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Can cities keep up with bad weather?

CNN — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:54 EDT

Cities and States are starting to grapple with more severe storms. Recent flooding in the Midwest is indication of what's to come, and officials are trying to prepare.

Redrawing the lines of illness

CNN — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:45:19 EDT

CNN's Libby Lewis reports on the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, to be released this weekend by the American Psychiatric Association.

A mother's daily fear in the land of opportunity

CNN — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:28:23 EDT

Isabel Medina crossed into the US from Mexico illegally in 1996 with her 1-year-old child. Since then she's had two other children who are by law US citizens.

Radio's last stand

CNN — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:59:18 EDT

CNN's Gavin Godfrey and Todd Leopold visited one of the last successful, major-market independent stations in America.

Guatemala: from bananas to genocide conviction

CNN — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:27 EDT

Guatemala made history this week when they convicted a former leader of genocide. CNN's Emma Lacey-Bordeaux looks at the case and the history behind it.

CNN Radio Music Notes: Allen Stone revisted

CNN — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:11:25 EDT

CNN's Gavin Godfrey gives the back-story behind Seattle-based R&B/soul singer, Allen Stone.

A cook's Guantananmo nightmare

CNN — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:48:25 EDT

This is one man's story that underscores one of the problems with GTMO; Ahmed Errachidi spent five years there before being released without charge.

Trauma in the mind

CNN — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:33:44 EDT

With bombings and kidnappings in the news we've heard a lot about emotional trauma. But how does it really work in the mind? CNN's Emma Lacey-Bordeaux reports.

South Korea's Iron Lady

CNN — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:34:48 EDT

South Korea's new President Park Geun-hye has given more to her country than many politicians could even dream of as CNN's Emma Lacey-Bordeaux explains.

Is it fair to tax on the internet?

CNN — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:01:06 EDT

The Senate is ready to expand sales tax on the Internet. Is that fair? CNN's Lisa Desjardins looks at how we all view (or ignore) everyday taxes.

Illegal Immigrants should apologize says priest

CNN — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:28:25 EDT

Gary Graf, A Chicago priest crossed into Mexico and then crossed back into the U-S illegally. The stunt was meant to spread a message to immigrant, apologize if you've come here illegally. He serves a predominantly Latino congregation.

Boston Bombers Pose Tricky Questions on Asylum

CNN — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:18:46 EDT

CNN's Libby Lewis looks at the politically sensitive question about the Boston bombers -- ethnic Chechens who won asylum in the U.S.

Beware the Frankenfish!

CNN — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:24:14 EDT

An invasive predator from China & Russia may be threatening the balance of the ecosystem of the Harlem Meer in NY's Central Park. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum reports on the hunt for the Northern Snakehead.

The volatile mix of Tweets and trades

CNN — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:51:55 EDT

The recent fake Tweet about an explosion at the White House sent the stock market plunging over 100 points. For better or worse, the stock markets and social media are connected more and more as social media gets factored in to the algorithms of high frequency trading. If the markets react so fast to news, fake or not, how fast is too fast? CNN's Jonathan Binder explores.

CNN Radio Music Notes: Country's last hero

CNN — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:25:36 EDT

CNN's Gavin Godfrey chats with "The X-Factor" season 2 winner, Tate Stevens, about the budding country star's debut album.

Air and Space museum's 'space' problem

CNN — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:32:20 EDT

Just like the rest of us, the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in Washington has to deal with a storage issue: having too much stuff and not enough space. CNN's Libby Lewis reports on how the museum deals with it.

Living in the US illegally, very quietly

CNN — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:38 EDT

What happens when immigration reform seems within reach? CNN's Lisa Desjardins reports undocumented immigrants go even farther off the radar, hoping to stay in the US long enough for a new law.

Facelift proposed for historic Wrigley Field

CNN — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:54:59 EDT

The Chicago Cubs want to renovate Wrigley Field. The 99-year-old ballpark is the second oldest in the country. The response to the team's plans has been mixed.

Loss of legs, not life

CNN — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:51:01 EDT

Boston's own Jason Fowler lost the use of his legs when he was 17 following an accident during motocross practice. Fowler's first goal after the accident was to do the Boston Marathon. In 2009, Fowler won the Ironman Championship. Fowler also participated in this year's Boston Marathon. Jason shares words of encouragement for all those victims severely injured in the two bombings. Produced by CNN's Jonathan Binder.

Distractions and driving a challenge for teens

CNN — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:22:54 EDT

Car crashes are the number-one cause of death of teenagers and 25-percent of all teen crashes are due to distracted driving. Since April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, CNN's Jim Roope reports on an event that teaches teen drivers to focus and avoid distractions.

