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HPV infections fell by half in teen girls after vaccine, study shows
Infections with the human papillomavirus tied to cervical cancer fell by more than half in U.S. teen girls after the HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006, despite high-profile controversy -- and low rates of uptake, a new study shows. Government health officials said Wednesday that the new...
Obesity is a disease, doctors’ group says
The American Medical Association officially designated obesity as a disease on Tuesday – a disease that requires medical treatment and prevention.The organization doesn’t have any kind of official say in the matter, but it’s influential nonetheless, and the vote of the AMA’s policy-making...
Kidnapping Going Pretty Smoothly
ST. LOUIS—While admitting he’d been nervous at first about the seriousness of the felony he was committing, local kidnapper Milt Horton reported Wednesday that his abduction and ransoming of a 7-year-old boy “could not be going any more ...
Why is it so hard to vote?
Now that the Supreme Court has invalidated part of Arizona's voter registration law, states should be thinking twice before introducing laws to make it harder to cast a ballot. Monday's decision is indeed a big victory for voters — but it is also a stark reminder that free, fair and...
Warm Notes in Berlin for Obama and Merkel
President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany showed an easy familiarity with one another during a news conference at the Chancellery and later at the Brandenburg Gate.
Can 'Anchorman 2' continue the legend? [Trailer]
In the 1970s, Ron Burgundy and his boys from “Anchorman” went local, ruling the classy precincts of San Diego. Where would the '80s find them? Going global in the burgeoning world of cable news, of course.        
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
A Milan court has convicted the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of tax evasion. The court sentenced them both to one year and eight months in jail.
Hermès Files Suit Against LVMH
The fashion company is seeking to cancel derivative transactions through which its rival built up a stake.
Gamers are sweet on 'Candy Crush'
Julia Enright often plays at night while watching TV. Billy Byler plays in the airport while waiting for his flight. University student Breanna Reboca, a skilled multitasker, plays on her phone while walking to class.
Five surprises from Pitbull and Kesha at the Hollywood Bowl
Tuesday night's Pitbull and Kesha double-bill at the Hollywood Bowl was one of the oddest pop shows of the year. Two distinct crowds, two different ways of tackling danceable pop, and a venue built for sylvan music royalty upended into a salacious grind-down.    ...
FBI admits to domestic surveillance drone use
Robert Mueller tells Congress bureau uses drones in a 'very, very minimal way' as senators describe 'burgeoning concern' The FBI has admitted it sometimes uses aerial surveillance drones over US soil, and suggested further political debate and legislation to govern their domestic...
BT Group Chief Resigns to Join British Government
Ian Livingston plans to become minister for trade and investment after five years of leading the British telecommunications giant.
ITV buys controlling stake in Thinkfactory Media
British media company ITV has struck a deal to acquire a 65% stake in Thinkfactory Media, a producer of reality and scripted content, for $30 million with an option to buy the remaining 35% of the company.        
Swiss Reject U.S. Banks Deal
Swiss lawmakers nixed a proposal to let Swiss banks avoid the threat of prosecution in the U.S. by collectively coming clean about their dealings with suspected American tax evaders.
China Banks Warn of Lending Hit
A cash squeeze gripping China's financial markets is beginning to trickle into the broader economy, as bank executives warn of higher interest rates and more-cautious lending.
Feds come up empty in Hoffa hunt
The search in a field near Detroit for ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa ended like all the others -- with the feds walking away empty-handed. FULL STORY
10 a.m. chat: Tatiana Maslany of 'Orphan Black' answers your questions
Join actress Tatiana Maslany at 10 a.m. PDT today for a live video chat about Maslany's multiple turns in BBC America's sci-fi thriller TV series "Orphan Black." In the first-year show, Maslany plays Sarah, a hard-luck case wanting to reunite with her young daughter. In the season's...
