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U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on response to Syria

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Almost eleven months after protesters first flooded Syrian streets to demand regime change and true democratic freedoms, the U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on a draft resolution that would pressure the government to stop a sustained, bloody crackdown on dissidents.
Mohammed Jamjoom Abu Dhabi Correspondent, CNN @JamjoomCNN
U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on response to #Syria http://t.co/N5TA35cs #cnn
Joe Sterling Wire News Editor, CNN @jsterlingcnn
U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on response to Syria http://t.co/AlYLzOlD #cnn

Obesity epidemic strikes U.S. pets

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Kim Stevens has a problem that affects tens of millions of Americans. If left untreated, it could lead to the death of someone she loves, someone who's part of the family. Stevens' dog Dodger, a black and gray mixed breed, is obese. According to a new study, he's emblematic of a growing problem.
Kevin Flower Jerusalem Bureau Chief, CNN @KMFlower
from the annals of national decline...America's obesity epidemic now extending to its pets - story from @joshlevscnn http://t.co/1JQZdErc

Ad spending trails in Nevada

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - Despite the looming caucuses, advertising spending in Nevada has yet to pick up considerable steam, according to figures released by the Campaign Media Analysis Group. Silver State frontrunner Mitt Romney has led ad spending in the state since LAST Friday, funneling $249,220 into 590 spots, 427 of which were negative and 163 of which were positive.
Steve Tetreault Washington Bureau Chief, Las Vegas Review-Journal @STetreaultDC
GOP candidates spend more than $1.4m in ads leading to #nvcaucus. But Newt zero. http://t.co/YypACeje

Hong Kong’s poor living in cages

cnnphotos.blogs.cnn.com — Small enclosures line the room, leaving just enough headroom to sit up within the confined walls. Money is as tight as the spaces hidden among multimillion dollar high-rise apartments. In 2009, photographer Brian Cassey flew to Hong Kong, where people were living in cages because of dire economic conditions.
Lucy Nicholson Senior Staff Photographer, Reuters @lucy_nicholson
Hong Kong's poor living in cages - powerful photos by Brian Cassey http://t.co/YFH7QW6g

Iran conducts airborne war games

cnn.com — updated 10:13 AM EST, Sat February 4, 2012 Tehran (CNN) -- Iranian forces began a series of airborne war games Saturday aimed at improving combat preparedness, the semiofficial Fars News Agency reported. The drills by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps are code-named Hamiyan-e Vellayat, or Supporters of Religious Leadership, and are taking place in the southern province of Fars, FNA said.
David McKenzie Africa Correspondent, CNN @McKenzieCNN
RT @cnni: Iran conducts airborne war games http://t.co/X3AIgSWq

Ad spending trails in Nevada

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - Despite the looming caucuses, advertising spending in Nevada has yet to pick up considerable steam, according to figures released by the Campaign Media Analysis Group. Silver State frontrunner Mitt Romney has led ad spending in the state since LAST Friday, funneling $249,220 into 590 spots, 427 of which were negative and 163 of which were positive.
Jon Ralston Las Vegas Sun Blogger and Host of Face to Face @RalstonFlash
.@jameshohmann collects great #nvcaucus bits. Newt's non-spending on ads: http://t.co/h3o2I2mN Things to watch: http://t.co/Ptqzsk2D

Breaking down the jobs report

yourmoney.blogs.cnn.com — Ali Velshi and Diane Swonk explain the January jobs report, which says the U.S. economy added 243,000 jobs....
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
US adds 243K #jobs in Jan. @DianeSwonk @WillCain @RichardQuest & I break it down @CNNYourMoney Sat 1p/Sun 3pET (vid) http://t.co/DugGh2sy

Quiz: The U.S. is what percent of the world economy?

globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com — How much do you know about the world? Test yourself. For more quizzes, click here.
Fareed Zakaria Host, GPS, CNN @FareedZakaria
The GPS quiz is up here: http://t.co/xswMCueN

U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on response to Syria

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Almost eleven months after protesters first flooded Syrian streets to demand regime change and true democratic freedoms, the U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on a draft resolution that would pressure the government to stop a sustained, bloody crackdown on dissidents.
Mohammed Jamjoom Abu Dhabi Correspondent, CNN @JamjoomCNN
Homs residents describe scenes of carnage and horror-continuous bombing and snipers perched throughout the city http://t.co/FpWhwJ0a #Syria

Shootout at South Sudan peace meeting kills dozens

cnn.com — updated 3:33 AM EST, Sat February 4, 2012 (CNN) -- At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in a spate of violence in the world's newest nation. One U.N.
Gabe Joselow Nairobi Bureau Chief and East Africa Correspondent, Voice of America @GabeJoselow
RT @AlexanderMPena: My report for @CNN: Shootout at #SouthSudan peace meeting kills dozens http://t.co/cdp6ZlIs #cnn

Prosecutors drop Lance Armstrong doping investigation

edition.cnn.com — By Terry Frieden, CNN Justice Producer February 3, 2012 -- Updated 2326 GMT (0726 HKT) (CNN) -- Justice Department prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs. A statement from the U.S.
Simon Usborne Feature Writer, Independent @susborne
Prosecutors drop Lance Armstrong doping investigation http://t.co/vnOvEXhV #cnn

U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on response to Syria

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Almost eleven months after protesters first flooded Syrian streets to demand regime change and true democratic freedoms, the U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on a draft resolution that would pressure the government to stop a sustained, bloody crackdown on dissidents.
David McKenzie Africa Correspondent, CNN @McKenzieCNN
RT @iDeskCNN: Syrian deaths rise before likely U.N. vote http://t.co/Z13lntTN

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Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
Jeanne Moos is my fave! What a hoot! MT @debbi_baker: Must watch. The Food on my Dog blog. By CNN's Jeanne Moos. http://t.co/HFsYb2SW

Iran on their minds

security.blogs.cnn.com — By Kevin Flower reporting from Herzliya Every year the who's who of Israel's national security community gather in the tony seaside city of Herzliya for a three-day conference that organizers describe as "an informed debate on the most pressing issues on the national and international agendas.
Kevin Flower Jerusalem Bureau Chief, CNN @KMFlower
Israel talks Iran in Herzliya http://t.co/7Lt8kZYb

Samsung said it didn't make ad that angered Iranians

cnn.com — updated 10:40 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Senior Iranian lawmakers are considering a boycott of Samsung, the South Korean electronics and appliance manufacturer, because of a controversial Israeli ad that pokes fun at the nuclear crisis, semi-official Press TV said Friday.
Kevin Flower Jerusalem Bureau Chief, CNN @KMFlower
Israeli cable television ad angers Iran http://t.co/a9Ed2seD

Video: A mother's plea for justice

ac360.blogs.cnn.com — Anderson Cooper has a startling look at the influence imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs still has over his community. Watch AC360° at 8 and 10 p.m. ET.
Joseph Kapsch Editor, THR.com, The Hollywood Reporter @JosephKapsch
So heartbreaking that Gov. should be JAILED! Video: A mother's plea for justice – @AndersonCooper 360 http://t.co/BjY6E2sp via @cnn