Tracking homicides case by case

CNN — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:32:13 EDT

CNN's Libby Lewis reports on Homicide Watch D.C., a website tracks every homicide case in the city. The Chicago Sun-Times is about to roll out its version there where over 500 people were murdered last year.

Misquoted for 13 years

CNN — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:53:15 EDT

Somehow Prof. Joseph Olson became the central expert at the heart of a controversial, and false, political email. CNN's Lisa Desjardins looks at the ultimate email hoax.

Shay Mooney: Redneck in urban world

CNN — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:48:07 EDT

Music Notes guest, Shay Mooney, grew up in a large southern family in the tiny town of Natural Dam, Arkansas, population 500. His influences include bluegrass and country to R&B. He's a self-labeled 'redneck in an urban world.'

New Jersey same-sex marriage fight not over

CNN — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:26:08 EDT

As the Supreme Court considers two landmark same-sex marriage cases, advocates set their sites on New Jersey. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum says they hope to overturn Governor Christie's veto of a pro-gay marriage bill.

North Korea's raising the decibel on threats

CNN — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:45:52 EDT

After a third nuclear test, North Korean leaders have become increasingly bellicose. CNN's Emma Lacey-Bordeaux reports on the rhetoric and the current state of diplomatic efforts with North Korea.

What a pocket knife could do on a plane

CNN — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:05:34 EDT

How dangerous will small knives be on planes when TSA changes its policy April 25th? CNN's Lisa Desjardins talks specifics.

Michigan mom's gay adoption heartbreak

CNN — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:51:17 EDT

In Michigan same sex-marriage is illegal. Adoption by same sex couples is even more complicated. CNN's Tommy Andres reports on one woman who hopes for change, even though it will be far too late for her.

'Leaning in' on her own

CNN — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:29:57 EDT

CNN's Libby Lewis looks at whether women who have their own businesses have it any easier or different than women in the corporate world.

Enemies discover a 'higher call' in battle

CNN — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:36:04 EDT

Five days before Christmas in 1943, a helpless American bomber pilot locked eyes with a German fighter pilot over the frozen skies of Europe. CNN.com's John Blake tells the story of "Franz and Charlie."

In Iowa, more support after 4 years of gay marriage

CNN — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:01:30 EDT

Iowa was the third state in the country to allow same-sex couples to wed. Gay marriage advocates say four years later, more Iowans are supporting them, including some conservatives.

NYC preps for ban on sugary drinks

CNN — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:27:18 EST

The term 'nanny state' can be heard echoing throughout New York City as the ban on large size sugary soft drinks goes into effect next week. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum reports that many businesses are finding ways to work around the ban.

Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts

CNN — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:20:40 EST

Nearly one in four of the members of the House of Representatives gave their staff bonuses as budget cuts approached. CNN's Lisa Desjardins asks those outside Congress, is that OK?

A 'thought war' over drones

CNN — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:15:02 EST

On the eve of John Brennan's confirmation vote for CIA director, Congress is showing signs it wants more say in the U.S.'s targeted killing program. CNN's Libby Lewis reports.

Marriage equality elusive in traditional South

CNN — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:12:31 EST

Only 9 states now have marriage equality, none of them in the South. It leaves same sex couples wishing to marry weighing their options to stay or leave the region. CNN's Susanna Capelouto reports.

Marriage equality elusive in traditional South

CNN — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:04:16 EST

Only 9 states now have marriage equality, none of them in the South. It leaves same sex couples wishing to marry weighing their options to stay or leave the region. CNN's Susanna Capelouto reports.

Businesses hit by Sandy struggle to recover

CNN — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:34:46 EST

Despite $60 billion in aid many businesses hit by super-storm Sandy are teetering on the edge. A supermarket reopened in Brooklyn but CNN's Steve Kastenbaum says most stores are struggling to get by.

Betting on the new pope

CNN — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:02:51 EST

Is nothing sacred? Odds are being taken on from what country the next pope will come, how long it will take the Conclave to elect a new pope, what name the new pope will take, etc CNN's Jim Roope reports.

Gay parents battle 'the Iowa anomaly'

CNN — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:26:27 EST

In Iowa, same-sex couples can get married, but face legal hurdles when becoming parents to a newborn child. A court battle aims to resolve what gay rights advocates call, "the Iowa anomaly"

Picking the next pope: an insider's guide

CNN — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:24:50 EST

CNN's Jim Roope talks with theologians about what's next in the election of next head of the Roman Catholic Church.

NYC hot dog carts small business with big impact

CNN — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:15:07 EST

Hot dog carts are ubiquitous in NY. But there is much more to the small business than meets the eye. They support families, pay for college and retirement homes. CNN's Steve Kastenbaum reports.