wife , Shelley , had been worried for a while by the time he hit 337 pounds .

Dan Hyatt went from 337 pounds to 202 pounds


One suburban Boston couple figured it was worth trying so they entered into a legal agreement to manage a major source of tension in their relationship - money .

One couple got a postnuptial agreement to save marriage


Since leaving the Braves , Jones has bounced between teams and leagues , playing the last two as a reserve for the New York Yankees .

Jones played for the Altanta Braves for 12 seasons


Click through the gallery to see which city took the top spot , and which made the rest of the Top 10 list .

One country 's capital city took the top spot


The United States committed over $ 800,000 for immediate humanitarian assistance to be provided through the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) , according to the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek .

U.S. commits $ 1 million in assistance , supplies


The controversial artist has already received more than 6,000,000 yuan ( $ 958,000 ) from more than 22,200 people .

More than $ 958,000 has been raised so far


In a total of five world championship matches , Kasparov has the edge with 21 wins , 19 losses and 104 ties in a total of 144 games .

Kasparov wins first two games in the 12-game rematch


( CNN ) -- Police in Mexico City have detained three people in the mysterious disappearance of 12 people from a nightclub , the city 's attorney general said .

Police have not said why these three were detained


Three people were initially reported to be on board the helicopter , Lunsford said .

Three crew members , no patients were on board


It was a remarkable finish to a remarkable game and it left Portugal and Denmark locked together on three points each after two Group B games .

Portugal seal 3-2 win over Denmark in Group B


Palestinians reported 24 people in Gaza were killed and more than 150 injured in Israeli airstrikes .

Palestinians say 24 killed in Israeli attacks targeting militants


Four other workers were still trapped underground in the mine shaft , the Xinhua news agency said .

Four miners still trapped underground , state media reported


'' It 's fantastic , '' one soldier at the Pentagon said when CNN asked about the change .

'' Sanity has prevailed , '' says one soldier


Competitive bidding would have cut costs on a standard power wheelchair by nearly $ 1,000 , the report says .

Standard power wheelchair costs Medicare $ 4,018 to lease


When it was time to close out their $ 80 tab , the man filled out the receipt with a tip -- for $ 1,000 .

A customer left Christina Summitt a $ 1,000 tip


While Haiyan killed more than 6,000 people , the Philippine government is blaming only two deaths on Hagupit so far .

Philippine government spokesman blames the cyclone for two deaths


Five children are believed to be among the missing , rescue official Walji Ali said .

Five children may also be trapped , official says


CNN contacted 20 major airports across the U.S. to ask about security protocols for the so-called '' back of the airport '' employees .

Only two major U.S. airports regularly screen all employees


Meanwhile , tournament favorite Ivory Coast came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Algeria in Rustenburg .

Ivory Coast tops group following 2-2 draw against Algeria


The contest rules spelled out that NASA reserves the right to '' select a name in accordance with the best interests of the agency .

NASA reserves right to pick name for Node 3


NEW YORK ( CNN ) -- Twenty-four people , including eight children , were injured in an apparent gas explosion at a Harlem apartment building , the New York Fire Department said .

About 200 firefighters were at the scene in Harlem


Police said two bombs blew up in quick succession in Karbala , where the pilgrims had congregated at the shrine of Imam Hussein .


Needing to win to stay in the tournament , England failed to capitalize on a quick start to their innings , losing a clutch of wickets in the middle period to post a modest total of 243 .

West Indies fall short of England 's modest total of 243


Tandon , agreed there was zero medical evidence of the effectiveness of embryonic stem cell therapy like that provided at NuTech Mediworld .

Cash Burnaman , 6 , had experimental embryonic stem cell therapy


The two sides also traded accusations about the use of water cannon and ropes that snarl up ships ' propellers .

The two sides trade accusations over who caused ships to collide


A third bomb went off near the Iranian embassy in Baghdad , killing three civilians and wounding four others .

Separate bombings in Baghdad kill 11 civilians , wound about 12


The billionaire real estate mogul is suing millionaire comedian Bill Maher for $ 5 million .

The comedian offers $ 5 million for Trump to prove otherwise


Tamer was at the same demonstration Hamza attended , according to activists .

Tamer Mohammed al Sharey , 15 , disappeared at a demonstration


Seven school employees have been placed on paid emergency leave by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services , according to spokeswoman Cecilia Fedorov .

