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Piers Morgan replacing Larry King

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:03
British TV host Piers Morgan will take over Larry King's prime-time hour with "a candid, in-depth newsmaker interview program" starting in January, CNN announced Wednesday.

High winds fuel Detroit fires

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:48
A rash of fires broke out across Detroit, Michigan, Tuesday night as high winds downed power lines, an official said.

Imam: NYC Islamic center is 'right thing'

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:45
The imam behind a controversial Islamic center near New York's ground zero broke his silence Tuesday, hours after a coalition of leaders denounced anti-Muslim bigotry.

Crowds protest officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:42
Tensions flared for the second night as crowds protested in the streets of Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Survivors of foodborne illness to demand action on bill

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 05:09
After the recall of more than 500 million eggs from a salmonella outbreak this summer, food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illness will call for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that has been in limbo since last year.

Jump-start needed to fix ailing economy

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 04:58
As President Obama heads to Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday to roll out a set of comprehensive proposals aimed at fixing the economy, top aides are knocking down suggestions that politics and the midterms are driving this effort.

Feds: Threatening note found on plane bound for Los Angeles

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 04:57
Authorities have begun an investigation after a threatening message was found scrawled on the lavatory mirror of a Thai Airways plane, the Transportation Security Administration said.

FBI: Bank robber put on mask too late

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 04:57
A brazen gunman wearing a porcelain doll mask robbed an Atlanta bank and made off with a stash of money, the FBI said.

Fires burn across Detroit as high winds knock down power lines

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 01:23
Firefighters in Detroit, Michigan, grappled with 85 fires in a four-hour period Tuesday night, officials said.

Former soldier accused of threatening to kill Obama to appear in court

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 01:14
A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a Georgia military base is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

SeaWorld shows to resume after killer whale death

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 00:25
Shows at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, are expected to resume on schedule Wednesday, a day after a 12-year-old male killer whale died.

Florida pastor weighs plan to burn Quran

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 21:35
The U.S. commander in Afghanistan has criticized a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11, warning the demonstration "could cause significant problems" for American troops overseas.

FBI: Gunman at Army post accused of threatening to kill Obama

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:14
A former soldier arrested after a hostage incident at a military base in Georgia faces multiple charges that include threatening to kill President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, according to federal court documents filed Tuesday.

Killer whale dies at San Diego SeaWorld

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:46
A 12-year-old male killer whale, who showed signs of being ill only the day before, died Tuesday afternoon at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, the park announced.

3,500 flee fast-moving Colorado wildfire

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:24
Authorities in Colorado are deploying a fleet of aircraft to extinguish the fast-moving wildfire near Boulder that has forced about 3,500 residents to evacuate.

Runaway Christian convert granted U.S. residency

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:44
A runaway who said her father threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity from Islam has been granted permanent residency in the United States, her lawyer told CNN on Tuesday.

NOAA says no signs of 'dead zone' in Gulf

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 15:56
Scientists have found a decline in oxygen levels in the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil spill but have found no "dead zones" as a result, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration reported Tuesday.

Flash floods possible in Mexico, Texas as Hermine moves inland

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 15:22
Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to cross into Texas on Tuesday after striking the Mexican coast about 40 miles south of the U.S. border Monday night, the National Hurricane Center reported.

John Lennon's killer is denied parole for the 6th time

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 14:25
Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, is up for parole for the sixth time and may be questioned this week.

School year begins with no sign of Kyron

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 13:09
Tuesday was the first day of classes at the Portland, Oregon, school where Kyron Horman allegedly was last seen in early June. The new year at Skyline Elementary also brings additional security measures to protect the children and staff.