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- 13 years old and taking care of mom
At 13 years old, Nickolaus Dent is his mother's primary caregiver.
- Know a hero? Nominate them!
Do you know an everyday person changing the world? It's easy to nominate them as a CNN Hero.
- Swim lessons help kids break cycle
- Young refugees find footing in U.S.
Khalid Yohana was 7 years old when war reached his hometown of Mosul, Iraq.
- Finding justice for Haiti's rape victims
Three days after a massive earthquake threw Haiti into chaos, Alvana was homeless, along with her two children.
- Gay dad finds families for foster kids
David Wing-Kovarik and his partner, Conrad, were ready to adopt a child. They moved through all their requirements smoothly, even enrolling in an orientation and training class for prospective parents. Then they were confronted with their first real stumbling block.
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- Four die on Mt. Everest
Three people died while coming down the southern slope of the mountain during the weekend after reaching Mt. Everest's 8848-meter (29,028 foot) summit, officials said.
- Pakistan restores Twitter
Pakistan has restored access to Twitter after blocking the popular social networking site over the posting of content it deemed an affront to Muslims, Pakistan's telecom authority said Monday.
- Chen arrives in U.S.
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to YouTube to complain about abuse he said his family suffered at the hands of authorities.
- World's oceans are 'plasticized'
A marine expedition of environmentalists has confirmed the bad news it feared -- the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" extends even further than previously known.
- Replacing Kenya's 'flying toilets'
In the slums of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, visiting the bathroom usually means one of two things; a trip to the local pit latrine or the 'flying toilet'.
- Turning up the heat, bring down bills
It's an illuminating idea which its creators hope will help drive up energy efficiency and bring down buildings' carbon emissions.
- Debate over 'poverty tours'
On a recent trip home to India, I heard a German man on my flight remark to another passenger that he'd taken his son on a tour of a Kolkata slum.
- Wedding with mermaids
Two couples in China held their wedding ceremonies underwater in an aquarium.
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- A year later, Joplin is 'on the mend'
From the blank canvas left behind by last year's tornado, new homes are slowly popping up in Joplin, Missouri.
- Historic launch of private rocket heralds new era
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station.
- Coach Mourinho commits to new Real Madrid contract
Not long ago it seemed like Jose Mourinho might be parting company with Real Madrid, but now the "Special One" has committed to the newly-crowned Spanish champions until mid-2016.
- IMF calls on Bank of England to cut rates
The International Monetary Fund has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates and resume printing money to boost demand in the economy. It has also asked the UK government to prepare a Plan B for deficit reduction if these measures do not work.
- Jurors continue deliberations in Edwards trial
The jury in former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' corruption trial will begin a third day of deliberations Tuesday.
- Robin Gibb, member of the Bee Gees, dies after battle with cancer
Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the disco group the Bee Gees, died on Sunday, according to a statement on his website.
- NATO accepts Obama timetable to end war in Afghanistan by 2014
NATO countries signed off Monday on President Barack Obama's exit strategy from Afghanistan that calls for troops to be pulled by the end of 2014.
- Wrecked Costa Concordia to be raised from Italian sea bed
Salvage experts outlined their plan Friday to raise the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner from the sea floor off Italy and tow it away.
- Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as No. 1 browser -- maybe
This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.
- Egypt elections: 'Women need a champion'
The one thing Egypt's presidential candidates all have in common is their lack of engagement with women's rights, says Hania Sholkamy.
- Obama calls Joplin High graduates an 'inspiration,' urges them to lead America
President Barack Obama urged Joplin High graduates Monday to use what they've learned to rebuild their tornado-ravaged city and nation.
- U.S. officials: Ambassador Crocker to step down from Afghan post
Ryan Crocker, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, is expected to step down this summer after a year in the job, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said Tuesday.
- U.N. nuclear watchdog expects deal with Iran
The head of the IAEA says he will sign an agreement soon with Iran over its nuclear program, a sign of possible broader inspections.
