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Most popular news on 13 August 2009 |
Brazilian TV host ordered killings, police say
Brazilian authorities say drug dealers and other hoodlums were dying to get on Wallace Souza's TV program. Literally.
Steven Tyler's health status unknown
Nearly a week after Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler fell off the stage at a South Dakota concert, mystery surrounds his current condition.
Warrant issued for former Bill Clinton chief of staff
Bill Clinton's chief of staff when he was governor of Arkansas is expected to turn herself in after authorities issued a bench warrant for her arrest for allegedly smuggling contraband into a state prison, her attorney told CNN Wednesday.
Documents: Slain cartel member feared for his life
A Mexican man who was allegedly killed on orders from his own cartel believed they were hunting for him after he began working as an informant and was fearful for his life, according to court documents.
Police: Teen tried to swap child porn for car
Spanish police have arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly trying to sell nude photographs of his 11-year-old sister in exchange for a car, police told CNN on Wednesday.
Badwater ultramarathon: 135 miles in 130 degree heat
Today, you get a call from a friend. They need a favor.
World population projected to reach 7 billion in 2011
The world's population is forecast to hit 7 billion in 2011, the vast majority of its growth coming in developing and, in many cases, the poorest nations, a report released Wednesday said.
Geneva Conventions 'still relevant but better compliance needed'
As the defenders of a besieged Bosnian town prepared to retreat, the prisoners of war held captive in the local jail feared the worst.
How 6 people accidentally found a fortune
We've all been there: a week until payday, the rent is due, and you're rummaging in your parents' attic to find Dad's Mickey Mantle rookie card.
Whistle-blower: Health care industry engaging in PR tactics
Wendell Potter knows a little something about the health care industry's practices and is not afraid of to speak out as the health care reform debate heats up around the country.
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