Komen to restore Planned Parenthood funding, senator says

news.blogs.cnn.com — The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation will restore funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-New Jersey, said Friday.
Alex Weisler European Correspondent, Jewish Telegraphic Agency @alexweisler
RT @cnnbrk: #Komen for the Cure Foundation to restore funding to #PlannedParenthood. http://t.co/iiHuJyaQ
Robin Lloyd News Editor, Scientific American Online, Scientific American @robinlloyd99
RT @Jolene_Emulex @cnnbrk: #Komen for the Cure Foundation to restore funding to #PlannedParenthood. http://t.co/KaXHYtne
Samuel Rubenfeld Reporter, Corruption Currents, Wall Street Journal @srubenfeld
RT @cnnbrk: #Komen for the Cure Foundation to restore funding to #PlannedParenthood. http://t.co/HPE76Oxp

Why three senators said no to an insider trading ban in Congress

finance.fortune.cnn.com — Three senators explain their votes against a no brainer. By Tory Newmyer, writer FORTUNE -- The measure the Senate approved Thursday to ban lawmakers from stock trading on inside information didn’t just pass. It waltzed through the chamber, gathering a whopping 96-vote majority in a bipartisan display that’s become rare in the ...
Greg Emerson Bocquet Personal Finance Editor, The Street @emersongreg
Burr, Coburn, Bingaman MT @fortunemagazine: 3 senators voted against ban on insider trading in Congress. Here's why: http://t.co/VWLD07r7
Marcus Baram News Editor, Huffington Post @mbaram
This story needs follow-up questions...Why three senators said no to an insider trading ban in Congress http://t.co/YF4HJy10

U.S. government, military to get secure Android phones

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project. The phones will run a modified version of Google's Android software, which is being developed as part of an initiative that spans multiple federal agencies and government contractors, these people said.
Amber Lyon Investigative Journlist, CNN @AmberLyon
U.S. officials to get secure Android phones http://t.co/9jMXH3aK (via @cnn)
Martin Beck Social Media Editor, LA Times @latimesbeck
RT @markmilian: U.S. government designing secure Android to give officials smartphones http://t.co/IdcLw9KS
Martin Beck Social Media Editor, LA Times @latimesbeck
RT @markmilian: U.S. government designing secure Android to give officials smartphones http://t.co/5sMslcx4
Mark Milian Tech Writer, CNN @markmilian
U.S. government designing secure Android to give officials smartphones http://t.co/5sMslcx4

Komen Foundation reverses funding decision of Planned Parenthood

cnn.com — updated 11:42 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- The Susan G. Komen foundation has reversed a controversial decision not to renew funding for some Planned Parenthood projects, the group said in a statement Friday. "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives," the statement said.
Philip Yam Managing Editor, Scientific American Online, Scientific American @philipyam
Breast cancer funder #Komen Foundation reverses funding decision of Planned Parenthood http://t.co/bW5dYAjc
Jocelyn Hawkes Special Projects Editor, Fast Company @jocelynhawkes
About damn time!! Komen Foundation reverses funding decision of Planned Parenthood http://t.co/zpB70cpS #cnn

Five things we learned from Thursday's debate

cnn.com — Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) -- After a stunning loss in South Carolina and an uneven performance in a debate on Monday, Mitt Romney appeared to get his swagger back and turned in a strong performance in Thursday's CNN/Republican Party of Florida debate. Here are five things we learned Thursday night.
Peter Hamby Political Producer, CNN @PeterHambyCNN
In spin room after JAX debate, Brett O'Donnell gave Romney all the credit for his debate performance. He took none. http://t.co/1pUujAAn

Should you feel guilty for buying your iPhone?

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Last week, The New York Times gave us an inside look at what it's like to work at Foxconn, the manufacturing company that owns several China-based factories that crank out Apple's iPads, iPhones and iPods by the millions.
Scott Kleinberg Social Media Director, RedEye, Chicago Tribune @scottkleinberg
Interesting perspective and question: Should you feel guilty about buying an iPhone? http://t.co/PC3DsnG8

On GPS: What does Romney believe?

globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com — On Fareed Zakaria GPS this week on Sunday at 10a.m. and 1p.m. EST, Fareed has a special message for Mitt Romney: The world had changed. It is now a post-American world and “chest-thumping triumphalism won’t secure America’s interests or ideals in a world populated by powerful new players.
Fareed Zakaria Host, GPS, CNN @FareedZakaria
.@DavidBrooksNYT and Remnick of The @NewYorker on what @MittRomney really believes, this Sunday at 10am and 1pm on GPS: http://t.co/wOG0pv9b

CNN International Desk: Blog Archive

internationaldesk.blogs.cnn.com — International Desk brings viewers into the heart of the largest news gathering operation in the world. Viewers don't come here to watch the news; they come here to be immersed in it. To feel the rush of being the first to know what's happening as stories break, and to leave knowing they've gotten the best and latest information available.
Hala Gorani Anchor, CNN International Desk, CNN @HalaGorani
"Needlessly Hyperventilating" about #Iran? My chat with @ksadjadpour: http://t.co/UdHFf4rg

Surprise gains in U.S. stock market

situationroom.blogs.cnn.com — Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important news and political stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 4-6pm ET and Saturdays 6pm ET on CNN.
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
RT @CNNSitRoom: CNN's @AliVelshi explains January's jobs report and the drop in unemployment. http://t.co/xrkEP4fs

Health tips for football fans and players

thechart.blogs.cnn.com — Dr. David Agus, M.D. is the author of "The End of Illness." This Sunday, more than 100 million people are going to tune into the Super Bowl as the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Indianapolis.
Michael Kruse Staff Writer, St. Petersburg Times @michaelkruse
For #GrantlandStats? In 2011 35% of 513 retired #NFL players scored poorly enough on a test to indicate dementia. http://t.co/P8rr4MA3

Prosecutors: No doping charges against Lance Armstrong

news.blogs.cnn.com — U.S. Justice Department prosecutors Friday said they are closing a criminal probe of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges alleging he used performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France champion, has denied doping, and retired from professional cycling for a second time last year.
Christopher Keating Capitol Bureau Chief, Hartford Courant @chrispkeating
RT @OutFrontCNN: RT @cnnbrk: Federal prosecutors: Lance Armstrong doping case closed, no charges to be filed http://t.co/NNTKgB0Z Detail ...

