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

Obama Charm Offensive Continues Ahead of Hill Visits

Attempts to improve relations with Republicans appear to have begun shortly after re-election

2013-03-12

Jim Acosta CNN National Political Correspondent

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama called two more Republican senators Monday in advance of a high profile charm offensive on Capitol Hill this week, White House and Congressional officials have confirmed. Read the complete article

Only a ‘Remote Chance’ of Major Cyberattack on US That Would Cause Widespread Disruption

U.S. intelligence community releases annual document on cyberthreats

2013-03-12

Mariano Castillo CNN

(CNN) -- Cyberattacks are an increasing threat at home, while extremists continue to make inroads in Middle Eastern and African countries that are in transition after the Arab Spring, according to the U.S. intelligence community's worldwide threat assessment. Read the complete article