I loved baseball as a kid. I still have fond memories of my siblings and me, members of the "Astro Buddies" club, heading to the Astrodome, the eighth wonder of the world, to watch the Houston Astros play.
Five leaders of what was once the nation's largest Muslim charity were given long prison sentences Wednesday by a federal judge, months after they were found guilty of aiding a militant Palestinian organization.
When you're single, meeting eligible men can be kind of frustrating. Yes, you can go to bars, try online dating, or stalk pet-owners at the dog park, but if you tried your usual tricks and now feel like you've depleted your options, have no fear!
Sixteen people vying for what is being dubbed the "best job in the world" will on Wednesday learn who has won the post of caretaker for the tropical paradise of Hamilton island in Queensland, Australia.
Sixteen applicants arrived in Hamilton Island on Sunday for the final interviews to pick a caretaker for the tropical paradise in Queensland, Australia.
A runny nose. A cough. A sore throat. And even pork eaten a week ago.
The stars seem to be getting more accurate.
This week we can look forward to two key reports that will give us a snapshot of the state of the housing market. Could we be seeing the beginning of a bottom in the beleaguered sector?
The two young women were as different as could be when they met in a small farming village outside Uganda's capital in 2004.
The wet tissues pile up as pollen from trees swirls in the air, clogging noses and tickling eyes without relief. This is what parts of March, April and May are like for many Americans.
I loved baseball as a kid. I still have fond memories of my siblings and me, members of the "Astro Buddies" club, heading to the Astrodome, the eighth wonder of the world, to watch the Houston Astros play.
Five leaders of what was once the nation's largest Muslim charity were given long prison sentences Wednesday by a federal judge, months after they were found guilty of aiding a militant Palestinian organization.
When you're single, meeting eligible men can be kind of frustrating. Yes, you can go to bars, try online dating, or stalk pet-owners at the dog park, but if you tried your usual tricks and now feel like you've depleted your options, have no fear!
Sixteen people vying for what is being dubbed the "best job in the world" will on Wednesday learn who has won the post of caretaker for the tropical paradise of Hamilton island in Queensland, Australia.
Sixteen applicants arrived in Hamilton Island on Sunday for the final interviews to pick a caretaker for the tropical paradise in Queensland, Australia.
A runny nose. A cough. A sore throat. And even pork eaten a week ago.
The stars seem to be getting more accurate.
This week we can look forward to two key reports that will give us a snapshot of the state of the housing market. Could we be seeing the beginning of a bottom in the beleaguered sector?
The two young women were as different as could be when they met in a small farming village outside Uganda's capital in 2004.
The wet tissues pile up as pollen from trees swirls in the air, clogging noses and tickling eyes without relief. This is what parts of March, April and May are like for many Americans.
Burger lovers beware: People who eat red meat every day have a higher risk of dying over a 10-year period -- mostly because of cardiovascular disease or cancer --than their peers who eat less red or processed meat, according to a new study of about half a million people.
Cancer patients who rely on religion to cope with their terminal illnesses are more likely to use intensive life-prolonging care, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
American financier R. Allen Stanford and his wife owe back taxes, penalties and interest of at least $226.5 million, the IRS said in court documents filed in Dallas, Texas.
With an economic crisis swirling and unemployment numbers climbing, one company declared Tuesday "free resume printing day."
One of the perks of working for a big blue chip company is that employees can often buy its stock at a discount.
Do you remember the scene in the movie "Something's Gotta Give" where Jack Nicholson's character lies about Viagra to a doctor in the emergency room?
With the economy sputtering along, buying a plane ticket for a getaway may not be a priority.
Former Dallas, Texas, Mayor Ron Kirk, who is President Obama's nominee to be the U.S. trade representative, owes nearly $10,000 in taxes. He's the fourth Obama pick that has come under fire for tax issues.
Call it a project of biblical proportions: 31,173 verses, 90 cities, one Word.
Sonic booms and at least one fireball in the sky were reported in Texas on Sunday, less than a week after two satellites collided in space and a day after the Federal Aviation Administration asked U.S. pilots to watch for "falling space debris," authorities said.
Jasmine Rocha learned a valuable budgetary lesson when planning her quinceañera, the 15th birthday celebration that represents a rite of passage from childhood to womanhood for Latinas.
