(CNN) -- A Taliban attack in southern Afghanistan killed eight officers and completely destroyed a police post, a provincial spokesman said Wednesday. At least three more officers were injured in the Tuesday night attack near Lashkar Gah in Helmand province, according to Daud Ahmadi, the spokesman. An investigation revealed it was an inside job, he said. "It is now clear that a policeman from the post had contacts with the Taliban who invited the Taliban to conduct the attack," the spokesman said. He said the policeman fled with the Taliban. It was the second attack by the terror group in the province that day, he said. On Tuesday morning, it targeted a bakery, killing two civilians and injuring 26 others, including officers collecting bread.

Summary: The two attacks are in Helmand province . The terror group targets a bakery and a police post . Eight officers and two civilians are killed .


(CNN) -- Several thousand of the world's most powerful people are in St. Petersburg this month for the city's annual International Economic Forum. The only problem? While we at CNN Travel would be the last to deny that macroeconomics can be a thrilling subject for discussion, there also happens to be a bulbous onion-shaped dome's worth of once-in-a-lifetime type touristic distractions in Russia's spectacular "Paris of the East." St. Petersburg showcases a vivid history from czarist Russia, through Communism (it was long called "Leningrad") to the present day. Established in 1703 by Czar Peter the Great, Russia's second-largest city lives up to its reputation as the country's cultural capital, with astounding palaces, churches and museums. Scroll through the gallery for highlights -- if you can keep your mind off neoclassical theory, that is. Tourist information: www.saint-petersburg.com .

Summary: International Economic Forum attendees will have plenty of distractions in "Paris of the East" Massive dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral is made of 100 kilos of gold . Church on Spilled Blood was built on spot where Czar Alexander II was fatally wounded in 1881 .


(CNN) -- Polaroid Corp. announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Minnesota-based company said it is taking itself and its subsidiaries into bankruptcy in order to restructure its finances. "Our operations are strong and during this process Polaroid will ship products to our retail partners, work with our suppliers and contract manufacturers to fulfill retailer demand ..." said Mary L. Jeffries, Polaroid chief executive officer. "We expect to continue our operations as normal during the reorganization and are planning for new product launches in 2009," she said, adding that employees should receive their paychecks without interruption. The bankruptcy filing was necessary because of an investigation of its parent company, Petters Group Worldwide, which has owned Polaroid since 2005, the Polaroid statement said. The group's founder and other employees are under investigation for fraud. Polaroid said the investigation does not involve its leadership team.

Summary: "Our operations are strong," Polaroid CEO says; company will "fulfill retailer demand" Polaroid: Bankruptcy filing necessary because of investigation of parent Petters . Bankruptcy will allow restructuring of finances, company says . iReport.com: Share your favorite Polaroid pictures .


(CNN) -- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, just over a month after she gave birth to Prince George. The two spoke to members of the public at the start of the 131-mile Ring O' Fire coastal ultramarathon in Anglesey, Wales, where the family lives. Catherine, looking relaxed and in casual dress, was not carrying her son, who's third in line to the British throne. The world got its first glimpse of George since he left the hospital in family photographs released earlier this month. They were taken by Catherine's father, Michael Middleton, in the garden of his Berkshire home. William, a search-and-rescue pilot, has been stationed at a Royal Air Force base on the remote Welsh island of Anglesey since 2010.

Summary: Prince William and Catherine greet members of the public at the start of an ultramarathon . It is Catherine's first public appearance since she gave birth to Prince George in July . The royal baby has not been seen in public since leaving the hospital where he was born .


(CNN) -- A bomb threat prompted evacuation of the University of Texas at Austin on Friday, though authorities later determined there was no threat to campus, a university spokeswoman said. Police and federal authorities, including a bomb squad, had investigated the threat. About 51,000 students attend the flagship university, which is located in central Texas. University spokeswoman Rhonda Weldon said that at any time up to 70,000 people could be on campus. A second bomb threat surfaced Friday at North Dakota State University, which also ordered a campus-wide evacuation. Federal authorities responded to the Fargo campus along with local officials. The school and police later reported that a sweep of the campus found no danger. CNN's Elwyn Lopez and Nick Valencia contributed to this report .

Summary: NEW: No threat is found at North Dakota State University . No threat is found at the University of Texas at Austin . About 51,000 students attend the flagship university, which is located in central Texas . A second bomb threat also surfaced Friday at the North Dakota State University .


(CNN) -- A powerful blast leveled a house Wednesday in Boston, Massachusetts; it was not immediately clear if anyone was injured. Boston police said on Twitter that a gas explosion was suspected and that a construction crew had been digging near the house at the time of the blast. Police said nearby homes were evacuated and people were advised to avoid that area of the Hyde Park neighborhood. Aerial footage showed an empty space amid rows of neatly lined houses. Residents told CNN affiliate WHDH they felt everything shaking around them. Windows of several houses shattered. Firefighters on the scene told WHDH they believed the two people who lived in the house were not home at the time of the blast.

Summary: Boston police say on Twitter they suspect a gas explosion . It was not clear whether anyone was injured . The blast occurred in the Hyde Park neighborhood .


(CNN) -- A Taiwanese fishing vessel has not been heard from since reporting that pirates were attacking it in the Indian Ocean several days ago, authorities said Thursday. The ship has a crew of 26 from Taiwan, China and Vietnam, the European Union Naval Force Somalia said in a statement. On Christmas morning, the vessel FV Shiuh Fu reported being under pirate attack about 120 miles off the northeast tip of Madagascar, the statement said, but "no further communication with the vessel has been possible" since then. Authorities said they do not have information about the condition of the ship or its crew. Pirates are now holding 26 vessels and 613 hostages off the coast of Somalia, where many pirates are based, the European Union Naval Force Somalia said.

Summary: The ship reported being under attack on Christmas Day . It has not been heard from since . Pirates now hold 26 vessels and 613 hostages off the coast of Somalia .


(CNN) -- A man with a pistol killed one person and wounded three others at a cafe in the Dutch city of Rotterdam on Saturday morning, a police spokesman said. Police officers stand next to the body of the victim killed by the cafe gunman in Rotterdam. Patrons at the cafe managed to capture the shooter, a 45-year-old man, and hold him until police arrived, Rotterdam Police spokesman Gerde Jung told CNN. Police arrested the man and recovered his weapon, Jung said. The shooting was probably the the result of a quarrel the man had earlier, but details of that argument were unclear, Jung said. All of the victims were male, he said.

Summary: Gunman shoots one person dead, wounds three others at a Rotterdam cafe . Patrons at the cafe manage to capture the 45-year-old man . Police: Shooting was probably the the result of a quarrel .


(CNN) -- A bomb threat delayed flights and prompted evacuations Monday at Schiphol airport in The Netherlands, authorities said. One suspect was arrested inside the airport, in Amsterdam, said Martyn Peelen, a police spokesman. An anonymous caller reported a bomb at the facility, he said. Authorities do not know whether the threat is legitimate. Investigators were focused on the international terminal, Peelen, said. The airport website showed many flights scheduled to arrive or depart early Monday afternoon were delayed. Journalist Naik Bharati contributed to this report.

Summary: NEW: A suspect has been arrested, police say . Parts of Amsterdam airport closed to investigate bomb threat . Flight delays are likely, the airport press office says .


(CNN) -- As part of this month's 50th anniversary of the first woman in space, CNN is giving you the chance to ask your questions to American astronaut Karen Nyberg joining us live from 240 miles above the Earth at the International Space Station on Friday, June 28 at 1245 CET/1145 BST/ 0645 ET. To take part, submit your questions in our comment section below or via the hashtag #CNNspacechat on Twitter. CNN Anchor Becky Anderson will put your best questions to NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg. You can ask her absolutely anything from "What's the best thing about orbiting into space?" to "Have you ever seen a UFO?" Then join us on CNN.com on Friday at 1245 CET/1145 BST/0645 ET to watch the interview live from the International Space Station and see if your question gets asked. TIMELINE: 50 years of women in space .

Summary: Karen Nyberg is currently at the International Space Station orbiting the Earth . Nyberg will be speaking to CNN live from the ISS on June 28 at 11:45 BST/ 06:45 ET . Send your question for Nyberg to CNN via the comments or #CNNspacechat .


(CNN) -- Slovenia's Igor Simcic and his yacht Esimit Europa 2 were the biggest winners on the final day of the Maxi Rolex Cup in Sardinia on Saturday. Esimit Europa 2 was crowned the best Maxi class yacht in the world from a competition of 49 boats up to 45 meters in length. Simcic's 30-meter vessel, sponsored by Gazprom, won all four of its races and took first place in its division. The other winners were Germany's Claus Peter Offen and Y3K in the Wally class; John Williams and Ranger in the J-Class and Otto Happel and Hetairos in the Supermaxi division. In the inaugural Mini Maxi Rolex Worlds, Niklas Zennstrom and Ran took the overall poll, while Brian Benjamin and Aegir took gold amongst the Racer/Cruisers.

Summary: Slovenia's Igor Simcic and his yacht Esimit Europa 2 win Maxi Rolex Cup . 30-meter yacht wins all four of its races and is first in its division .


(CNN) -- Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Anderson has been involved in a serious car accident in Portugal -- the English Premier League club have reported on their official website. The 22-year-old spent several hours in hospital after the accident in Braga in the early hours of Sunday morning. Anderson, who is currently recuperating from a serious knee injury, was reported to have been pulled unconscious from his Audi R8 vehicle shortly before it exploded. The United website also reported that the crash is now subject to a police investigation. The crash occurred at 7am when the car came off the road and hit a farm wall before entering a field. Two other people, a man and a woman, were also in the car along with Anderson and all three were treated for whiplash, concussion and shock.

Summary: Brazilian midfielder Anderson has been involved in a serious car accident in Portugal . The Manchester United star was pulled unconscious from his Audi before it exploded . The 22-year-old spent several hours in hospital following the accident in Braga . The crash occurred at 7am on Sunday morning when his car came off the road .


