Chicago Board Votes to Close 50 Schools
The Chicago Teacher’s Union, who opposes the move, went on strike last year
2013-05-22
CNN Staff
(CNN) -- The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools, a controversial move that drew sharp criticism from the city's teachers union. Read the complete article
Holder: Drone Strikes Have Killed Four Americans Since 2009
Obama Administration was aware of three other Americans killed but said they weren’t targets
2013-05-22
Joe Johns CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Counterterrorism drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009, the U.S. government acknowledged on Wednesday, one day before President Barack Obama delivers a major speech on his administration's counterterrorism policy. Read the complete article
Vatican Moves to Clean Up Finances
Report looks at cracking down on money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities
2013-05-22
Alanna Petroff CNN Money
LONDON (CNNMoney) -- Pope Emeritus Benedict had made cleaning up the Vatican's reputation for shady money a top priority, and Pope Francis is continuing the effort. Read the complete article
E.W. Jackson: Nothing 'to Rephrase or Apologize For'
Lieutenant governor Nominee has made startling remarks about abortion, race and homosexuality
2013-05-22
CNN Political Unit
(CNN) -- E.W. Jackson, Virginia's new Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, said he has nothing to apologize for regarding his startling past comments about abortion, race and homosexuality. Read the complete article
Medicare Payment Rates: $15,000 for One Hospital, $26,000 for Another
The disparity has to do with the location, mission and clientele at each medical center
2013-05-22
Tami Luhby CNN Money
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Get a hip replaced at Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles, and Medicare will pay the small, doctor-owned hospital $15,585, or about 13% of what Olympia charged in the bills it submitted. Read the complete article
Iran: President Ahmadinejad to Contest Banning of his Aide From Presidential Race
Iran's Guardian Council decides who can stand in the elections on June 14
2013-05-22
By Shirzad Bozorgmehr CNN
Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will challenge the disqualification of his top aide from next month's presidential election. Only eight candidates have been approved to run for office from more than 680 candidates who had registered for the June election. Read the complete article
In London Suspect Arrested in 1982 IRA Attack on Royal Cavalry Officers
John Anthony Downey to appear in court Wednesday on murder charges
2013-05-22
By Laura Smith-Spark and Stephanie Halasz CNN
A man has been charged with the murders of four members of the Royal Household Cavalry in a 1982 IRA attack in London Read the complete article
After Police Shooting Swedish Capital Shaken by Three Nights of Rioting
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt appeals for calm in the capital
2013-05-22
By Stephanie Halasz. Per Nyberg and Laura Smith-Spark CNN
A police shooting of a 69-year-old immigrant has triggered rioting in Sweden. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Judges Support U.S. Refusal to Release Bin Laden Death Images
The government argued that releasing the images could result in attacks on Americans
2013-05-21
Carol Cratty CNN
(CNN) -- A federal appeals court Tuesday backed the U.S. government's refusal to make public photos and video of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, taken after he was killed by U.S. Navy Seals two years ago in Pakistan. Read the complete article
Guatemala Genocide Conviction Overturned
Efrain Rios Montt was convicted of genocide and sentenced to 80 years in prison this month
2013-05-21
Mariano Castillo and Miguel Salay CNN
GUATEMALA CITY (CNN) -- When former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt was convicted of genocide and sentenced to 80 years in prison this month, it was not expected to be the end of story. Read the complete article