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Current headlines from CNN World News:
Top Stories

  • I'll Have Another wins Preakness in close finish
    Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another won the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, keeping its hopes for the coveted Triple Crown alive.
  • Three men accused of NATO terror plot
    Three people were plotting to attack the campaign headquarters, the Chicago mayor's home and police stations during the NATO summit, police said.
  • Greek crisis dominates G8 summit
    Concerns about whether debt-laden Greece will be forced to pull out of the eurozone, and what that would mean for a weakened European economy is the first topic on Saturday's agenda at the Group of Eight summit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama, a senior administration official said.
  • Blind Chinese activist arrives in U.S.
    Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese human rights activist who ignited a diplomatic frenzy when he escaped house arrest last month, says he is at a Beijing airport about to board a flight for New York.
  • Chelsea wins Champions League
    Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another won the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, keeping its hopes for the coveted Triple Crown alive.
  • Tropical Storm Alberto forms in Atlantic
    Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Saturday off the coast of South Carolina.
  • SpaceX rocket launch fizzles on pad
    SpaceX aborted the historic launch of its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station at the last second because of a rocket engine glitch.
  • Transgender woman eyes pageant win
    Jenna Talackova, the 23-year-old woman who forced Donald Trump and his Miss Universe Canada pageant to end its ban on transgender contestants, is set to take the stage Saturday night and she says she's in it to win.
  • 2,360 pounds of red onions recalled
    Gills Onions recalled 2,360 pounds of diced red onions because of possible listeria contamination, the California-based company said Saturday.
  • Flesh-eating bug victim loses hands
    Doctors' attempts to combat rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have suffered a further setback: 24-year-old Aimee Copeland's remaining foot and both her hands were amputated, according to a blog on the school's website.
Health