(CNN) -- A SpaceX rocket with a 7,000-pound communications satellite on top lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday evening after two earlier launch dates were scrubbed. The Falcon 9 booster thundered into the skies over Florida at 5:41 p.m. in the private space contractor's first attempt to put a satellite into a stationary orbit around Earth -- a flight the company has called its "most challenging mission to date." The SES-8 satellite will relay signals to and from the South Asia and Asia Pacific regions from 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers) above the Earth's surface. Its first planned launch on November 25 was scrubbed when controllers received questionable readings from the liquid oxygen system in the first stage; the second, on November 28, was called off after finding oxygen in the engine igniter fluid, the company said. "Better to be paranoid and wrong," SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted.

Summary: SpaceX mission under way on third try . The Falcon 9 rocket is carrying a 7,000-pound communications satellite . It's the company's first attempt to put a satellite into geosynchronous orbit .


(CNN) -- Two people were killed and four more wounded early Tuesday in a shooting in Miami, a fire department spokesman told CNN. Earlier, police had put the total number of those shot at nine. The shooting happened outside an apartment complex in the Liberty City neighborhood about 6 miles north of downtown Miami, at Northwest 12th Avenue and 65th Street, CNN affiliate WFOR reported. Miami police said they were trying to determine what led to the shooting, which was reported to authorities about 2:15 a.m., CNN affiliate WSVN reported. Authorities placed more than 35 markers on a street and a staircase to indicate ammunition casings, according to WFOR.

Summary: NEW: Shooting happened at apartment complex in Liberty City neighborhood, WFOR reports . Four other people were wounded, fire department spokesman says .


(CNN) -- At least 745 people have died in flooding in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines since July, the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific said. Thailand has been hit the hardest, with 315 people killed in that time frame, officials said. Monsoon rains across Thailand have affected millions of people in 61 of its provinces, the country's Flood Relief Operation Command reported. Cambodia, meanwhile, reported 247 dead since July. -- CNN's Kocha Olarn contributed to this report.

Summary: Thailand has been hit the hardest with 315 people killed . Also hard-hit is Cambodia which has reported 247 dead .


Rome (CNN) -- About 30 bodies were found in a migrant boat rescued early Monday between Sicily and the North African coast, the Italian navy said. Italian media reported the boat had 600 people onboard. Italy has seen a series of tragedies as migrants in crowded boats cross from North Africa to Europe. In October, Lampedusa made international headlines when more than 300 African migrants died when their ship sank off its shores. As the closest Italian island to Africa, Lampedusa is a frequent destination for refugees seeking to enter European Union countries. Many of the migrants are from African nations while others have fled war-torn Syria. Hundreds more have been rescued from often unseaworthy vessels and taken to the tiny Mediterranean island's overcrowded detention center.

Summary: Italy has seen a series of tragedies as migrants cross from North Africa . In October, more than 300 African migrants died in Lampedusa . Hundreds more have been rescued from often unseaworthy vessels .


(CNN) -- A firefighter missing for eight days was found dead on Friday in New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest, authorities said. Token Adams, a firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service, apparently died in an all-terrain vehicle crash, New Mexico State Police announced at a news conference Friday. Adams was last seen August 30, riding an ATV to investigate a possible fire in the Holiday Mesa area, according to John Helmich, a spokesman with the Forest Service. More than 250 people had searched for the 41-year-old former Navy Seal, Helmich said. The state police are investigating the crash. CNN's Amanda Watts contributed to this report.

Summary: Token Adams was missing for eight days . He was found dead in Santa Fe National Forest . Adams had been investigating a possible fire .


(CNN) -- Video producer's note: You've heard of 3-D printing, the process of using a specialized printer to create real-world objects from computer models. Now there's something new on the horizon that could revolutionize this burgeoning technology: 4-D printing. At TED 2013, senior fellow Skylar Tibbits sat down with CNN Ideas to further explain this mysterious fourth dimension in printing technology. He also provided us with visual examples from his Self-Assembly Lab, MIT. See how it all works in the video above. What uses do you see for 4-D printing, if any? (Note: This is project is a collaboration between Stratasys Inc. and the Self-Assembly Lab, MIT.)

Summary: Skylar Tibbits spoke at TED 2013 about 4-D printing . Tibbits: "The idea behind 4-D printing is to have change over time" 4-D printing could create robotics without wires or motors .


(EW.com) -- Sandra Bullock will talk to Matt Lauer on Tuesday morning's Today Show. Lauer will visit the actress in New Orleans, where she has been living with her son, Louis. Bullock's giving the interview for the best of reasons: to help to publicize New Orlean's Warren Easton Charter High School. She and a school board member will talk about a new on-campus health clinic, which Bullock helped fund. See the full article at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2010 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary: Sandra Bullock will talk to Matt Lauer on Tuesday morning's Today Show . Lauer will visit the actress in New Orleans . Bullock's giving the interview to help to publicize Warren Easton Charter High School .


San Francisco (CNN) -- San Francisco firefighters were battling a three-alarm blaze Wednesday at a downtown waterfront pier that's slated to host events for the America's Cup yacht race. So far, no injuries have been reported. About 75 firefighters were fighting the blaze at the Pier 29 warehouse building, San Francisco Fire Department Capt. Jeanne Seyler told CNN. The cause of the blaze, about a mile from the popular tourist site of Fisherman's Wharf, was not immediately known, Seyler said. The pier is one of two on San Francisco's Embarcadero set to house the America's Cup Village for the 2013 yacht race. The facade and decorative archway at the front of the pier appear to have extensive damage. CNN recommends: Coast Guard says 2 bogus mayday calls possibly linked . CNN's Deanna Proeller and Augie Martin contributed to this report.

Summary: The blaze damaged a warehouse at San Francisco's Pier 29 . The pier is slated to host America's Cup festivities in 2012 . There wer no injuries from the three-alarm blaze, firefighters say .


(CNN) -- Entertainer Ed McMahon has been hospitalized for more than three weeks with pneumonia and other medical problems, his spokesman said Friday. 85-year-old Ed McMahon is in serious condition, according to his spokesman. Doctors say McMahon is in serious condition, said the spokesman, Howard Bragman. "Ed's a big, strong, hearty guy and his family and I are hopeful and optimistic about his prognosis," he said. McMahon is 85. He will turn 86 on March 6. Bragman and McMahon's family are "praying and hoping for the best and are appreciative of everyone's thoughts and prayers," Bragman said. He declined to say where McMahon is hospitalized. McMahon gained fame as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show." CNN's Rachel Wells contributed to this story.

Summary: Ed McMahon has been in the hospital for almost a month . He is in serious condition, says spokesman . McMahon best known as Johnny Carson's longtime "Tonight" show sidekick .


(Rolling Stone) -- No Doubt aren't just 11 years older than they were when they released their last LP. They're determined to be wiser. "Push and Shove" leans toward synthpop-flavored ballads with grown-up themes: relationship struggles, the rewards of long-term romance. The songs are catchy, but Gwen Stefani doesn't have the voice, or the gravitas, for grandiose tunes. And do we really want a "mature" No Doubt record, anyway? No Doubt's Tony Kanal on New Album: 'We Always Knew It Was Going to Happen' The band sounds more at home on the title track, a ska/dub fusion where Stefani rhymes "La-la-la-la vida loca/We speeding it up like soca." Carly Rae Jepsen's "Kiss" That's the No Doubt we love: hopped-up ambassadors from a fairy-tale SoCal where la vida is, eternally, loca. Joseph Gordon-Levitt on 'Looper,' 'Lincoln' and 'SNL' Copyright © 2011 Rolling Stone.

Summary: "Push and Shove" leans toward synthpop-flavored ballads . The album includes grown-up themes, like relationship struggles, the rewards of long-term romance . The band sounds at home on the title track, a ska/dub fusion .


Baghdad (CNN) -- Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government Monday and tapped former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki as one of the country's three vice presidents. Several key Cabinet posts remain vacant. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi vowed to have nominations for the defense and interior minister posts ready to present to Parliament within a week. Monday's Parliament vote, just a day before a constitutional deadline, comes as Iraq faces political turmoil and battles a surge of Islamist militants from ISIS. Along with al-Maliki, former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and former speaker of Parliament Osama al-Nujaifi will also serve as vice presidents. Allawi and Al-Maliki are longtime political foes.

Summary: NEW: U.N. Secretary-General's spokesman hails "positive step towards political stability" Nuri al-Maliki is now one of Iraq's three vice presidents . Parliament approves a new government, but several key Cabinet posts are vacant . Kerry: New Iraqi government is "unquestionably a major milestone"


(CNN) -- Google is well known for its elaborate campuses, offering employees extensive food choices, free haircuts, subsidized massages and plenty of ping pong. Some of the perks are built into its work spaces, such as a rock-climbing wall at its Boulder, Colorado, office or an indoor bicycle lane in Amsterdam. But overall, the tech industry has been setting the bar high for office aesthetics, using bright, open spaces and striking art. Here is a look inside -- and, in some cases, outside -- the offices of a few major technology companies.

Summary: The tech industry has been setting the bar high for office aesthetics . Tech companies, especially Google, are known to offer unusual employee perks . Some of the perks are built into the offices, such as a rock-climbing wall or an indoor bicycle lane .


UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- Former U.S. President Clinton has been tapped as a United Nations special envoy to Haiti, a senior U.N. official said Monday. Former President Clinton has been chosen to serve as a United Nations special envoy to Haiti. An official announcement will be made Tuesday, the official said. The two-term president has traveled to Haiti on several occasions, most recently in March with his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon. At the time, the Clintons voiced optimism at Haiti's potential because of political stability and economic growth after decades of chaos. The Caribbean country is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

Summary: Official announcement is coming Tuesday . Clinton visited nation in March with his wife and U.N. chief . It is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere .


