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Paul's long-held policies converge with Tea Party'supdated: Sun Sep 11 2011 11:39:00

Texas Rep. Ron Paul is making his third bid for the White House armed with the same libertarian-leaning stances that cultivated a dedicated following during his 11 terms in the House of Representatives.

Reporting tips from Wolf Blitzerupdated: Wed Aug 17 2011 13:09:00

When looking for great journalism advice, why not get it from someone who has been in the business for almost 40 years? We got CNN's Wolf Blitzer, anchor of "The Situation Room," to answer questions about being a journalist and to share tips on covering the perfect story. Blitzer is an Emmy Award-winning anchor for CNN and is also a recipient of the Peabody Award for his Hurricane Katrina coverage, the Alfred I. duPont Award for his coverage of the tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia and an Edward R. Murrow Award for CNN's September 11 coverage. See what he had to say below, and then apply some of his advice to your CNN iReport boot camp story!

Blitzer: Reporting on bin Laden's deathupdated: Mon May 02 2011 15:17:00

Behind the scenes account from CNN's Wolf Blitzer on covering the breaking news of Osama bin Laden's death.

Wolf Blitzer: 'One of those nights you'll never forget'updated: Mon May 02 2011 15:17:00

When the news of the death of Osama bin Laden first broke late Sunday night, much of the nation -- and the world -- heard it first from CNN's Wolf Blitzer.

Blitzer: My journey inside North Koreaupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 10:10:00

In December, CNN's Wolf Blitzer reported on his exclusive journey into North Korea.

Inside Wolf Blitzer's N. Korea tripupdated: Wed Dec 22 2010 14:02:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer is debriefed by CNN's Gloria Borger on his journey to North Korea with Gov. Bill Richardson.

Blitzer: How conflict was avertedupdated: Mon Dec 20 2010 23:01:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer reports from Pyongyang on Gov. Bill Richardson's impact on defusing new threats from North Korea.

Blitzer: Korean tensions 'eased significantly'updated: Mon Dec 20 2010 23:01:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer has been in Pyongyang, North Korea, covering New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's diplomatic talks with the North Koreans. He was the only journalist on Richardson's trip to North Korea. He spoke via phone Monday evening to CNN's Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley.

Blitzer: Everyone's trying to avoid warupdated: Sat Dec 18 2010 18:19:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer says the Obama administration is concerned about South Korea's planned military exercises.

Wolf Blitzer's Washingtonupdated: Fri Jul 30 2010 07:44:00

Wolf Blitzer, CNN's lead political anchor, has lived in the Washington area for 39 years.

When will the oil spill end?updated: Tue May 11 2010 22:20:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer asks Interior Secretary Ken Salazar when he thinks the oil spill will end.

Transcript: Scotland official talks of Lockerbie releaseupdated: Thu Aug 20 2009 19:29:00

Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, convicted of murdering 270 people by blowing up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, two decades ago was returned to his native Libya on Thursday.

Alberto Gonzales: Sotomayor's appointment gives hopeupdated: Tue May 26 2009 19:06:00

With President Obama's nomination Tuesday, a federal appellate judge could become the first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court justice and the third woman to serve on the high court.

Tentative deal on stimulusupdated: Sat Feb 07 2009 09:55:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer interviews a CNN panel on what the stimulus means after a tentative agreement on the bill.

Burris: 'I am the legally-appointed senator'updated: Mon Jan 05 2009 19:19:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer spoke Monday with Roland Burris, picked by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Below is a full transcript of the interview:

A partial transcript of Palin on 'Situation Room'updated: Wed Nov 12 2008 18:58:00

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, this year's Republican vice presidential nominee, spoke with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room" on Wednesday.

Beam me up, Wolf! CNN debuts election-night 'hologram'updated: Fri Nov 07 2008 07:02:00

It was an election night like none other, in every sense of the phrase. In addition to the obvious -- the selection of the nation's first black president -- Tuesday night's coverage on CNN showcased groundbreaking technology.

Hologram technologyupdated: Fri Nov 07 2008 07:02:00

A behind-the-scenes look into CNN's hologram technology.

When your mate is your political enemyupdated: Fri Oct 31 2008 09:39:00

Election tension is boiling over; it seems like everyone from the office blowhard to the person in front of you at the post office is spouting off opinions that make your blood boil. But what happens when the one disagreeing with you shares your bedroom?

