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A Tibetan official says the Dalai Lama will undergo a second medical checkup in as many months while he recovers from exhaustion.

CNN's Alina Cho is behind the scenes at "Saturday Night Live" to see how politics and humor are combined.

Two Frenchmen and a German won the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries of viruses that cause HIV and cervical cancer, the organization's Web site said Monday.

The jury that convicted O.J. Simpson of robbery and other charges relied mostly on audio and video evidence -- and very little on testimony from prosecution witnesses -- jury members said Sunday.

Taliban leaders are holding Saudi-brokered talks with the Afghan government to end the country's bloody conflict -- and are severing their ties with al Qaeda, sources close to the historic discussions have told CNN.

A powerful earthquake struck the mountains of Central Asia, destroying a village in Kyrgyzstan and killing at least 60 people, emergency officials said Monday.

Wolf Blitzer speaks with two members of Congress about the bailout and the policies of the two presidential candidates.

Fareed Zakaria spoke with Bill Gates about his extraordinary charitable work and his views on the American economy.

Conservationists have taken the first detailed look at the world's mammals in more than a decade, and the news isn't good.

Authorities in India's remote northeastern state of Assam have deployed the Army to quell fighting between tribal people and Muslims that has left 34 dead and displaced more than 10,000.

The number of homeless families in Massachusetts has surged -- a spike that has overwhelmed the state's shelter capacity and forced it to again place homeless families in motels.

Some say Poland is the biggest of the "small countries" in the European Union. Others call it the smallest of the "big countries."

Asian and European stock markets pushed lower Monday after having the weekend to digest Friday's passage of a $700 billion bank bailout plan in the United States.

One of nature's most recognized wonders, the venus flytrap's ability to snatch living prey makes it a favorite of elementary school science classes everywhere. Yet the flytrap is falsely ferocious: It's hardly the man-eating Audrey Jr. from "The Little Shop of Horrors," but a tiny plant only a few inches tall with leaves no bigger than a thumbprint.

An American woman lost an appeal Monday of her conviction in a Hong Kong court for the beating death of her husband in a sensational case widely known as the "milkshake murder" trial.

Wolf Blitzer speaks to a panel about Palin's charges against Obama and political fallout of the bailout.

Wolf Blitzer speaks with Barton Gellman of the Washington Post about Dick Cheney's legacy in light of Sarah Palin's nomination.

Jurors answer questions and explain why they found O.J. Simpson guilty of all 12 charges.

Pope Benedict XVI's "In the beginning" started off a weeklong Bible-reading marathon on Italian television Sunday.

An attack by a suicide bomber in north-central Sri Lanka killed at least 27 people Monday, including a prominent politician and his wife, police said. Another 60 people were wounded.

Don Lemon speaks with CNN Political Editor Mark Preston about the political back-and-forth between McCain and Obama.

Larry has an in-depth discussion with his political panel about the VP debate as well as the bailout plan.

CNN's Arwa Damon gets an exclusive inside look at a Kurdistan Workers Party camp in northern Iraq.

Pope Benedict XVI's "In the beginning" started off a weeklong Bible-reading marathon on Italian television Sunday.

CNN's Emily Chang takes a look at the Asian markets which are trading sharply lower due to banking worries.

Rockets landed near a family home of a top politician in Pakistan's northwest, while elsewhere in the volatile region Taliban anger over a suspected U.S. missile strike indicated a top militant may have been killed, officials said.

Here's a safe bet for uncertain times: A lot of banks won't survive the next year of upheaval despite the U.S. government's $700 billion rescue plan to restore order to the financial industry.

A bus crash in northern California killed at least five people and injured dozens more Sunday night, authorities told CNN. .

CNN's Don Lemon has the latest on a horrible bus crash near Williams, California.

Seven employees of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's administration have agreed to give statements in the state Legislature's investigation into her firing of the state's public safety commissioner, the attorney general and lawmakers involved in the probe said Sunday.

CNN's Phil Black reports on Poland's new love affair with owning and racing powerful cars.

CNN's Diana Magnay talks to a Polish bus manufacturer about the secrets of Solaris' success.