Seven school employees placed on leave ; arrest warrants are pending


Deforestation , which clears the way for food to be grown , accounts for 18 percent of the food and agriculture sector 's emissions .

Food and Agricultural sector contribute over 33 percent of global emissions


Brittany Zimmerman 's screams and struggle for her life were captured by a 911 tape .

College student 's battle for her life caught on 911 tape


Anticipation was also thick in the air in Spain , where hundreds of fans , decked out in red and yellow , arrived early in Madrid 's main boulevard to reserve a spot to watch the action on four huge television screens .

Thousands also expected to crowd around four big screens in Madrid


Dr. Kermit Gosnell is charged with seven first-degree murder charges related to the deaths of seven viable babies , and one third-degree murder in the death of Mongar .

Philadelphia doctor Kermit Gosnell is being held on eight murder charges


Nearly two-thirds ( 62 % ) said they oppose U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism .

Nearly two-thirds ( 63 % ) expressed disapproval of the raid


'' Our losses are mounting ... as many as 40 military servicemen killed and over 100 wounded , '' he said .

40 military killed and mounting civilian casualties , Georgia official says


Almost 72 % -- Percentage of people in the United States who live in a state where same-sex marriage is legal .

Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage .


East Porterville , California ( CNN ) -- California 's historic drought has finally delivered its ultimate devastation : hundreds of homes in one community bone dry , devoid of tap water .

California 's historic drought leaves nearly a thousand people without water


'' We 've already had three serious bids for the book , '' Fowler revealed .

Three bids already made for the book according to Opus Media


Charges against Alton Alexander Nolen , 30 , will include first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon , according to Jeremy Lewis , spokesman for the Moore , Oklahoma , police .

Police say they have interviewed suspect Alton Alexander Nolen , 30


About one in five white and African-American women and one in seven Hispanic women reported being raped at some point .

Nearly 1 in 5 women report being raped in their lifetime


Two of the Spanish nationals arrested were living aboard the yacht and another two were arrested after they were discovered allegedly meeting the yacht in the northeastern coastal town of Bundaberg .

Four Spanish nationals were arrested in connection with the cocaine seizure


'' It was a hard one , to leave eight guys up there . ''

Survivor says decision to leave eight behind was '' gut-wrenching ''


The motion for cloture , or to begin debate , needed 60 votes to pass due to a Republican filibuster , but fell short at 57-42 in favor .

Motion for cloture falls three votes short of ending GOP filibuster


Nearly one in five ( 18.5 % ) believe sorting out relations with China should be the next president 's first order of business .

One in five believe euro debt crisis should be America 's top priority


The final score in the shootout was 14-13 , with both teams having taken 15 penalties each .

The EPL team won the shootout 14-13 after 30 penalties had been taken


The mother , Jillian Meredith McCabe , 34 , was arrested on charges of aggravated murder , murder and first-degree manslaughter , police said .

Jillian Meredith McCabe , 34 , held with bail set at $ 750,000


Retaining the III Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters and some forces in Okinawa , the United States is shifting two Marine Air-Ground Task Forces ( each comprising about 2,500 troops ) to an emerging strategic hub in Guam , rotating another through Darwin , Australia , and basing supporting elements in Hawaii .

9,000 Marines will be tranferred from Okinawa to Guam , Hawaii and Australia


So I was two inches bigger around than I was tall , '' said Daniel , who had a body fat percentage of 54.60 percent .

She battled fatigue , hypertension and was more than 54 percent body fat


The survey said 57 % supported it going forward and 28 % opposing .

New CNN/ORC survey shows 57 % of Americans support the pipeline going forward


The two presidents agreed that French and American intelligence services will cooperate on investigating the report , according to the statement from the French president 's office .

Presidents of two nations talk about the report , White House statement says


Israeli radio reported that more than 1,000 police officers were deployed to ensure public order and the safety of the convoys , which headed to the Egyptian border .

Israel is planning to release more than 1,000 prisoners for the captured soldier


'' We had a network of highly dangerous men based in three cities who were working together to plan terrorist attacks in the UK .

The men were based in three cities : London , Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff


Stenson 's two-shot lead evaporated when he fired a one-over 73 and he finished tied for second with Denmark 's JB Hansen .