John McCain interview transcriptupdated: Wed Oct 22 2008 15:53:00

Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain joined CNN's Wolf Blitzer for an interview in "The Situation Room" on Wednesday.

Enquirer editor on Edwardsupdated: Sat Aug 09 2008 05:58:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer talks to National Enquirer editor David Perel about the John Edwards sex scandal.

National Enquirer: Edwards story came from credible tipupdated: Sat Aug 09 2008 05:58:00

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards admitted Friday to having an extramarital affair in 2006 with a woman who worked on his campaign.

Pastor snags Obama, McCain for joint appearanceupdated: Tue Jul 22 2008 22:02:00

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republican Sen. John McCain in August will be on the same stage for the first time in the 2008 presidential campaign.

Chevron CEO: Market, not greed, driving gas pricesupdated: Wed Jun 18 2008 15:55:00

Chevron Corp. CEO David O'Reilly says Big Oil is not to blame for skyrocketing gas prices.

Chevron CEO grilledupdated: Wed Jun 18 2008 15:55:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer talks to Chevron CEO David O'Reilly in an exclusive interview on CNN.

Snow: McCain distancing himself from Bushupdated: Mon Apr 28 2008 12:02:00

Tony Snow, former White House press secretary for President Bush, joins CNN as a political contributor. Snow talked with Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room" to discuss Sen. John McCain's relationship with Bush.

Part 2 of CNN Democratic presidential debate updated: Mon Jan 21 2008 23:01:00

Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama and former Sen. John Edwards answered questions from CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Joe Johns and Suzanne Malveaux in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, Monday night.

Part 3 of CNN Democratic presidential debate updated: Mon Jan 21 2008 22:32:00

Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama and former Sen. John Edwards answered questions from CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Joe Johns and Suzanne Malveaux in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, Monday night.

Commentary: Take your share of responsibility for illegal immigrationupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 04:27:00

A reader wrote in to complain about illegal immigration, not exactly a rare occurrence. He was concerned about his tax dollars paying for services for illegal immigrants.

Vicente Fox speaks his mindupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 04:27:00

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox speaks with CNN's Wolf Blitzer on issues including U.S. immigration policy.

Michael Moore talks healthcareupdated: Fri Jul 20 2007 04:52:00

Michael Moore talks healthcare

People.com: Michael Moore Rips CNN's Wolf Blitzerupdated: Wed Jul 11 2007 09:13:00

In a combative interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer yesterday, Michael Moore lambasted the Situation Room host - and the mainstream media in general - for misrepresenting his healthcare documentary, Sicko, and for failing to heed the warnings of Fahrenheit 9/11, his 2004 film about the buildup to the Iraq war.

King: Anna Nicole was 'genuine, special person'updated: Thu Feb 08 2007 16:21:00

CNN's Larry King interviewed Anna Nicole Smith several times on his talk show and said the model and actress lived a short life but one worthy of being told in a feature film.

Toobin: Cruelty-free execution is difficultupdated: Fri Dec 15 2006 17:43:00

After it took 34 minutes for an inmate in Florida to die by injection, Gov. Jeb Bush on Friday ordered a moratorium on all executions in the state. Meanwhile, a federal judge in California ruled Friday that lethal injection could be unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment and stopped executions in that state.

Rice: 'Arms cannot operate again' in south Lebanonupdated: Fri Aug 11 2006 18:29:00

As the U.N. Security Council was preparing to vote Friday on a draft resolution aimed at ending the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the U.S. and Israel voiced their support for the proposal.

Ramsey Clark: Impossible to prepare a defense for Husseinupdated: Tue Jun 27 2006 20:41:00

Saddam Hussein's trial for crimes against humanity is coming to a close. In August the former Iraqi leader faces a separate genocide trail. One of his attorneys, former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, says Hussein has no more chance of getting a fair trial in August than he did in the current trial in Baghdad.

Ex-Gitmo detainee: Wrong place, wrong timeupdated: Tue Jun 13 2006 20:18:00

Shafiq Rasul, a British citizen, says he and two friends were on a humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 2001 when they were taken prisoner and sent to the detention center in the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Sumaidaie: Marines shot my cousinupdated: Tue May 30 2006 20:11:00

President Bush welcomed the new Iraqi ambassador to the United States at a White House credentialing ceremony Tuesday, saying, "The United States stands ready to help the Iraqi democracy succeed."

