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Bobby Brown leaves Houston funeral after spat - CNN
Brown considers performing as therapy to get him through a difficult time, a source close to him said earlier this week. He and Houston were married from 1992 until 2007, with Houston getting sole custody of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, ...
Homs a 'bleeding wound' as medical aid dire - CNN
"The regime continues with a series of assassinations of leaders and officials who sympathize with the rebels," said an activist with the opposition coordination committee in Idlib province, who asked not to be named for security reasons.
Authorities: Suicide attack on US Capitol foiled - CNN
A third source briefed on the matter said the suspect was identified through an existing criminal, not terrorism investigation. When asked about possible entrapment, the US government source said the suspect went out on his own to buy component pieces ...
Suicide attack on US Capitol foiled - CNN
A third source briefed on the matter said the suspect was identified through an existing criminal, not terrorism investigation. When asked about possible entrapment, the US government source said the suspect went out on his own to buy component pieces ...
19 killed in blast in Pakistan - CNN
Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- The death toll has increased to 19 after an explosion Friday at a market in Pakistan's tribal region, a senior government official said. The blast wounded 42 people, said Shahab Ali Shah, the top government official of ...
Costner, Brown among those going to Houston's funeral - CNN
Brown considers performing as therapy to get him through a difficult time, a source close to Brown said. Foster said gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, actor-director Tyler Perry, producer Clive Davis, composer and music director Rickey Minor and ...
Source: Houston seen drinking considerably two mornings last week - CNN
Dr. Shawn Nasseri has treated Houston for throat and vocal problems for several years, said the source, who asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly about it. Nasseri treats many well-known singers who have vocal ...
US drone strikes kill 12 in Pakistan, officials say - CNN
The officials asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak to the media. North Waziristan is one of seven districts in Pakistan's tribal region and widely believed to be a sanctuary for the Haqqani network and other militant groups ...
Budget ax falls on armed pilot program - CNN
But in the budget documents released Monday, administration officials said security measures put in place since 2001, such as locked cockpit doors and 100% screening of airline passengers, "have greatly lowered the chances of unauthorized cockpit ...
Fair Labor group begins Apple supplier inspections - CNN
The worker, who asked to remain anonymous, told CNN's Stan Grant: "They use women as men and they use men as machines. I almost feel like an animal." When asked why humans do machine-like work at Foxconn, she responded: "Well, humans are cheaper.
World mourns death of music legend Whitney Houston - CNN
She had appeared healthy and beautiful in recent days, said the music executive -- who did not want to be identified because she didn't want reporters hounding her. Just days before, the exec had seen Houston swimming in the hotel pool with daughter ...
'Ethical iPhone' protests hit Apple stores - CNN
"They use women as men and they use men as machines," the worker -- who asked to remain anonymous -- told CNN's Stan Grant. "I almost feel like an animal." When asked why humans do machine-like work at Foxconn, she responded: "Well, humans are cheaper.
Officials: Drone strike in Pakistan kills 4 - CNN
The drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant hideout in Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, according to security and political officials, who asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign - CNN
"They use women as men and they use men as machines," the worker -- who asked to remain anonymous -- told CNN's Stan Grant. "I almost feel like an animal." When asked why humans do machine-like work at Foxconn, she responded: "Well, humans are cheaper.
No charges against NYC commissioner's son - CNN
When they met for drinks at a local bar, the woman told police she had consumed drinks until she became intoxicated, then invited Kelly to her office building where they had sex in her boss' office, the source said. The woman, whom authorities are not ...
Foreclosure deal: Closer, but not there yet - CNN
A source close to the talks told CNN that California Attorney General Kamala Harris is now inclined to sign on to the deal. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is also talking with negotiators, sources say. Federal officials and state attorneys ...
Middle finger 'malfunction' mars Super Bowl halftime show - CNN
"It wasn't meant as a gesture or statement of any kind," said the source, who is not authorized to speak on the record. "She feels horrible for putting Madonna in that position. She messed up." The Parents Television Council, a nonprofit group that ...
Obama: Jesus would back my tax-the-rich policy - CNN
An administration official speaking on background told CNN that Obama viewed the speech as chance to explain his personal faith practices and to show "his desire to step in the gap for those who are vulnerable." So what does the Bible say about taxes?
Anatomy of an airport security breach - CNN
They reopened the checkpoint about 1 pm While Port Authority Police Department union representatives complained that the incident was an example of TSA incompetence, a TSA official, speaking on background, said other factors may vindicate the agency.
Obama's drone comment was no slip-up, official says - CNN
Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's public acknowledgment of drone attacks in Pakistan was no accident, a senior administration official said Tuesday. The comment the president made Monday was "neither a slip-up" nor a "secret message to the ...
Glen Campbell's 'Goodbye' takes detour to Grammys - CNN
Campbell, who won five Grammys during his recording career, will be joined by current Grammy nominees Blake Shelton and The Band Perry for a live performance, the source said. "All I wanted to do ever since I could remember was play my guitar and sing ...
NYPD commissioner's son investigated over rape allegations, source says - CNN
The man said to the commissioner that his "son's ruining my girlfriend's life,'" the source said. "Kelly asked 'What do you mean by that,' the source added. "But the person said there were too many people around, and so the commissioner told the man to ...
What's behind Netflix's 20% spike? - CNN
"A lot of people don't have the stomach to take the huge loss on the short," said one trader who asked to remain anonymous because of regulatory concerns. The phenomenon is known as a short squeeze. Investors rush to buy the stock before it heads ...
Relative: Mother of three who died in fire attempted suicide - CNN
By Chris Dignam, CNN (CNN) -- The mother who lost her three daughters and parents on Christmas morning in a house fire in Stamford, Connecticut, attempted suicide, according to a relative who asked not to be identified. Madonna Badger was hospitalized ...
Ray LaHood's son barred from leaving Egypt, US officials say - CNN
LaHood, who directs the International Republican Institute's office in Egypt, went to the Cairo airport on Saturday to fly somewhere "in the region," said an institute official with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be named because of the ...