- 25 dead, 55 injured after train crash in India
At least 25 people are dead after a train crash in India early Tuesday morning, a spokesman for the ministry of railways said.
- Prostate cancer screening's false promise
Should men be routinely screened for prostate cancer? This question has been asked ever since the prostate specific antigen test, or PSA, became widely available more than two decades ago.
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- 8 shot after Oklahoma City Thunder playoff win
Eight people were shot Monday night just blocks from the Chesapeake Energy Arena as large crowds were leaving the playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, police said.
- Historic launch of private rocket heralds new era
A new era in space exploration dawned Tuesday as a slender rocket powered into the dark Florida sky before sunrise, carrying the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station.
- Four die on Mount Everest
Four people died while coming down the southern slope of the mountain during the weekend after reaching Mount Everest's 8848-meter (29,028 foot) summit, officials said.
- Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer as No. 1 browser -- maybe
This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.
- Why India longs for an American election
There are more elephants in India than Mormons. Five of the rare Mormons are in a Bible class in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which occupies a portion of a red residential building in south Delhi.
- Former Apple employee explains 'upside-down' logo
Those new to the cult of Mac may not realize it, but there once was a time when that iconic logo that shines from the top of Apple notebooks used to be positioned, well, upside down. Anyone gazing at the back of an open PowerBook or iBook saw Apple's logo balancing on its stem, almost as if in the middle of a pirouette.
- Gloria Allred sued over Travolta accusers
The lawyer who filed a sexual battery lawsuit against John Travolta on behalf of two male massage therapists and then dismissed it is now suing another lawyer for allegedly stealing his clients.
- A 'Leap' forward in gesture-control interfaces?
You know that bit in "The Avengers" where Tony Stark spreads his fingers apart in mid-air and the stuff on the screen in front of him instantly appears on displays throughout the room?
- Prosecutors to appeal 30-day sentence in Rutgers gay bullying case
Prosecutors will appeal a 30-day jail sentence handed down Monday against Dharun Ravi, the ex-Rutgers student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge.
- Arkansas blast fatally burns 3 beyond recognition
A three-man oil crew was killed in an explosion in El Dorado, Arkansas, while dismantling an abandoned containment vessel filled with residual oil vapors, the Arkansas Emergency Management said Monday.
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- 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.
- Teen obesity leads to heart disease
Pat St. Claire tells us that new studies find teens who are obese are already showing signs of heart problems.
- 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.
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- SpaceX makes history with launch to space station
The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off early today off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying the first private capsule to the International Space Station.
- 8 shot after Thunder win playoffs
Eight people were shot in Oklahoma City Monday night just blocks from the Chesapeake Energy Arena as large crowds were leaving the Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers game, police said.
- Day 3 for John Edwards jury
The jury in former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' corruption trial will begin a third day of deliberations Tuesday after asking to take another look at a batch of exhibits from the four-week case.
- 4 die after reaching Mt. Everest summit
The climbers, hailing from four nations, died while coming down the southern slope of Mount Everest after reaching the 29,028-foot summit, officials said.
- Rutgers spycam case ends with jail time
Ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi got 30 days for spying on his gay roommate, Tyler Clementi, with a webcam. Clementi killed himself after he found out about the camera.
- Hooker scandal expands to DEA
Three Drug Enforcement Administration agents are under investigation for allegedly hiring prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, a congressional source confirms to CNN.
- 25 dead, 55 hurt in train crash in India
At least 13 people are dead after a train crash in India early Tuesday morning, a spokesman for the ministry of railways said.
- Arrest made in missing Calif. teen case
A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the two-month-old disappearance of a California teen, authorities said.
- Obama to Joplin grads: 'Pay it forward'
Calling the students an inspiration "to me ... the world," President Barack Obama urged Joplin High School graduates Monday to heed the lessons they've learned and spirit they've shown to rebuild not only their tornado-ravaged city, but their nation.
- No benefits for posthumous conception
A mother of twins born 18 months after the death of the biological father lost her Supreme Court appeal Monday, and the children are not eligible for survival benefits under Social Security.