(CNN) -- New French sensation Christophe Lemaitre completed the 100-200 sprint double at the European Championships in Barcelona on Friday but only after a desperately close finish to the longer race. Lemaitre, who won the 100m title on Wednesday, hit the front in his final stride as he overhauled and then outdipped Britain's Christian Malcolm to win in 20.37 seconds. Welshman Malcolm, so often the nearly man at major championships, led from the gun and was clocked in 20.38 seconds. Lemaitre's compatriot Martial Mbandjock took his second bronze of the championships after finishing third in the 100m. The 20-year-old Lemaitre has burst onto the scene this year, breaking the 10 second barrier for the 100m. He succeeds Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, who also achieved the 100m-200m double in 2006. He will now target a third gold medal as part of a strong French team in the 4x100m relay this weekend.

Summary: Christophe Lemaitre wins 200m at European Championships in Barcelona . Lemaitre outdips Britain's Christian MMalcolmfor the gold . Frenchman completes sprint double having won 100m on Wednesday .


(CNN Student News) -- September 16, 2011 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . • Afghanistan • Libya • Mexico . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published.

Summary: The daily transcript is a written version of each day's CNN Student News program . Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary . Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News .


(CNN) -- The most senior surviving Khmer Rouge leader, Nuon Chea, has been declared fit for trial by a United Nations-backed court in Cambodia, the agency said Friday. Nuon, the right-hand man to late leader Pol Pot and a former Cambodian prime minister, is reportedly 86 years old and is accused of murder and torture. He waived his right to be present in court Friday because of health reasons, including heart disease, the United Nations said. Earlier this month, former Khmer Rouge foreign minister Ieng Sary died in Phnom Penh at age 87, said the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the U.N.-backed court. He was Pol Pot's brother-in-law and escaped judgment for war crimes. The communist Khmer Rouge regime under Pol Pot was blamed for the deaths of some 1.7 million people through torture, execution, hard labor and starvation from 1975 to 1979.

Summary: Most senior surviving Khmer Rouge leader has been declared fit for trial . Nuon Chea was the right-hand man to late Cambodian leader Pol Pot . Khmer Rouge regime under Pol Pot blamed for the deaths of 1.7 million people .


London (CNN) -- When it comes to building cutting-edge robots, it seems their designers have a tendency to create them in their own likeness. These eerily life-like, and occasionally just eerie, robots are just some of the exhibits that went on display Thursday at the Robotville Festival at London's Science Museum. From the Italian-built iCub, which learns by playing with people, to CHARLY, which is being used to help autistic children, these robots mimic humans in order to help them learn about people and communicate with them. Read more: Snake-arm robot . The exhibition doesn't just feature humanoid robots -- there are also robots that swim and ones that swarm, some that explore and others designed for domestic use. It is being run in partnership with EUNIC and the European Commission Robotics program and ends on December 4.

Summary: Robotville Festival taking place at London's Science Museum. Humanoid robots include CHARLY, which is being used to help autistic children . iCub robot learns by playing with people .


Jerusalem (CNN) -- Rockets coming from Lebanon smashed into northern Israel on Sunday near the town of Kiryat Shmona, the Israel Defense Forces said. Israeli forces fired toward the source of the launch, the IDF said. At least 20 Israeli rockets landed in southern Lebanon, according to the IDF and the Lebanese official National News Agency. There were no initial reports of injuries on either side. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the weekly meeting of the Israeli Cabinet, said he blames the Lebanese government for allowing Hezbollah to position rockets in neighborhoods while attacking civilians. "This is a double war crime that is being perpetrated under the aegis of the Lebanese government and army, which are not lifting a finger to prevent this arming and these crimes," he said. He said the IDF responded quickly and forcefully. "We will not allow a drizzle, and we will respond strongly," he said.

Summary: NEW: Israeli PM says attacking civilians while hiding among population is "double war crime" No immediate reports of anyone being injured . Israeli military, Lebanese media say at least 20 rockets fired in retaliation .


(EW.com) -- First thing's first: TLC's new ratings release for "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" is now calling the Thompson clan "America's favorite family." Did we all agree to this? Was there a vote I missed? The reality show is getting more popular, however. The Georgia pageant brood's third week premiere on Wednesday night delivered 2.3 million viewers, a season high. The plot: Six-year-old Alana was forced to part ways with her beloved pet pig, Glitzy. Yes, that was the story! Meanwhile,Thursday night's broadcast ratings were dull. Do you want to know that CBS' "Big Brother" had 6.4 million viewers and a 2.2 in the adult demo, the same as last week? Is fall here yet? See the full story at EW.com.

Summary: TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" is gaining in popularity . The third week premiere on Wednesday had 2.3 million viewers . That episode's ratings were the highest of the season .


Berlin (CNN) -- An armed man is holding several people hostage in the German city of Ingolstadt, police said Monday. The hostage taker did not make any immediate demands from the city's Old Town Hall, police spokesman Guenther Beck said. As police dealt with the hostage situation, German Chancellor Angela Merkel canceled an election speech that she had planned to give in the city Monday afternoon. She'd been scheduled to appear with the prime minister of Bavaria, Horst Seehofer. Beck said that as far as he knew, the hostage situation had nothing to do with Merkel's planned visit.

Summary: The hostage taker hasn't made demands from Ingolstadt's Old Town Hall, police say . Chancellor Angela Merkel cancels a speech that she'd planned to give in the city . She'd been scheduled to appear with the prime minister of Bavaria .


(CNN) -- The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook. Check back with us this weekend for more photos.

Summary: Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is in Hawaii this week to train . "Lucky 7" will bike, run and swim to prepare for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon .


Los Angeles (CNN) -- Just hours after Taye Diggs walked the red carpet and was a presenter at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the actor tackled a burglar at his home, police said. Diggs, who plays a doctor on ABC's "Private Practice," returned to his Studio City home from the SAG ceremonies Sunday night to find a man in his garage "looking for items to steal," a Los Angeles police spokesman said Monday. The burglar ran from the home, but Diggs caught up with him down the street and tackled him, Detective Gus Villanueva said. Diggs detained the man until officers from the LAPD's North Hollywood division arrived to take him into custody, Villanueva said. Suspect Hassan Juma, 20, was jailed and charged with burglary, he said. LL Cool J catches burglary suspect . CNN's Carolyn Sung contributed to this report.

Summary: Taye Diggs chased the burglar after finding him in his garage, police say . The man was "looking for items to steal," police say . Diggs plays a doctor on ABC's "Private Practice"


(CNN) -- Delta Air Lines tweeted what was supposed to be a celebratory message after team USA defeated Ghana in Monday's World Cup match. It turned into a bit of a fiasco when Twitter users had to inform the company that, while Ghana has abundant wildlife, including lions, it doesn't have wild giraffes. The mistake gave the impression the airline did not do its homework about the country. .

Summary: Airline's tweet indicated that it thought giraffes are native to Ghana; they are not . Delta deleted the tweet, but Twitter users have fun at airline's expense .


(CNN) -- A pair of suicide car bombs exploded near a security checkpoint in central Baghdad Monday morning, killing at least three people and wounding 20 others, Iraq's interior ministry said. The casualties included Iraqi security forces and civilians, according to the ministry. The attack took place at the western entrance to the Green Zone -- a heavily fortified area which houses Iraqi government offices and many foreign embassies, including the U.S. and British embassies.

Summary: Suicide car bombs are part of an attack on a security checkpoint . The casualties include Iraqi security forces and civilians .


NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- A dilapidated building collapsed in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people who had defied orders to vacate the structure, a police spokesman told CNN. Rescue workers clear away debris after a building collapsed Wednesday in Mumbai, India. Another 26 people were injured and hospitalized, the spokesman said. Mumbai city officials had told residents living in the old building to leave it because of structural concerns. The chief minister of Maharashtra state, Vilasrao Deshmukh, visited the building hours after the collapse to pay his respects to the victims. Last July, another building collapse in Mumbai -- formerly Bombay -- killed 26 people.

Summary: Officials had warned people to leave building due to structural concerns . At least 26 people injured as dilapidated building collapses . Chief minister of Maharashtra state pays his respects to victims .


Not so long ago the thought of reaching into your pocket for a digital currency might have seemed too far-fetched. But cryptocurrencies are digital money -- and they're on the rise. This method of payment, which cuts out the banks, is peer to peer and it's all done digitally. While the most well-known is Bitcoin -- being the first of its kind in 2009 -- there are many others now, such as Litecoin and Feathercoin. There's no denying that digital money is part of the future of finance. Most recent figures show there is more than $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin in circulation. Watch the explainer video to learn a few more facts about the world of cryptocurrencies.

Summary: Over $1 million dollars are being traded in Bitcoin every day . Transaction history is encrypted into a chain of letters and numbers for each coin's identity . Fans of cryptocurrencies like the fact that no single person or institution has control .


(CNN) -- The mother of Thalia, an internationally known Latin American singer and actress, has died, Thalia posted Friday on her Twitter account. "Today, half of my soul has died," Thalia said about the death of her mother, Yolanda Miranda Mange. "I feel that I'm dying slowly. ... Thanks for your prayers for my warrior, for my mother." Thalia Sodi, 39, is a widely popular performer in Mexico and throughout the Americas. Her mother's death occurred just two weeks before she is to give birth to her second child and one day before Thalia's sister, Ernestina, is to marry Mauricio Camps, Mexico's state-run Notimex news agency said. CNN's Michael Martinez contributed to this report.

Summary: Thalia is a popular singer and actress . The death of her mother was posted on Thalia's Twitter account . Thalia has performed widely in Latin America and elsewhere .


Madrid (CNN) -- The office of Libya's prime minister sent a message to the Spanish government listing "a series of proposals that could lead to a ceasefire," a spokesman for Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Thursday. The message, from the office of Prime Minister Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi, was also sent to other European capitals, the spokesman said, adding that he could not name which capitals. Spain has contributed military assets, including troops, to the NATO-led mission to enforce a no-fly zone and protect civilians in Libya.

Summary: A list of proposals was sent to several European countries . NATO is enforcing a no-fly zone in Libya .


(CNN Student News) -- October 5, 2012 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . Syria; Turkey . Denver, Colorado; Toronto, Canada . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published.