Gingrich slams Romney for "boo boo"

situationroom.blogs.cnn.com — Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important news and political stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 4-6pm ET and Saturdays 6pm ET on CNN.
Jim Acosta CNN National Political Correspondent, CNN @jimacostacnn
RT @CNNSitRoom: Gingrich slams Romney hard for his "boo boo" on the poor. @jimacostacnn reports from Las Vegas. http://t.co/WOQAzG33

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Elizabeth Cohen Senior Medical Correspondent, CNN @elizcohencnn
RT @TrishaHenryCNN: mom's fighting 4 mandatory screening for newborn babies- @elizcohencnn reports http://t.co/UJspAA0H

'Going red' for babies

Elizabeth Cohen Senior Medical Correspondent, CNN @elizcohencnn
Hundreds of newborns would be saved if hospitals screened for heart defects. http://t.co/waIRyS99 #cnn

U.S. government, military to get secure Android phones

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project. The phones will run a modified version of Google's Android software, which is being developed as part of an initiative that spans multiple federal agencies and government contractors, these people said.
Fiona Spruill Editor, Web Newsroom, New York Times @fionaspruill
.@cnn says US government plans to use modified version of Android to create secure smartphones. http://t.co/neT0uMpx via @joshuabrustein

Roemer to receive matching funds

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer became the first 2012 contender eligible to receive matching funds from the Federal Election Commission, according to a statement from the FEC Friday. Eligibility is based on candidates raising $100,000 through collections of $5,000 in 20 different states in amounts no greater than $250 from any individual.
Ryan Teague Beckwith Features Editor, Roll Call @ryanbeckwith
.@BuddyRoemer will get presidential campaign matching funds. http://t.co/VxBcNibY

Gingrich sharpens attacks against Romney’s wealth

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Las Vegas, Nevada (CNN) - Newt Gingrich, intensifying his efforts to frame the Republican presidential race as a showdown between his populist insurgency and Mitt Romney's establishment-backed campaign, sharpened his criticisms Friday of Romney's wealth and corporate resume.
Peter Hamby Political Producer, CNN @PeterHambyCNN
Gingrich sharpens attacks against Romney's wealth http://t.co/t3MBK79Y

Opinion: The bearable whiteness of being gay

inamerica.blogs.cnn.com — Editor's note: Rob Smith is a writer, lecturer and openly gay U.S. Army and Iraq War veteran. His work has appeared in USA Today, The Huffington Post, Metro Weekly and Salon.com among others. He is also a contributing author to "For Colored Boys ...," an anthology featuring the stories of gay men of color to be released on March 13.
Kyle Kim Breaking News Producer, GlobalPost @kyleykim
An interesting @CNN OP-ED on how #racism/#prejudice is an issue even in the #gay community. http://t.co/YyFrZhY6 #lgbt

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Danielle Dellorto Senior Producer, Medical News Unit and Writer, CNN.com, CNN @DanielleCNN
party foul: double dipping! very important message from @sanjayguptacnn pre- #superbowl wknd :) - http://t.co/Le78lULi

Iran's leader warns of war with U.S.

cnn.com — updated 7:01 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- The supreme leader of Iran issued a blunt warning Friday that a war would be detrimental to the United States. "You see every now and then in this way they say that all options are on the table.
David McKenzie Africa Correspondent, CNN @McKenzieCNN
Iran's leader: War would be detrimental to U.S. http://t.co/VpsetWRU #cnn
Frederik Pleitgen Correspondent, CNN @fpleitgenCNN
RT @cnnbrk: Iran's supreme leader warns of consequences of war with U.S. http://t.co/MNz7TrJS

Players go too far if they target others who've had concussions

cnn.com — By Coy Wire, Special to CNN updated 11:58 AM EST, Fri January 27, 2012 Editor's note: Coy Wire, a nine-year NFL veteran, is a trainer and motivational speaker. For more about the traumatic effects that football can have on players, watch Dr. Sanjay Gupta's documentary "Big Hits, Broken Dreams," Sunday at 8 and 11 p.m.
Kay Jones Senior Editorial Producer, CNN @joneskaycnn
Players go too far if they target others who've had concussions http://t.co/1BwIk8j1 #cnn (via @coywire)

'Mockingbird' film at 50: Lessons on tolerance, justice, fatherhood hold true

cnn.com — updated 1:12 PM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin'." One of the greatest lines in Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird," as well as the film adaptation of the same name, was spoken by the Rev.
David Sheets Sports Content Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @DKSheets
'Mockingbird' film at 50: Lessons on tolerance, justice, fatherhood hold true | http://t.co/GyCfduKU http://t.co/lr1DmVeU

Military jury hears detainee's abuse allegations in Navy SEAL's trial

articles.cnn.com — The prosecution and defense teams presented opening statements Tuesday after Modzelewski seated a military jury of four Navy officers and three enlisted personnel. "It's a story you don't want to hear," said Navy Lt. Commander Nicholas Kadlec, the prosecutor. "And as the evidence unfolds, it becomes a story you just have to believe."
Adrian Chen Staff Writer, Gawker @AdrianChen
There are audio files of what I think are lawyers interviewing this guy in the new Anonymous release: http://t.co/ilUrANa8

Hackers release private FBI call about hackers

cnn.com — updated 1:11 PM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- The loose organization of hackers known as Anonymous released a recording Friday of a telephone call between the FBI and New Scotland Yard that it claims to have recorded surreptitiously. The group posted the 16-minute conference call on one of its websites.
Amber Lyon Investigative Journlist, CNN @AmberLyon
Anonymous releases private FBI call discussing investigation into, well, Anonymous http://t.co/AeBhpZH9
Amber Lyon Investigative Journlist, CNN @AmberLyon
FBI/ Scotland Yard phone call hacked by #Anonymous http://t.co/AeBhpZH9

With 8.7% market share, Apple has 75% of cell phone profits

tech.fortune.cnn.com — Covering the business that Steve Jobs built With 8.7% market share, Apple has 75% of cell phone profits By Philip Elmer-DeWitt February 3, 2012: 8:20 AM ET Between them, Samsung and Apple are sucking up 91% of the winningsAsymco's Horace Dediu on Friday updated his quarterly review of mobile phone profits, and the news for everybody but Apple (AAPL) just gets worse.As the iPhone's share of the market in terms of units shipped has grown from 3% in second quarter of 2010 to 8.7% last quarter, Apple's share of the profits has swelled from 39% to 75%.Dediu's chart of the eight largest manufacturers at right shows this most clearly.Only five are seeing any kind of profit at all in mobile telephony.
Felix Salmon Finance Blogger, Reuters @felixsalmon
RT @jimcramer: RT @CNNMoney: Apple 2.0: With 8.7% market share, Apple has 75% of cell phone profits http://t.co/XM8clQCn $AAPL

Living in the shadows of Cape Town's Table Mountain

cnn.com — Table Mountain, Cape Town (CNN) -- For hundreds of millions of years it has dominated the coastal skyline of southern Africa, imposing a dramatic and domineering backdrop to an idyllic location. Table Mountain, recently voted one of the "New Seven Wonders of Nature" by a global audience, now joins the ranks of the Amazon rainforest of South America and other exotic sites throughout Asia.
Errol Barnett Anchor, CNN International, CNN @ErrolCNN
The spirit of Cape Town's Table Mountain from #CNNInsideAfrica http://t.co/n4dolyI8 #CNN
Errol Barnett Anchor, CNN International, CNN @ErrolCNN
Like todays #CNNInsideAfrica? Find out why i liked the ppl i met http://t.co/n4dolyI8 #CNN

No silver lining in housing market as Nevada votes

cnn.com — Las Vegas (CNN) -- Republican presidential candidates are campaigning for votes in a state with an unwelcome, eye-popping first-place record. For 60 consecutive months, Nevada has had the highest foreclosure rate of any state. That's five long, painful years.
Dana Bash Senior Congressional Correspondent, CNN @DanaBashCNN
For 60 straight months, Nevada's had more foreclosures than any state. story: http://t.co/Yu0CGSsm & more on #cnnelection sat nite 6p et

