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- 'Your days are numbered,' U.S. official tells al-Assad
As Syria's indiscriminate crackdown continues, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice made clear on CNN that the U.S. has lost patience with President Bashar al-Assad.
- Calif. same-sex marriage ban rejected
The 2-1 decision is expected to be appealed, possibly to the U.S. Supreme Court, and no same-sex marriages will be granted as that process continues.
- New feud over Falklands heats up
Amid escalating tensions over the Falkland Islands, Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner accused Great Britain of militarizing the South Atlantic and said Tuesday her country would file a protest at the United Nations.
- Opinion: Ball is in Iran's court
There is nothing new about the tension between the United States and Iran. Relations have swung from crisis to crisis ever since the fall of the Shah in 1979. But recently, this tension is turning into outright confrontation and the threat of war.
- Yemeni VP says he'll run for president
Yemeni Vice President Abdurabu Mansur Hadi kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday, announcing he will run in the February 21 election.
- Popular islands in chaos after mutiny
President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives resigned Tuesday after members of the nation's police force revolted against his government.
- Don Cornelius death ruled a suicide
The death of Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, has been ruled a suicide, officials said Tuesday.
- Powell boys hit with hatchet before fire
Two boys killed with their father in an apparent murder-suicide suffered hatchet wounds before a fire in their Washington state home, police say.
- LZ: Strip club law a no-brainer
LZ Granderson encourages anybody against the "strip club" bill to walk into a manufacturing plant and ask workers how they feel about their tax dollars being spent on strippers -- by welfare recipients no less.
- Did store spill beans on Apple TV?
Best Buy wants to know if you'd pay $1,499 for a 42-inch, high-definition Apple TV which uses your iPad or iPhone as a remote control.
Health
- Georgia's child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy
Georgia's controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.
- Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy
Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday following a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said.
- Obama to boost Alzheimer's research funding
The Obama administration will push for a $156 million increase in funding for Alzheimer's research over the next two years, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
- Engines idling in New York despite law
Passing laws is one thing; enforcing them is another. Enter New York City's idling rule, meant to improve the city's air quality by prohibiting drivers from running their engines when they're not moving.
- Psychologists highlight pitfalls of online dating
Thanks to the proliferation of online dating, would-be couples are now almost as likely to meet via email or a virtual "wink" as they are through friends and family.
- What to expect at well-child visits
Well-child visits have changed since you were a kid. Find out what pediatricians will be checking for.
- Why I became a triathlete
Senior executive producer Roni Selig's personal and professional problems led to her eventually start the Fit Nation program at CNN.
- Doctor fights mental health stigma
As Kenya's leading psychiatrist, Frank Njenga has been championing the cause of better mental health care for more than three decades.
- Brain bank examines hard hits
The world's largest collection of athletes' brains is being used to understand exactly what hits on the field are doing to the brain.
- Opinion: How our doctors do harm
The cold hard reality is that America does not need to reform health care, it needs to transform health care, Dr. Otis Brawley says.
Entertainment
- Coroner rules Don Cornelius death a suicide
The death of Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, has been ruled a suicide, officials said Tuesday.
- 21 questions for the 2012 Grammys
You might think you have all the answers to the 2012 Grammys -- who's nominated, who's gonna win, who's gonna perform, who's gonna make awkward banter with LL Cool J, who's gonna make an overt pass at the newly single Katy Perry -- but trust us, there are still more questions than there are answers.
- Fox explains 'X Factor' shakeup, defends 'Idol' ratings
The changes to Fox's singing competition shows have only just begun.
- Chuck Norris endorses Newt Gingrich
Chuck Norris doesn't endorse presidential candidates -- he anoints political saviors.
- Celebs celebrate Prop 8 decision on Twitter
A federal appeals court has ruled California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a decision announced earlier today, likely sending the case to the Supreme Court.
Travel
- Don't rule out all Middle East trips
Nervous American travelers will likely choose to avoid the entire Middle East right now, but travel experts say that plenty of region's diverse destinations are calm and open for business.
- Caribbean cruise cut short by illness
Passengers on the Crown Princess are coming home early from a Caribbean cruise, thanks to a second nasty outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.
- Guidelines dispute 'economy-class syndrome'
Good news for airline passengers sardined in coach: You're no more likely to develop dangerous blood clots than your first-class neighbors, according to medical guidance issued Tuesday for the treatment and prevention of life-threatening clots.
- 5 reasons to care about new FAA law
Did you hear that? It's a door busting open in Washington, unblocking a huge backlog of airline issues that will directly affect America's millions of air travelers.
- After much delay, Senate clears FAA bill
After passing 23 temporary extensions, the Senate voted 75 to 20 Monday to approve a long-term funding bill for the FAA and sent it to the president for his expected signature.
- Make the front-desk clerk your ally
When it comes to hotel rooms, the definition of "best" is in the mind of the key holder. Here's how to be sure that you're getting the best possible room to suit your needs.
- Montana airport gets private screeners
The TSA said Monday it will allow a Montana airport to hire a private company to conduct the TSA screening.
- Bali beyond sun, sand and sex
Bali may have its share of tourists seeking nothing more than sun and sex in the party triad of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, but this only forms a small part of what's on offer.
- 'Downton Abbey' tourism buzz
Lots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey." But to many fans, the castle is the biggest star.
- Where to get married like a star
The approach of Valentine's Day may bring thoughts of love, perhaps even marriage. Here's where to get married like a star.
Headlines last updated on Feb 07, 2012 19:51:03pm.
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