(CNN) -- A French Mirage 2000 jet fighter collided with a Lithuanian plane during a training mission Tuesday in Lithuania, the French Defense Ministry said. No one was hurt during the training exercise at an air force base in Siauliai, Northern Lithuania, military officials from both countries said. Two French jet fighters and and a Lithuanian jet trainer were in the air when one of the jet fighters collided with the Lithuanian plane, officials said. Both pilots of the Lithuanian L-39 Albatross ejected and are safe. Their plane crashed. The French jet landed, Lithuanian officials said.

Summary: French plane collides with Lithuanian plane during training exercise . No one is hurt .


(CNN) -- Funeral services for former vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro were held Thursday morning in New York. The 9:30 a.m. service at the Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer was for family and friends and was closed to the press, a family statement said. A resident of New York City, Ferraro died Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital. Ferraro's cause of death was complications from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer she had battled for 12 years, according to a statement released by her family in Boston. In 1984, the congresswoman from New York became the first female vice-presidential candidate from a major U.S. political party when she was picked as the running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale.

Summary: NEW: A funeral service is held for 1984 vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro . Ferraro died Saturday after a 12-year battle with blood cancer . Ferraro was the first woman nominated for a major party's national ticket .


(CNN) -- FACETIME: Dubai Airshow Special . Middle East carriers were again the big spenders at the Dubai Airshow. This week MME speaks to the key people behind the deals, Emirates Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Boeing's Jim Albaugh. IN FOCUS: Middle East Defense Spending . Despite rising fuel costs affecting commercial airlines, one sector that is not witnessing a downturn is defense. Growing tension over Iran is driving regional governments to boost their weaponry. This week MME takes a look at arms spending. Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times (all GMT): . Thursdays: 1645, . Fridays: 0945, . Saturdays: 0715, . Sundays: 0615, 1645 .

Summary: As the Dubai Airshow comes to an end, MME speaks to the aviation's deal makers . Rising fuel costs are affecting commercial airlines. Yet, the defense sector continues to thrive . MME takes a look at arms spending in the Middle East .


Kabul, Aghanistan (CNN) -- Three suicide attackers died Saturday in a strike on a NATO base in Afghanistan's capital, the Interior Ministry said. The incident occurred at Camp Phoenix in Kabul. Two of them detonated explosive devices near the base and another was shot and killed by police before he could set off bombs. The attackers also carried small arms and rocket-propelled grenades before they were killed. There were no other casualties reported by Afghanistan authorities. NATO's International Security Assistance Force did not have any immediate comment.

Summary: 3 attackers failed to penetrate NATO base in Afghanistan, authorities say . The incident occurred at Camp Phoenix in Kabul .


(CNN) -- Police in Glendale, Arizona are investigating the stabbing deaths of a husband and wife who were found dead on the grounds of Luke Air Force Base. Their bodies were found Sunday night inside a post office on the base, according to Glendale police Detective Jeff Doukas, who said more details are expected to be released Monday morning. A knife was found at the scene, said Capt. Carla Gleason, a base spokeswoman. "There is no indication that there is a threat to any military personnel or families," said.

Summary: A man and woman are found stabbed to death at Luke Air Force Base . A knife was found at the scene . There's no threat to military personnel, a base spokeswoman said .


(CNN) -- A municipal police captain was fatally shot while driving to work on Thursday in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, becoming the 49th municipal police officer killed since October 2010, authorities told CNN. An average of five local police officers have been killed per month in Juarez during that period, municipal police spokesman Adrian Sanchez said. Cmdr. Mario Martin Favela Portillo, 25, was shot by unknown gunmen traveling in a truck. The shooting happened about 2:30 p.m. in southwest Juarez, Sanchez said. The commander was in uniform. Suspected drug lords reveal secrets on camera . "As in all the cases of murder, the police force is very frustrated and hurt. Favela was 25 years old and was registered in the local police when he was 20," Sanchez said. Juarez is considered a flash point in Mexico's nearly five-year war on organized crime. CNN's Nick Valencia contributed to this report.

Summary: A police captain in Ciudad Juarez is fatally shot while driving to work . An average of five officers has been killed monthly since October 2010, police say . Juarez considered flash point in Mexico's nearly five-year war on organized crime .


It may technically be a Saturday, but it sure feels like Fry-day to us: August 30 is International Bacon Day. The tasty celebration falls on the Saturday before Labor Day each year. Best bacon across the nation . Market research firm the NPD Group found that Americans ate 1.1 billion bacon servings from April 2013 to April 2014 -- about 6% more than the previous year. How to make a bacon pig . While the bacon craze may have reached peak sizzle in the last decade, with dedicated festivals, bacon-based couture, and appearances in non-breakfast courses from sundaes to cocktails, America's fixation with delicious strips of cured pork is nothing new. Is Perfect Bacon Bowl the next Snuggie? Click through the gallery above for a small taste of some vintage bacon recipes and propaganda from our personal cookbook collection.

Summary: International Bacon Day is celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day . According to market research, bacon consumption is up . But America's bacon fixation is nothing new, as evidenced by vintage recipes .


In Twitter's popularity contest, Katy Perry is the new queen bee. The 29-year-old pop star has edged out Justin Bieber as the most popular person on the social networking site, boasting 46,529,319 followers in comparison to Bieber's 46,507,829 on Monday morning. While the public's opinion on Bieber is typically divided, the 19-year-old singer has reigned supreme on Twitter after passing Lady Gaga as the most popular on the site in January. The Mother Monster now has the third most followed account with 40,400,759 followers, according to TwitterCounter.com, putting her ahead of President Barack Obama. Neither Bieber nor Perry immediately noted the Twitter shake-up, although Bieber has had a busy weekend. Following a set of performances in Brazil -- and some eyebrow-raising allegations from the New York Post's Page Six -- the Canadian crooner was preparing to release a new song on Monday. The track's ironically appropriate title? "Bad Day."

Summary: Katy Perry is now the most popular person on Twitter . The singer has knocked Justin Bieber out of the No. 1 spot . Lady Gaga is the third most popular, ahead of President Obama .


(CNN) -- Throw confetti! Drop balloons! Give someone a snog! What better way to welcome the new year than with a party, some good food or a burning boat? And of course, few parties are as lavish, ridiculous or exhilarating as a New Year's Eve party. Whether it's the champagne, the fancy dress, the delicious food, the spectacular location, amazing decorations, or the elusive promise of a kiss at the end of the night, New Year's Eve is the pinnacle of the year's social events calendar. That's why this year we asked you to share your most memorable NYE party shots from around the world. Think you've partied harder? Share your images with us on CNN's iReport.

Summary: Few parties are as lavish, ridiculous or exhilarating as a New Year's Eve party . You shared your most spectacular party shots with us on iReport .


(CNN) -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Samantha Power as the next ambassador to the United Nations. The confirmation, by a 87-10 vote, was lauded by President Barack Obama. "As one of our country's leading foreign policy thinkers, Samantha knows that our nation's interests are advanced with strong and principled American leadership," Obama said in a statement. Power worked for Obama's campaign in 2008 until she resigned after referring to Hillary Clinton -- the other leading Democratic contender at the time -- as a "monster." Prior to the confirmation, Power was senior director for multilateral affairs and human rights at the National Security Council and a former special assistant to the president. Power also has written extensively on preventing genocide, with criticism of the United Nations for failing to stop attacks in Bosnia and Rwanda.

Summary: The U.S. Senate confirms Power by a 87-10 vote . President Obama calls her "one of our country's leading foreign policy thinkers" She resigned from Obama's 2008 campaign after calling Hillary Clinton a 'monster'


Rome (CNN) -- Mount Etna rumbled Wednesday, sending lava down its side. Italian vulcanologists are monitoring the Sicilian volcano, they said Thursday. Etna began tremors Tuesday night, the Italian Institute of Vulcanology said. They reached their peak Wednesday morning, and lava flowed down the eastern rim on Wednesday night. Are you there? Send CNN iReport your pics and video of Mount Etna . The volcano continued to show "rather weak" activity Thursday morning, the Institute said in a statement. Check out Mount Etna's live webcam . The volcano may be producing ash, scientists said, but did not offer confirmation. Etna does not appear to be threatening people at the moment. One of the most active volcanoes in the world, it towers over the city of Catania on the island of Sicily.

Summary: Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world . It started rumbling Tuesday and spewed lava Wednesday . It doesn't yet appear to be threatening people .


Moscow (CNN) -- Someone phoned in a bomb threat to the Moscow Aviation Institute on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of 7,000 students from all 12 buildings at the institute, officials said. The threat was specific to one building, but all 12 buildings at the institute were evacuated as a precaution, Moscow police said. Police have been combing through the buildings with sniffer dogs. Security in Russia has been a global concern recently as the Sochi Winter Olympics take place about 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) south of Moscow.

Summary: The threat was phoned in to the Moscow Aviation Institute . The threat was specific to one building, but all 12 buildings were evacuated . Police have been combing through the buildings with sniffer dogs .


Security forces early Tuesday rescued seven Yemeni hostages who had been held by alleged al Qaeda operatives in Yemen, according to Yemeni government sources. The forces killed seven al Qaeda operatives in the raid to free the hostages, Yemen's official SABA news agency reported. Information on where the raid took place and how long the captors had the hostages wasn't immediately available. The identities of the hostages and details about what led to their abductions also weren't released. "The operation was successful and resulted in the liberation of all the hostages," Yemen's Supreme Security Committee said, according to SABA.

Summary: Yemeni government sources: Al Qaeda operatives briefly held seven Yemenis . All eight hostages freed in predawn raid, sources say . Forces kill seven captors, Yemen's SABA official news agency says .


(CNN) -- Dani Pedrosa sealed pole in Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix in a qualifying session marred with a number of heavy crashes. Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo took second ahead of Monster Yamaha Tech3's Andrea Dovizioso. The first red flag of the session came after Casey Stoner suffered a suspected torn ankle ligament when he went off early in the session. Ducati's Nicky Hayden was thrown from his bike at the same corner as Stoner later in the day. The American was briefly unconscious at the side of the track, causing another red flag while he received medical attention. Valentino Rossi will start 11th after a disappointing session. Spanish rider Hector Barbera has been replaced in tomorrow's race by Toni Elias after it was confirmed he cracked three vertebrae in a crash during Friday's practice session. The race takes place on Sunday, starting at 14:00 local time .

