VIDEO: Grand Jury to Investigate Steubenville Rape Case

The grand jury could recommend charges against more people in the case

2013-03-18

Steve Almasy CNN

(CNN) -- A grand jury will investigate whether anyone else should be charged in the events surrounding the August sexual assault of a 16-year-old, Ohio's attorney general said after a judge convicted two teenagers of rape in the incident. Read the complete article

Feinstein Takes on ‘Arrogant’ Cruz in Gun Control Debate

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2013-03-15

Dianne FeinsteinSaying she felt “patronized” by Senate colleague Ted Cruz, Sen. Dianne Feinstein explained Thursday why she felt the need to raise her voice in anger at the Texas Republican during a debate over gun control. Read the complete article

VIDEO: New York Gun Shows Agree To New Safety Rules

Deal will make it easier to track background checks

2013-03-15

CNN staff

gunsNew York authorities said Thursday that they had reached a deal with 23 gun show operators in the state after an investigation revealed weapons were sold without proper background checks.
Under the new agreement, authorities say it will be easier to track whether sellers are following the proper safety steps. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Steubenville: Teen With Immunity Testifies To Witnessing Sexual Conduct in Car

Text messages exchanged show confusion and contradictions

2013-03-15

By Michael Pearson CNN

SteubenvilleA teenager agrees to testify in Steubenville rape case only if granted immunity. Tells judge he saw one defendant in sexual conduct with girl. He says he took a video of the incident that he later erased. Text messages reveal confusion and high emotions of teens. Read the complete article

Big CPAC Surprise: Jeb Bush Not on Ballot

It appears the former two-term Florida governor is the reason his name isn't on the ballot

2013-03-14

Paul Steinhauser CNN Political Editor

(CNN) -- It appears the former two-term Florida governor is the reason his name isn't on the ballot. Read the complete article

Attorneys: Los Angeles Schools to Pay $30 Million in Teacher's Sexual Lewdness Case

Defendant is being held on $23 million bond and faces 23 felony counts of lewd acts on a child

2013-03-14

Michael Martinez. Jaqueline Hurtado and Jaclyn Wang CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- The Los Angeles public school system is going to pay $30 million to settle 58 of 191 students' lawsuits alleging they were victims of sexually lewd acts by an elementary school teacher, two of the plaintiff attorneys said. Read the complete article

Teen's Shooting Pits Brooklyn Neighborhood Against Cops

The neighborhood is a place where many people mistrust the police

2013-03-14

Ashley Fantz CNN

(CNN) -- Many in the community of Flatbush say the shooting of 16-year-old Kimani "Kiki" Gray was racially motivated police brutality. The neighborhood is a place where many people mistrust the police and gun violence is part of everyday life. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Obama Names Diplomat Deborah Jones as Pick For Libya Ambassador

Jones is currently ambassador to Kuwait

2013-03-13

CNN staff

President Barack Obama intends to nominate longtime diplomat Deborah Jones to become U.S. ambassador to Libya, the White House announced Wednesday. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Biden Pushes Background Checks, Unveils Grant to Fight Domestic Violence

States with background checks see fewer domestic violence killings

2013-03-13

By Ashley Killough CNN

Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday voiced support for background check legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this week, drawing a connection between domestic abuse and gun violence when he unveiled a new federal grant that could help combat both issues. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Priest Sex Abuse Lawsuit Settled With Los Angeles Archdiocese for $10 Million

Cardinal Mahoney admits no wrongdoing

2013-03-13

By Michael Martinez CNN

Four California men allegedly victimized in clerical sex abuse have settled their lawsuits against their former priest, the Los Angeles Archdiocese and Cardinal Roger Mahony for almost $10 million, their attorneys said Tuesday. Read the complete article