U.S sticks to 'Plan A' on Syria STORY HIGHLIGHTSU.S., British, Jordanian, Israeli officials have talked about what to do if nation collapses Discussion includes sending in troops to protect chemical, biological weapons Humanitarian assistance is another option Washington (CNN) -- Diplomacy remains the favored option as the U.S. grapples with how best to deal with…
Hotel chain rolls out black-light inspections, UV sterilizationBy the CNN Wire StaffMay 31, 2012 -- Updated 2336 GMT (0736 HKT)Best Western International will roll out the use of UV sterilization wands to clean hotels. STORY HIGHLIGHTSBest Western rolls out new cleaning procedures Program is responding to a lack of confidence in mid-scale hotel cleanliness Black-light…
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33), of France ,and Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of Game 3 in their NBA basketball Western Conference finals playoff series, Thursday, May 31, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35)…
Man sought in murder caseSTORY HIGHLIGHTSPolice believe Luka Rocco Magnotta has fled Canada Police say they have found a video online of Magnotta committing the crime Dried blood was found on table, bed, bathtub and refrigerator of his apartment Animal rights activists pegged Magnotta as a serial kitten killer (CNN) -- Authorities launched an international…
A ban on big, sugary drinks?STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: More than half of NYC adults are overweight, Mayor Bloomberg says NEW: "This is something we think we have the legal authority to do," Bloomberg says New Yorkers are "much smarter" than health officials believe, Coca-Cola says Industry spokesman: Such drinks "are a small and declining part of…
President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, first lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush enter the East Room of the White House for Bush's portrait unveiling. Obama thanked Bush for making the transition between administrations "seamless" and remembered the gathering that Bush hosted for the remaining living presidents.Bush thanked the Obamas…
iReporter Alex Rhinehart, center, and Tony O'Brian held their wedding ceremony in a San Francisco park in May 2011, though same-sex marriage was not legal in California at the time. The pair led their guests to the summit of a cliff for the ceremony in lieu of a traditional wedding march -- using the spot…
Suicide attack kills 5 in southern AfghanistanBy Masoud Popalzai, CNN May 31, 2012 -- Updated 0909 GMT (1709 HKT)STORY HIGHLIGHTSMost of the dead and wounded are police officers, a government says The attack targets a district police office (CNN) -- A suicide bomber attacked a district police office in southern Afghanistan Thursday morning, killing four…
AAA May. 31, 2012 11:12 PM ETPhotos: Faces say it all at National Spelling BeeBy The Associated Press By The Associated Press AIM ShareLena Greenberg, 14, of Philadelphia, spells out a word in the air during the semifinals of the National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Lena Greenberg,…
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