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Israel moves to change law after Biden “mishap”

March 12, 2010

Israel is moving to amend the country’s planning procedures on sensitive political decisions following an embarrassing diplomatic flap during a visit this week by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, a Cabinet minister said Friday.

Politics »

Lesbian teen sues over prom flap; back at school

March 12, 2010

Constance McMillen didn’t believe her Mississippi school district would really call off her senior prom rather than allow her to show up with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.

Business »

Report: Linux Gains Ground, Windows Stumbles

January 26, 2010

Linux inched ahead in the operating-system arena during the final month of 2009, even as Windows and Mac gave up some ground. That’s according to research firm Net Applications, which recently released its Market Share report covering operating systems in December. Linux accounted for 1.02 percent of the market in December, up from an even 1 percent the month before.

Technology »

Verizon Tips Its 4G Handset Hand

March 11, 2010

Verizon will have the first handset running on its Long-Term Evolution 4G network by the middle of next year — about six months ahead of schedule — according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The development of LTE means faster cellular data transfers than the 3G networks now in widespread use by U.S. carriers, though exactly when LTE will become common has long been a source of uncertainty.

Health »

Children’s jewelry recall expanded

March 11, 2010

U.S. regulators expanded their efforts Thursday to go after children’s jewelry that contains high levels of the toxic metal cadmium by telling parents to throw away “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”-themed charm bracelets.

Sports »

Vegas Advisors on Gambling

March 12, 2010

A game by game breakdown by the experts



SELECTED HEADLINES

Business »

Report: Linux Gains Ground, Windows Stumbles

January 26, 2010

Linux inched ahead in the operating-system arena during the ...

U.S. »

Independent counsel named in Paterson investigations

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) -- New York Attorney General Andrew ...

Politics »

Lesbian teen sues over prom flap; back at school

March 12, 2010

Constance McMillen didn't believe her Mississippi school district would ...

Technology »

Verizon Tips Its 4G Handset Hand

March 11, 2010

Verizon will have the first handset running on its ...

Health »

Children’s jewelry recall expanded

March 11, 2010

U.S. regulators expanded their efforts Thursday to go after ...

Fashion and Style »

Ari Marcopoulos

March 12, 2010

Ari Marcopoulos photographer and film artist ...

U.S. »

Independent counsel named in Paterson investigations

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed a former chief judge of the State Appellate Court to oversee two investigations of Gov. David Paterson.

Judge Judith Kaye was officially appointed independent counsel to the New York State Attorney General on Thursday.

Kaye will continue the inquiry into Paterson after the preliminary investigation determined "that there are credible issues that need to be resolved," Cuomo announced during a conference call.

Cuomo told reporters it was "out of an abundance of caution," that he brings in Kaye. She has agreed to work pro bono, thus adding no additional costs to the taxpayer, Cuomo added.

Politics »

Independent counsel named in Paterson investigations

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed a former chief judge of the State Appellate Court to oversee two investigations of Gov. David Paterson.

Judge Judith Kaye was officially appointed independent counsel to the New York State Attorney General on Thursday.

Kaye will continue the inquiry into Paterson after the preliminary investigation determined "that there are credible issues that need to be resolved," Cuomo announced during a conference call.

Cuomo told reporters it was "out of an abundance of caution," that he brings in Kaye. She has agreed to work pro bono, thus adding no additional costs to the taxpayer, Cuomo added.

Opinion »

Ex-judge to oversee Paterson cases

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed a former chief judge of the State Appellate Court to oversee two investigations of Gov. David Paterson.

Judge Judith Kaye was officially appointed independent counsel to the New York State Attorney General on Thursday.

Kaye will continue the inquiry into Paterson after the preliminary investigation determined "that there are credible issues that need to be resolved," Cuomo announced during a conference call.

Cuomo told reporters it was "out of an abundance of caution," that he brings in Kaye. She has agreed to work pro bono, thus adding no additional costs to the taxpayer, Cuomo added.