Scandinavians JB Hansen and Henrik Stenson finish two shots behind Mickelson and Grace


'' Having a chance to win $ 10 million and our first child on the way -- it 's pretty amazing . ''

Golfer is in contention to win the $ 10 million FedEx Cup prize


According to the United Nations , more than 100,000 people have been killed since fighting began .

About 100,000 killed , 6 million displaced since fighting began , U.N. says


'' We call on Iranian authorities to immediately explain why Jason Rezaian , Yeganeh Salehi , and two other journalists have been detained , and we call for their immediate release , '' said Sherif Mansour , its Middle East and North Africa program coordinator .

Iranian official says Jason Rezaian and Yeganeh Salehi are among three journalists held


Amanda Knox , 21 , is an American college student from Seattle , Washington , who is on trial for murder in Perugia , Italy .

Amanda Knox , 21 , is accused with former boyfriend , Raffaele Sollecito


In his backpack , police found the two planted iPads that had been in the decoy bag .

Two iPads were planted in a checked bag as part of the sting


Madhav Kumar Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal ( Unified Marxist-Leninist ) was the only person to serve as a candidate for the post after he received backing from more than 20 of the 25 parties in parliament .

Nepal , 56 , is a former general secretary of the Communist Party


Quinones had served two tours in Iraq , said Franklin .

Robert A. Quinones had done two tours in Iraq , his neighbor says


( CNN ) -- Mark Webber 's second place behind Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel in the Japanese Grand Prix sees the Australian stretch his lead in the world title race to 14 points .

Mark Webber extends lead at top of the Formula One world championship race


The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency said only 37 of the 42 invited passengers were on board .

A Sukhoi representative says 42 passengers and eight crew members were on board


In Group E , Bayern Munich finished top of the table with 15 points after a comfortable 3-0 home win over Basel .

Shakhtar Donetsk claim top spot in Group H after 2-0 win over Braga


On the heels of Diana Nyad 's record breaking swim , CNN takes a look at five sports stars who have reached the very top of their game .

CNN looks at five women who have broken world records in extreme sports


Three police officials and two civilians were killed in the explosion , said Imran Shahid , the police officer .

The attack wounds 31 people , a police officer on the scene says


'' It is an historic and symbolic moment that an Indian driver is on the grid and , of course , there is a lot following Formula One for a long time , '' the Hispania Racing Team driver told F1 's official website .

Indian Formula One driver says the race can boost the sport 's popularity


Real Madrid failed to capitalize on their rivals slip up , drawing 1-1 at Zaragoza .

Real Madrid also draw at Zaragoza ; Malaga win 3-1 at Rayo Vallecano


'' We ... need to construct some sort of timeline on when folks became aware of it if that is possible , '' one Air Force official wrote , responding to the public interest .

'' No positive spin is possible . Admit mistake , '' says one


The tunnel split to lead into two separate warehouses in San Diego .

The tunnel was between a Tijuana eat-in kitchen and two San Diego warehouses


Sharper is wanted in New Orleans in connection with the alleged rapes of two women .

The former NFL star faces two counts of aggravated rape in New Orleans


Only 14 percent of Americans say an impending terrorist attack is likely in their community .

30 percent said they think an attack on American soil is likely soon


The House version of the budget passed by a margin of 233-196 in a virtual party-line vote .

Budget passes 233-196 in party-line vote ; no House Republican voted in favor


'' This situation is a desperate one that made us take the decision we did , '' he said , adding that , '' we will not leave the park until we have our housing . ''

One squatter says they will not leave the park until they get homes


All three brothers are serving in Bravo Company , 1st Battalion , 121st Infantry Regiment of the 48th Brigade , Georgia Army National Guard .

Nevada Army National Guard unit has nine sets of brothers serving in Afghanistan


Video from CNN affiliate Seven Network later showed two more people running out of the cafe .

At least five people have fled the cafe , Seven Network video shows


News reports citing local authorities reported 16 deaths linked to E. coli in some raw vegetables .

Media report 16 deaths linked to the outbreak , including 1 in Sweden


The Logan County Sheriff 's Office can be reached at 217-732-2156 .

Have a tip ? Call the Tazewell County Sheriff 's Office at 309-346-4141


There are some additional 863 cancer cases among both fire and EMS personnel , according to FDNY , which keeps a separate database for its members .