Living in the shadows of Cape Town's Table Mountain

edition.cnn.com — Table Mountain, Cape Town (CNN) -- For hundreds of millions of years it has dominated the coastal skyline of southern Africa, imposing a dramatic and domineering backdrop to an idyllic location. Table Mountain, recently voted one of the "New Seven Wonders of Nature" by a global audience, now joins the ranks of the Amazon rainforest of South America and other exotic sites throughout Asia.
Errol Barnett Anchor, CNN International, CNN @ErrolCNN
Thanks Stephanie / @StephanieBusari Here you go. New blog posted "living in the shadows of table mtn" http://t.co/U5cXKPfS #CNNInsideAfrica

An ad exec's wise warning about social media

features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com — Our Weekly Read column features Fortune staffers' and contributors' takes on recently published books about the business world and beyond. We've invited the entire Fortune family -- from our writers and editors to our photo editors and designers -- to weigh in on books of their choosing based on their individual ...
Daniel Roberts Reporter, Fortune @readDanwrite
An ad exec's wise warning about social media: My @FortuneMagazine review of "Who Cares Wins" by Havas CEO David Jones http://t.co/DjEBM0lS

Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

edition.cnn.com — Watch the latest breaking news, politics, entertainment and offbeat videos everyone is talking about at CNN.com. Get informed now!
Errol Barnett Anchor, CNN International, CNN @ErrolCNN
You watching? / @CNNprUK: Join #CNNInsideAfrica exploring the heights of #CapeTown #TableMountain http://t.co/0R7Nizdg NOW #CNN

A father who gave his life for his neighbor

cnn.com — By Rick Martin, CNN National Assignment Editor updated 8:16 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 Atlanta (CNN) -- Tears rolled down my cheeks when I hung up the phone after interviewing Billy Ainsworth Cole, the sister of Harry "Mike" Ainsworth, who was gunned down mercilessly last week in New Orleans in front of his two sons, ages 9 & 11.
Don Lemon Anchor, CNN @donlemoncnn
A father who gave his life for his neighbor http://t.co/nQgWXRy9 #cnn

Pardoned DUI convict faces more charges in fatal accident

cnn.com — By Ed Lavandera and Rich Phillips, CNN updated 12:19 PM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 OXFORD, Mississippi (CNN) -- Unraveling the complex back stories of the more than 200 pardons issued by former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is revealing serious questions about how pardon review decisions were carried out.
Ed Lavandera Correspondent, CNN @edlavaCNN
The controversial #pardon of a repeat DUI offender in #Mississippi and the pain its caused one family. http://t.co/FMQ2trWv
Ed Lavandera Correspondent, CNN @edlavaCNN
And if you want to read even more about repeat DUI offender getting the pardon in #Mississippi. Try this link: http://t.co/tkNlbB2j

The cloud goes Hollywood

tech.fortune.cnn.com — The major film studios think they’ve found a way to sell and deliver movies online. Will consumers buy it? By Robert Levine, contributor FORTUNE -- Consumers who recently purchased Warner Brothers’ final Harry Potter film on DVD or Blu-ray found a surprise in the package: a digital copy of the movie ...
Terence Corcoran Editor, Financial Post, National Post @terencecorcoran
Digital Lock alert: The cloud goes to Hollywood with UltraViolet, which uses digital lockers. Robert Levine at CNN http://t.co/Et0aM9Zx

Bold, exhilarating stands for freedom inside Syria

cnn.com — Damascus, Syria (CNN) -- Abu Marwan jumps into the back of the small white van. He and his friend, Abu Omar, are heading to a grass-roots demonstration in the Syrian capital to protest the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The tension is palpable inside the car: If caught, they will face beatings, torture and even possible death.
Arwa Damon International Correspondent, CNN @arwaCNN
tks!! RT @DrashmanCNN @arwaCNN goes inside Syria for this stellar piece: Bold, exhilarating stands for freedom http://t.co/mk99avf6 #syria

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Ed Lavandera Correspondent, CNN @edlavaCNN
From @AC360, our investigation into how a repeat DUI offender got a #pardon from #Mississippi Gov. #HaleyBarbour. http://t.co/jfRdBl56

Sources: Trump to endorse Romney

cnn.com — By Mark Preston and Alan Silverleib, CNN updated 10:54 AM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 (CNN) -- Celebrity business magnate Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney for president Thursday, sources with knowledge of the endorsement told CNN.
Reid Epstein Long Island and State Politics Reporter, Newsday @reidepstein
RT @timpawlenty: Pleased to see @realDonaldTrump is following my lead: http://t.co/Dy2ptxLC #Mitt #2012tweets
Ana Marie Cox Washington Correspondent, GQ Magazine @anamariecox
Nice. RT @timpawlenty: Pleased to see @realDonaldTrump is following my lead: http://t.co/Ua7qx0qa #Mitt #2012tweets
Joshua Miller Politics Reporter, Roll Call @jm_dc
Wow RT @timpawlenty: Pleased to see @realDonaldTrump is following my lead: http://t.co/ffcg5h6G #Mitt #2012tweets
Jonathan Martin Senior Political Writer, Politico @jmartpolitico
RT @timpawlenty: Pleased to see @realDonaldTrump is following my lead: http://t.co/h4hp8nkp #Mitt #2012tweets
Reid Wilson Editor in Chief, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineReid
The anguish is palpable. RT @timpawlenty: Pleased to see @realDonaldTrump is following my lead: http://t.co/QsgLnOrL #Mitt #2012tweets
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Iran could boycott Samsung products over Israeli ad, Iranian TV says

cnn.com — updated 10:40 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Senior Iranian lawmakers are considering a boycott of Samsung, the South Korean electronics and appliance manufacturer, because of a controversial Israeli ad that pokes fun at the nuclear crisis, semi-official Press TV said Friday.
David McKenzie Africa Correspondent, CNN @McKenzieCNN
Iranian TV says leaders considering boycott of Samsung over Israeli Ad http://t.co/gZ4ljv1B #israel #iran

Komen reverses decision to stop Planned Parenthood funding

news.blogs.cnn.com — The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has reversed its decision of three days ago to stop funding Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings, the group said Friday in a statement. "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives," the group said.
Cheryl Truman Education Reporter, Lexington Herald Leader @CherylTruman
Komen reverses courses on Planned Parenthood funding after PR debacle: http://t.co/fRckY4Nd

Facebook shares pop on secondary markets

finance.fortune.cnn.com — Private market investors are now valuing Facebook at $100 billion. SharesPost reports that yesterday it completed an auction of 100,000 Facebook shares at $40 per share, compared to a $34 per share price from an auction completed on January 24. The new auction gives Facebook an implied valuation of $100 billion ...
Katie Fehrenbacher Greentech Editor, Senior Writer, and Features Editor, GigaOM @katiefehren
RT @danprimack: Facebook shares pop on secondary markets http://t.co/l0zDWQxj