Chris Matthews curses Helios: Obama’s Berlin speech ‘ruined’ by the sun
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Older TV viewers driving audience growth, but it's a mixed blessing
By 2015, almost half of all television viewing will be done by folks over the age of 50, says media analyst Todd Juenger of Sanford C. Bernstein Co. in a new report titled "Bring Back 'Matlock'?"        
Zzzz! 3 tips for getting your kids to sleep
       
Can video solve 2008 NYC bombing?
The FBI makes a new push to solve the 2008 Times Square bombing case. CNN's Mary Snow reports.
Leopard rips into ... piñata
See who wins in this timeless epic battle. Spoiler alert: It's the leopard.
Naked Rambler Stephen Gough jailed for breaching asbo
Former Royal Marine from Eastleigh in Hampshire sentenced to 11 months in jail for defying nudity ban The so-called Naked Rambler has been jailed once again, this time for 11 months, after he defied an order banning him from appearing in public unclothed. Stephen Gough was...
Patton Oswalt tries to stop the Internet
From the Funny or Die archives: Patton Oswalt tries to stop the Internet from taking over. For more go to funnyordie.com
Ian Brady is 'chronically psychotic' and should stay in hospital, says doctor
Moors murderer Ian Brady wants to be transferred to prison where he hopes to have more control over when he dies Moors murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal heard on Wednesday . The child...
Crowe & Cavill's odd meeting 12 years ago
Russel Crowe and Henry Cavill tell the extraordinary story of when they first met and how the young Superman was inspired.
How to be a grown-up: ‘Adulting’ tips
       
Legendary Entertainment moving? Selma Blair off 'Anger Management.'
After the coffee. Before knocking this cold out.        
Selma Blair exits 'Anger Management'
Charlie Sheen's FX comedy "Anger Management" has lost a leading lady.
'The Voice' finale brought a winner, yes, and also ... Cher
Of course we learned on Tuesday night's season finale of "The Voice" which singer had taken this year's top honors: That would be 16-year-old budding country star Danielle Bradbery, who bested her fellow Team Blake members the Swon Brothers (third place) and Team Usher's Michelle...
For Many Filipinos, Jobs and the Good Life Are Still Scarce
The Philippines has the fastest-growing economy in East Asia. But unemployment is still rising and the number of people in poverty has barely changed in six years.
Look back at where Hoffa wasn't
It's been 38 years, and Jimmy Hoffa is still missing. CNN looks at dead-end leads for the Teamsters boss's whereabouts.
A Kazakh Spaceport Slowly Declines
Baikonur, in remote southwestern Kazakhstan, was once the pride of the Soviet Union. Today, nomadic herders from the nearby steppe are moving into abandoned buildings.
To wave or not to wave? Riders, runners debate
       
Anxiety or depression affects nearly one in five UK adults
Office for National Statistics says highest incidence of mild mental illness is in 50-54 age group and among women Nearly a fifth of adults in the UK experience anxiety or depression, according to the latest official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said a higher...
American Voices: Study: Media Biased In Support Of Gay Marriage
A survey found that media stories that focused on support for same-sex marriage appeared five times more often than those that focused on opposition to the issue, while responses on Twitter were far more evenly divided between the supporting and opposing ...
Jeremy Forrest opts not to give evidence in his own defence
Trial hears series of character references instead for teacher who allegedly abducted schoolgirl and took her to France A married maths teacher who allegedly abducted a schoolgirl and took her to France has opted not to give evidence in his own defence, Lewes crown court has...
Listening to terror calls: Worth it?
Peter Bergen says Americans will have to decide if the yield of NSA-monitored calls justifies the invasion of privacy
Royal Mail staff vote against privatisation
More than 96% of 112,000 postal workers vote against sell-off despite each being promised £1,500 of shares Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelming against the government's controversial plan to sell off the 497-year-old postal service . More than 96% of postal workers said...
Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders
Leaders offered conciliatory gestures, but demonstrators angry at corruption, the cost of living and public spending continued to flood the streets.
Pharmacists pick top health products
       
Whistle-blower says IRS targeted him
P. Jeffrey Black bumped up against his bosses in the Federal Air Marshal Service, eventually becoming a whistle-blower and testifying to a closed-door congressional hearing before his retirement in 2010.