Carter to Israel: Talk with Abbasupdated: Wed May 24 2006 20:39:00

Former President Jimmy Carter said Wednesday that he opposes the House's version of immigration legislation, and he encouraged Israel to negotiate directly with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Toobin: Moussaoui verdict a 'black eye'updated: Wed May 03 2006 16:07:00

The jury in the case of al Qaeda conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui recommended Wednesday that he should receive life in prison rather than the death penalty for his role in the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States.

Hersh: U.S. mulls nuclear option for Iran updated: Mon Apr 10 2006 07:29:00

Investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, in an article in the April 17 edition of The New Yorker magazine, writes that President Bush wants regime change in Iran.

Resigning DeLay: 'I'm in God's hands'updated: Tue Apr 04 2006 20:26:00

Embattled former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said Tuesday that he will quit Congress and drop his bid for re-election.

Toobin: Dire result likely for Moussaouiupdated: Mon Apr 03 2006 20:02:00

A federal jury decided on Monday that admitted al Qaeda terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui is eligible for the death penalty, tying him directly to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Mexico's Fox: We have 'obligation to opportunity'updated: Sun Apr 02 2006 22:26:00

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Sunday that he expects an immigration bill to be passed by week's end, but comments from other U.S. lawmakers left it difficult to predict what kind of legislation might ultimately win passage.

Sen. Schumer: Alito would vote to overturn Roeupdated: Wed Jan 11 2006 12:56:00

During a break in the Supreme Court nomination hearings of Judge Samuel Alito, CNN's Wolf Blitzer asks Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, whether Democrats intend to block Alito's nomination.

Osias: Tide has turned for mine familiesupdated: Tue Jan 03 2006 19:39:00

Rescuers searched Tuesday for 13 men trapped in a darkened coal mine, trying to find a sign of the miners more than a day after an explosion left them trapped.

Murtha on Iraq: 'Staying the course is not a plan'updated: Wed Dec 21 2005 21:00:00

Senate leaders reached agreement Wednesday night to extend provisions of the Patriot Act for six months. Final passage of the bill has been stalled, at least in part, by Democratic and Republican senators' questions about President Bush's authorizations of secret eavesdropping on Americans as part of the war on terror.

Analyst: 'Damage done' to Israeli politicsupdated: Sun Dec 18 2005 16:49:00

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was taken to a hospital Sunday after suffering what doctors said was a mild stroke.

Kerry: I'd have us in a 'different place'updated: Thu Nov 17 2005 17:10:00

A top House Democrat called for a swift U.S. withdrawal from Iraq on Thursday amid a White House counteroffensive against allegations that the Bush administration misled the country over prewar intelligence.

Post editor: Woodward 'made a mistake'updated: Wed Nov 16 2005 17:55:00

Word came Wednesday that Washington Post assistant managing editor Bob Woodward, of Watergate fame, knew the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame before it was published in a July 2003 column. The attorney for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff and the only person indicted during the CIA leak investigation, quickly asserted that Woodward's admission undermined the case against his client.

Joseph Wilson: 'Karl Rove should be fired'updated: Mon Oct 31 2005 15:14:00

Retired career diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador Joseph Wilson has been a prominent figure throughout special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald's investigation into who leaked the secret identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame, Wilson's wife.

King: Possible indictment a 'traumatic event' for White Houseupdated: Fri Oct 28 2005 10:56:00

The special prosecutor in the CIA leak investigation was expected to ask the grand jury to indict Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the vice president's chief of staff, according to a lawyer involved in the case.

At the convention center: 'These little guys got guns'updated: Thu Sep 01 2005 21:52:00

Thousands of frustrated people waited for help Thursday amid dead bodies, feces and garbage with little food and water, and in 90-degree heat and rain.

Peter Bergen: Signs point to jihadist groupsupdated: Thu Jul 07 2005 18:36:00

A previously unknown group calling itself the Secret Organization group al Qaeda Organization in Europe released a statement Thursday claiming responsibility for the London subway and bus bombings.

Cheney's viewsupdated: Thu Jun 23 2005 17:33:00

Just last month, Vice President Dick Cheney said the Iraqi insurgency was in its final throes. But the Pentagon now says the insurgency is as strong as it's ever been.

Cheney: Iraq will be 'enormous success story'updated: Thu Jun 23 2005 17:32:00

Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday defended his recent comment that the Iraqi insurgency was in its "last throes," insisting that progress being made in setting up a new Iraqi government and establishing democracy there will indeed end the violence -- eventually.

