Former Obama Chief of Staff Launches Exploratory Governor Bid
Bill Daley: Campaign would reflect ‘action and urgency’ toward fixing his state's stalled reforms
2013-06-11
CNN Political Unit
(CNN) -- Bill Daley, who served as President Barack Obama's chief of staff for one year between 2011 and 2012, announced Tuesday he was launching an exploratory bid for Illinois governor. Read the complete article
Senate Poised to Take Up Immigration
Immigration reform bill faces a key Senate procedural vote
2013-06-11
Ted Barrett CNN Senior Congressional Producer
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to build momentum for an immigration reform bill facing a key Senate procedural vote, saying the measure was a commonsense approach to fix a broken system that has allowed 11 million people to live illegally in America. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Cleveland Man Indicted on 329 Counts in Captive Women Case
A prosecutor's committee will later consider whether seeking death penalty is appropriate
2013-06-10
Michael Martinez CNN
(CNN) -- A man accused of kidnapping and holding captive three young women in his Cleveland house for 10 years will be arraigned this week on 329 counts. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Edward Snowden, Called a ‘'Defector,' Defends His Decision
Snowden says he leaked classified information in defense of freedom and privacy, newspaper reports
2013-06-10
Jethro Mullen and Matt Smith CNN
HONG KONG (CNN) -- Edward Snowden, the man behind of one of the biggest leaks in the history of U.S. intelligence, is a former technical assistant for the CIA who is now holed up in a Hong Kong hotel, in danger of running out of money and hoping to find asylum somewhere in the world. Read the complete article
Self-Defense or Murder? George Zimmerman Goes on Trial
The case has sparked protests and ignited a national debate about race and gun laws
2013-06-10
Dana Ford CNN
Monday marks the start of jury selection in Seminole County, Fla., where Martin was fatally shot on Feb. 26, 2012. Read the complete article
Obama Touts Obamacare's Successes in California
Administration estimates roughly 6 million Californians will be eligible for insurance exchange
2013-06-07
Adam Aigner-Treworgy CNN White House Producer
San Jose, California (CNN) -- While in California for diplomatic meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Obama took time for a short victory lap praising the successes achieved so far by the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. Read the complete article
Pair Sue Newspaper Over 'Bag Men' Portrayal After Boston Bombings
Both filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Post on Wednesday
2013-06-07
Marina Carver CNN
(CNN) -- Two men featured on the cover of the New York Post following the Boston bombing under the headline, "Bag Men," are suing the newspaper, according to court papers. Read the complete article
Former Navy SEAL Comes Out as Transgender: 'I Want Some Happiness'
Kristin Beck deployed 13 times, serving in places such as Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq
2013-06-07
Chuck Hadad, Susan Chuan and Dana Ford CNN
(CNN) -- After years spent fighting in some of the world's worst wars, former U.S. Navy SEAL Kristin Beck says she knows what she wants. Read the complete article
Current, Former Marines Caught up in Alleged Crime Ring
Network allegedly dealt in stolen cars, drugs, weapons and other military gear
2013-06-06
Barbara Starr CNN Pentagon Correspondent
(CNN) -- Seven active Marines, seven former Marines and a Navy sailor were among 50 people arrested in a sweeping Southern California raid aimed at shutting down a network that allegedly dealt in stolen cars, drugs, weapons and other military gear. Read the complete article
Hair Extensions: Hot Underground Commodity
Remy hair extensions cost anywhere from $100 to thousands of dollars per pack
2013-06-06
Emily Jane Fox CNN Money
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Two young thieves walked into John's Beauty Supply store in Chicago on Monday morning, pulled out a bottle of pepper spray and a gun, and went straight for the good stuff: remy human hair extensions. Read the complete article