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- A 'Leap' forward in gesture-control interfaces?
You know that bit in "The Avengers" where Tony Stark spreads his fingers apart in mid-air and the stuff on the screen in front of him instantly appears on displays throughout the room?
- Has Chrome topped Internet Explorer?
This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.
- Meet the new Mrs. Zuckerberg
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."
- Apple, Samsung begin settlement talks
In the midst of bitter lawsuits, the heads of two mobile giants have agreed to meet. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports
- FB's Zuckerberg marries girlfriend
Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday.
- Internet greets Facebook's IPO price
Friends may be priceless. But 'friending' is worth $38 a share.
- Why I won't be quitting Facebook
Flush with cash and drunk with power after its $100 billion IPO, Facebook could be caught secretly brainwashing millions of new users into signing up (mind-control hoodies, anyone?) -- and still I might not quit the world's largest social network.
- Google revamps search again
So, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the L.A. hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs.
- Microsoft launches a 'social search' network
Does the Web have room for one more social network? Microsoft thinks so.
- Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer -- maybe
This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.
- Priscilla Chan: Meet the new Mrs. Zuckerberg
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."
- Surprise: The Internet hates rich people
It's no shock that people love to hate Facebook.
- Why I'll (probably) never leave Facebook
Flush with cash and drunk with power after its $100 billion IPO, Facebook could be caught secretly brainwashing millions of new users into signing up (mind-control hoodies, anyone?) -- and still I might not quit the world's largest social network.
- No, Abraham Lincoln didn't invent Facebook
To quote "The Social Network," if Abraham Lincoln had invented Facebook, he would have invented Facebook. But in a tall tale that would have made the Great Emancipator proud, a blog post fooled some media outlets by saying he did just that.
- The future of gaming: It's now
Experts on a recent panel agree we're currently in a new 'golden age' of video gaming. "They [today's developers] don't want to make games that are art," one panelist said. "They want to make games that are awesome."
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- A 'Leap' forward in gesture-control interfaces?
You know that bit in "The Avengers" where Tony Stark spreads his fingers apart in mid-air and the stuff on the screen in front of him instantly appears on displays throughout the room?
- Has Chrome topped Internet Explorer?
This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.
- Meet the new Mrs. Zuckerberg
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."
- Apple, Samsung begin settlement talks
In the midst of bitter lawsuits, the heads of two mobile giants have agreed to meet. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports
- FB's Zuckerberg marries girlfriend
Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday.
- Internet greets Facebook's IPO price
Friends may be priceless. But 'friending' is worth $38 a share.
- Why I won't be quitting Facebook
Flush with cash and drunk with power after its $100 billion IPO, Facebook could be caught secretly brainwashing millions of new users into signing up (mind-control hoodies, anyone?) -- and still I might not quit the world's largest social network.
- Google revamps search again
So, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the L.A. hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs.
- Microsoft launches a 'social search' network
Does the Web have room for one more social network? Microsoft thinks so.
- Chrome overtakes Internet Explorer -- maybe
This might be the start of a new chapter in the browser wars.
- Priscilla Chan: Meet the new Mrs. Zuckerberg
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."
- Surprise: The Internet hates rich people
It's no shock that people love to hate Facebook.
- Why I'll (probably) never leave Facebook
Flush with cash and drunk with power after its $100 billion IPO, Facebook could be caught secretly brainwashing millions of new users into signing up (mind-control hoodies, anyone?) -- and still I might not quit the world's largest social network.
- No, Abraham Lincoln didn't invent Facebook
To quote "The Social Network," if Abraham Lincoln had invented Facebook, he would have invented Facebook. But in a tall tale that would have made the Great Emancipator proud, a blog post fooled some media outlets by saying he did just that.
- The future of gaming: It's now
Experts on a recent panel agree we're currently in a new 'golden age' of video gaming. "They [today's developers] don't want to make games that are art," one panelist said. "They want to make games that are awesome."