CNN announces programming changesupdated: Mon Jun 06 2005 11:47:00

"American Morning" is adding another O'Brien to its mix.

Saddam's attorney: 'When is this man going to be charged?'updated: Fri May 20 2005 12:58:00

A British tabloid on Friday published photos of Saddam Hussein in captivity, including a cover photo of the ousted Iraqi leader in his underwear.

Sharon: Coalition should 'put pressure upon Iran'updated: Wed Apr 13 2005 22:42:00

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spoke Wednesday with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about Iran and the "road map" to Mideast peace.

Plea leaves Lyons 'extremely disappointed' updated: Fri Apr 08 2005 16:50:00

Serial bombing suspect Eric Rudolph has agreed to plead guilty to all charges against him, sources tell CNN.

Account: Pope's last word was 'amen'updated: Sun Apr 03 2005 20:56:00

An intimate group of people were by Pope John Paul II's bedside at the Vatican when he died Saturday night. Two accounts say the pontiff's final utterance was "amen," the traditional close of a prayer. The translation is: "May it be so."

Nancy Reagan: Pope 'was very special'updated: Sun Apr 03 2005 14:12:00

Pope John Paul II is said to have played an important role in the collapse of communism. One of his allies in those efforts was U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who passed away last year.

Suspect's lawyer: Shooting 'wasn't really a surprise'updated: Fri Mar 11 2005 19:16:00

A defendant in a rape trial Friday overpowered a deputy sheriff and took her gun, using it to kill a judge and a court reporter before fleeing the building and fatally shooting another deputy, police said.

Grace: Atlanta courthouse shootings a tragedyupdated: Fri Mar 11 2005 14:04:00

Nancy Grace spoke with CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer about Friday's deadly shootings at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. Grace was a Fulton County assistant district attorney and knew two of the victims, including Superior Court Judge Rowland W. Barnes.

Cronkite: News industry 'vastly different'updated: Mon Mar 07 2005 21:40:00

Twenty-four years after taking over the job from Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather will anchor his final "CBS Evening News" broadcast on Wednesday.

Toobin: Contrast striking in openingsupdated: Mon Feb 28 2005 19:17:00

Opening statements Monday in the child molestation case against Michael Jackson variously described the accuser as a victim of the pop star's attempts to corrupt him and as a pawn in an attempt to wring money from the celebrity.

Clinton and Bush: The recovery effort is just startingupdated: Sun Feb 20 2005 12:46:00

Former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush toured the heart of Asia's tsunami disaster area Sunday, meeting with survivors and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in an effort to see first-hand how the region was affected by the massive waves.

Vinci: 'No cause for alarm,' Vatican saysupdated: Tue Feb 01 2005 19:10:00

Pope John Paul II was taken to the hospital late Tuesday with an acute respiratory infection, the Vatican told CNN. Anchor Wolf Blitzer spoke to Rome bureau chief Alessio Vinci about the Pope's condition.

Lack of hygiene big fear in Indiaupdated: Mon Jan 03 2005 10:08:00

Hundreds of thousand -- possibly millions -- of people in southern India are flocking to relief camps, CNN's Ram Ramgopal reports.

Snow: 'We can do better than what we've got today'updated: Wed Dec 15 2004 13:46:00

In his second term, President Bush is proposing major changes he says will strengthen the economy. Included is an overhaul of the tax code, and privatizing certain aspects of social security.

Rowlands: 'Very somber, when the verdict was read'updated: Mon Dec 13 2004 18:08:00

A jury recommended the death penalty Monday for Scott Peterson, convicted a month ago of murdering his wife and unborn son.

Feinstein: 'It got a little dicey'updated: Wed Dec 08 2004 20:51:00

Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday said a plane carrying a bipartisan group of senators who were leaving Iraq had to take evasive action after an apparent surface-to-air missile was fired at it.

Dayton defends decision to close Senate officeupdated: Wed Oct 13 2004 18:31:00

Sen. Mark Dayton Wednesday defended his decision to close his Capitol Hill office until after the November 2 election, saying it would have been "immoral" to leave his staff members as "human shields" facing a possible terrorist attack while he returned home to Minnesota.