Seven employees of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's administration have agreed to give statements in the state Legislature's investigation into her firing of the state's public safety commissioner, lawmakers involved in the probe said Sunday.

CNN's Phil Black reports on Poland's ambitious plan to host the 2012 European Soccer Championship.

In a groundbreaking meeting, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant group, according to a source familiar with the talks.

When Richard Maponya did well as a clothes salesman, his white boss could not promote him under the rules of apartheid.

October 6, 2008

CNN's Christian Purefoy reports on how rumors have handicapped campaigns to eradicate polio in Nigeria.

The $700 billion federal bailout plan becomes law, and a young entrepreneur's product line draws inspiration from her pet.

Sen. Obama releases a new ad Sunday addressing Sen. John McCain's strategy in the last month of the White House race.

Fans fill a stadium in Texas for a football game after Hurricane Ike battered their homes. KHOU's Alex Sanz reports.

Musician Bruce Springsteen talks about the state of the American dream seven years into the Bush administration.

CNN's Don Lemon talks to a financial expert about how people can manage their money, even if they have just a little.

Political and economic solutions are needed alongside military might to help end the fighting in Afghanistan, the country's minister of defense said.

CNN's Nic Robertson reports on Afghan officials meeting members of the Taliban in Saudi Arabia.

Citizens traditionally dressed in purple celebrate El Senor de los Milagros, The Lord of Miracles in Lima, Peru.

Sen. Barack Obama releases a new ad Saturday focusing on health care and tax policy.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook central Afghanistan early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The Turkish military bombed PKK rebel targets Saturday in northern Iraq in response to clashes that left at least 15 Turkish troops dead, the PKK and the military said Sunday.

CNN's Kaushel Patel asks Belmont Partners' Joseph Meuse why China's top lenders haven't been exposed to the credit crisis.

Doctors say hot flashes are the most common menopause-related discomfort. CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

What you can do to prevent or treat an overactive bladder. CNN's Catherine Callaway reports.

Soldiers say yoga reduces stress and improves job performance. CNN's Alina Cho reports.

A study indicates meditation may help ward off depression. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

One Atlanta school is using yoga to help reduce stress and anxiety. CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

Director Tyler Perry unveils a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio in Atlanta, Georgia. WSB's Ashley Hayes reports

October 6, 2008

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday slammed Sen. Barack Obama's political relationship with a former anti-war radical, accusing him of associating "with terrorists who targeted their own country."

The government is urging consumers to thoroughly cook frozen chicken dinners after 32 people in 12 states were sickened with salmonella poisoning.

Sen. Barack Obama on Sunday charged that Sen. John McCain's campaign is launching "Swift boat-style attacks" on him instead of addressing the country's problems.

iReporter Kerry Arnoldi captures Obama supporters at a rally in Anchorage, Alaska.

Barack Obama's campaign has quickly rejected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's claim that he associated "with terrorists who targeted our own country."

Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin accuses Barack Obama of hanging around with "terrorists." CNN's John Lorinc reports.

Sen. Barack Obama talks economy at a rally in North Carolina.

Sen. Barack Obama tells supporters in North Carolina why Sen. John McCain's tactics won't distract him.

As a Johnny Cash tune played over the loudspeakers, horse trainer Gary Main Jr. coaxed Victory through a display of discipline and skill inside the Wyoming State Fair arena.

Musician Bruce Springsteen performs and speaks about dreams and equality as he supports Barack Obama for president.

CNN's Jim Boulden reports the German government has agreed to a rescue plan for troubled Hypo Bank.

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports on emergency talks to save Germany's Hypo Real Estate after a bailout plan fell through.

The success of the bailout bill will depend on banks being able to lend to each other. CNN's Allan Chernoff reports.

The Supreme Court will decide if a woman who lost an arm because of a prescription drug can sue the drug company. CNN's Kelli Arena reports.

The Supreme Court will decide if the FCC can clamp down on TV networks that air indecent language. Kelli Arena reports.

Judges and the hot-button issues they decide become important election issues to many voters, as Kelli Arena reports.

