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Arwa Damon: Freeze-frame moments

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:56:59 EDT

It was the war everyone just wanted to forget. But from a tiny red shoe in the rubble to a resident who rebelled against al Qaeda, CNN's Arwa Damon remembers the many freeze-frame moments caused by war.

Jessica Lynch, others: Where are they now?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:15:46 EDT

Ten years ago this week, President George W. Bush announced the United States and coalition forces had begun military action against Iraq. Here's a look back at some of the people who made headlines during the war.

Photos: Enduring images

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:44:03 EDT

Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:48 EDT

As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around.

Pregnant and homeless: The real cost

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:59:12 EDT

Martha Ryan couldn't believe it. She had never heard of women who were pregnant and homeless. But in one night, she met three.

Grieving dad helps kids get to chemo

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:08:29 EDT

For many children fighting cancer, it can be extremely tough to make it to their chemotherapy appointments.

You won't believe what's in U.S. rivers

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:38:09 EDT

In the last 15 years, Chad Pregracke has helped pull more than 67,000 tires from the Mississippi River and other waterways across the United States. But that's just scratching the surface.

'Brilliant Bus' shrinking digital divide

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:06:11 EDT

Working as a guidance counselor five years ago in Palm Beach County, Estella Pyfrom noticed that fewer students had access to a computer after school.

Make a foster kid's wish come true

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:22:54 EST

One Simple Wish was started by Danielle Gletow to help grant the wishes of children in foster care. Each child's individual wish is posted online, and anyone can pay to make that wish come true --- from tangible items such as a bicycle, a varsity jacket or school supplies to an experience like music lessons or a trip to the theater.

North Korea: Bae in 'special prison'

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:31:52 EDT

North Korea said Wednesday that the U.S. citizen it sentenced last month to 15 years of hard labor has begun his stay at a "special prison."

14 dead, 14 missing in mine collapse

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:35:09 EDT

At least 14 people are dead, 14 are unaccounted for and 10 have been rescued in Indonesia after a tunnel collapse last week at an underground mine training facility, the mining company said.

Singapore probes American's death

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:19:35 EDT

Holding a black noose over her head, Singaporean forensics expert Lim Chin-Chin explained Wednesday to a packed courtroom how re-enactments showed that American engineer Shane Todd would have been able to hang himself from a similar black strap attached to his bathroom door.

Raspberry Pi + Arduino = $100 PC

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:32:50 EDT

The UDOO (pronounced "you do") brings together the power of four Raspberry Pi's and the popular micro-controller Arduino to create a highly customizable PC for just $100.

Harvesting rubber from dandelions

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:22:27 EST

Will your car and bicycle tires be made from dandelions in the future? A Dutch biotech firm thinks so. CNN's Nick Glass investigates how the ubiquitous weed's latex roots could help rubber shortages in the future.

Life-size robot for under $1,000

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:21:29 EST

"It's about as difficult as assembling a cupboard from IKEA," says Gael Langevin, but he's not talking about an affordable piece of Scandinavian furniture. The 41-year-old French sculptor and model-maker is referring to his open-source, life-size, 3D-printed robot.

Amanpour's open letter to girls

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:33:50 EDT

CNN's Christiane Amanpour says all the number crunchers have it right on this one: education equals empowerment. And it's time for girls to power the world.

The seamstress in the rubble

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:21:25 EDT

In an extended one-on-one interview, a Bangladeshi teen describes how she spent 17 harrowing days buried underground in pitch-black darkness. "I'd crawl, tire and sleep. I would wake up and crawl again," Reshma said.

Gitmo prisoners being force-fed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT

102 detainees are on a hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay and 30 are being force-fed. CNN's Chris Lawrence reports.

Pacquiao rises for toughest fight

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:34:18 EDT

Manny Pacquiao is not a god, but that doesn't stop millions of Filipinos worshipping him.

KFC smuggled under Gaza border

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:50 EDT

A confluence of a hankering for fried chicken and hard times in the smuggling business means buckets of KFC are showing up on tables in Gaza.

Somalia's struggle with rape

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03:38 EDT

The Elman Peace and Human Rights Center, the first rape crisis center in Somalia, is part of an effort to halt the sexual violence plaguing the country.