  • Searching for a medical miracle
    From the famous French village of Lourdes to spiritual healers, Amanda Enayati details the search for miracles in the face of illness.
  • Is there a bias against creativity?
    Creativity has taken center stage in recent years, with a slew of books, articles and TED talks extolling the virtues of imagination and exhorting young and old to go out and exercise their creative muscle.
  • Photos: 'Lucky 7' train in Hawaii
    The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.
  • Choosing the right sunscreen
    Reporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen.
  • Tips for good dental health
    We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Reporter Joe Carter has some tips.
  • Sippy cups, binkies could be dangerous
    A new study finds that sippy cups, binkies and bottles can injure children if they fall while using them.
  • Challenges of college with autism
    Reporter Susan Hendricks looks at the challenges of going to college when you have autism spectrum disorder.
  • Cancers caused by infections
    When we think of what causes cancer, what often comes to mind is tobacco smoke, having a family history of the disease.
  • Nuts: Portion control is key
    Nuts pack a powerful punch as a snack, but portion control is key. Susan Hendricks has more in today's Health Minute.
  • Mosquito season is back
    Mosquito season is back and West Nile is already showing up.
  • Heart-healthy neighborhoods
    Susan Hendricks tells us about a study that finds that living in neighborhoods that promote health is good for the heart
  • Could you handle 'screen-free' week?
    Barbara Hall reports on a time for kids to turn off their TV, computer and other screens and do more productive things.
  • Offices are getting active
    Susan Hendricks reports on a new trend that's bringing wellness experts to the office.
  • DEA's drug take-back day
    Susan Hendricks explains the importance of the DEA's drug take-back day at locations nationwide.
  • Botox and headache relief
    Reporter Barbara Hall tells us that Botox may not be as effective for headache treatment as once thought.
  • Olive oil: God's moisturizer
    Susan Hendricks reports on how olive oil is the new skin treatment.
  • What to do about ticks
    Tick season is going to be tough this year. Pat St. Claire reports on how to avoid being bitten.
  • Fertility: Info for younger women
    Susan Hendricks outlines the AMH test, a simple blood test that determines a woman's fertility reserve.
  • What all the letters mean to your heart
    Susan Hendricks reports on the ABCs of heart health in today's Health Minute.
  • Vaccines don't have to hurt as much
    A new study looks at ways to comfort babies when they are being vaccinated.
  • Trouble with teething
    Susan Hendricks tells us that getting new teeth can be painful for children and offers helpful tips.
  • Medical success or boondoggle?
    Doctors say experimental embryonic stem cell therapy for 6-year-old Cash Burnaman's incurable condition has zero chance of effectiveness. So, why is he getting better?
  • 13 and taking care of mom
    At 13, Nickolaus Dent is his mother's primary caregiver -- shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry. And he has no choice.
  • Photos: Fit Nation in Hawaii
    The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.
  • Coffee linked to longer life
    Drinking a daily cup of coffee isn't likely to harm your health, and it may even lower your risk of dying from chronic diseases.
  • Is your sunscreen toxic?
    Only 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, who tested 800 total.
  • Medical success -- or boondoggle?
    Doctors say experimental stem cell therapy for 6-year-old Cash Burnaman's incurable condition has zero chance of effectiveness. So, why is he getting better?
  • Dad of flesh-eating bug victim opens up
    I apologize for not posting any recent updates on Aimee. The past 48 hours have flown by like a whirlwind. Much has happened and my computer time has been extremely limited. I truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
  • Siblings suffer until diagnosis found
    When Megan Kenny was five years old, she began to exhibit strange and troubling symptoms. "I've seen dead people with higher blood pressure," one nurse told her.
  • David Cassidy on Alzheimer's
    The actor talks about the importance of companionship for people with Alzheimer's, a disease his mother suffers from.
  • Is drinking soda really that bad?
    Q: I've heard so much about the dangers of drinking soda. Is it really all that bad for you? Or is it just empty calories?
  • School: Religion trumps coverage
    An Ohio college dropped health care for students over a religious objection to a new law. CNN's Carol Costello reports.
  • How to minimize your child's medical radiation exposure
    Q: I took my kid to the ER last night because his stomach hurt, and they ran a CAT scan. Is that normal? Should I be worried about radiation?
  • Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer
    Q: This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued preliminary guidelines for ovarian cancer screening. It recommends against routine screening saying that the risk of false positive diagnoses outweighs the benefits. How can this be and why is it so hard to find a good screening test for ovarian cancer?
  • Why does my baby's urine smell?
    Q: My baby's urine smells really bad! Is there something wrong?
  • Expert: Did 'Kony' director have 'manic episode?'
    Modern medicine is very good at some things, and really lousy at others. As I wrote in a blog last week, psychiatry is no different in this regard.
  • Some bagged salads deemed health risk
    Citing a potential health risk, the California Department of Public Health warned consumers Friday to not eat certain bagged salads manufactured by River Ranch Fresh Foods and sold under various names.
  • USDA lifts quarantines on two farms in mad cow probe
    A quarantine placed on two California farms under investigation for mad cow disease has been lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
  • Diagnosis like 'winning the lottery'
    When Megan Kenny was five years old, she began to exhibit strange and troubling symptoms. "I've seen dead people with higher blood pressure," one nurse told her parents.
  • Is drinking soda really that bad for you?
    Q: I've heard so much about the dangers of drinking soda. Is it really all that bad for you? Or is it just empty calories?
  • Dad of flesh-eating bacteria patient tells his story
    I apologize for not posting any recent updates on Aimee. The past 48 hours have flown by like a whirlwind. Much has happened and my computer time has been extremely limited. I truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
  • Geddes urges moms to vaccinate
    Anne Geddes wants to save 1.5 million children every year by giving them a Shot@Life. She's asking moms to step up for Mother's Day.
  • Get a paper cut, save a life
    Registering to become a bone marrow donor just became as simple as tending to a paper cut, thanks to Help Remedies' new kit.
  • 5 habits of highly successful dieters
    Eat less, exercise more. That's the recipe for losing weight, and we all know it by heart. So if we want to get slimmer, and we know the formula, then why can't we do it?
  • Eat 'superfoods' to lose weight
    When you're on a diet, food consumes your life.
  • Why it's hard for kids to lose weight
    Lyn McDonald is doing everything right.
Entertainment