There are at least 2,509 certified cancer cases among 9/11 responders and rescuers


Twenty-two of the dead were U.S. Navy personnel , the Pentagon said .


One opening of the 13-foot long tunnel had a 10-inch diameter hole in a street surface in Nogales .


The number of suspected cases in Guinea has grown to 157 , with 101 deaths .

Mali says it has three suspected Ebola cases


In addition to the dead , about two dozen students were badly injured , according to police .

At least 25 other students were badly injured


The European Commission is providing 30 million euros ( $ 39 million ) to help the people affected by the flooding .

U.N. says nearly 1 million affected by flooding


If 41 megapixels in a smartphone sounds too good to be true it 's because in some ways it is .

41 megapixels is more than some professional cameras


All 11 remains were of African-American women .

Anthony Sowell accused in deaths of 11 women


CTE has been found in the brains of 14 of 15 former NFL players studied at Boston University 's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy .

Four former NFL players are suing the league


Four of those planets are in what NASA calls the '' habitable zone , '' meaning they have the makeup to potentially support life .

Four of 715 newly discovered planets may support Earth-like life


Dan Parris , 25 , and Rob Lehr , 26 , both from St. Louis , Missouri , were shooting an independent documentary on poverty in Africa .

Two victims were U.S. filmmakers shooting documentary on African poverty


'' Flight '' was No. 2 with $ 25 million


Manchester City 's designs on the English Premier League title were dealt an early blow as an injury time penalty from Darren Bent handed Sunderland a shock 1-0 win .

Sunderland beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Stadium of Light


Olsen , 24 , had seen his share of war in two tours of Iraq as a Marine .

Scott Olsen returned from two tours of Iraq without injury


Bobby Jindal declared a statewide state of emergency .

Florida governor declares a state of emergency in 18 counties


Know something ? Call 641-228-182 . A reward is offered


Proposition 8 supporters also announced the addition of Kenneth Starr to their legal team .

Sponsors also respond to lawsuits seeking to invalidate Prop 8


There has been at least one wedding in the park


Back in the big time , Frankfurt has made a blistering start to its season , winning its first four games before being held to a 3-3 tie by champion Borussia Dortmund .

Eintracht Frankfurt held to a 1-1 draw by Greuther Frth


Three crew members and two passengers were taken to local hospitals .

There were 114 passengers and five crew members on board


The world body said the measure was in addition to a decision to confine the entire battalion of 734 soldiers to barracks .

U.N. confines all 734 members of Moroccan battalion to barracks


Earlier , England had lost their last six wickets for just 17 runs as Mohammad Asif took five wickets for Pakistan .

James Anderson takes five wickets as Pakistan collapse against England


The two appeared together at ground zero in New York City to lay roses at the 9/11 memorial and speak with first responders and family members of victims .

Barack Obama , John McCain lay roses at ground zero


Anyone with a tip is asked to call the Madison Police Department at (608)266-6014 .

Know something ? Call (608)266-6014 . A reward is offered


At least 23 people were killed and 35 wounded in the explosion , he said .

Police : The deadliest blast killed 23 people in Rawalpindi


The incident started after South Korean commandos boarded the Chinese ship .

South Korea has seized the ship and its nine sailors


The second explosion took place at a crowded bus station in downtown Nairobi .

The earlier explosion injured 12 people at a Nairobi nightclub


Authorities contend the four suspects planned a gun attack on the newspaper , to be followed by '' the execution '' of hostages .

The four men are convicted of targeting a Danish newspaper


The department was evacuating two neighborhoods next to flooded creeks near downtown , he said .

Massive flooding prompts the evacuation of two neighborhoods near downtown


Celtic went into the match in the Russian capital with a record of 11 straight losses on the road in the Champions League and 21 games without a win away from home .

Celtic snap away drought with superb 3-2 win in Moscow


Perhaps the St. Andrews New Course ( greens fee , $ 110 ) , a tough-as-nails layout with the fastest greens in town , might be thrown in for good measure .

St. Andrews Links Trust manages seven courses in and around the town


Most of those killed and hurt were young men , though four children were among the dead , police said .

Four of at least 27 people killed are children , police say


But they were given a tough fight by underdogs Italy , who were inspired by an 80,000 crowd in a stadium normally reserved for Serie A giants Inter and AC Milan .