Major snowstorm targets Denver area

cnn.com — updated 3:18 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Light snow started falling in Denver on Thursday as it braces for a major winter storm that is expected to blast some areas with up to two feet in a few days.
Phil Plait Blogger, Discover Magazine @BadAstronomer
No kidding. http://t.co/nFPoFvdI RT @cnnbrk: Major snow storm slams Denver area. http://t.co/kxH12yan #StillSnowing

Report on Federal Air Marshal Service paints an unflattering picture

cnn.com — By Jim Barnett and Mike M. Ahlers, CNN updated 8:41 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 Washington (CNN) -- A long-awaited report on alleged misconduct within the Federal Air Marshal Service concludes that while supervisors do not engage in "widespread" discrimination and retaliation against rank-and-file air marshals, the agency is far from trouble-free.
Lizzie O'Leary Aviation and Regulation Correspondent, CNN @lizzieohreally
RT @CNN: CNN exclusive: Report on Federal Air Marshal Service paints an unflattering picture: http://t.co/lpef2glJ

From place of prayer to place of beer

religion.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN)-The leafy, genteel north London neighborhood of Muswell Hill is well stocked with stores, coffee bars, restaurants and apartments. It also has plenty of churches - at least four were built within a few hundred yards of each other, thanks to the generosity of the developer who built Muswell Hill in the late 19th century.
Richard Greene Newswriter, CNN @RAGreeneCNN
Speaking of the weekend: #Church gets turned into a #pub. I pop in for a #beer. Cheers! http://t.co/xPNiMPhW (via @CNNbelief)

2 Americans kidnapped in Egypt, authorities say

cnn.com — updated 7:48 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Two American tourists have been kidnapped in the southern part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, a security official said Friday. They were abducted by unknown Bedouins, said Gen. Mohamed Naguib, head of security in the region. Egyptian authorities have confirmed the kidnapping to the U.S.
Ivan Watson Istanbul Correspondent, CNN @IvanCNN
Latest kidnapping of 2 Americans in #Egypt, part of a growing hostage-taking threat http://t.co/wgAuhU7p

Slowing down time with a swim, bike and run

thechart.blogs.cnn.com — Editor's note: Today marks the kick-off of the 2012 CNN Fit Nation Tri Challenge. This year's Challenge includes seven participants who have never competed in a triathlon. This will be Dr. Sanjay Gupta's third CNN Fit Nation Tri Challenge. Here Dr. Gupta shares what he has gained by joining the triathlete ranks.
Caitlin Hagan Medical Producer, CNN @CaitlinCNN
Love this: @sanjayguptaCNN does our Tri Challenge to help slow time down. http://t.co/zctPXKYw #TriWithMe

Supporters rally around Planned Parenthood amid funding uproar

cnn.com — updated 4:11 PM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 New York (CNN) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is giving a $250,000 matching gift to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America to help make up for the loss of funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, his office said Thursday.
Erica Berger Freelance Contributor, The Economist @GoodBerger
Go Mayor @MikeBloomberg, way to be a man and support women. http://t.co/i0LFqkbd #proudtoliveinNYC

Afghan orphans embark on U.S. road trip

cnn.com — updated 7:46 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Six kids, one RV, 10 weeks and dozens of U.S. states. A group of orphans from Afghanistan has embarked on a journey from Massachusetts to California and places in between, seeing more of the United States than many Americans see in a lifetime.
Asieh Namdar Anchor, CNN International, CNN @asiehcnn
here's my piece on group of Afghan orphans, on an incredible journey! http://t.co/94ms46N6 #cnn #afghanistan

Exclusive: Doctor cheating warnings expand to dermatology

cnn.com — By Scott Zamost, Drew Griffin and Azadeh Ansari, CNN Special Investigations Unit updated 7:44 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Doctors studying to become dermatologists have, for years, shared exam questions by memorizing and writing them down after the test to become board certified, CNN has confirmed.
Ed Lavandera Correspondent, CNN @edlavaCNN
#CNN Exclusive: Dermatologists cheating on medical board exams. @DrewGriffinCNN @azadehcnn http://t.co/j8SNagHy  

Zakaria: Democracy takes time

globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com — Editor's Note: Make sure to tune in Sunday at 10a.m. or 1p.m. EST for Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN. By Fareed Zakaria, CNN Dozens of Egyptians were killed in a soccer stadium brawl this past week. This was the deadliest outbreak of violence since Hosni Mubarak was ousted one year ago.
Fareed Zakaria Host, GPS, CNN @FareedZakaria
Democracy takes time. My thoughts on the new Middle East, here: http://t.co/G2eNTk3t
Fareed Zakaria Host, GPS, CNN @FareedZakaria
Given #Egypt's riots and other grave challenges, it's important to remember that #democratic transitions take time. http://t.co/j29EEj4v

Opinion: We must avoid Facebook's 'creepy' cult of transparency

cnn.com — Just as the Netscape IPO inaugurated the dotcom mania of the 90s, so Facebook's imminent IPO will trigger a hysteria with the social web. But the most interesting question isn't whether Facebook is actually worth $100 billion or how many billions of dollars Mark Zuckerberg will personally bank -- but whether or not Facebook really will make the world a better place for its close to a billion users.
Michael Wolff Vanity Fair Contributing Editor and Guardian US Columnist, Guardian @MichaelWolffNYC
Good Andew Keen piece on Facebook "creepy transparency" http://t.co/X5yWzZwI

Why being a CEO 'should come with a health warning'

cnn.com — London, England (CNN) -- Money, power, a jet-setting lifestyle -- why wouldn't you want to be a CEO? There are plenty of reasons, according to CEOs themselves. Steve Tappin is a CEO confidant and author of "The Secrets of CEOs." Researching the book he interviewed 150 global chief executives about business, leadership and the harsh realities of their job.
Jason Hiner Editor in Chief, TechRepublic @jasonhiner
RT @robmay Why Being a CEO Should Come With a Health Warning http://t.co/5FMIEVb4

Why campaign spending rules hurt small business

articles.cnn.com — You might expect business owners to welcome the elimination of these restrictions, but if so, you're about to be surprised. A recent poll conducted by Lake Research found that 66% of a random sample of 500 small-business owners believe the Citizens United decision was "mostly bad" or "somewhat bad" for small business.
Dan Rodricks Columnist, Baltimore Sun @DanRodricks
Why Super PACs hurt small businesses: http://t.co/rQHryknK Author of this piece @DavidBrodwin joins me @MiddayWYPR today at 12:20 pm ET

Exclusive: Doctor cheating warnings expand to dermatology

cnn.com — By Scott Zamost, Drew Griffin and Azadeh Ansari, CNN Special Investigations Unit updated 7:44 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Doctors studying to become dermatologists have, for years, shared exam questions by memorizing and writing them down after the test to become board certified, CNN has confirmed.
Charles Ornstein Senior Reporter, ProPublica @charlesornstein
RT @MedicalNews: Exclusive: Doctors cheating in dermatology exams http://t.co/0eor3QZ4