Winter weather was blamed for at least five traffic deaths as freezing rain and sleet blanketed areas from Texas to Kentucky on Tuesday.
A former Utah policeman is a suspect in at least three of Monday's four rush-hour shootings near Dallas, Texas, including one of two fatal attacks, police said Tuesday.
Go out in the hot sun, take a magnifying glass and focus concentrated sunbeams on your lips. That's what some dermatologists claim you're doing when you apply shiny lip gloss and go into the sun. The consequence may be an increased risk of skin cancer on your lips. Skin cancer of the lips accounts for 10 percent of all skin cancer cases, and 3,500 new cases of skin cancer of the lips are diagnosed each year.
A blast of Arctic air Tuesday morning has much of the nation -- from the Great Lakes to Oregon and down to Texas -- in its cold, icy grip.
First lady Laura Bush said Sunday she plans to continue working to advance the position of women in Afghanistan after her husband's time in office ends in January.
Jerrye Lail's heart attack took her by surprise, but when overwhelming medical bills forced her and her husband, Dan, to ask for help from the Salvation Army, that was a real stunner.
Tracy Orr sat in the back of the room and prepared to watch her foreclosed home go up for auction this past Saturday. That's when a pesky stranger sat down beside her and struck up a conversation.
The Dallas, Texas, school district laid off hundreds of teachers Thursday to avoid a projected $84 million deficit.
Teachers and parents in Dallas, Texas, are angry about new grading policies that they say are dumbing down the district and pushing students through the system who haven't earned it.
Ryan Libbey, 10, was in vacation heaven.
Two recent stories are a prime example of how important it is for the media to confront the reality of rumors in the age of the Internet.
From Dallas, Texas to Dabancheng, China, energy companies are staking fortunes on harnessing wind power.
Rapper Luke Campbell marries Kristin Thompson in Dallas, Texas
Individual U.S. investors aren't happy with the current bear market, but they're not panicking, and most are sticking with their investment strategies, according to a sampling of financial planners across the country.
In a series of raids, authorities have arrested more than 300 members of prostitution operations and removed 21 juveniles from sex-selling rings, the FBI announced Wednesday.
Come out and join CNN's Fit Nation! Our tour is coming to your city with a digital interactive experience, free Fit Nation gear and a chance for you to be on CNN TV with chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The Fit Nation bus will criss-cross the country starting in July to connect with people who are on ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Check the list of scheduled stops below to find out when the tour is coming to a city near you. Upcoming Tour Dates - July 11-13: Taste of Dallas, Dallas, Texas - July 18-20: Bite of Seattle, Seattle, Washington - July 26: Aquatennial River Blast Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 1-3: Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio Do you have a weight loss success story you'd like to share? Send us your story, photos and video.
An American Airlines plane flew from Dallas, Texas, to Paris, France, even though a "large panel" fell off the underside as the flight took off, the airline said in a memo to pilots.
The blood-washed church for which Jesus died is not relegated to one group or another, nor is it held hostage by politics or ethnicity. It is a breathing, living testament to God's love and grace. It serves its community where it is located and is aware of the needs and nuances of that community. However, its relevance and vision must go beyond its community and reach the world for which Christ died.
Dear FSB: My sister is a photographer's representative and my brother-in-law is an architect. Both run their own businesses. While they have numerous clients and generate billings, they can't manage their money because of late payments. They have to turn to family to borrow. Are there any cash-flow tools or contract templates with fee structures that could help?
Dear FSB: I own a carpet cleaning company. I am looking to move my existing health care insurance and 401(k) to one company. Do you have any suggestions on the best provider to contact?
A powerful oil refinery explosion rocked the west Texas town of Big Spring on Monday injuring four people, a company spokesman said.
Dear FSB: What is a good, affordable way to provide my employees with health insurance coverage? (My business is an insurance company, but we sell auto insurance.) I have a total of three employees.
A bus hopped a highway median and crashed into a pickup truck before being broadsided by an 18-wheeler, Arkansas police said, killing the pickup driver and two bus riders.
Dear FSB: I want to purchase a franchise with Williams Chicken Corp. in Dallas, Texas. I am currently in school pursuing a B.S. in management. Where should I start?