Most endangered historic places
America's first permanent English settlement, a military club for African-American officers, an unused airline terminal and Houston's Astrodome have all been labeled "endangered" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Estimate shows wages would drop under Senate immigration bill, despite economic uptick
While supporters of the Senate immigration bill tout a new analysis that shows the legislation would boost the economy and trim the deficit, critics are seizing on another, less rosy stat -- the average American wage would drop, and not recover for more than a decade. 
Obama in Berlin calls for reduction of nuclear arsenals – live updates
President also meeting with chancellor Angela Merkel to address revelations about US government spying on Europeans Tom McCarthy        
For Some Investors Emerging Markets Still Provide a Lure
Some investors are betting recent losses for emerging-market stocks, currencies and bonds will prove to be a temporary setback.
FedEx Reins In Expectations
FedEx's earnings were weighed down by restructuring charges in the latest quarter, and the shipping company reined in expectations amid weakness in its international business.
NHS watchdog cover-up: Jeremy Hunt says 'whole truth' must come out
No 10 condemns cover-up but says government has taken 'very clear, strong action' to reform Care Quality Commission The "whole truth" must come out about the cover-up of regulatory failures at a scandal-hit hospital, the health secretary has said. Jeremy Hunt made his...
Walter Lee Williams, Former USC Professor On FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, Arrested In...
CANCUN, Mexico -- Mexican authorities have arrested a former university professor who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in the resort city of Playa del Carmen. Prosecutor Gaspar Armando Garcia Torres said Walter Lee Williams, 64, is wanted on charges of sexual exploitation...
East Village Car Crash Injures Eight People, Some Seriously
NEW YORK -- Fire authorities say eight people have been hurt, several of them seriously, in a Manhattan vehicle crash. A car jumped the curb and hit a store in the East Village around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Read More... More on NY News
Audience At Press Conference Relieved To Hear Steps Will Be Taken
WASHINGTON—Calling a press conference Wednesday to address a matter of grave seriousness, a major public organization reportedly reassured those in attendance that steps will be taken and that every effort will be made to rectify the problem if one ...
FDA backs away from new fecal transplant rules
The Food and Drug Administration has backed away from new rules requiring doctors to treat human stool as an unapproved drug, meaning fecal transplants used to treat life-threatening gut infections can continue as planned in the U.S.FDA officials said this week that the agency will not...
Monsanto Executive Is Among World Food Prize Winners
Robert Fraley of Monsanto shares the prize with two other scientists prominent in the field of genetically modified crops.
‘Letters to a Refusing Pilot’ by Akram Zaatari
Akram Zaatari, who was selected to represent Lebanon at the 55th Venice Biennale, focused on an Israeli Air Force pilot’s act of conscientious objection with a quiet, evocative film.
U.S. Citizenry Admits It Could Kind Of Go For Charismatic Authoritarian Dictator
WASHINGTON—According to a Pew Research Center poll conducted this week, the overwhelming majority of Americans admitted they would actually be fairly interested in having a magnetic, forceful dictator oversee and control all aspects of American soci...
Man wanted tips for raping girl
The girl was in pajamas and the man beside her appeared intent on abusing her sometime soon. Homeland Security agents watched in horror. Their only clue to find the pair was a fuzzy road sign. FULL STORY
Letter from India: India's Socialists Try to Find a Middle Way
Activists seek solutions to widespread poverty in a country that has undergone decades of economic liberalization and growth.
Brazil Regulator Questions Meat Packer JBS on Derivatives
Brazil's securities regulator has expressed concerns about how JBS, the world's largest meat packer, uses derivatives.
Republican Sen. Murkowski becomes third GOP senator to support gay marriage
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she now supports gay marriage, becoming the third Senate Republican to do so.