King Larry: The story of a business monster

features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com — Our Weekly Read column features Fortune staffers' and contributors' takes on recently published books about the business world and beyond. We've invited the entire Fortune family -- from our writers and editors to our photo editors and designers -- to weigh in on books of their choosing based on their individual tastes or curiosities.
Daniel Roberts Reporter, Fortune @readDanwrite
"His principal hobby... deflowering virgins." Tim Smith's fascinating @fortunemagazine review of the book KING LARRY: http://t.co/u83uMetx

Kansas bill seeks to pair undocumented immigrants, jobs

cnn.com — updated 10:01 PM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 (CNN) -- The Kansas legislature on Thursday introduced a bill that would partner some undocumented immigrants with jobs in industries facing worker shortages. The Kansas Business, Workers, Communities Partnership Act would create a state program that matches two groups -- local undocumented immigrants who are low-priority for deportation per federal directives, and employers who have trouble finding and keeping employees.
Mariano Castillo News Desk Editor, Latin America, CNN @marianoCNN
Kansas bill seeks to pair undocumented immigrants, jobs http://t.co/I3lHsp3U #cnn

Who is Xi: China's next leader

cnn.com — Beijing (CNN) -- Anyone interested in world affairs, Chinese diplomacy and China's future should know more about Xi Jinping. Xi (pronounced "shee"), China's vice president, will be visiting the United States this month for meetings at the White House in Washington and will travel to other cities.
Ray Kwong Contributing Writer, ChinaTalk, Forbes @raykwong
Xi Jinping backgrounder. (CNN) http://t.co/YOCLAJI3
Jaime FlorCruz Beijing Bureau Chief, CNN @jflorcruzCNN
Who is Xi: China's next leader http://t.co/b8C6Zr69 #cnn

Memo to "one-percenters": Look out your limos

finance.fortune.cnn.com — The message from our nation's financial elite is pretty clear: They just don't get it. By John Cassidy, contributor FORTUNE -- Just two months after taking over Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan, Occupy Wall Street has mushroomed into a national movement, with offshoots in cities from Miami to Seattle.
Michael Casey Managing Editor, Money, Wall Street Journal @mikejcasey
RT @Ian_Fraser: 'Too many bankers still acting as if it were 2007' http://t.co/2RhDKZ8U <-- Superb column by @TNYJohnCassidy via @For ...

Rights group: Syrian security forces have tortured children

cnn.com — updated 4:22 AM EST, Fri February 3, 2012 (CNN) -- Syrian army and security officers have detained and tortured children with impunity during the past year, a rights group claimed in a report Friday, as it urged the U.N. Security Council to act on Syria.
Joe Sterling Wire News Editor, CNN @jsterlingcnn
Rights group: Syrian security forces have tortured children http://t.co/QXhL2P6s #cnn

Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

edition.cnn.com — Watch the latest breaking news, politics, entertainment and offbeat videos everyone is talking about at CNN.com. Get informed now!
Matthew Chance Senior International Correspondent, CNN @mchancecnn
its freezin' over here http://t.co/HIddypdB

Why I became a triathlete

cnn.com — updated 2:07 PM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 Editor's note: Roni Selig is the senior executive producer and director for CNN's Medical Unit. Her journey to becoming a triathlete sparked the idea for Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Fit Nation Tri Challenge. (CNN) -- It started after I suffered several personal and professional blows between 1999 and 2002.
Kay Jones Senior Editorial Producer, CNN @joneskaycnn
Inspiration from @roniselig “@joneskaycnn: Why I became a triathlete http://t.co/WNeORvzm #cnn”
Kay Jones Senior Editorial Producer, CNN @joneskaycnn
Why I became a triathlete http://t.co/WNeORvzm #cnn
Danielle Dellorto Senior Producer, Medical News Unit and Writer, CNN.com, CNN @DanielleCNN
i love her too. she's a great leader RT @DrAndyBaldwin: I LOVE @RoniSelig RT @ElizCohencnn: Roni's story.. A must read: http://t.co/jiry2fAY
Elizabeth Cohen Senior Medical Correspondent, CNN @elizcohencnn
I'm so inspired by my dear friend @roniselig 's story of why she became a triathlete. A must read. http://t.co/HAPYA6K9 #cnn
Caitlin Hagan Medical Producer, CNN @CaitlinCNN
Gotta read: when the sky came crashing down around her @roniselig jumped in the pool. Now she's a triathlete http://t.co/DXIUPykk #TriWithMe

Panetta believes Israel could strike Iran this spring

security.blogs.cnn.com — U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has come to the conclusion there is a growing likelihood Israel could attack Iran sometime this spring in an effort to destroy its suspected nuclear weapons program, according to a senior administration official. The official declined to be identified due to the sensitive nature of the information.
Kevin Flower Jerusalem Bureau Chief, CNN @KMFlower
Panetta believes Israel could strike Iran this spring http://t.co/HtLtKS0D
Margaret Brennan Anchor, InBusiness, Bloomberg News @margbrennan
RT @shaay_ahmar: Sec of defense believes Israel could attack Iran by this spring. http://t.co/w17sTmXr

BREAKING: Trump to back Romney

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — CNN Political Director Mark Preston Washington (CNN) - Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney for president, sources with knowledge of the endorsement tell CNN. Trump will make the announcement Thursday in Las Vegas, two days before the Nevada caucuses.
Blake Hounshell Managing Editor, Foreign Policy Magazine @blakehounshell
Will help Romney's regular-guy image RT @memeorandum: BREAKING: Trump to back Romney http://t.co/f43aWYga
Alex Hudson Broadcast Journalist, BBC @aj_hudson
Trump to endorse Gingrich - http://t.co/wP4tmaRL (AP) - Trump to endorse Romney - http://t.co/ppsjmnRr (CNN)... so that's sorted then
Daniel Dicker Contributor and Columnist, The Street @Dan_Dicker
File under: "who gives?" RT @PoliticalTicker: BREAKING: Trump to back Romney - http://t.co/9XGYMAvp
Josh Kraushaar Executive Editor, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineJosh
Talk about the freak show... RT @PoliticalTicker BREAKING: Trump to back Romney - http://t.co/nVuumT2o
Peter Hamby Political Producer, CNN @PeterHambyCNN
.@PrestonCNN reports that Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney today in Vegas http://t.co/UJN5DnJQ

Obama reflects on faith in prayer breakfast speech

religion.blogs.cnn.com — By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama spoke of his personal faith Thursday as he delivered remarks for the third year in a row at the National Prayer Breakfast. In addition, Obama used the platform in front of religious dignitaries and politicians to express his vision of how faith and government intersect and can work together.
Kim Segal Supervising Producer, CNN @CNNkimsegal
Obama reflects on faith in prayer breakfast speech http://t.co/u9ju1swx via @EricCNNBelief
Jennifer C. Wolfe Entertainment Supervising Producer, CNN @TheWolfeCNN
Obama reflects on faith in prayer breakfast speech http://t.co/9pDqkXKl via @EricCNNBelief
Stacia Deshishku Senior Supervising Producer, White House, CNN @staciacnn
Obama reflects on faith in prayer breakfast speech http://t.co/d9koeyIm via @EricCNNBelief