Summary: Dani Pedrosa takes pole at Sunday's Indianapolis grand prix . Casey Stoner suffers suspected torn ankle ligaments in crash . Nicky Hayden thrown from bike, knocked unconcious . Hector Barbera suffered cracked vertebrae in crash on Friday .


(CNN) -- A knife-wielding man attacked a woman in a supermarket, eventually cutting off her head and running away with it, government officials in Spain's Tenerife Island said Friday. The man entered a shopping center in the town of Arona, in the Cristianos area of Tenerife, and stole a knife from the supermarket before attacking the apparent stranger, a central government spokeswoman said. Shopping center security guards were alerted and chased the man, subduing him until police arrived. The man, whom national police in Tenerife identified as a Bulgarian, was apparently known in the shopping area, the government spokeswoman said. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office confirmed Friday that a British national had died in Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands. CNN's Al Goodman, Per Nyberg and Bharati Naik contributed to this report.

Summary: A knife-wielding man attacked a woman on Tenerife . He cut off her head and ran away with it, officials say . Security guards chased and subdued him . Police identified him as Bulgarian national .


(CNN) -- Chilean voters cast ballots in a presidential election on Sunday, but no candidate secured enough votes to declare victory. The South American country is set to hold a runoff election December 15. Socialist Michelle Bachelet, who was Chile's president from 2006 to 2010, will face off against Evelyn Matthei of the conservative Independent Democratic Union party. Chile's constitution requires a candidate to garner more than 50% of votes to win the presidential election. Bachelet had won 46.8% of votes with more than 92% of votes counted, elections officials said Sunday night. Matthei had garnered 25.1% of votes. READ MORE: Can Bachelet lead Chile to change? CNN's Elwyn Lopez contributed to this report.

Summary: Socialist Michelle Bachelet won a majority of votes, but not enough to win . The South American country will hold a runoff election on December 15 . Bachelet was Chile's president from 2006 to 2010 .


(CNN) -- An ultralight aircraft became entangled in a Ferris wheel, but neither its two occupants nor two frightened children on the ride were injured, Australian authorities said Saturday. CNN affiliate Nine News showed footage of the bizarre scene -- a Cheetah S200 dangling nearly 40 feet from the ground at a fair in Old Bar, on the seaside in New South Wales. New South Wales Police said investigators are looking into the mishap. The pilot, 53, and his passenger, 32, were retrieved by crews using a crane, as were a boy, 9, and girl, 13. The children were trapped on the ride for more than an hour, police said. The two men had to wait a little longer. Resident Gary Jones told Nine News his 9-year-old twin boys got off the Ferris wheel just seconds before the plane hit.

Summary: Four people are rescued in New South Wales, Australia . Pilot, passenger and two riders were stuck on the ride until rescue . Investigators are looking into the incident .


(CNN) -- Anna Gordy Gaye, the sister of Motown's founder and ex-wife of late legendary singer Marvin Gaye, has died. She was 92. She died early Friday surrounded by relatives, her family said in a statement. Her 14-year marriage to Gaye ended in divorce, but not before she inspired some of his songs, including "Pride and Joy" and "You're a Wonderful One." The couple divorced in 1977 but remained friends until his death seven years later, the family said. He was shot by his father with a gun he'd given him for safety. She is survived by a son, Marvin Gaye III, and two brothers, including Berry Gordy, who founded the Motown record label. People we lost in 2014 . CNN's Abbey Goodman contributed to this report .

Summary: Gordy died Friday surrounded by relatives . Her 14-year marriage to Marvin Gaye ended in divorce . She inspired some of his hit songs, including "Pride and Joy"


Peshawar (CNN) -- Three people have been been killed and 13 others injured in a suicide blast against a security forces vehicle in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar. A spokesman from Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital says that the three people killed included a woman, a civilian and a member of the Frontier Corps. PeshawarÂ¹s bomb disposal chief, Shafqat Malik, confirmed the blast as a suicide attack, saying 45 kg of explosive material was used in a car coming from the opposite direction and hitting the Frontier Corps. Peshawar police chief Ijaz Khan said that a high ranking army officer was the target of the attack but he is safe.

Summary: A suicide blast has killed 3 and injured 13 in Peshawar, Pakistan . The attack struck a convoy from Pakistan's Frontier Corps . Police said a high ranking army officer was the target of the attack but he is safe .


Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an army convoy Sunday in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, killing four civilians and three soldiers in addition to himself, police said. The al Qaeda-linked Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility through its spokesman Sheikh Ali Dheere. The convoy was carrying U.S.-trained special forces when it was targeted near a vegetable market, Capt. Mahad Abdi, a Somali police officer, told CNN. What is Al-Shabaab?

Summary: Four civilians and three soldiers were killed, Somali police say . Al Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab militants claimed responsibility .


Hong Kong (CNN) -- At least eight people are dead and hundreds may be trapped after a landslide ripped through a village in Sri Lanka Wednesday, the state-run Lankapuvath news agency reported. The landslide hit the south-central Badulla District Wednesday morning, destroying at least 140 homes, said Pradeep Kodippili with Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center. Between 300 and 500 people may be misisng, Lankapuvath reported. The rescue operation involving police, the military and disaster management officials had to be suspended for the day due to poor weather, Lankapuvath reported, citing the agency head Mahinda Amaraweera.

Summary: Eight dead, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide, Lankapuvath news agency reports . The landslide struck a village in south-central Badulla District Wednesday morning . Rescue efforts had to be suspended due to poor weather, news agency says .


Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A NATO-led International Security Assistance Force helicopter crashed Friday in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, killing 12 people, ISAF said in a statement. ISAF confirmed the helicopter "went down" but said the cause of the accident was unknown. "There was no report of insurgent activity in the area," said Capt. David Yaryar, an ISAF spokesman. ISAF did not immediately identify the nationality of the those killed in the crash, though the Kabul police chief said earlier that five bodies pulled from the wreckage and they were identified as Turkish citizens. Afghan police and fire crews were on the scene of the crash in Kabul's eastern district of Bagrami, said Gen. Ayob Salangi, the police chief. There were no immediate reports of civilian casualties.

Summary: NEW: Twelve ISAF service members died in the crash, ISAF says . The helicopter crashed in eastern Kabul, a police chief says . The casualties have been identified as Turkish citizens . There are no reports of civilian casualties, the police chief says .


(CNN) -- R. Kelly canceled scheduled appearances in New York to return to Chicago on Wednesday because of a health emergency, his publicist said. R. Kelly hopes you'll write him back . The R&B singer was on his way to New York to be on "The Jimmy Fallon Show" and NBC's "Today" when he became ill and decided to seek medical treatment in his hometown, a statement from the singer said Wednesday. "Initial indications are that he is suffering from complications from surgery he had last year to treat an abscess on his vocal cords," the statement said. Along with the television show cancellations, a Manhattan party to promote his memoir "SoulaCoaster" was postponed. "It is unclear how long Kelly may be sidelined," the statement said. Get the latest entertainment news on CNN's Marquee Blog. R. Kelly revives 'Trapped in the Closet' CNN's Carolyn Sung contributed to this report.

Summary: The R&B singer was on his way to New York when he became sick . Kelly's apparently suffering from complications from surgery last year, his publicist says . "It is unclear how long Kelly may be sidelined," his statement says .


(EW.com) -- On "A Very She & Him Christmas," professionally adorkable "New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel reunites with Portland folkie M. Ward, this time wrapped in holly and (mostly) good cheer. While some covers feel dreary -- ''Silver Bells'' is less tinkly than dirgelike -- Deschanel's unfussy voice puts a charming spin on yuletide chestnuts ''Blue Christmas'' and ''Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.'' The self-penned ''Christmas Day,'' with its gingerbread-spicy surf licks, is sweet enough to cure an eggnog hangover. B . See full article at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary: Zooey Deschanel reunites with Portland folkie M. Ward for "A Very She & Him Christmas" The "New Girl" star's unfussy voice puts a charming spin on the classics . The self-penned ''Christmas Day,'' with its gingerbread-spicy surf licks, is sweet .


(CNN) -- It's here again -- the tournament that sees Africa's finest battle for footballing glory. South Africa is hosting the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), welcoming 16 teams from across the continent. Holders Zambia will be looking to defend last year's fairytale triumph when they won their first-ever AFCON title after beating a star-studded Ivory Coast team in a dramatic penalty shootout. The tournament kicks off on 19 January, with the host nation taking on debutants Cape Verde in Johannesburg. The final takes place on February 10. Click on the country markers above to find out more about the teams taking part.

Summary: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on 19 January . Hosts South Africa take on Cape Verde in opening match . Holders Zambia will be looking to defend last year's triumph .


Los Angeles, California(CNN) -- Christina Aguilera signed her name to a divorce petition that was filed against husband Jordan Bratman in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday. The 29-year-old singer-actress cited "irreconcilable differences" as the cause of the split from the 33-year-old music executive she married five years ago. Aguilera's petition said a prenuptial agreement should dictate how they separate their assets. That agreement called for Jordan to get none of the money Aguilera earned before, during or after their marriage. She is asking the judge to grant joint legal and physical custody of the couple's 2-year-old son, Max. "Although Jordan and I are separated, our commitment to our son Max remains as strong as ever," Aguilera said in a statement released Tuesday through her representative. Aguilera co-stars with Cher in "Burlesque," a major feature film set for a Thanksgiving release.

Summary: Aguilera wants joint custody of her son . The singer-actress filed for divorce Thursday . Her petition says the couple had a prenuptial agreement .