A federal judge in Dallas, Texas, declared a mistrial Monday in the case against leaders of a Muslim charity accused of aiding terrorists.
So seriously does J. Henry Fair practice what he preaches that the blond-wood frames on the artworks in his exhibition, "Industrial Scars," were made from a tree that died in his yard in Lewisboro, New York.
As a species, we've hit the bedtime barrier. You can eat at your desk, socialize in the break room, and answer text messages on a date, but sooner or later, you're going to have to sleep.
There it sits on your nightstand, that book you've meant to read for who knows how long but haven't yet cracked open. Tonight, as you feel its stare from beneath that teetering pile of magazines, know one thing -- you are not alone.
This is better than the ball pit at Chuck E Cheese's! -- Dee, St. Louis, Ala.
It's the end of the week again, and we get the feeling the days just flew by. We heard your views on important political issues, saw your photos and video from explosions in Dallas, Texas, and received all kinds of reports of fires and waterspouts around the country. You also sent us a sweet tribute to Tammy Faye Messner, who passed away Friday.
Justin Randall began to wonder if he had picked the wrong day to drive his convertible through downtown Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, as debris rained down from an explosion at a facility that sells acetylene gas.
As part of the "People You Should Know" special, CNN.com users sent in their nominations for people they'd like to know more about. Here is a selection of their responses, some of which have been edited for clarity and length.
A late freeze put a snowy exclamation point on a fairly mild winter for much of the United States, and experts say it's hard to predict what this weird weather means for allergy sufferers.
The search for two missing climbers on Oregon's highest peak continues as the body of a third climber was finally recovered Monday afternoon, said the Hood River County sheriff.
One of three climbers missing for more than a week on Mount Hood was found dead Sunday, but authorities said they still hoped to find his companions alive.
Americans have more money, buy fancier toys, and live in bigger homes than ever before. CNN.com asked you for your definition of luxury and how the standards have changed over the years. Here is a selection of comments, some of which have been edited:
Holly ranks no. 14 on Fortune's 2006 list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. The Dallas, Texas-based company saw profits rise at a rate of 96% and revenues grow 48% with a stock return of 93% on average annually over the past three years. The company ranked 54 on the 2005 list.
According to data released by the Census Bureau, the number of immigrants living in American households rose 16 percent over the last five years. We asked our readers how immigration is impacting their community. Here is a selection of your responses, some of which have been edited:
"Does Artificial Intelligence pose a greater threat or benefit to humanity?"
In 1981, American Airlines came up with a novel way to try and keep customers loyal.
On World Refugee Day, Angelina Jolie proved again that she is not your typical celebrity.
'Can humanity control technology?'
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AIDS has killed more than 25 million people across the globe since 1981, when the disease was first recognized. Last year alone, nearly 3 million people died of AIDS.
As a quick-shifting sea filled with trees and debris engulfed the first floor of his home, Kennard Jackley unwittingly took measures to help save his Slidell, Louisiana, residence -- not with boards and tarps, but with a video camera.
Iraqis went to the polls Thursday to elect their country's first permanent government since the fall of Saddam Hussein. On that historic election day, CNN.com asked readers to e-mail their thoughts on what needs to happen in Iraq to establish a stable democracy. Here is a selection of those responses, some of which have been edited:
The white coats of cardiologists are a regular fixture for heart patients, but more and more, the furry coats of man's best friends might become a common sight.
Three months ago you were gearing up for your last set of finals and now you've secured the job you always wanted and a salary you're happy with.
I'm 66 years old and have 60 percent of my portfolio in stock index funds and 40 percent in a short-term bond index fund. I'm concerned, though, that rising interest rates will reduce the value of my bond shares. Is there a better choice than a short-term bond fund for the income portion of my portfolio?
A small plane crashed Thursday into two houses in Dallas, Texas, engulfing them in flames and killing the pilot and the sole passenger, officials said.
226 RICKY PIERCE Guard/Forward, Milwaukee Bucks Height: 6 ft. 4 in. Weight: 210 Born: 8/19/59, Dallas, Texas
In Japan pressure to reform the costly, inefficient distribution system is growing. U.S. companies should get ready for the change. The Japanese are on the verge of creating the kind of consumer ma...
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