VIDEO: Official Who Inspected Collapsed Philadelphia Building Kills Self

He recently inspected a building that later fell while being demolished, killing 6

2013-06-13

From Sarah Hoye CNN

The inspector of a downtown building that collapsed last week has killed himself, city officials said Thursday. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Multiple Injuries in Explosion, Fire at Louisiana Chemical Plant, Official Says

Residents near the plant are being told to stay inside, parish official says

2013-06-13

Michael Pearson and AnneClaire Stapleton CNN

(CNN) -- A Geismar, La., chemical plant exploded and caught fire Thursday, causing multiple injuries and forcing authorities to evacuate the area around the facility, officials told CNN. Read the complete article

After Newtown Shootings, Some States Move to Put Guns in Classrooms

In South Dakota, Alabama, Arizona, Kansas and Texas teachers are encouraged to tote guns

2013-06-13

By Lauren Russell CNN

Interest in arming teachers has grown among some school staff, gun rights groups and lawmakers in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in which 20 students -- ages 6 and 7 -- and six adults were killed in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14. Gun rights groups have sponsored classes for teachers in a number of states-- from Texas to Ohio. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Ariel Castro Pleads Not Guilty to Fight Murder Charge in Cleveland Rape and Kidnap Case

2013-06-12

By Dana Ford. Michael Martinez and Joe Sterling CNN

An Ohio man accused of murder, rape and holding three women in a Cleveland house against their will pleaded not guilty Wednesday. His attorney said it was an effort to stave off a death penalty and an arduous trial. Read the complete article

Senate Immigration Bill Clears First Hurdle; Debate Begins

VIDEO: President Obama speaks with immigrant leaders

2013-06-12

By Ted Barrett and Tom Cohen CNN

A major immigration bill that would give millions of people living illegally in America a path to citizenship cleared a key legislative hurdle Tuesday when a strong Senate majority voted to open debate on it. Read the complete article

Lawmakers Urge Prosecution for Snowden as Constitutional Rights Activists File Lawsuits

Edward Snowden is staying in a "safe house" in Hong Kong for time being

2013-06-12

By Jethro Mullen and Michael Pearson CNN

The man who shook the U.S. intelligence community by leaking details of secret surveillance programs is believed to be staying in a “safe house,” the British newspaper that worked with him reported Wednesday. Read the complete article

Source: U.S. Preparing Charges Against NSA Leaker

Edward Snowden told the Guardian that he expects to be charged under the Espionage Act

2013-06-11

Michael Pearson and Jethro Mullen CNN

HONG KONG (CNN) -- U.S. authorities are preparing charges against Edward Snowden, the man who outed himself as the source of secret documents detailing government surveillance of telephone and Internet communications, a law enforcement source told CNN on Tuesday. Read the complete article

Former Obama Chief of Staff Launches Exploratory Governor Bid

Bill Daley: Campaign would reflect ‘action and urgency’ toward fixing his state's stalled reforms

2013-06-11

CNN Political Unit

(CNN) -- Bill Daley, who served as President Barack Obama's chief of staff for one year between 2011 and 2012, announced Tuesday he was launching an exploratory bid for Illinois governor. Read the complete article

Senate Poised to Take Up Immigration

Immigration reform bill faces a key Senate procedural vote

2013-06-11

Ted Barrett CNN Senior Congressional Producer

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to build momentum for an immigration reform bill facing a key Senate procedural vote, saying the measure was a commonsense approach to fix a broken system that has allowed 11 million people to live illegally in America. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Cleveland Man Indicted on 329 Counts in Captive Women Case

A prosecutor's committee will later consider whether seeking death penalty is appropriate

2013-06-10

Michael Martinez CNN

(CNN) -- A man accused of kidnapping and holding captive three young women in his Cleveland house for 10 years will be arraigned this week on 329 counts. Read the complete article