Travel

  • To luau or not to luau? Your tips
    The luau is just one topic in the stream of suggestions CNN.com commenters offer for making the most of a trip to the Aloha State.
  • Heavenly Hawaii: Dos and don'ts
    Looking to get to Hawaii without blowing your son's college fund? Want to experience the islands but not sure when to go? Read on for a Hawaii primer.
  • Amazing first-class air cabins
    Vintage wines, designer sheets and even in-air showers make flying first class on these carriers the ultimate luxury.
  • Hire a guide, business travelers
    Business travelers have discovered that hiring a local tour guide is a smart and convenient way to make the most of that free afternoon or weekend in an unfamiliar destination.
  • Most outrageous hotel amenities
    Now that ultra-plush bathrobes, high-thread-count linens and designer toiletries are de rigueur at upscale hotels, top properties are offering innovative and extravagant perks to ensure a distinctive experience.
  • Getting away, celebrity style
    Do you find yourself enviously clicking through pictures of celebrity homes on your lunch hour? Instead of turning green over the multibillion-dollar estates of George Clooney or Brad and Angelina, why not follow their lead?
  • Marilyn Monroe slept here
    Back in the days when celebrity was worn with the elegance and grace of diamonds and mink, the Beverly Hills Hotel was where the stars played. W.C. Fields, Humphrey Bogart and the Rat Pack tippled at the bar, Katharine Hepburn did a back flip into the pool in her tennis clothes, and Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned in the bungalows out back -- six times.
  • Why not? A limousine-shaped yacht
    Cruising a luxurious superyacht with your own custom-built limousine onboard, ready for offshore jaunts, sounds like an experience fit only for royalty.
  • Paris
    As Valentine's Day approaches, we explore all of Paris' glittering allure through the beautiful photos submitted by our iReporters.
  • London landmarks
    London is brimming with historic and iconic sights that create perfect picture postcards. iReporters take us on their own personal tour of London's best with their photos.
  • Virgin Islands
    The British and U.S. Virgin Islands offer crystal blue waters and beautifully serene escapes. iReporters shared their photos with us.
  • Fun with ice
    Ice isn't much fun on the road, but add new shapes and bright lights to the ethereal frozen stuff and you have a festival on your hands.
  • City lights
    Landmark cities take on a whole new allure at nightfall. Let iReporters guide you through some of the world's most glittering cityscapes.
  • Best of 2011
    iReporters transported us all across the globe with their awe-inspiring travel photos in 2011. These are some of our favorites.
  • Austria
    From the rugged, sculpted wilderness of Austria's mountains to its richly historic cities like Vienna, iReporters take us on a journey across this majestic country with their photos.
  • Massachusetts
    From the bustling city to the calming atmosphere of the coast, Massachusetts is a vacationer's wonderland. iReporters shared their favorite, iconic photos from all across the Bay State.
  • Morocco

  • Scenic ski trips
    From the snowy mountains of Nagano, Japan, to Telluride's inviting slopes in Colorado, iReporters share photos and stories of their favorite ski trips.
  • Romancing the dune in Namibia
    Step by step, in the soft sweet light just before dawn, we climb a knife edge of Namibian sand. We are walking up one of what are said to be the world's tallest dunes.
  • The journey that inspired you
    You sent us photos of a journey you had taken to another country, where you were inspired by a different culture.
  • New Delhi: Shop till you drop
    New Delhi's preponderance of market stalls, bazaars, shopping malls and street vendors, makes it a bargain-hunter's paradise.
  • Five incredibly opulent villas
    What kind of holiday rental home costs $10,000 a day? Perhaps one set on a private Caribbean beach, with a personal fleet of boats?
  • Travel photo of the day

  • City smackdown: The winner is ...
    Who takes the cake: New York or L.A.? We asked iReporters and CNN.com readers to defend their pick in this East Coast-West Coast rivalry. Here's how you responded.
  • Dark tourism bears witness
    In a culture where death is sanitized and often hidden away, death made public by tragedy fascinates people enough to make memorial sites a popular stopping point on otherwise fun-filled vacations.
  • Protect your pockets on the go
    Pickpocket artist Bob Arno shares some tips to avoid being a target while traveling.
  • Drivers and cyclists square off
    It's National Bike to Work week and drivers say a shorter commute and more bike lanes would get them to bike to work more often. Cyclists wish drivers would get off their cell phones.
  • Smackdown: Charlotte has 'arrived'
    Charlotte, North Carolina takes on Florida's Tampa Bay area in a city smackdown pitting the sites of the Democratic and Republican conventions against each other. Today we hear from a Charlotte supporter.
  • Smackdown: Sunny Tampa shines
    Florida's Tampa Bay area takes on Charlotte, N.C. in our convention city smackdown. Which city gets your vote? Cast your ballot in the poll on the story page and share photos and tips.
  • 'Bouncing back' after baby
    Is it just me, or are we a little obsessed with how celebrities look after having babies? Sure, famous people are always fun to watch (especially when they do cool things like Mila Kunis and save lives), but could all this ogling their midsections, thighs, butts and boobs shortly after they've experienced one of the most natural and precious experiences of their lives be a little ... twisted?
  • Romancing the dune in Namibia
    Step by step, in the soft sweet light just before dawn, we climb a knife edge of Namibian sand. We are walking up one of what are said to be the world's tallest dunes.
  • Today's photo: Tiger on the prowl