Francois Hollande pledge on political transparency watered down by MPs
French anti-corruption law weakened as false information is criminalised but public get only limited access to asset files François Hollande's anti-corruption crusade aiming at publishing MPs' assets has ended in a watered-down compromise after parliament voted for details of assets to...
ABC News names Dan Abrams 'Nightline' anchor
ABC News has tapped Dan Abrams to be an anchor of "Nightline."        
Kandinsky painting sells for $21.2 million at Christie's auction
A painting by Wassily Kandinsky has sold for $21.2 million at a Christie's auction of Impressionist and Modern works of art in London. The auction on Tuesday brought in a hefty total of $100.4 million, but the sale lacked any major surprises.         
The Price of Loyalty in Syria
The Alawites are caught between support for their own increasingly brutal leaders and a rebellion that may want to wipe them off the map.
Traders Try to Game Oil-Price Benchmark
Some oil traders say they try to skew Platts oil-price benchmarks by offering to do small deals at a loss, with the goal of doing bigger ones at better prices.
1 Word Could Change Obesity Treatment
One word could have a big impact on the way doctors treat obesity in the United States.
Google 'not in cahoots with NSA' - live Q&A
Google's David Drummond answers your questions about the NSA, security, privacy and the limits of law from 5pm BST (12pm ET) on Wednesday        
Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion
Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana found guilty in Milan court of failing to declare €1bn in income The fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been convicted of tax evasion after being found guilty of failing to declare €1bn (£850m)...
Obama calls for nuclear arms reduction in broad-brush Berlin speech
President sticks to big themes of freedom and openness but acknowledges concerns over threats to privacy and drone strikes Barack Obama called for a renaissance in the shared liberal values that underpin western nations on Wednesday as he announced plans to cut nuclear...
Royal baby's birth plans revealed
Prince William's wife, Catherine, plans to give birth to their first baby in the same hospital wing where her husband was born to Diana, Princess of Wales, almost 31 years ago, sources familiar with the plans said Wednesday.
Fired Founder Blasts Men's Wearhouse
Men's Wearhouse terminated its founder and public face, George Zimmer, from his position as executive chairman. A reason wasn't given, but Mr. Zimmer released a statement saying he was being silenced after expressing concerns about the company's direction.
Butter coffee: Will it give you extra energy -- or just make you fat?
Still sleepy after your third cup of coffee this morning? A new fad promises to give your daily cup of joe an extra kick of energy – while helping you lose weight – with the addition of a surprising ingredient: butter.That’s the idea behind “Bulletproof coffee, ” a trend that’s gaining popularity...
Lil' Wayne steps on flag on camera
Rapper Lil' Wayne was filmed stepping on an American flag while shooting a video for his song "God Bless Amerika."
Horse tramples Depp on 'Lone Ranger' set
A scary moment on the set of 'The Lone Ranger' when Johnny Depp fell off his horse as cameras rolled.
Merkel Challenges Obama on Surveillance
Speaking Wednesday in Berlin, President Obama said that German terrorist threats were among those foiled by American surveillance programs, which the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, seemed to confirm.
Big Bonus for IRS Undercuts Obama Credibility
President Obama is taking another turn at emulating John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan with a speech in Berlin aimed at tying off loose ends of the Cold War.
India Ink: Judge’s Remarks on Premarital Sex Raise Questions in India
The Madras High Court ordered a man to pay spousal support to his live-in partner of five years, who is also the mother of his children.
Nigel Farage targets Scotland with boast of success in European elections
Undaunted by the hostile welcome in Edinburgh last month and his thwarted campaigning in Aberdeen on Tuesday, the Ukip leader insists his party will take a Scottish seat in next May's European elections Nigel Farage seems serious about muscling his way in to Scotland's relatively...
Dem’s ‘if it saves just one life’ rationale for gun control doesn’t apply to late term abortion...
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DreamWorks Animation reinventing itself with TV deals, CEO says
With the freshly-announced deals to produce animated television shows for Netflix and Germany's leading children's TV channel, DreamWorks Animation is well on the way to reinventing itself as a multifaceted media company.        