A massive crowd of 80,000 watched the game in San Siro stadium


The British island group of Tristan da Cunha stands profoundly alone in the South Atlantic .

The islands of Tristan da Cunha sit 1,750 miles off South Africa


In contrast , 28 % teens say they never text their friends -- but then , 23 % of teens do n't have a cell phone at all .

Study finds that 39 % of teens say they never exchange e-mail


Trevor Muir ( left ) , 23 ; Darcy Shepard , 18 ; Harriett Shepard , 94 ; and Dave Shepard , 74 , are ready to jump .

Jumpers included family members age 94 , 74 , 45 and 18


Switzerland remains on three points , while Ecuador rose to three and leapfrogged Switzerland on goal difference by later defeating Honduras 2-1 .

Ecuador collects first win in group by beating Honduras 2-1 in Curitiba


Channel 2 Israel reports the Likud party , headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , has a slight lead over the Zionist Union , led by Isaac Herzog -- 28 seats , over 27 seats .

One major TV channel gives Benjamin Netanyahu a slight , one-seat edge


Inter led the last 16 clash 2-1 from the first leg in the San Siro , but many were expecting English Premier League title challengers Chelsea to overturn the deficit .

Inter coach Jose Mourinho guided Chelsea to two English Premier League titles


Five service members hurt , building damaged in attack using rockets , small arms , grenades

He said the attack included rockets , small arms and grenades .


Sterling made the calls to two doctors , James Spar and Meril Platzer , who diagnosed him as mentally incapacitated .

He threatens to sue the two after they declared him mentally unfit


Despite the mid-term election losses , Reid and the other top members of the Democratic leadership were all re-elected , although two centrist members of the caucus voted against Reid .

Warren and two other women senators joined the Senate Democratic leadership team


Where were the chains and ropes that police say were used to bind those three women ?

The house where three women were found appeared normal from the outside


With the Eastern Cape being so key to the country 's vehicle exports , some compare it to America 's Motor City : Detroit .

The Eastern Cape provides 51 % of South Africa 's vehicle exports


This whistle-stop European tour is part of Pasquale 's Foodie International mission to consume 100 unique meals in 100 countries .

She plans to sample 100 weird and wonderful meals in 100 countries


and the rest of the $ 16.7 million in overall profits to record companies Interscope , UMG Distribution and Star Trak .

A jury has awarded the family $ 7.4 million in the suit


Samsung vowed to continue fighting Apple , despite its win with the Tab 10.1 N.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 N is allowed to be sold , however


An even larger number -- 74 percent -- disapproves of how the church overall has handled that matter .

But 56 percent disapprove of how he has dealt with abuse reports


Stone has come up with a name for the new state : South California .

He has drawn plans for 13 counties to form the 51st state


TJ Jackson , 34 , is the son of Tito Jackson and the late Delores Martes Jackson .

T.J. Jackson and his two brothers are the sons of Tito Jackson


With a win in Dubai , Stenson would become the first man to claim the Race to Dubai -- finishing as the European No.

Henrik Stenson shoots an eight-under-par 64 to take the lead in Dubai


The plush shopping center is the latest addition to Yas Island , a purpose-built $ 40 billion holiday destination rising off the coast of Abu Dhabi .

Part of $ 40b Yas Island entertainment center , including F1 circuit


Zampella said `` Titanfall '' could n't have existed without the increased gaming power and features of the Xbox One console .

Early numbers show Xbox One sales spike along with `` Titanfall ''


Holder said the Justice Department is working on extradition proceedings for the seven charged in the consulate killings and already in custody .

Ten Mexican nationals have been charged and seven are already in custody


According to the poll , only one in five believe that neighborhood watch members should carry guns , with 76 % saying they should not be allowed to be armed .

73 % in CNN/ORC International poll say George Zimmerman should be arrested


The youth protesters in Sanaa , whom witnesses estimated at more than 55,000 , were chanting , '' Saleh wait wait , the revolution youth are coming your way ! ''

At least 55,000 youths were marching toward the Republican Palace in Sanaa


'' Underworld Awakening '' debuted in first place with $ 25.4 million


Victory at Wimbledon will give Nadal his 11th grand slam title and close on the record 16 of arch-rival and third seed Roger Federer , but again the world No.