(CNN) -- The superheroes of "The Avengers" are more assembled than they are apart. After Joss Whedon's ensemble epic dominated most of 2012, this year's more singularly focused films didn't seem to resonate as well. We asked our readers to vote for their 10 favorite films of 2013, and while the usual suspects make this list -- including Iron Man and Thor -- it's a fiery young woman who seals the top spot. The cynical will smirk at the number of sequels and tentpoles that are counted among readers' Top 10, but just because moviegoers can enjoy a good action flick -- such as "Fast & Furious 6" -- doesn't mean they can't appreciate the nuance of something such as "12 Years a Slave." If you missed our voting period, feel free to play along in the comments. Tell us your top 10 favorite films of the year.

Summary: CNN readers voted for their 10 favorite films of the year . This year's superhero movies don't make it into the top three . Instead, the favorite film of 2013 is based on a young adult franchise .


(CNN) -- At least 12 people, mostly women, were killed and 47 others were wounded in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, after Islamists and African Union forces exchanged shells Thursday, an ambulance service official said. "I can confirm that at least 12 people died in today's fighting and we have collected 47 others who got wounded," said Ali Musa, director of an ambulance service who spoke to CNN from Mogadishu. "At one site, a shell landed on women selling milk and a number of them got killed and wounded." Exclusive: Somalia battles measure success in meters . Musa said the shelling began in the morning with Islamist rebels firing mortars at Somalia's parliament building, where lawmakers were in session. The exchange of shells continued until 3:20 in the afternoon, Musa said.

Summary: Rebels fired mortars at the parliament building in Mogadishu . African Union forces fired shells in return .


Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor David Arquette ended a one-month stint in a rehab facility, his representative said Sunday. "He has left after completing treatment," Arquette representative Cindy Guagenti said. Arquette, who split from wife Courteney Cox in October, entered a live-in rehab facility over the New Year's weekend, his rep said at the time. Cox and Arquette were married for 11 years and have a 6-year-old daughter, Coco. CNN's Jack Hannah contributed to this report.

Summary: Arquette entered rehab over the New Year's weekend . The actor has completed his treatment, his rep says .


(CNN) -- Jon Hamm has to have throat surgery, but it doesn't sound like it will keep the actor down for long. According to his team, the 42-year-old "Mad Men" star is poised to go under the knife next week in order to get a polyp removed. Hamm's rep tells CNN the operation will be a "very simple outpatient procedure." People magazine reports that the polyp has been affecting his voice. (Now that we think about it, he did sound husky at the Emmy Awards on Sunday.) The seventh season of "Mad Men," which will be split into two parts, hasn't begun filming yet, so Hamm has time to heal before trying to sound like Don Draper. Network AMC revealed earlier this month that the acclaimed '60s-era series will return for its final episodes beginning in spring 2014. CNN's Carolyn Sung contributed to this report.

Summary: "Mad Men" actor Jon Hamm will have throat surgery soon . It will be a simple procedure to remove a polyp . Reports have suggested the polyp has been affecting his voice . The final season of his show will start airing episodes next spring .


(CNN) -- Six migrants drowned Saturday in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to swim to shore in Italy, police said. In all, 20 people had jumped into the water off the coast of Sicily from a boat carrying 98 migrants, spokesman Giovanni Mazziano said. He believes that those who drowned did not know how to swim. The boat was carrying people from areas of unrest in the Middle East, among them Palestinians, Syrians and Egyptians.

Summary: In all, 20 people jump into the water off the coast of Sicily . The boat was carrying people from areas of unrest in the Middle East .


(CNN) -- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea early Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered about 200 miles north-northeast of Port Moresby and had a depth of 28 miles. No tsunami warning was issued, according to the Tsunami Warning Center. Papua New Guinea is on the so-called Ring of Fire, an arc of fault lines circling the Pacific Basin that is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Summary: Papua New Guinea is on the so-called Ring of Fire . It's on an arc of fault lines that is prone to frequent earthquakes . No tsunami warning was issued .


(CNN) -- Lionel Messi has dominated the football landscape in 2012 scoring goals for club and country at a rate unparalleled by any of his peers. The Argentina and Barcelona star has 84 goals this calendar year and needs just one more to equal the record set by German World Cup winner Gerd Muller in 1972 and the three-time World Player of the Year could potentially equal and break Muller's landmark against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday. To celebrate the iconic No. 10's annus mirabilis, CNN has charted every single goal scored by Messi during an incredible 12 months for Barcelona and Argentina. Explore the map above to learn more, clicking the icons to see when and where Messi found the back of the net.

Summary: Lionel Messi has scored 84 goals so far in 2012 . The Barcelona star has scored 72 goals for the Catalan club and 12 goals for Argentina . The Barcelona star needs just two more goals to break Gerd Muller's all-time record . Former Germany and Bayern Munich striker Muller scored 85 goals in 1972 .


(CNN) -- Four people died when a school bus collided with a tractor-trailer at an intersection in Nebraska's rural Webster County on Wednesday, the sheriff's department said. Both drivers were both killed as well as two passengers on the bus, Webster County Sheriff Troy R. Schmitz said. The sheriff's department did not immediately say whether any of the victims were children. The accident occurred at the intersection of County Road 1800 and Country Road R outside the town of Blue Hill, near the Nebraska-Kansas state line, Schmitz told CNN affiliate KHGI. The accident occurred between 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. local time, he said. Schmitz declined to release details about the accident, citing a pending investigation. How safe are school buses?

Summary: A school bus and a tractor-trailer collided near Blue Hill, Nebraska, the sheriff says . Both drivers have been killed, he says . Also killed were two passengers on the school bus, he says .


(CNN) -- Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has been hospitalized to treat a heart condition, a spokeswoman said Sunday. "He is in good spirits and thanks everyone for their support and best wishes," a spokeswoman for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor's son, said. "We will provide updates as appropriate." Mario Cuomo, 82, was New York's governor for three terms from 1983-1995. Son Chris Cuomo, the host of CNN's "New Day," thanked supporters in a Twitter post Sunday night. "Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough," he said. "Thx for all the sweet sentiments. Appreciated."

Summary: Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has been hospitalized . "He is in good spirits," a spokeswoman for Gov. Andrew Cuomo says . "Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough," CNN's Chris Cuomo tweets .


(CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI is considering changing the Vatican constitution to allow a vote for his successor to begin before March 15, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said Wednesday. Benedict, 85, shocked the world last week when he announced his intention to stand down effective February 28, citing the frailty of old age. Existing rules say the Roman Catholic Church's cardinals should start voting on a replacement from 15 to 20 days after the papal throne becomes vacant. With Benedict's resignation due to start February 28, the cardinals' conclave ordinarily would start no sooner than March 15. But Lombardi has said that because Benedict was leaving the papacy through resignation rather than death, the Vatican would explore the possibility of selecting a new pope sooner than normally prescribed.

Summary: Existing rules say vote for replacement should begin 15 to 20 days after papal vacancy . But Vatican has said because Benedict XVI is resigning, a vote might be held sooner than usual . Benedict's resignation is set for February 28 .


(CNN) -- Ever wanted to know what really happened behind the scenes on "Saved by the Bell"? You're about to find out. According to BuzzFeed, Lifetime is producing "The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story," a TV movie scheduled to air on Labor Day, September 1. The film's cast includes Dylan Everett as Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Julian Works as Mario Lopez and Tiera Skovbye as Elizabeth Berkley. Some of the dirt hasn't been exposed before. In a 2009 memoir, Dustin Diamond (who played the nerdy Screech) offered up details on cast members' sex games, drug taking and abuse. "Saved by the Bell" ran for four seasons in the early '90s and was followed by "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Saved by the Bell: The New Class." 'Hey Dude' cast reunites for 25th anniversary . Read more about funny people at CNN Comedy.

Summary: "Saved by the Bell" will have its inside stories revealed, BuzzFeed says . Lifetime's "Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story" to air Labor Day . The popular teen comedy set in a high school ran for four seasons in early '90s .


(CNN) -- The mayor of Piedras Negras, Mexico, and the secretary of public works and transportation in the state of Coahuila were killed in a plane crash Wednesday, the government-run Notimex news agency reported. There was an explosion on the airplane while flying over the Escondido River, Notimex said. The news agency identified the men as Mayor Jose Manuel Maldonado and Coahuila official Horacio del Bosque Davila. The pilot, who was not identified, also was presumed dead. Coahuila Gov. Humberto Moreira Valdes confirmed the deaths, Notimex said. The aircraft, which took off from Piedras Negras, plunged into the Fragua Dam, the news agency said. Notimex said the aircraft was a Piper Cheyenne, a twin-engine turboprop plane. Patricia Rivero of the Coahuila's prosecutors office told CNN officials were still at the scene and she did not have further information.

Summary: Explosion occurred aboard plane before crash, government-run news agency reports . Piedras Negras mayor and Coahuila secretary of public works and transportation were killed . The pilot, who was unidentified, also was presumed dead . Crash is still under investigation, official said Wednesday .


(CNN) -- Which toys will make it into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year? Maybe the Magic 8 Ball, one of 12 finalists announced this week, has the answer. Each year, the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, recognizes toys that have "engaged and delighted multiple generations, inspiring them to learn, create, and discover through play." The beloved fortune-telling toy is up against stiff competition: bubbles, chess, Clue, Fisher-Price Little People, little green army men, My Little Pony, Nerf toys, Pac-Man, the rubber duck, the scooter and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Two winners will be announced November 7 to join the rarefied company of 51 toys honored in previous years, including Barbie, Mr. Potato Head, Nintendo Game Boy, the bicycle, Silly Putty, the skateboard, Slinky and the baby doll. Who would you vote for? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

Summary: Bubbles, chess, little green army men also among finalists for toy hall of fame . National Toy Hall of Fame recognizes toys that engage and delight .


(CNN)On the heels of a year that saw advances for female action heroes in comics, TV and film, Marvel Comics is ready to take it to the next level. The company announced that this summer will see a brand new comic book team of Avengers -- replacing all other teams and comprised entirely of women. It's a move reminiscent of the X-Men. Their name? The A-Force. "She-Hulk, Dazzler, Medusa, Nico Minoru and other fan favorites will take charge," series writer G. Willow Wilson said in a press release. Rival DC Comics also announced new titles Friday, which included new looks for Black Canary and Starfire. Marvel made big headlines last year when the title of Thor was transferred to a female character. Both these big announcements came along with much hoopla on ABC's "The View." "A-Force" hits stores in May.