The trials of Uber

tech.fortune.cnn.com — The three-year-old San Francisco startup has an innovative service -- that works. Users around the world are signing up in droves. So why are cities like Washington D.C. trying to kill it? FORTUNE -- You need a ride. Instead of lingering at the intersection flailing your hand in the air, you ...
Farhad Manjoo Slate Technology Columnist and PandoDaily Contributor, Slate @fmanjoo
These subhead links to other stories are really distracting. "Three degrees of Reid Hoffman" in Uber story http://t.co/KOVOPniL
Mike DeBonis Local Politics Reporter, Washington Post @mikedebonis
Amid big Forbes takeout on @Uber: 'Kalanick & Linton have meeting scheduled to air grievances face-to-face in mid-Feb' http://t.co/Oj8o3ECr
JP Mangalindan Tech Writer-Reporter, Fortune @JPManga
"The trials of @Uber" Why D.C. wants to kill this great startup. (Tip @Techmeme) http://t.co/jkLI3tgr @FortuneMagazine @Uber_SF @Uber_DC
JP Mangalindan Tech Writer-Reporter, Fortune @JPManga
Startup @Uber has a great service that works. Why D.C. wants to kill it. http://t.co/jkLI3tgr via @FortuneMagazine @Uber_SF @Uber_DC

New Pakistani media is taking on the army.

Reza Sayah Pakistan Correspondent, CNN @sayahcnn
From http://t.co/c79gKkIp: Pakistani media takes on the army http://t.co/SpwERazU #cnn #Pakistan

BLITZER’S BLOG: Wolf Blitzer: bellhop

situationroom.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - It's always fascinating to get a little glimpse into the lives of presidential candidates on the road. Take, for example, when I encountered Newt Gingrich in the lobby of the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas a few months ago.
Wolf Blitzer Anchor, The Situation Room, CNN @wolfblitzercnn
Behind the scenes w/ @NewtGingrich & @MittRomney Check out my blog http://t.co/agn65YtU & watch @CNNSitRoom now!
Steve Krakauer Digital Producer, CNN @SteveKrak
"Here’s a multi-millionaire who loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches." Enjoyed @WolfBlitzerCNN's blog today: http://t.co/aSn32wDg

Obama unveils veterans jobs proposal with hefty price tag

whitehouse.blogs.cnn.com — WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Barack Obama is unveiling a new jobs initiative geared toward veterans Friday that the administration says will put thousands of former men and women in uniform back to work.
Stacia Deshishku Senior Supervising Producer, White House, CNN @staciacnn
Obama unveils veterans jobs proposal with hefty price tag http://t.co/PUAOLvDE

NYC mayor gives Planned Parenthood $250,000 matching grant

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — NEW YORK (CNN) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is giving a $250,000 matching gift to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America to help make up for the loss of funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, his office said Thursday.
Jon-Christopher Bua White House Commentator, Sky News @JCBua
RT @PoliticalTicker: NYC mayor gives Planned Parenthood $250,000 matching grant - http://t.co/CqfbrKg9
Susan Campbell Columnist, Hartford Courant @campbellsl
RT @PoliticalTicker: NYC mayor gives Planned Parenthood $250,000 matching grant - http://t.co/CqfbrKg9

Cartels targeting police officers in Juarez, authorities say; 8 officers dead

cnn.com — By Rafael Romo, Senior Latin American Affairs Editor updated 5:56 PM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 (CNN) -- Julian Juarez Baena, a police officer in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, had just finished his shift. It was just after 9 p.m. last Saturday , and he was driving home.
Amber Lyon Investigative Journlist, CNN @AmberLyon
More and more PD in Juarez being ambushed and shot to death by Cartels targeting police officers http://t.co/UVThMH3t (via @cnn)

Anger flares in Egypt after 79 die in soccer riot

cnn.com — Cairo (CNN) -- The death toll from a riot at a soccer game in Egypt rose to 79, officials said Thursday, as many continued to mourn and look for the reasons behind the deadly melee. A somber crowd of hundreds were in Cairo's Tahrir Square Thursday, some saying chants decrying Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
Amber Lyon Investigative Journlist, CNN @AmberLyon
Anger flares as 79 die in Egypt soccer riot http://t.co/5kWOkk3o (via @cnn)

Senate passes insider-trading bill

cnn.com — updated 6:10 PM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 Washington (CNN) -- A bill that clarifies the illegality of insider trading of stocks and other securities by members of Congress and their staff members won approval Thursday from the U.S. Senate. The 96-3 vote sends the measure to the House, which is expected to take it up in coming weeks.
Amber Lyon Investigative Journlist, CNN @AmberLyon
Senate passes insider-trading bill http://t.co/4TTulGV9 (via @cnn)

Trump endorses Romney

cnn.com — By Mark Preston and Alan Silverleib, CNN updated 10:54 AM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 (CNN) -- Celebrity business magnate Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney for president Thursday, sources with knowledge of the endorsement told CNN.
George Talbot Political Editor, Press-Register @georgetalbot
Trump endorses Romney. Cartoonists, start your ink pens: http://t.co/q5iQpaG7
Ana Marie Cox Washington Correspondent, GQ Magazine @anamariecox
Rallying his base. RT @sanuzis: Ultimate Outsider Trump endorses Romney http://t.co/0x5hVFnw

The Taliban who might leave Guantanamo

security.blogs.cnn.com — By Adam Levine and Tim Lister As part of its efforts to explore peace talks with the Taliban, the Obama administration is considering the controversial release of several senior Taliban figures from the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay. The names of those being considered for release have not been disclosed, and the conditions are still being discussed.
John M. Donnelly Senior Writer, Congressional Quarterly, Roll Call @johnmdonnelly
RT @natlsecuritycnn: Just posted on Security Clearance - "The Taliban who might leave Guantanamo " - http://t.co/FwIDjjX6

BREAKING: Trump to back Romney

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — CNN Political Director Mark Preston Washington (CNN) - Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney for president, sources with knowledge of the endorsement tell CNN. Trump will make the announcement Thursday in Las Vegas, two days before the Nevada caucuses.
laura myers Political Reporter, Las Vegas Review-Journal @lmyerslvrj
.@newtgingrich thot he had the Donald wrapped up. MT @CNN: Trump will endorse Romney in #Vegas. @PrestonCNN: http://t.co/4zRKedyZ #nvcaucus
Steve Krakauer Digital Producer, CNN @SteveKrak
@KBAndersen ...until he endorses Romney (well maybe that still makes sense): http://t.co/fginTpzB
Steve Krakauer Digital Producer, CNN @SteveKrak
Trump will endorse Romney in Vegas (baby, Vegas) scoops @PrestonCNN. With Romney? Must see TV this afternoon on #CNN http://t.co/fginTpzB
Danielle Drolet Reporter, PRWeek @danielledrolet
RT @CNN: Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney today in Las Vegas, reports @PrestonCNN: http://t.co/robQAx2j

Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

Mark Preston Senior Political Editor, CNN @PrestonCNN
RT @CNNLive: A group of treasure hunters say they have a $3 billion find #WHDH, Video http://t.co/bUGCynB7