  • Arranged marriage, American-style
    It was like any blind date. I had dressed in my Saturday best and walked to my favorite brunch restaurant in West Los Angeles to meet a guy -- let's call him Raj -- for the first time.
  • Moms of sex offenders share stigma
    Christine Smith will never forget the moment she watched her 21-year-old son being led out of a Florida courtroom in handcuffs.
  • Smackdown: Sunny Tampa shines
    Florida's Tampa Bay area takes on Charlotte, N.C. in our convention city smackdown. Which city gets your vote? Cast your ballot in the poll on the story page and share photos and tips.
  • Smackdown: Charlotte, 'you have arrived'
    Charlotte, North Carolina takes on Florida's Tampa Bay area in a city smackdown pitting the sites of the Democratic and Republican conventions against each other. Today we hear from a Charlotte supporter.
  • In-flight phone calls likely to spread
    Switching off your cellphone during a flight will soon be a thing of the past, as experts tip in-flight calls to become standard.
  • Euro crisis: Should I cancel my vacation?
    As fears grow about whether Greece will stay in the euro, and the possible domino effect this could cause, many prospective holidaymakers appear to be having second thoughts about visiting that country and other troubled members of the eurozone.
  • Will Atlanta's new terminal stack up?
    International travelers, rejoice! The world's busiest airport is debuting a billion-dollar solution to the much-griped-about entry procedure for Atlanta-bound passengers.
  • Couch surfing a cave in Jordan
    In front of a cave deep in the monochromatic sandstone canyons of Petra, in southern Jordan, sits a bright pink 1982 Jeep Wrangler. Its owner calls it the couch surfing flag.
  • 8 mistakes weekend travelers make
    Not that long ago Budget Travel asked readers if it would be worth flying six hours to a destination if you only had four nights to spend there. And surprisingly, the majority said yes! So the next question is: how do you make the most of a short break?
  • An insider's guide to driving in Italy
    So you're ready to go. You've booked your flight, arranged your accommodation and booked a rental car.
  • Four tips for tough photo scenarios
    Photographer Adam Fernandez reveals how travelers can take better photos while grappling with motion, glass surfaces, the elements, and—perhaps most challenging of all—other people.
  • National parks' hidden treasures
    Known to many National Park aficionados, the lesser-known locales are also worthy of your visit. Celebrate during National Park Week, April 21-29, with entry fees waived and special programs added.
  • Finding Mexico in the U.S.A.
    Not ready for a trip to Mexico right now? There is plenty of Mexico to explore and celebrate in the United States since much of the Southwest was once part of our neighbor to the south.
  • Photos: Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
    From the brilliant aquamarine waters of Cancun to lazy, sun-soaked days in Villadolid and Merida, iReporters take us on a tour of photos from the Yucatan Peninsula.
  • Lapland: Land of the midnight sun
    Lapland's winters are dark, cold, and long, but the summers are lit by 24-hour daylight, perfect for mountain hikes ... and midnight golf.
  • 6 new spots for architecture lovers
    Modern architecture is giving travelers reasons to jump on a plane to see masterpieces around the world. Check out these six spots for bold new designs.
  • N.C. lures 'Hunger Games' fans
    The young stars of "The Hunger Games" may remember the blockbuster movie as the one that launched their careers. But the biggest star of the "The Hunger Games" may well turn out to be the state of North Carolina.
  • Embracing adventure in Vietnam
    I clung white-knuckled to the back of my friend's motorbike as we zipped around the streets of Hanoi. It was the first day of my tour through Vietnam, and the adventure had just begun.
  • Underground in the Outback
    Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia -- a place where the old American West meets Mars -- which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Headlines last updated on May 19, 2012 21:10:47pm.
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