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November 14, 2009
Posted: 04:52 AM ET
Five terrorism suspects are heading to New York City to be tried in the 9/11 attacks. Among them is the self-proclaimed mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed. But not everyone is pleased with the decision to try the case in a civilian court near ground zero. What are your thoughts on this story? Leave your comments below, we may use some of them this morning in the CNN Newsroom. Posted: 04:38 AM ET
President Barack Obama's first leg of his Asian tour draws to an end. He arrives in Singapore today, after declaring himself America's "first Pacific president" during a major address in Tokyo. We'll have a live report. Five terror suspects are heading to New York to be tried in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But not everyone is happy with the decision to try the case in a civilian court, near ground zero. New overnight: A concrete wall collapsed at a high school football game in South Carolina, injuring more than two dozen students. Adjustable rate mortgages reset soon. Our housing expert Clyde Anderson shows you what you should do now. A new bra that can help prevent breast cancer? Our technology guru Mario Armstrong shows us what that's all about. And what are the 50 best inventions of 2009? (Maybe that new bra should be on the list....) Josh Levs takes a look. We'll have those stories and a whole lot more this morning in the CNN Newsroom with Betty Nguyen and TJ Holmes, beginning 6am ET/ 3am PT. November 13, 2009
Posted: 11:17 AM ET
The LDS Church was a big backer of California's Proposition 8, the gay marriage ban that passed last November. So when the church supported an anti-gay-discrimination ordinance in Salt Lake City recently, a lot of folks were surprised. Kyra took up the issue with Will Carlson, of the group Equality Utah.
November 12, 2009
Posted: 04:09 PM ET
"Changing the world two feet at a time." That's the motto of The ASHE’ Foundation, which just shipped 10,000 pairs of shoes and more than two tons of medical supplies to Ghana. This Saturday, Nov. 14, CNN takes a closer look at how a simple idea like shoes can have a profound impact on lives across the globe. Below, CNN Producer Annika Young explains why she went to Los Angeles to meet the people behind the massive shoe drive.
(Click Here for Photo Slideshow) I have shoes, several pairs in fact. Tennis shoes, pumps, wedges, sandals, flip flops, even cowboy boots. I have shoes. I never imagined not having shoes. Admittedly, I never gave much thought to the fact that somebody, somewhere, doesn’t have one pair. Does that make me a bad person? Don’t misunderstand me. I ache over homelessness and poverty. I pray for the “big” things, but I never thought about shoes. Dion Fearon did. She is the founder of The ASHE’ Foundation. ASHE’ is a Yoruba word that means ”the power to make things happen.” Fearon made something happen after receiving an e-mail bearing the image of feet clad with flattened two-liter soda bottles, fastened only with strips of fabric. It was that imagery that tugged at Fearon until the tugging became a pull and the pull a push to start a movement that became “Shoes for Africa.” The ASHE’ Foundation’s mission is change the lives of millions of children in African nations who have been orphaned by HIV and AIDS. It was after hearing Fearon’s story and then meeting her in person, so bright-eyed with passion and purpose, that caused me to examine myself, head to toe. Now I see shoes. I see what a new or gently worn pair of shoes can mean for a child who has never owned a pair. I see shoes like The ASHE’ Foundation sees shoes. I see the importance of “doing” something. You may never be the one to start a foundation or write a check, but the idea is to do “something.” –Annika Young, CNN Writer/Producer ============================================ Posted: 01:06 PM ET
He's a renaissance man who knows a lot about medieval times. In this week's 30 Second Pitch we're featuring Mike Stewart. The married honor's graduate has written books, taught medieval history, managed a financial trust and worked on the board of a non-profit. He also just happens to be blind. If you have a job that can utilize his skills as a researcher, analyst, educator or manager e-mail him at: We're also featuring Lisa McGarr. She most recently worked as a consultant for plastic surgery patients but was laid off. Apparently in a sagging economy face lifts are the first thing to go on someone's 'to do' list. If you have a job that can take advantage of her sales and marketing skills e-mail her at: If you've lost your job and want to be part of the pitch please e-mail your resume and information about your situation to: We'll be bringing you pitches every Thursday in the CNN NewsRoom. Posted: 10:34 AM ET
Google's new Dashboard tool is designed to help you learn what information the Internet giant has kept about you. As CNNMoney.com reports, it's getting a lot of attention – but some privacy advocates say it's not enough. Posted: 10:04 AM ET
In the Newsroom today, we're reporting on a new study that finds a "shocking" increase in store theft - including shoplifting, employee theft, and supply chain fraud. It costs billions every year - and leads to higher costs for every American family. Have you seen, or been a victim of, one of these crimes? What should be done? Posted: 08:57 AM ET
President Barack Obama is asking for revisions to options he previously received for sending more troops to Afghanistan, according to a senior administration official. The war council – made up of top Cabinet, Pentagon and administration officials – met with the President for the eighth time Wednesday to discuss a request by the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan for up to 40,000 more troops What do you think the president’s military strategy should be in Afghanistan? Post your comments here, and Heidi will read some of them in the Newsroom, from 9-11am ET. Posted: 06:29 AM ET
It took a civilian police officer roughly four minutes to respond to calls from Fort Hood last Thursday. There may be a way to get police on the scene even faster. A new software can detect the sound of a gun shot within one second of a trigger being pulled. And that's not all it does. Tech expert Mario Armstrong drops in on the CNN Newsroom with a little show and tell. Join TJ Holmes and Betty Nguyen weekend mornings in the CNN Newsroom, 6am ET/ 3am PT. November 11, 2009
Posted: 07:53 PM ET
It sounds too far-fetched for even a war movie: Top general visits wounded soldier in the hospital. But in fact, that's pretty much what happened last year. The place: Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Today - Veteran's Day - both gentlemen joined Kyra live, to talk about it. She also got a chance to ask the general about his White House ‘war cabinet’ meeting, scheduled for later that same hour.
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