Can a religious group put up its "Seven Aphorisms" message next to a Ten Commandments monument in a city park? CNN's Kelli Arena reports.

How do working moms balance work and home life? CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

People over 65 are at the greatest risk for hip fractures. CNN's Linda Ciampa reports.

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

CNN deputy political director Paul Steinhauser has the latest on the political attacks and other campaign trail news.

CNN's Wolf Blitzer discusses with guests the signing of the bailout plan and what it means for taxpayers.

A baby was found alive by rescuers after spending four days in a pool of mud following flash floods that killed at least 41 people in central Algeria last week, a local official said Sunday.

California officials say recovery efforts around the site of adventurer Steve Fossett's downed plane may not resume until summer.

CNN meteorologist Reynolds Wolf has the Sunday afternoon domestic weather forecast

Eleven people from an Iraqi family, including women and children, were killed Sunday during a raid involving U.S. troops, Iraqi police sources said.

iReporter Michael Tembo shot this video of a fire at a Zambian radio station on Saturday, October 4.

Hong Kong authorities Sunday announced that two recalled candy products made by British confectioner Cadbury had high levels of melamine.

CNN's Josh Levs checks the facts on Gov. Sarah Palin's remark that Sen. Barack Obama "pals around with terrorists".

War veterans vs. Olympians in a whitewater raft race to benefit wounded military service members.

Indian authorities in Kashmir placed the Himalayan region in an around-the-clock indefinite curfew early Sunday to scuttle a planned pro-independence rally.

CNN's Bill Schneider brings an update on the presidential election and discusses the upcoming second presidential debate.

Russian troops began dismantling positions Sunday in the so-called security zones inside Georgia they have occupied since August's brief but intense war, a Georgian Interior Ministry official said.

CNN's Jeanne Meserve visits a rodeo to find out how Texans are riding out the tough economic times.

It's starting to feel like Tina Fey is running for vice president.

It's starting to feel like Tina Fey is running for vice president.

Your cell phone may be transmitting thousands of germs. CNN's Gary Tuchman reports.

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at some of the health concerns affecting African-American men and families.

All | Read | Video

A Tibetan official says the Dalai Lama will undergo a second medical checkup in as many months while he recovers from exhaustion.

Two Frenchmen and a German won the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries of viruses that cause HIV and cervical cancer, the organization's Web site said Monday.

The jury that convicted O.J. Simpson of robbery and other charges relied mostly on audio and video evidence -- and very little on testimony from prosecution witnesses -- jury members said Sunday.

Taliban leaders are holding Saudi-brokered talks with the Afghan government to end the country's bloody conflict -- and are severing their ties with al Qaeda, sources close to the historic discussions have told CNN.

A powerful earthquake struck the mountains of Central Asia, destroying a village in Kyrgyzstan and killing at least 60 people, emergency officials said Monday.

Conservationists have taken the first detailed look at the world's mammals in more than a decade, and the news isn't good.

Authorities in India's remote northeastern state of Assam have deployed the Army to quell fighting between tribal people and Muslims that has left 34 dead and displaced more than 10,000.

The number of homeless families in Massachusetts has surged -- a spike that has overwhelmed the state's shelter capacity and forced it to again place homeless families in motels.

Some say Poland is the biggest of the "small countries" in the European Union. Others call it the smallest of the "big countries."

Asian and European stock markets pushed lower Monday after having the weekend to digest Friday's passage of a $700 billion bank bailout plan in the United States.

One of nature's most recognized wonders, the venus flytrap's ability to snatch living prey makes it a favorite of elementary school science classes everywhere. Yet the flytrap is falsely ferocious: It's hardly the man-eating Audrey Jr. from "The Little Shop of Horrors," but a tiny plant only a few inches tall with leaves no bigger than a thumbprint.

An American woman lost an appeal Monday of her conviction in a Hong Kong court for the beating death of her husband in a sensational case widely known as the "milkshake murder" trial.

Pope Benedict XVI's "In the beginning" started off a weeklong Bible-reading marathon on Italian television Sunday.

An attack by a suicide bomber in north-central Sri Lanka killed at least 27 people Monday, including a prominent politician and his wife, police said. Another 60 people were wounded.