The life of a North Korean orphan

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:32:38 EDT

The first time Yoon Hee was abandoned, she was an infant.

Rebel appears to cut out, eat heart

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:37:53 EDT

The ghastly video shows how barbaric the Syrian civil war can be.

Who wants the 'title' of president?

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:37 EDT

CNN's Sara Sidner reports on a Palestinian TV show where the winner gets the title of president.

Election decided by coin flip

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:44:32 EDT

In the hi-tech era of electronic voting, election authorities in the Philippines settled a dead heat between two candidates for mayor in a decidedly old-school way -- by flipping a coin.

Ancient Mayan pyramid destroyed

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:20 EDT

The deputy prime minister of Belize is calling for full prosecution of those responsible for destroying a 2,300-year-old Mayan pyramid to turn it into rock for roads.

Giant rubber duck drowns

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:27:07 EDT

Hong Kong's new favorite tourist attraction, a giant inflatable duck, mysteriously deflated overnight.

Saudi Arabia's first anti-abuse ad

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:58:56 EDT

Last month, thousands of people in Saudi Arabia opened up their newspapers to find a full-page picture of a woman with a black eye clearly visible underneath her burqa.

Man charges elephant, loses job

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:28:23 EDT

Man who charged elephant spared life, but not job. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

Traffickers prey on vulnerable

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:44:17 EDT

Birds chirp outside. A motorcycle groans up a nearby hill. And in a small, warm room filled with books and framed drawings, a young woman we're calling Maria tears at a tissue as she prepares to tell how sex traffickers corrupted her life.

Why Syria looks more dangerous

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:07:24 EDT

While the world's attention was focused on Boston and North Korea, the conflict in Syria entered a new phase -- one that threatens to embroil its neighbors and pose complex challenges to the United States.

Malala's voice stronger than ever

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:32:28 EDT

Six months ago, Malala Yousafzai was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from a Taliban attack in which she was shot point-blank in the head and neck.

How did woman survive this?

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:55 EDT

A Brazilian woman escaped death by less than an inch after her husband accidentally shot her with a harpoon.

Seoul: North Korea fires more projectiles

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:02:28 EDT

North Korea on Monday fired more projectiles into the sea, South Korean officials said, urging Pyongyang to refrain from "tension-creating acts." But Pyongyang described the launches as a "regular military exercise."

Girls, it's time to power the world

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:29 EDT

Dear Girls of the World,

Give, share and rise up for 'Girl Rising'

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:26:40 EDT

CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference.

Things I wish I'd known at 15

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:38:35 EDT

International day of the girl: 'To my 15-year-old self'

Inside look at Bangladesh factory

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:03:38 EDT

The rat-a-tat of a hundred green sewing machines. The hypnotic hum of spools spinning brightly colored threads. The hiss of a thousand clothing irons.

Who won Eurovision Song Contest?

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:31:22 EDT

Emmelie de Forest carried Denmark to triumph early Sunday in the Eurovision Song Contest, an annual musical spectacle known for its combination of over-the-top costumes, kitsch pop songs and international rivalries.

Woman makes Everest history

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:10 EDT

A 27-year-old graphic designer has made history by becoming the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest.

Inside a Bangladeshi factory

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:18:32 EDT

The rat-a-tat of a hundred green sewing machines. The hypnotic hum of spools spinning brightly colored threads. The hiss of a thousand clothing irons.

Al-Assad gives rare interview

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:36 EDT

CNN's Nic Robertson says a rare interview with Bashar al-Assad shows the Syrian president hasn't changed his narrative.

Who won Eurovision Song Contest?

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:31:22 EDT

Woman makes Everest history

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:10 EDT

A 27-year-old graphic designer has made history by becoming the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest.

'What I learned from my mom'

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:29:16 EDT

Sometimes we need an "open ear and a big hug," Michelle Obama tells CNN as some of the world 's leading ladies honor Mother's Day with tributes.

Meet Saudi's first female lawyer

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:49:13 EDT

As Arwa Al-Hujaili begins her legal career, she has not only her own expectations to live up to, but those of a generation: she has just become Saudi Arabia's first female lawyer.