Guns of Steel: Who has summer's best biceps? [Poll]
This summer, the popcorn movie arms race isn’t just limited to which blockbuster hauls in the most box office cash during opening weekend or which studio can boast the most hits.        
Lens Blog: West Africa, as Seen From Its Barbershops
Andrew Esiebo, who documents barbershops in West Africa, is among an emerging generation of African photographers telling stories rooted in daily life but often overlooked.
A Milestone for Israel’s President
Shimon Peres is, at 89, the world’s oldest sitting leader.
Double standards on parade: ‘If it saves just one life’ rationale doesn’t apply when it comes to late...
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More and more elephants slaughtered
The accelerating pace of the slaughter of elephants for their tusks has put African elephants at catastrophic risk in the coming decades. To make matters worse, some of the region's most notorious armed groups are taking tusks to finance their atrocities.
IHT Rendezvous: And the Weatherman Says There’s More to Come
Europe has been enduring another year of unseasonable weather, and climate scientists warn that the pattern of extended winters and wet summers could last for years. Is it a natural phenomenon or does man-made climate change play a part?
Tesla Recall Cites Faulty Latch
Tesla Motors is recalling some Model S electric sedans to fix a rear-seat latch that it fears could fail in a crash.
Top cop: We need immigration reform
George Gascon, a former police chief, says immigrants are less likely to report if they are victims of crimes if they fear police. It's in law enforcement's interest to bring them out of shadows
How to stop human slavery
Yury Fedotov says progress has been made but not fast enough to help millions of trafficking victims
Health watchdog investigates 'sham' psychometric tests for jobseekers
Department for Work and Pensions administered tests and threatened to withdraw benefits if they were not completed The Department for Work and Pensions is under investigation by a health watchdog for administering "sham" psychometric tests to the unemployed and threatening to...
Melissa Etheridge: Jolie’s surgery was ‘fearful’
       
Somali militants attack UN base in Mogadishu, killing 15
Al-Shabaab says its fighters were responsible for suicide attack on compound that killed 15 people including UN personnel Fifteen people have been killed after Islamist militants launched their first major assault for years on a UN compound in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. At least two...
Reckless misconduct proposals will be in banking reform bill, says PM
David Cameron says bill will be amended to introduce measures to allow bankers to be jailed if they behave irresponsibly The government will amend a parliamentary bill to introduce the central recommendation of the banking commission to allow bankers to be jailed for reckless...
Mezzo-soprano Cathy Berberian is due for a rediscovery
The late singer, with composer Luciano Berio, changed the course of music. She's been neglected, but evidence of her legend is there to be found. "Berberian Sound Studio" — the creepily offbeat new British independent film in which Toby Jones plays a timorous sound-effects...
Watchdog Cites Banks for Missteps in Mortgage Relief
Four of the largest U.S. mortgage servicers failed to comply with parts of a $25 billion landmark national mortgage settlement, the watchdog overseeing the process said.
'The Fosters,' an ABC Family drama, pushes the envelope further
The show presents a same-sex couple with biological, adopted and foster kids. Its creators say that reflects society, but there has been criticism. Elbow to elbow around a kitchen island, a family dinner is unfolding.        
The Amnesty Mob vs. America
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'Today' Shakeup Continues: Director Out, Set Being Overhauled
"Today" replaced its longtime director on Tuesday in one of what is becoming a lengthy series of changes for the struggling NBC morning show. Joe Michaels, who has been the director for "Today" for 18 years, was promoted out of his job on Tuesday , and given the title of "senior...
Media Cut Obama Slack They Denied Bush on NSA
In recent days, there has been discussion about how Democrats and liberals, once severe critics of anti-terror surveillance programs when Republican President George W. Bush was conducting them, have been more careful, and less critical, when responding to the massive data...
Obesity now classified as a disease
       
GOP Still Fired Up By Social Issues Despite 2012 Loss
WASHINGTON -- Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast. House Republicans flexed their cultural and conservative muscles Tuesday, passing the...
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