Nadal won three grand slams including Wimbledon where he defends the title


I 'd rather be na  ve , heartfelt and hopeful than resigned to say nothing for fear of misinterpretation and retribution , '' he wrote .

'' Call me na  ve , '' Vedder said in website post


All six British soldiers were charged with third-degree assault , Antonetti said .

Six British soldiers were arrested after a fight outside a Manhattan bar


But campaigners say the photo ops and lofty words offered by Peng and other public figures do little to improve the lot of the almost half a million people living with HIV or AIDS in China .

Laws prohibit discrimination against the 430,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in China


Recalls of the products by the Yashili and Suokang companies have been made , and of China 's 175 baby milk powder production companies , 66 have already stopped production , Li said .

China 's largest milk , Mengniu Dairy Group , recalls three batches of formula


The car bombs that struck in quick succession targeted two commercial streets in al-Bayaa district , a predominantly Shiite area in southwestern Baghdad .

Two car bombs in Baghdad kill more than a dozen people , police say


'' Man on a Ledge '' underwhelmed with $ 8.3 million -- enough for fifth place .

'' The Grey '' debuted in first place with a better-than-expected $ 20 million


The 366 cartograms ( statistical maps ) which make up the book twist , shrink and distend countries and continents into all sorts of shapes and sizes .

366 cartograms include vivid data on disease , wealth , poverty and the environment


At least six people were killed and 46 others were injured , Hazbavi told Press TV .

Head of provincial disaster management : At least 6 dead , 46 others injured


One of the toughest things about her job in New Orleans was delivering the babies -- and then walking away .

The nurse/midwife helped deliver 20 babies at the New Orleans airport amid the chaos


One of those seven , Nicole Stott , will remain on the station as a flight engineer , while astronaut Timothy Kopra is to return home aboard the shuttle .

Discovery is scheduled to fly to international space station with a crew of seven


In the other two , the retirements of senators , one a Democrat and one a Republican , have created an opportunity the two parties are contesting .

In four of the states , Democratic incumbents are seeking to win re-election


In truth , Argentina were far from their best against the World Cup debutantes Bosnia and Herzegovina despite going 1-0 up thanks to the quickest goal at the World Cup to date .

Messi 's strike lifts Argentina to a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina


It was centered 156 kilometers east-northeast of Bitung , Indonesia , and 164 kilometers west of Tobelo in the same South Asian nation .

The tremor strikes over 150 kilometers off the coast of Ternate , Indonesia


'' Widespread '' means that more than 50 % of geographic regions in a state -- counties , for example -- are reporting flu activity .

All but two states are reporting widespread flu activity , according to CDC


It weighed more than 40,000 pounds , but more than 85 % of that weight was sand , shells and water , she said .

The slab of weathered crude and sand was more than 160 feet long


( CNN ) -- Ferdinand Alexander Porsche , who designed and unveiled to the world the first Porsche 911 , has died in Salzburg , Austria , a spokesman said .

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche dies at the age of 76 , the company says


Despite design improvements , warnings and instructions to the company 's Generation Two model and Nap Nanny Chill recliner , there have been four more fatalities , the CPSC alleged .

Five infant deaths have been linked to the recliners , the government says


Among the crew members , five are South Korean and 18 are from the Philippines , the ministry said .

Japanese ship carrying 23 crew , including five South Koreans and 18 Filipinos


Hardest hit was France , where at least 45 people were killed , French Prime Minister Francois Fillon announced .

At least 55 deaths from extra-tropical cyclone , 45 of them in France


The Toyota Sienna and Tundra also have 80 percent of their parts manufactured in the U.S.

More than 80 percent of parts on some foreign vehicles made in U.S.


Prior to the 9/11 attacks , '' the government did not effectively explain to the public the evil that was stalking us , '' it said .

Get used to '' strenuous counterterrorism efforts , '' the 9/11 commission says


Thompson sought to break 392 mph to set the record for his vehicle class and hoped to be the first to drive a piston engine car 450 mph .

He has come within 20 mph of record for all piston engine cars


Authorities say they have contacted the families of all the 18 missing personnel and are keeping them updated .

Authorities say they may not be able to recover all 18 missing sailors


One man held a blue cap that he had stuffed with money .

