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
A 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
A 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
After 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 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
For the past month, the U.S. military has experienced something not seen for five years in Afghanistan: No combat deaths. Read the complete article