Coroner in Amy Winehouse case resigns

cnn.com — updated 10:20 AM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 (Rolling Stone) -- The coroner who conducted the inquest into the death of Amy Winehouse has resigned, raising the possibility that the case could be reopened. Assistant Deputy Coroner Suzanne Greenaway ruled in October that Winehouse, who was found dead on July 23rd, died of accidental alcohol poisoning.
Jeff Kart Freelance Journalist @jeffkart
Hmmm - Coroner in Amy Winehouse case resigns - http://t.co/zSLZmVCw http://t.co/AdYAgDLh

Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

John King Chief National News Correspondent, CNN @JohnKingCNN
From great evening @williamandmary, an @johnkingusa conversation w/ former SecDef Robert Gates: http://t.co/KZEFGHUt #cnn

A head on a silver platter - rethinking John the Baptist and Oscar Wilde

religion.blogs.cnn.com — By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Charlottesville, Virginia (CNN)- As Oscar Wilde imagined it, the execution of John the Baptist was packed with love, lust, incest and murder.
Jaweed Kaleem National Reporter, Religion and Politics, Huffington Post @jaweedkaleem
"A head on a silver platter – rethinking John the Baptist and Oscar Wilde" by @ericcnnbelief @cnnbelief http://t.co/4BeeX226
Ali Velshi Anchor and Chief Business Correspondent, CNN @AliVelshi
A head on a silver platter – rethinking John the Baptist & Oscar Wilde, By Eric Marrapodi http://t.co/nm2asYT9
Richard Greene Newswriter, CNN @RAGreeneCNN
RT @CNNbelief: Our morning must read: A head on a silver platter – rethinking John the Baptist and Oscar Wilde http://t.co/Crc54ZPe

NYC mayor gives Planned Parenthood $250K matching grant

cnn.com — updated 4:11 PM EST, Thu February 2, 2012 New York (CNN) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is giving a $250,000 matching gift to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America to help make up for the loss of funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, his office said Thursday.
Alexandra Le Tellier Senior Web Producer, LA Times @AlexLeTellier
RT @MattDonnelly: Bravo to Bloomberg. Shame on you #SusanGKomen foundation http://t.co/NLeYqhVQ #cnn

UCLA rejects 52 MBA applicants for plagiarism

management.fortune.cnn.com — All told, UCLA's Anderson school found that 52 MBA candidates were lifting whole paragraphs from other, unattributed sources in their essays. And they are far from the only B-school dealing with the problem. By John A. Byrne, contributor (Poets&Quants) -- Andrew Ainslie had a hunch. Like many of his business school colleagues, the ...
Judy Newman Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jnewmanWSJ
UCLA rejects 52 MBA applicants for plagiarism http://t.co/bI4LVgBW via @FortuneMagazine
Sean Gallagher Freelance Journalist @SeanGallagherLA
Business ethics be damned: UCLA rejects 52 MBA applicants for plagiarism http://t.co/krfQ1Tmj @fortune #bschool

Kazakhstan a model for Iran?

security.blogs.cnn.com — By Jill Dougherty No matter what the international community may think, Iran and North Korea are adamant about their right to a nuclear program. But one country that used to have the fourth-largest inventory of nuclear weapons in the world decided to give them up, and says it has no regrets.
Jill Dougherty Foreign Affairs Correspondent, CNN @cnnjill
Kazakhstan a model for Iran? – CNN Security Clearance - http://t.co/ftx84CyU Blogs http://t.co/JcKKMg63 via @cnn
Jill Dougherty Foreign Affairs Correspondent, CNN @cnnjill
Kazakhstan a model for Iran? – CNN Security Clearance - http://t.co/ftx84CyU Blogs http://t.co/JcKKMg63 via @cnn

A journey through South Africa's stunning wine region

cnn.com — You can't help but be stunned by the visual splendor when walking around the Western Cape region of South Africa, in towns like Stellenbosch. Immediately you see why this part of the African continent is so well suited for the wine making craft, which was recently my mission for "Inside Africa."
Errol Barnett Anchor, CNN International, CNN @ErrolCNN
Still stunned / @CamGreen Nice insert on our piece of heaven! Great 2 see you enjoyed yourself! http://t.co/8Cn6sDAe #wine #CNNInsideAfrica

Famed boxing trainer Angelo Dundee dies

edition.cnn.com — February 2, 2012 -- Updated 0942 GMT (1742 HKT) (CNN) -- Legendary cornerman Angelo Dundee, the man who helped motivate Muhammed Ali and many other boxing champs, died Wednesday, a source close to Ali said. Dundee died Wednesday in Florida from natural causes, Dundee's son Jimmy Dundee told CNN affiliate WFTS.
Kim Segal Supervising Producer, CNN @CNNkimsegal
RIP: Famed boxing trainer Angelo Dundee dies http://t.co/6e1OcEGG #cnn
Frank Washkuch News Editor, PRWeek @Washkuch
RT @cnnbrk: Muhammad Ali's boxing trainer Angelo Dundee dies http://t.co/c2riSxvq
Joe Sapia Reporter, Asbury Park Press @JosephSapia
RT @cnnbrk: Muhammad Ali's boxing trainer Angelo Dundee dies http://t.co/c2riSxvq

The pope's on Twitter? 10 unlikely tweeters

cnn.com — (CNN) -- Twitter says it has more than 100 million active users -- a pretty impressive chunk of the online population who are, if nothing else, checking in to see what other people are sharing. With that many folks on the six-year-old microblogging site, Twitter is always good for a few surprises.
Emily Chang Anchor, Bloomberg West, Bloomberg News @emilychangtv
RT @toriblaseCNN: The pope's on Twitter? 10 unlikely tweeters ~ http://t.co/AbpiUMCV

UCLA rejects 52 MBA applicants for plagiarism

management.fortune.cnn.com — All told, UCLA's Anderson school found that 52 MBA candidates were lifting whole paragraphs from other, unattributed sources in their essays. And they are far from the only B-school dealing with the problem. By John A. Byrne, contributor (Poets&Quants) -- Andrew Ainslie had a hunch. Like many of his business school colleagues, the ...
Larry Chiang Blogger, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @LarryChiang
John Byrne's article in CNN Money about MBA #copyPaste http://t.co/4pTVW5pZ

Israel: Iran developing long-range missiles

security.blogs.cnn.com — Iran is developing a missile capable of delivering payloads up to 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) away, Israel's vice prime minister charged Thursday. Speaking to Israel's annual Herzliya national security conference, Moshe Ya'alon, who also serves as Israel's minister for strategic affairs, suggested that an Iranian military compound that mysteriously blew up late last year was developing a long-range missile capable of hitting the United States.
Kevin Flower Jerusalem Bureau Chief, CNN @KMFlower
Israel: Iran developing long-range missiles - new post on @natlsecuritycnn blog http://t.co/ij6IbrFQ
Devon Sayers Reporter, CNN @devonmsayers
RT @natlsecuritycnn: Just posted on Security Clearance - "Israel: Iran developing long-range missiles" - http://t.co/P1BjXKqn