Pope Benedict XVI's "In the beginning" started off a weeklong Bible-reading marathon on Italian television Sunday.

Rockets landed near a family home of a top politician in Pakistan's northwest, while elsewhere in the volatile region Taliban anger over a suspected U.S. missile strike indicated a top militant may have been killed, officials said.

Here's a safe bet for uncertain times: A lot of banks won't survive the next year of upheaval despite the U.S. government's $700 billion rescue plan to restore order to the financial industry.

A bus crash in northern California killed at least five people and injured dozens more Sunday night, authorities told CNN. .

Seven employees of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's administration have agreed to give statements in the state Legislature's investigation into her firing of the state's public safety commissioner, the attorney general and lawmakers involved in the probe said Sunday.

Seven employees of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's administration have agreed to give statements in the state Legislature's investigation into her firing of the state's public safety commissioner, lawmakers involved in the probe said Sunday.

In a groundbreaking meeting, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant group, according to a source familiar with the talks.

When Richard Maponya did well as a clothes salesman, his white boss could not promote him under the rules of apartheid.

October 6, 2008

Political and economic solutions are needed alongside military might to help end the fighting in Afghanistan, the country's minister of defense said.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook central Afghanistan early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The Turkish military bombed PKK rebel targets Saturday in northern Iraq in response to clashes that left at least 15 Turkish troops dead, the PKK and the military said Sunday.

October 6, 2008

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday slammed Sen. Barack Obama's political relationship with a former anti-war radical, accusing him of associating "with terrorists who targeted their own country."

The government is urging consumers to thoroughly cook frozen chicken dinners after 32 people in 12 states were sickened with salmonella poisoning.

Sen. Barack Obama on Sunday charged that Sen. John McCain's campaign is launching "Swift boat-style attacks" on him instead of addressing the country's problems.

Barack Obama's campaign has quickly rejected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's claim that he associated "with terrorists who targeted our own country."

As a Johnny Cash tune played over the loudspeakers, horse trainer Gary Main Jr. coaxed Victory through a display of discipline and skill inside the Wyoming State Fair arena.

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

A baby was found alive by rescuers after spending four days in a pool of mud following flash floods that killed at least 41 people in central Algeria last week, a local official said Sunday.

California officials say recovery efforts around the site of adventurer Steve Fossett's downed plane may not resume until summer.

Eleven people from an Iraqi family, including women and children, were killed Sunday during a raid involving U.S. troops, Iraqi police sources said.

Hong Kong authorities Sunday announced that two recalled candy products made by British confectioner Cadbury had high levels of melamine.

Indian authorities in Kashmir placed the Himalayan region in an around-the-clock indefinite curfew early Sunday to scuttle a planned pro-independence rally.

Russian troops began dismantling positions Sunday in the so-called security zones inside Georgia they have occupied since August's brief but intense war, a Georgian Interior Ministry official said.

It's starting to feel like Tina Fey is running for vice president.

It's starting to feel like Tina Fey is running for vice president.

All | Read | Video

CNN's Alina Cho is behind the scenes at "Saturday Night Live" to see how politics and humor are combined.

Wolf Blitzer speaks with two members of Congress about the bailout and the policies of the two presidential candidates.

Fareed Zakaria spoke with Bill Gates about his extraordinary charitable work and his views on the American economy.

Wolf Blitzer speaks to a panel about Palin's charges against Obama and political fallout of the bailout.

Wolf Blitzer speaks with Barton Gellman of the Washington Post about Dick Cheney's legacy in light of Sarah Palin's nomination.

Jurors answer questions and explain why they found O.J. Simpson guilty of all 12 charges.

Don Lemon speaks with CNN Political Editor Mark Preston about the political back-and-forth between McCain and Obama.

Larry has an in-depth discussion with his political panel about the VP debate as well as the bailout plan.

CNN's Arwa Damon gets an exclusive inside look at a Kurdistan Workers Party camp in northern Iraq.

CNN's Emily Chang takes a look at the Asian markets which are trading sharply lower due to banking worries.

CNN's Don Lemon has the latest on a horrible bus crash near Williams, California.

