VIDEO: Trayvon Martin Was Killed by George Zimmerman One Year Ago Tuesday

Photos, evidence and a new lawsuit tied to the case have emerged in recent months

2013-02-25

Michael Pearson and Greg Botelho CNN

It's been nearly a year since Zimmerman shot Martin to death. The incident generated huge outrage across the country for months and led to a wide-ranging conversation about the state of U.S. race relations. Read the complete article

Montana and Idaho Cops Watching as Cannabis Legalized In Washington and Colorado

VIDEO: Stoned Drivers test their skills

2013-02-22

By Dennis Bragg of KPAX TV in Missoula

Legal marijuana might available a little more than two hours west of Montana, but local law enforcement agencies aren't expecting immediate problems from the drug's expanded availability.

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VIDEO: Storm System Brings Snow From Mexican Border to New England

Twenty states are shivering and shovelling

2013-02-22

By Ben Brumfield CNN

jet in snowA winter storm that spanned 20 states and dumped record snow in parts of Kansas grew weaker as it marched toward the Northeast on Friday.  The snowstorm is expected to hit the Great Lakes region, according to the National Weather Service, dropping 4 to 7 inches of snow over Iowa and about an inch or so less over Chicago. Read the complete article

Gunfire And a Fiery Crash Kill 3 on Las Vegas Strip Including Aspiring Rapper Kenny Clutch

VIDEO: Police are looking for a black Range Rover Sport with large black rims

2013-02-22

Miguel Marquez CNN

Kenny ClutchA shooting and a fiery crash left three people dead in the neon heart of the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, and police scrambled to find out who triggered the carnage Read the complete article

Supreme Court Upholds Georgia Convict's Stay of Execution

Warren Lee Hill’s attorneys say he’s mentally disabled

2013-02-21

Matt Smith CNN

(CNN) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 30-day stay of execution for condemned Georgia murderer Warren Lee Hill, whose attorneys say he's mentally disabled. Read the complete article

Florida's GOP Governor Agrees to Key Obamacare Provision, Report Says

Gov. Rick Scott said his state would temporarily accept provision expanding Medicaid coverage

2013-02-21

Kevin Liptak CNN

(CNN) -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott reversed course on Wednesday and said his state would temporarily accept the provision expanding Medicaid coverage included in the new healthcare law spearheaded by President Barack Obama. Read the complete article

Jimmy Carter: No Relationship With Obama

39th president has dedicated his time to working on global human rights issues

2013-02-21

CNN Political Unit

(CNN) -- Since his unsuccessful re-election bid in 1980, the 39th president has dedicated his time to working on global human rights issues. He was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Read the complete article

Georgia Appeals Stay of Execution for Warren Lee Hill Who Killed Two People

Defense say his mental impairment should rule out execution

2013-02-20

By Matt Smith CNN

Warren lee HillAfter a last-minute stay that at least temporarily spared the life of condemned murderer Warren Lee Hill, Georgia officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to let the execution go forward. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Obama Takes His Case on Sequestration to American People

Congress must act to avert $85 billion in government-wide cuts March 1

2013-02-20

By Adam Aigner-Treworgy CNN

President ObamaPresident Barack Obama stepped pressure on Congress about the potential fallout from deep cuts in spending set to take effect on March 1, directing his emotional message squarely at the American people Read the complete article

How Many U.S. Troops Were Killed in Afghanistan in Last Month? None!

Change in strategy credited for falling military death toll

2013-02-20

By Mike Mount CNN

Troops Farah City AfghanistanFor the past month, the U.S. military has experienced something not seen for five years in Afghanistan: No combat deaths. Read the complete article