Florida: Deck Collapse Sends Dozens of NBA Playoff Fans to Hospital

VIDEO: More than 100 people were cheeering for Miami Heat at Biscayne Bay

2013-06-14

One moment, dozens of sports bar patrons were cheering the Miami Heat as they watched the NBA finals. The next, the packed deck collapsed, spilling them into water. Read the complete article

Colorado Wildfire Destroys 375 Homes with More Heat and Winds Forecast

Families flee and wait to see if their homes are spared

2013-06-14

Black Forest Fire has scorched close to 16,000 acres and killed at least two people

More than 375 homes have been destroyed in what authorities believe is the worst wildfire in Colorado history. Every single one of them has a story, and there are sure to be plenty more as Friday’s forecast predicts more scorching heat and strong winds. Read the complete article

FBI Director Defends Surveillance Programs, Clashes with Legislator

Some legislators say covert surveillance programs go too far

2013-06-13

Tom Cohen CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- FBI Director Robert Mueller said Thursday that secret government surveillance programs disclosed by leaks of classified information have been conducted in adherence with the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. Read the complete article

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