CNN's Phil Black reports on Poland's new love affair with owning and racing powerful cars.

CNN's Diana Magnay talks to a Polish bus manufacturer about the secrets of Solaris' success.

CNN's Phil Black reports on Poland's ambitious plan to host the 2012 European Soccer Championship.

CNN's Christian Purefoy reports on how rumors have handicapped campaigns to eradicate polio in Nigeria.

The $700 billion federal bailout plan becomes law, and a young entrepreneur's product line draws inspiration from her pet.

Sen. Obama releases a new ad Sunday addressing Sen. John McCain's strategy in the last month of the White House race.

Fans fill a stadium in Texas for a football game after Hurricane Ike battered their homes. KHOU's Alex Sanz reports.

Musician Bruce Springsteen talks about the state of the American dream seven years into the Bush administration.

CNN's Don Lemon talks to a financial expert about how people can manage their money, even if they have just a little.

CNN's Nic Robertson reports on Afghan officials meeting members of the Taliban in Saudi Arabia.

Citizens traditionally dressed in purple celebrate El Senor de los Milagros, The Lord of Miracles in Lima, Peru.

Sen. Barack Obama releases a new ad Saturday focusing on health care and tax policy.

CNN's Kaushel Patel asks Belmont Partners' Joseph Meuse why China's top lenders haven't been exposed to the credit crisis.

Doctors say hot flashes are the most common menopause-related discomfort. CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

What you can do to prevent or treat an overactive bladder. CNN's Catherine Callaway reports.

Soldiers say yoga reduces stress and improves job performance. CNN's Alina Cho reports.

A study indicates meditation may help ward off depression. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

One Atlanta school is using yoga to help reduce stress and anxiety. CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

Director Tyler Perry unveils a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio in Atlanta, Georgia. WSB's Ashley Hayes reports

iReporter Kerry Arnoldi captures Obama supporters at a rally in Anchorage, Alaska.

Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin accuses Barack Obama of hanging around with "terrorists." CNN's John Lorinc reports.

Sen. Barack Obama talks economy at a rally in North Carolina.

Sen. Barack Obama tells supporters in North Carolina why Sen. John McCain's tactics won't distract him.

Musician Bruce Springsteen performs and speaks about dreams and equality as he supports Barack Obama for president.

CNN's Jim Boulden reports the German government has agreed to a rescue plan for troubled Hypo Bank.

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports on emergency talks to save Germany's Hypo Real Estate after a bailout plan fell through.

The success of the bailout bill will depend on banks being able to lend to each other. CNN's Allan Chernoff reports.

The Supreme Court will decide if a woman who lost an arm because of a prescription drug can sue the drug company. CNN's Kelli Arena reports.

The Supreme Court will decide if the FCC can clamp down on TV networks that air indecent language. Kelli Arena reports.

Judges and the hot-button issues they decide become important election issues to many voters, as Kelli Arena reports.

Can a religious group put up its "Seven Aphorisms" message next to a Ten Commandments monument in a city park? CNN's Kelli Arena reports.

How do working moms balance work and home life? CNN's Judy Fortin reports.

People over 65 are at the greatest risk for hip fractures. CNN's Linda Ciampa reports.

CNN deputy political director Paul Steinhauser has the latest on the political attacks and other campaign trail news.

CNN's Wolf Blitzer discusses with guests the signing of the bailout plan and what it means for taxpayers.

CNN meteorologist Reynolds Wolf has the Sunday afternoon domestic weather forecast

iReporter Michael Tembo shot this video of a fire at a Zambian radio station on Saturday, October 4.

CNN's Josh Levs checks the facts on Gov. Sarah Palin's remark that Sen. Barack Obama "pals around with terrorists".

War veterans vs. Olympians in a whitewater raft race to benefit wounded military service members.

CNN's Bill Schneider brings an update on the presidential election and discusses the upcoming second presidential debate.

CNN's Jeanne Meserve visits a rodeo to find out how Texans are riding out the tough economic times.

Your cell phone may be transmitting thousands of germs. CNN's Gary Tuchman reports.

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at some of the health concerns affecting African-American men and families.