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6 killed in suspected US drone attack in Pakistan - CNN
The intelligence officials asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak to the media. US officials rarely discuss the CIA's drone program in Pakistan, though privately they have said the covert strikes are legal and an effective ...
Iconic Joe Paterno out in sex abuse scandal fallout - CNN
On Tuesday, Paterno's son, Scott Paterno, said on Twitter that reports in the New York Times, citing people briefed on the matter, that university officials were planning an end to Paterno's 46-year coaching tenure were "premature. ...
Ashes from service members' remains went to landfill - CNN
Another Air Force official, speaking on background, emphasized that these situations did not involve bodies but "parts of bone and other DNA material." Military escorts accompanied the remains to a crematorium near Dover Air Force Base Mortuary, ...
25 reported killed in Syrian violence; opposition group hit with eggs - CNN
... accused members of the delegation of being agents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, instead of representing the opposition, according to a senior Arab League official who did not want to be identified because he is involved with the talks. ...
Are police becoming militarized? - CNN
That's what concerns my friend, who agreed to talk with me on the condition of anonymity, given the sensitive nature of the subject. Like many law enforcement officers, he was in the military. But after he was discharged he began a career in civilian ...
Sandusky scandal threatens to finally derail Paterno's career - CNN
On Tuesday, Paterno's son, Scott Paterno, said on Twitter that reports in the New York Times, citing people briefed on the matter, that university officials were planning an end to Paterno's 46-year coaching tenure were "premature. ...
UN Security Council receives report on Palestinians - CNN
The official, who did not want to be identified, said the Security Council was split into three groups: those countries that supported Palestinian membership, those that couldn't support it at this time, and those countries that said the requirements ...
Six militants killed in Yemen clashes - CNN
The militants prefer fighting a gorilla war and that is why random attacks are taking place in Abyan," said a security official in Zinjibar, Abyan, who asked to remain anonymous, as he is not authorized to talk to media. He added, "This is a good sign ...
3rd person dies due to New York helicopter crash - CNN
A source close to the investigation identified Harriet and Paul Nicholson, one of now two survivors, as Marra's mother and stepfather. Tamaki was a family friend, according to the source. The pilot, Dudley, is the other survivor. ...
Senior official: FARC leader dies in military operation - CNN
The Colombian military killed the leader of the country's main leftist rebel group in an operation, a senior government official said Friday night. Alfonso Cano, the leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was killed Friday, according to ...
Refugees face organ theft in the Sinai - CNN
A second Bedouin, who also refused to be identified, later gave a similar account. The police general in charge of security in Northern Sinai tells CNN his forces are aware that organ trafficking and theft are going on in their area of operations, ...
Sources: 2 militants killed in Pakistan by suspected U.S. drone - CNN
The intelligence officials asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Based on a count by the CNN Islamabad bureau, Monday's suspected drone strike was the 59th this year, compared to 111 in all of 2010.
Massive hack hit 760 companies - CNN
Several other companies gave similar statements but asked not to be named in this story. Still, experts say the revelation of the massive number of companies involved in the attack shouldn't be taken lightly. On his blog, Krebs noted that if this could ...
GOP rejects Dems' super committee offer; talks 'deadlocked' over taxes - CNN
"It's because they know, or they think, or they believe this committee is going to fail," said the GOP aide, who insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the highly sensitive negotiations. "So they need a marker saying this is where we are. ...
Tanker explodes near US base in Afghanistan - CNN
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- At least 10 people died and 35 others were injured Wednesday when a tanker filled with tons of fuel and strapped with a mine exploded near a US military base in eastern Afghanistan, a government official said. ...
Tanker explodes near U.S. base in Afghanistan, killing 10 - CNN
Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- At least 10 people died and 35 others were injured Wednesday when a tanker filled with tons of fuel and strapped with a mine exploded near a US military base in eastern Afghanistan, a government official said. ...
Obama heads West to campaign, reveal new refinance rules - CNN
He will announce new efforts to help homeowners with refinancing, two senior administration officials said. The government's Home Affordable Refinance Program will change to make it easier for homeowners to capitalize on current low interest rates by ...
Day after UN resolution, at least 9 killed in Yemen clashes - CNN
Fighting erupted in several districts of Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, and explosions could be heard across the city, said the medical officials, who declined to be named for safety reasons. The conflict again pitted government forces against a group ...
Once rejected, China embraces beauty pageants - CNN
"All winners are models for women with inner and outer beauty," said a representative from the All-China Women's Federation, who asked not to be named. But traditional concerns still remain. She added: "Some people consider it as a show that caters to ...
Libya's transitional government faces questions about its credibility - CNN
the source said. Similar exchanges occurred for two other transactions, according to the source. "At the exchange of the second 10 million dollars on August 28, a letter signed by Qassim Azzouz, the chairman of the Central Bank of Libya, ...
Iran seeks access to suspect in assassination plot, foreign ministry says - CNN
Earlier, a senior administration official said Monday the United States will grant access if Iran formally requests it. The Iranian Foreign Ministry posted a statement to its website Sunday saying that it had given a note demanding access to Arbabsia. ...
Suspected militants kill 8 Pakistani soldiers - CNN
Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Suspected militants killed eight Pakistani soldiers Monday during a search operation in the country's tribal region, a government official said. More than 30 suspected militants were involved in the attack, which occurred ...
3 women in Zimbabwe charged in series of sex attacks on men - CNN
"Since Monday, 17 men came and positively identified the women as having raped them," said a police official in Harare who refused to be identified. "Most of the men said the women would offer a drink either laced with something to tranquilize them or ...
U.S. expands efforts to secure Libyan anti-aircraft missiles - CNN
The joint teams already have surveyed 20 out of 36 known ammunition storage sites, a State Department official said, and have disabled or destroyed hundreds of MANPADs. The official was not authorized to speak on the record. ...
Syrians hiding in Turkey - CNN
Huda asked not to be identified in order to protect her relatives still living in Syria. Upon arrival in Turkey several months ago, Huda said, she washed dishes and her daughters worked with a local tailor to help make ends meet. ...