Men snatch bills from youngsters ; one man stuffs blue cap with money


Costumes that cover the face , containers with more than 1 liter of liquid and bulky clothes such as vests with pockets were also prohibited .

Three people died in the 2013 blasts and more than 260 were wounded


'' In response , the FBI established an undercover insurance brokerage company purporting to employ the government 's two cooperating witnesses and undercover agents , '' according to the U.S. attorney 's office .

U.S. attorney 's office says officials accepted bribes of up to $ 17,500


The winners of the tie will face either Inter Milan or CSKA Moscow in the semifinals and Italian champions Inter hold a slender advantage after winning the first leg 1-0 at the San Siro .

Diego Milito scores the only goal as Inter Milan defeat CSKA Moscow 1-0


Portuguese league leaders FC Porto secured a 1-0 victory at Russian club CSKA Moscow in their round of 16 clash , thanks to a 70th-minute strike from Colombian striker Freddy Guarin .

Porto beat CSKA Moscow 1-0 , while Rangers draw 0-0 at PSV Eindhoven


But even Valin wonders what kind of person would pay $ 64,000 for a turntable .

An Italian manufacturer unveils a $ 64,000 turntable at CES in Las Vegas


Officials tracked down those two members and arrested them , then arrested others at the campsite and Foster .

Foster , his son , two others accused in indictment of second-degree murder


Three people in Raleigh were killed in mobile homes that were destroyed , the weather service said .

At least 7 people are killed in North Carolina , the NWS says


Implementation of Next Generation 911 ( NG911 ) , the official project name , will be charted by the following five-step plan , according to the FCC 's press release :

An FCC plan will update the technology that powers 911 emergency response system


Kapoor and Eroshevich were each also charged with obtaining a prescription for opiates by '' fraud , deceit or misrepresentation . ''

All three charged with giving '' a controlled substance to an addict ''


'' He came in and already knows how to beat me in this game , '' 50 Cent said .

Hip-hop artist 50 Cent lends his image and ideas to new video game


Rodolfo Godinez , the first defendant to be tried for the killings , was found guilty on all 17 counts .

Alfaro is the third person found guilty in the killings of three men


Ruiz is suspected of killing the two sisters , said Leandro Osorio , chief of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation .

The boyfriend had the most contact with the two sisters , police say


In addition , 49 so-called '' imported '' cases of dengue fever are reported in Florida .

Number of cases of dengue fever in Key West area increases to 24


Seven of them were arrested , said Justin Cox , staff attorney with the ACLU Immigrants Rights Project .

7 protesters against the new measure are arrested , an ACLU attorney says


The Bluefin has slowly scoured 95 % of the ocean floor that searchers had narrowed down for it .

Submersible has combed 95 % of a search area with no significant results


Paul Walker 's brothers help finish ` Fast and Furious 7 ' action scenes

Vin Diesel shared a '' Fast and Furious 7 '' update on Facebook


A spokesman from Peshawar 's Lady Reading Hospital says that the three people killed included a woman , a civilian and a member of the Frontier Corps .

A suicide blast has killed 3 and injured 13 in Peshawar , Pakistan


Armed officers were confronted by a pack of dogs , described as '' aggressive . ''

Four dogs were shot by armed police officers and a fifth was secured


And just over half of the 88 women interviewed -- 46 of them -- live in fear of sexual assaults around the refugee camp .

88 Darfuri women interviewed in Chad described '' profound '' suffering and fear


Jane Aronson has evaluated more than 10,000 adopted children from around the world .

There are more than 150 million orphans around the world , UNICEF says


McPartland was 95 and died of natural causes at her Port Washington , New York , home , Concord Music Group said in a statement .

Marian McPartland , host of '' Piano Jazz , '' dead at 95


42 -- The number that appears on Danny 's shirt in the movie .

$ 19 million -- That 's the estimated budget for the movie version


Gross ' imprisonment to that of five convicted Cuban intelligence agents , three of whom continue to serve sentences in the United States . ''

Cuban authorities want the U.S. to swap Gross for three imprisoned Cuban spies


When Hayes and Hawke-Petit returned with the money , the two men allegedly set the home on fire and fled .

Hayes is on trial for the murder of a mother and two daughters


Sponseller graduated from The Citadel and is a former officer in the U.S. Air Force , according to the Facebook page .

Tom Sponseller , 61 , is head of the South Carolina Hospitality Association