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Most popular news on 8 August 2009 |
Autopsy: Cocaine a factor in Billy Mays' death
An autopsy report issued Friday by Hillsborough County, Florida, cites cocaine as a contributing factor in the death of TV pitchman Billy Mays, who died in June at age 50.
Terrorists kidnap, torture boy to bully Iraqi policeman
Like many young boys, Khidir loves playing with toy cars and wants to be a policeman like his father when he grows up. But it was his father's very job that caused the tiny child to suffer the unimaginable.
Sister: Journalists jailed in North Korea asked for Clinton
Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee told Ling's sister they were treated humanely in North Korea, and they believe they weren't sent to hard-labor camps because they have medical conditions, Lisa Ling said Friday.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver hospitalized
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President Kennedy, is in critical but stable condition in a Massachusetts hospital with her family at her side, her family said Friday.
'Great Train Robber' Ronnie Biggs released to die
Ailing "Great Train Robber" Ronnie Biggs -- one of the most notorious British criminals of the 20th century -- was formally released from prison to his death bed Friday after being granted his freedom on compassionate grounds.
First daughters balance privilege and pressure
Luci Baines Johnson was just 16 years old when she approached her father, President Johnson, with what she considered a reasonable request.
Rejected by Apple, iPhone developers go underground
Apple is the exclusive gatekeeper to its iPhone App Store, able to reject apps at will -- as it did July 28 with Google Voice.
Jermaine Jackson on Michael's kids, estate, burial
Michael Jackson's estate should gain "close to $100 million" through contracts negotiated since the pop star's death, Jackson's brother told CNN's Larry King.
Gym shooter a classic mass murderer, experts say
George Sodini, the man who killed three women and wounded nine others before killing himself Tuesday at a Pennsylvania fitness center, showed in his writings typical characteristics of a mass murderer, experts say.
At least 14 killed in Mexico attacks
A series of attacks and gunbattles between Mexican drug cartel suspects and police left at least 14 people dead and 22 wounded Thursday night, officials and news reports said.
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