Summary: Marvel Comics announced a new Avengers team made entirely of women . The new team will be called A-Force, replacing the earlier Avengers . Team will be comprised of Hulk, Dazzler and more .


(CNN) -- King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, on Saturday to continue his recovery from back surgery late last year, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The king, who was met by Moroccan King Mohammed VI, will undergo physical therapy in the north African country following treatment in the United States for a herniated disc and a blood clot that was causing him back pain, according to Saudi state media. He underwent his first surgery November 24 at New York's Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. A follow-up surgery to stabilize several vertebrae in his spine was performed December 3. Abdullah, 86, had been recuperating at his New York home since late December.

Summary: King Abdullah is recovering from back surgery . He will undergo physical therapy as he continues to recuperate .


(CNN) -- It appears the force may be back with Harrison Ford. According to The Hollywood Reporter, filming has resumed for "Star Wars: Episode VII" in the wake of Ford's on-set injury. In June Ford, 71, broke his leg while filming the eagerly anticipated movie. A spokesperson said at the time that the injury was caused by an accident and Ford later underwent surgery. "His surgery was successful and he will begin rehab shortly," the spokesperson said at the time. "He's doing well and looks forward to returning to work." Ford is reprising his famous role as Han Solo and was filming at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England. The production was reportedly on hiatus while the actor recovered. Details about the film have been closely guarded. "Star Wars: Episode VII" is still set to be released on December 18, 2015.

Summary: The movie is reportedly back in production . Harrison Ford broke his leg on set . The film went on hiatus while he recovered .


(CNN) -- Search teams found the body of a 25-year-old snowboarder Sunday under more than 8 feet of ice on Oregon's Mt. Hood. Collin Backowski was killed after a tunnel he was snowboarding through collapsed, burying him under snow and ice, said Hood River Sheriff's spokeswoman Tiffany Peterson. Twelve people used chainsaws and other hand tools to dig his body out from under 8 to 10 feet of snow and ice. In total, they moved several tons of debris by hand, the sheriff's office said. Backowski, of Pines, Colorado, was part of a group with six other snowboarders. He had gotten farther ahead of the group when the ice tunnel collapsed. Two others were hit with debris but not hurt. The group tried to dig Backowski out, but could not break through the ice and snow. California avalanche claims life of snowboarder .

Summary: NEW: Search teams used chainsaws and hand tools to move several tons of debris . Authorities say Collin Backowski was killed after a tunnel collapsed . Search teams find his body buried under more than 8 feet of ice . Fellow snowboarders tried to dig him out but were not successful .


Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A 3-year-old girl in Afghanistan has been diagnosed with the first case of polio in the country's capital in 13 years, the Afghan Health Ministry said. Ministry spokesman Kaneshka Turkistani this is Kabul's first polio case since 2001. He said the Health Ministry has started an anti-polio vaccine campaign in Kabul. So far this year, two polio cases have been registered nationwide with the Afghan Health Ministry. Last year, 14 polio cases were registered. Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that can cause permanent paralysis in just hours. It has been eradicated around the world except for just a handful of countries. In addition to Afghanistan, polio is still endemic in Pakistan and Nigeria. CNN's Saima Mohsin contributed to this report.

Summary: Polio has been eradicated in most of the world . It is still endemic in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria . The disease can cause permanent paralysis .


(CNN) -- The Federal Aviation Administration found no evidence of unidentified aircraft or objects in its inquiry into a corporate jet pilot's claim he saw a possible remote-controlled aircraft flying near his jet over Denver this week, the agency said Thursday. In reaching its conclusion, the FAA reviewed radar and audio communications, and no other pilots reported seeing an unidentified aircraft, acording to an agency statement. On Monday, the pilot of a corporate jet, a Cessna Citation 525 CJ1, was flying over Denver on Monday after coming in from Wichita, Kansas, according to CNN affiliate KUSA. The pilot made a radio transmission to air traffic control about the object, KUSA reported, citing LiveATC.net. "A remote-controlled aircraft, or what, but something just went by the other way. ... About 20 to 30 seconds ago, and it was like a large remote-controlled aircraft," the pilot said.

Summary: The agency finds nothing to back up reported sighting over Denver . A corporate jet pilot had radioed he saw a possible remote-controlled aircraft flying near him . The FAA reviewed radar and audio communications . No other pilots reported seeing an unidentified aircraft, FAA says .


(CNN)Ah, um, that referee at the college football national championship sure looked familiar -- but no, it wasn't Bob Newhart. During the Ohio State-Oregon matchup -- officially known as the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T -- Twitter started buzzing over head referee Greg Burks, who looks suspiciously like comedy's favorite stammering phone caller, Chicago psychologist and Vermont innkeeper. The attention got back to Newhart himself, who chimed in to set the record straight -- sort of. Newhart wasn't the only lookalike at the game. Michael Strahan noticed that Oregon defensive coordinator Don Pellum looked like Coolio. Newhart and Coolio? Something like that would be, uh, paradise. Incidentally, Ohio State won, 42-20.

Summary: Referee at college football championship looked like Bob Newhart . Newhart himself tweets that he needed something to do with his time .


(CNN) -- A blitz of attacks across Afghanistan led to the deaths of 52 armed Taliban members in the past day, the Ministry of Interior said Wednesday. The operations were carried out by Afghanistan's national police, army, National Directorate of Security and NATO-led coalition forces, the ministry said. An additional 45 Taliban members were wounded and 21 others arrested. Authorities also confiscated ammunition and improvised explosive devices in the sweep, which spanned 10 provinces, the interior ministry said. On Tuesday, the Afghan government said 23 armed members of the Taliban were killed in the previous day. In southern Afghanistan, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said at least one of its members died Tuesday after suffering injuries in an insurgent attack this week.

Summary: An additional 45 Taliban members are wounded . Officials say 21 others are arrested . The operations involve national police, army and coalition forces .


(EW.com) -- Lately, Sinead O'Connor has attracted less attention for her music than for her tumultuous personal life. The singer's ninth studio album -- "How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?" -- (dig that tabloid-target title) might be the one to shift the focus. Bethenny Frankel reveals miscarriage . Holding forth on marriage and motherhood over pan-global arrangements shaped in part by Adele's sidemen, she taps the naked intensity of her early days without sacrificing hooks or humor. 'Safe House' is box office champ: $24M . "How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?" is a welcome return. B+ . See full article at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary: O'Connor's ninth studio album is titled "How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?" She taps the naked intensity of her early days without sacrificing hooks or humor . The singer's "How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?" is a welcome return .


(CNN) -- A runaway horse that injured six people at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center on Saturday has been captured, police say. The horse got loose, then ran down a trail, colliding with horseback riders and pedestrians. The horse injured three adults and three children, according to the Burbank Police Twitter account. All of them had minor injuries, Burbank police Sgt. Jerry Misquez said. The center is "centrally located within Griffith Park" and has access to more than 50 miles of horse trails in the park, its website says. Patrons can rent horses, board their horses or watch equestrian events, according to the center. The equestrian center is hosting the 25th annual Equestfest on Sunday. The event showcases many of the equestrian units that will participate in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day, according to the Tournament of Roses website.

Summary: NEW: Six people sustain minor injuries, including three children . Loose horse at Los Angeles Equestrian Center collides with people . Horse has since been captured .


Dallas (CNN) -- Authorities detained a person near the home of former President George W. Bush on Wednesday night after an incident in his Dallas-area neighborhood, a U.S. Secret Service spokesman said. The person who was detained was coming to visit a neighbor of the former president, according to Ed Donovan of the Secret Service. The person was authorized to come onto the street, Donovan said. The incident is being investigated by the Secret Service, and there was no perceived threat to the former president, according to Sgt. Warren Mitchell with the Dallas Police Department. "President and Mrs. Bush are OK and they appreciate the work of the United States Secret Service and the Dallas Police Department in responding to the incident," said Bush spokesman David Sherzer.

Summary: The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the incident . There is no perceived threat to the former president, police said .


Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and his family attended the Easter Sunday service at Shiloh Baptist Church, which was founded by freed slaves in 1863. The first family entered the church to a standing ovation, then joined in singing with the choir, backed by a live band that included a guitar, keyboard and drums. Rev. Wallace Charles Smith welcomed the Obamas, noting the congregants pray for them every Sunday. At collection time, Obama and his daughters gave money in envelopes provided at their seats. The first family left after two hours, as the service approached its conclusion. The president and his family have attended services occasionally since moving to the White House in January 2009. Last Easter, the Obamas worshipped at a Methodist church.

Summary: First family went to service at the Shiloh Baptist Church . Church is one of the city's oldest African-American congregations . The Obamas left after spending two hours at the service .


(CNN) -- Rainstorms and flooding in southern China have killed at least 16 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless, according to state-run media. Residents in Rongcheng, southwest China's Guangxi region on July 4. Authorities had sent text messages to more than 1 million people to take precautions in southern China, the Xinhua news agency said Saturday. More than 400,000 residents total were forced from their homes in Fujian, Guangxi Zhuang, Hunan and Jiangxi. At least two people were missing in southeast Fujian Province after downpours that started Wednesday, according to the news agency. The financial damage caused by the rain and flooding -- including damaged homes and crops -- was estimated at $35.4 million. Destruction included a flooded reservoir and damaged dike in Luocheng County, where fears of a dam collapse forced evacuations. The storms also disrupted traffic, triggered landslides and cut electricity in various parts of southern China.

Summary: Storms disrupted traffic, triggered landslides, cut electricity across southern China . Media: Authorities send precautionary text messages to more than 1 million people . Financial damage caused by rain, flooding has been estimated at $35.4 million .


Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- A 5-year-old South Korean girl was killed when a man who jumped from his 11th floor apartment landed on top of her, police said. The incident took place Wednesday in Busan, a port city in the southern part of the country. The girl had left her apartment building with her parents when a 38-year-old tenant made his suicide plunge, said Busan Police officer Kim Gil-san. The man died on the spot. He apparently was being treated for depression, police said. The girl was taken to a hospital and died of skull fracture, Kim said. Her parents were unharmed. South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates among economically advanced countries.