Cohen: Heart bypass surgery commonupdated: Fri Sep 03 2004 12:59:00

Former President Clinton will undergo heart bypass surgery as early as Saturday, sources said. Clinton, 58, was undergoing tests for chest discomfort Friday at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Analyst: 'It's complacency that gets you in trouble'updated: Sun Aug 01 2004 17:13:00

In the United States, the terrorism threat level has been raised to code orange, or high, for potential targets in the financial services sector of New York City, northern New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

Official: 'Unprecedented' security plans in Bostonupdated: Fri Jul 23 2004 19:25:00

With thousands of politicians, delegates and members of the media heading to the Democratic National Convention, the first such gathering since the attacks of September 11, 2001, security is tight in Boston.

CNN exclusive interview with John McLaughlinupdated: Wed Jul 14 2004 21:28:00

WASHINGTON -- Acting CIA Director John McLaughlin spoke with CNN's Wolf Blitzer Wednesday about the Senate Intelligence Committee's scathing report criticizing the agency, the threat of a possible al Qaeda attack against the United States this summer and the future of the CIA.

Jeffrey Toobin: More Pledge challenges likelyupdated: Mon Jun 14 2004 16:30:00

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that a California father could not challenge the Pledge of Allegiance.

Attorney: U.S. won't give Padilla forum to defend himselfupdated: Tue Jun 01 2004 16:37:00

On Tuesday the Justice Department detailed its allegations against accused "dirty bomber" Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen who for the past two years has been held without charges as an enemy combatant. CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer spoke with Padilla's attorney, Donna Newman, following the Justice Department news conference.

Toobin: Material witness rule can be dangerous if used improperlyupdated: Tue May 25 2004 08:56:00

On Monday a federal court threw out the case against an American lawyer in Oregon once linked to the Madrid train bombings. The FBI expressed regret for a fingerprint-identification error that led to his arrest.

Sens. Inhofe, Reed discuss prison abuse scandalupdated: Wed May 12 2004 10:02:00

In hearings that sometimes grew contentious, the Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony Tuesday on the prison abuse scandal in Iraq. Two members of the committee, Republican James Inhofe of Oklahoma and Democrat Jack Reed of Rhode Island, later spoke with CNN's Wolf Blitzer.

Former hostage: 'Terrible sense of helplessness'updated: Fri Apr 09 2004 22:23:00

Terry Anderson was the chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press when he was taken hostage by Shiite militants in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1985. He was held captive for almost seven years, one of dozens of Western civilians held during Lebanon's civil war.

Professor: Insurgency 'has grown deeper roots'updated: Tue Apr 06 2004 18:27:00

U.S. and coalition troops battled supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr for a third day Tuesday, with clashes reported in Baghdad and at least four cities in the country's south.

Arraf: 'Scene from hell' at Baghdad hotelupdated: Wed Mar 17 2004 13:05:00

A massive explosion shook a Baghdad hotel on Wednesday night, sparking several fires and sending plumes of smoke into the sky.

It's in the cards: The deck of 55 most-wanted Iraqisupdated: Mon Mar 08 2004 16:03:00

From the Wolf Blitzer Reports staff in Washington:

The veepstakesupdated: Thu Mar 04 2004 16:43:00

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Airport security -- a work in progressupdated: Mon Feb 23 2004 16:34:00

From Wolf Blitzer Reports' Brian Todd in Washington:

How 'Sex' changed the face of TVupdated: Sat Feb 21 2004 00:52:00

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High-tech crime-stoppingupdated: Thu Feb 19 2004 16:51:00

From Wolf Blitzer Reports' Jennifer Coggiola in Washington:

Dean's decisionupdated: Wed Feb 18 2004 16:23:00

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Bird flu discovered in United States no risk to humansupdated: Mon Feb 09 2004 17:10:00

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President Bush to pick panel to investigate WMD intelligenceupdated: Mon Feb 02 2004 16:21:00

From the Wolf Blitzer Reports staff in Atlanta:

State of the Union previewupdated: Tue Jan 20 2004 16:55:00

WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Bush will mince no words tonight in making clear his opposition to gay marriage.

Michael Moore: 'We're going to have the best chance with Clark'updated: Wed Jan 14 2004 19:12:00

Filmmaker and author Michael Moore, one of America's most outspoken liberals, has announced his choice for the Democratic presidential nomination: retired Gen. Wesley Clark.

Update from the campaign trailupdated: Thu Jan 08 2004 16:28:00

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Croc Hunter stuntupdated: Fri Jan 02 2004 15:44:00

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