Nation and World
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Negotiations over hostages
Jul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan clerics and tribal elders are negotiating for the release of 22 South Korean hostages, who a Taliban spokesman said Thursday have been split...
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Marijuana may increase psychosis risk, study saysJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - LONDON -- Using marijuana seems to increase the chance of becoming psychotic, researchers report in an analysis of past research that reignites the issue of whether p...
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TB patient who created health scare released from hospital, returns to GeorgiaJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - DENVER -- The tuberculosis patient who created an international health scare when he flew to Europe for his wedding was released from a hospital Thursday after succe...
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Interview: Romney considering speech to discuss role of his Mormon faith in politicsJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday he'll probably deliver a speech explaining the role his Mormon faith plays in his po...
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Quake rocks Indonesia
Jul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MANADO, Indonesia -- A powerful earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia on Thursday, sending residents fleeing from swaying homes and hospitals, authorities and witnesses sa...
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Military officials: Army general faces demotion in Tillman deathJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Army Secretary Pete Geren is expected to recommend demoting a retired three-star general for his role in providing misleading information to investigat...
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Despite furor, Amnesty International unlikely to reverse new stance on abortionJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Despite an outcry from Roman Catholic and conservative leaders worldwide, Amnesty International seems likely to affirm a new policy supporting greater acc...
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Comic-Con hits town
Jul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - SAN DIEGO -- They come for anime and original comic-book art. They come for video games, collectible figurines and to show off their "Star Wars" or "Lord of the Rings" c...
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Debates should force candidates to explain contradictory remarksJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Credit CNN with trying to shake things up in an otherwise dull, exasperating and too-long campaign season with its YouTube Democratic presidential "debate" Monday night....
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Smith all smiles as Bears open campJul 26, 2007 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- Lovie Smith's glass is always half-full, but this year it's overflowing. Ever the optimist, even in bad times, Smith had a lot to be positive about as pla...