Summary: The man dies on the spot . The girl is taken to a hospital with a skull fracture . South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates .


(EW.com) -- A dolphin named Winter loses its tail to a crab trap in "Dolphin Tale" -- a (sometimes sickly) sweet family film based on a true story. It's no spoiler to say that there is a happy ending, partly because this is the kind of constantly uplifting heart-warmer in which even the villains are congenial, but also because the injured animal is played by its real-life counterpart. Morgan Freeman also plays a version of himself as a kindly wise man whose expertise in prosthetics helps save Winter. While the plot occasionally feels like "Free Willy" without the drama, it's a cute story if you don't mind temporarily trading in your cynicism for a bag of popcorn. EW.com rating: B- . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary: It's no spoiler to say that there is a happy ending . The injured animal is played by its real-life counterpart . Morgan Freeman also plays a version of himself .


(Rolling Stone) -- Justin Bieber has revealed that his upcoming album "Believe," his third, will feature a songwriting collaboration with Taylor Swift. The U.K.'s Capital FM Radio posted audio yesterday from a recent conversation with Bieber on the program Vodafone Big Top 40 in which Bieber announced the country-pop singer-songwriter will join Believe's all-star guest list. When asked whether the Swift collaboration would have a country flavor, Bieber replied in the affirmative and explained that "Believe" will reflect a diverse range of styles. "It doesn't stay in a box," he explained. "Everything is so different and that's why I'm so happy with this album." Other "Believe" guests include Drake, Kanye West, Timbaland and Diplo. On Monday, Bieber announced on Twitter that the album will also include a duet with Usher. "Believe" is expected to come out this summer. See the full article at RollingStone.com. Copyright © 2011 Rolling Stone.

Summary: Justin Bieber is set to collaborate with Taylor Swift on "Believe" "Believe" is Bieber's upcoming third album . Other "Believe" guests include Drake, Kanye West, Timbaland .


(CNN) -- First of all, of course we'd rather see more original blockbusters created with female leads in mind. Though Hollywood has made strides in recent years toward more gender and racial diversity, success stories like Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey are still the exceptions, not the rule. There's plenty of research showing that women are still sorely underrepresented onscreen and behind the scenes. But news that a female version of "Ghostbusters" got us thinking about other films we'd like to see recast with female leads. Turns out it's a ton of fun to imagine who would be the female Cheech or Chong or Indiana Jones. We also asked CNN's Facebook audience what they thought and came up with the gallery above. Let us know what you'd add in the comments, but keep in mind that "Magic Mike" is well-worn territory.

Summary: We asked CNN's Facebook audience which women they'd like to see in male roles . Zoe Saldana as Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones"? Why not? Share your recommendations in the comments .


(CNN Student News) -- August 17, 2012 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . Arizona & Minnesota . Afghanistan . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published.

Summary: The daily transcript is a written version of each day's CNN Student News program . Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary . Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News .


Lima, Peru (CNN) -- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru on Wednesday, authorities said. The quake's epicenter was about 350 miles (570 kilometers) northeast of the country's capital, Lima, and 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Pucallpa, Peru, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Authorities at the Geophysics Institute of Peru said no victims or significant damage had been reported. At least one aftershock had been recorded, the institute said. Lima residents felt a brief, but strong, tremor. The quake struck around 12:45 p.m. near Peru's border with Brazil at a depth of about 90 miles (145 kilometers). CNN's Gabriela Matute and journalist Maria Elena Belaunde contributed to this report.

Summary: NEW: Officials say there was at least one aftershock after the 7.0 quake . Authorities have not reported victims or significant damage . An earthquake strikes near Peru's border with Brazil . The earthquake is felt in Lima, about 350 miles away .


(EW.com) -- "Facts of Life" star and "Survivor" schemer Lisa Whelchel has West Nile virus. The 49-year-old actress tweeted her condition, writing, "Dr. just called with blood test results...I have West Nile. Ugh. I'm fine, just tired. Takes a year to recover." It's unknown where she contracted the illness, which can be spread by mosquitoes. 10 Most Successful Mouseketeers . "Survivor: Philippines" wrapped its production in April. Approximately 5,000 Americans have been infected by the illness this year, and Texas, where Whelchel lives, is one of the hardest-hit states. Whelchel later tweeted, "I've been very touched by all the sweet tweets. Other than tired, I'm feeling fine & expecting a full recovery. So grateful for you. Thanks!?" See the original article at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary: "Facts of Life's" Lisa Whelchel has West Nile virus . The 49-year-old actress tweeted, "Dr. just called with blood test results...I have West Nile" "Survivor: Philippines" wrapped its production in April .


(CNN) -- Myanmar released 56 political prisoners in a presidential amnesty, the government's official MRTV reported late Tuesday. The inmates were released from a dozen prisons, according to Tun Kyi, a member of government's committee on political prisoners. Most were charged under an unlawful association law, he said. In July, President Thein Sein said that there will be no prisoners of conscience in Myanmar by the end of the year. One month later, he stressed that while there will be no such prisoners, individuals found guilty of committing violent crimes for political reasons should still serve their sentences. Myanmar is gradually emerging from decades of authoritarian military rule that resulted in internal oppression and international isolation. Myanmar works to turn the lights on, and keep them on . Myanmar movie star buries the dead . Journalist Phyo Wai Lin contributed to this report.

Summary: The inmates were released from a dozen prisons . President: No prisoners of conscience by years end . Myanmar is gradually emerging from decades of authoritarian military rule .


(CNN) -- A 64-year-old man already serving a life sentence for the murder of a woman in Georgia was convicted Tuesday of a similar murder in Florida. The jury in Tallahassee also found Gary Michael Hilton guilty on charges of kidnapping and grand theft in the murder of Cheryl Dunlap, said Florida State Attorney William Meggs. He was found not guilty of stealing the car belonging to the 46-year-old nurse, whose body was discovered in December 2007 in Apalachicola National Forest, southeast of Tallahassee, Meggs said. Hilton had previously been convicted of killing Meredith Emerson, a 24-year-old hiker whose naked, decapitated body was found in 2008 in the north Georgia mountains. Hilton directed authorities to her body and confessed to her kidnapping and murder.

Summary: Hilton was already serving a life sentence for the murder of a Georgia hiker . Jury also finds him guilty of kidnapping, grand theft in murder of Cheryl Dunlap . The body of the 46-year-old nurse was found in 2007 in Apalachicola National Forest .


(CNN Student News) -- February 17, 2012 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . Syria . Atlanta, Georgia . Click here to access the transcript of today's CNN Student News program. Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published.


(CNN) -- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Solomon Islands on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of a tsunami. The quake comes two days after an 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck the same region, triggering a tsunami that killed five people but didn't threaten the wider region. Four elderly people and one child died after a roughly 1-meter (3-foot) wave hit the Santa Cruz Islands, an eastern region of the Solomon Islands, said Augustine Bilve, a director at a hospital in Lata, the main town in the area. Measuring the magnitude of earthquakes .

Summary: The 7.1-magnitude quake hit late Friday . On Wednesday, five people died after a tsunami hit an eastern area of the Solomon Islands . The 8.0-magnitude quake struck off the Santa Cruz Islands, part of the Solomons .


(CNN) -- The Ethiopian born designer has an eye for style. She launched a line of high-end handbags in 2006 and a year later married celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck. Together the couple live in LA and have made Forbes magazine's list of "Married celebrity entrepreneurs". While loving the California lifestyle, she still has strong connections to Ethiopia, putting much of her energy into her charity work there.

Summary: Ethiopian fashion designer and philanthropist married to chef Wolfgang Puck . Based in LA has concentrated on accessories, using textiles and ideas from Africa . Born in Addis Ababa, Puck supports the Ethiopian Children's Fund .


(CNN) -- The Israeli military fired on militants who were trying to plant a bomb near a security fence in northern Gaza, striking three, the military said. Three Palestinian men in their 20s were killed by the Israeli fire, Palestinian medical sources said. About 100 "terror-related incidents" happened last year near the security fence in Gaza, the Israeli military said in a statement. Israel blames Hamas, which governs Gaza, the statement said. "The presence of Palestinian civilians in the area adjacent to the security fence is used by terrorist organizations as cover for their activities, including planting explosive devices, planning terrorist attacks and attempting to kidnap (Israeli) soldiers," the statement said.

Summary: Israel says it fired on militants who were trying to plant a bomb . Three men in their 20s were killed, Palestinian medical sources said .


(CNN) -- Three journalists covering the World Cup in South Africa were robbed of money, passports, cameras and computers early Wednesday, police said. Armed suspects entered three hotel rooms where the journalists were staying near the town of Magaliesburg, police Col. Charmaine Muller told CNN. Two of the victims "slept through the whole thing", but a Portuguese photographer woke up as it was taking place at about 4 a.m. local time (10 p.m. Tuesday ET), she said. A suspect pointed a gun at him and told him to keep quiet, she said. Police were called after the suspects left and are still investigating, she added. No one has been caught yet. Hundreds of thousands of sports fans and journalists are descending on South Africa for the World Cup soccer tournament, the biggest sporting event in the world this year. It begins Friday.

Summary: Armed suspects take money, passports, cameras, laptops . Portuguese journalist wakes up during overnight robbery . Suspect points gun at him . Hundreds of thousands of sports fans and journalists in South Africa for World Cup .


Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) -- Two people were killed and two others wounded Thursday in clashes in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Internal Security Forces said. The incident occurred in the southern port city of Tyre, and an investigation is under way into the incident. Residents threw rocks and fired shots at security forces who were trying to stop the illegal construction of homes, the ISF said. Three military cars were burned in the melee, the security forces said. The city is a mix of Christians and Shiite and Sunni Muslims. Palestinians live in refugee camps around the city.

Summary: The incident occurred in Tyre . Residents threw rocks and fired shots . Along with the dead, two were wounded .