Brand Beyonce: How she did it

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:03:01 EDT

With countless accolades, $75 million in record sales and multiple sellout world tours, Beyonce's business empire continues to grow. Not content with just music stardom, Beyonce has also made her name in fashion, film and advertising. But how has she achieved such global success?

Kidnapped civilians among dozens killed in Iraq

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:44 EDT

A barrage of car bombings and shootings across Iraq left at least 39 people dead, authorities said Monday.

Violence surges in strategic Syrian city

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:58:16 EDT

Violence surged in the strategically important Syrian town of Qusayr on Sunday. Activists said the offensive marked some of the most intense fighting they've seen in the fiercely contested area near the Lebanese border.

2 dead, 23 hurt as hot air balloons collide in Turkey

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:38 EDT

At least one person was killed when two hot air balloons collided mid-air in central Turkey early Monday, a town official said.

Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spies

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:02:23 EDT

Two men who the Iranian government said worked as spies for Israel and the United States were hanged Sunday morning, according to Iranian state news outlet Press TV.

Powerful earthquake hits off Chilean coast

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:53 EDT

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled the coast of southern Chile early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:27:06 EDT

An ongoing "massive deployment" against insurgent groups in northern Nigeria by the nation's special forces killed at least 14 suspected terrorists and captured 20 others, according to a statement released Sunday by Nigeria's defense ministry.

Pakistani voters cast ballots a day after politician's slaying

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:40:01 EDT

Pakistanis cast ballots in Karachi on Sunday, a day after the slaying of a well-known political leader who had accused rivals of vote rigging.

Police: $1 million in Chopard jewels stolen

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:34:46 EDT

Jewels worth more than $1 million were stolen from a hotel in Cannes, France, police in the nearby city of Nice said Friday.

Australian politician injured in kangaroo attack

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:15:52 EDT

An Australian politician suffered gashes to one of his legs when a close encounter with a kangaroo during his morning jog turned violent.

Russia alleges U.S. spy

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:25:41 EDT

Wigs, dark glasses, a compass and a large bundle of foreign cash. That's the "spy arsenal" Russia's counterintelligence agency says it found on a U.S. diplomat accused of trying to recruit a Russian staff member.

Hollande signs same-sex marriage bill

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:06 EDT

French President Francois Hollande signed into law Saturday a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt.

Pope canonizes first saints

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:55:19 EDT

Pope Francis canonized the first saints of his papacy -- including the first ever honored from Colombia and Mexico -- at a Mass on Sunday at St. Peter's Square, according to the Vatican website.

Mexican volcano threatens town

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:30:19 EDT

A volcanic eruption prompts authorities to plan for the evacuation of thousands. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

Prison yard ... or a nightclub?

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:47:48 EDT

It is a surprising scene -- a picnic-like atmosphere with children playing in the pool under the tropical sun. The adults are also in celebration mode. The crowd is listening to a couple of rappers and some people dance to the beat.

Ex-dictator found guilty of genocide

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:03:57 EDT

Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty of the genocide of more than 1,700 indigenous Ixil Mayans during his 1982-83 rule.

Quixotic bid for Iran's presidency

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:34:49 EDT

An Iranian-American college professor hopes to be Iran's next president. But the motivation for Hooshang Amirahmadi's quixotic campaign is to re-establish trust between the United States and Iran.

Clashes raise tension in Iraq

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:21:24 EDT

Iraqi security forces raided a farm belonging to a prominent Sunni tribal leader Thursday, he and two other tribal leaders said, prompting fears that sectarian tensions could escalate in Iraq's restive al-Anbar province.

Israel: Syria rockets hit Golan Heights

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:38:35 EDT

Several Syrian rockets landed early Wednesday in the Mount Hermon area of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, on the border with Syria, the Israeli military said.

Tunisia forces clash with protesters

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:43 EDT

One protester was killed as Tunisian security forces clashed Sunday with supporters of a hard-line Islamist group who were holding a conference despite a government ban.

Albino activist fights for equality

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:20:57 EDT

Albinos in Tanzania have been attacked and killed because some people believe their body parts bring good luck. But one albino is fighting back.

Nigerian troops target insurgents

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:33:53 EDT

Nigeria announced the deployment of "massive" amounts of troops and resources "to rid the nation's borders territories of terrorist bases and activities," a military spokesman said Wednesday.