All | [28]Read | [29]Video [30]More than 100 homes burned in California blaze A brush fire that roared out of control in Santa Barbara County has damaged or destroyed nearly 150 homes, charred 1,500 acres and possibly contributed to at least one death, officials said Friday. [31]Nebraska fears rush to drop off kids before haven law change Nebraska officials said they're concerned about an apparent rush by parents to drop their teenage children off at hospitals before lawmakers change the state's troubled "safe haven" law. [32]HIV scandal in Chile Chile's health system fails to notify hundreds of people that they are HIV positive. CNN's Rosemary Chruch reports. [33]Eneavour on its way to space station Riding a brilliant ball of flaming liquid rocket fuel into the night sky, the space shuttle Endeavour left Earth on Friday, carrying seven astronauts on a 15-day mission to the international space station. [34]Afghan girl begs for bread, prays for help Little Banafsha wakes up in her small mud home, has a cup of tea and braces herself for the day ahead. [35]FDIC mortgage plan CNN's Louise Schiavone reports on the FDIC's plan to restructure mortgages so people can keep their homes. [36]Jerusalem's divide CNN's Ben Wedeman takes an in depth look at one of the holiest cities in the world. [37]Nude bicyclists ride free A ban on skinny dipping and naked cycling in Seattle fails, and a lawmaker gets tasered, on Prime News Most Outrageous. [38]Cafferty: GM worth saving? Jack asks: Is General Motors worth saving? [39]Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Space shuttle Endeavour takes flight on a mission to the International Space Station. [40]Virtual affair, real divorce A wife divorces her husband after walking in on him having "virtual sex" with another woman. "Prime News" reports. [41]Married and Dating An online dating service promises married men and women "an affair to remember." "Prime News" reports. [42]10,000 girls talk sex More than 10,000 girls talk candidly about sex in a new study by "The Tyra Banks Show." "Prime News" reports. [43]Legal battle over forest is victory for Paraguayan Indians A small tribe of Indians in Paraguay who have had virtually no contact with the outside world won a legal battle this week when rights groups stopped a Brazilian company from continuing to bulldoze the forest to clear land for cattle ranches. [44]BackStory: 'Roof envy' in DC Unguarded moments behind the scenes with CNN's Richard Quest and his producer as they cover the pending G-20 summit. [45]Take a look at this! A representative asks to be tasered to support a bill, and a chimp becomes the foster mother to tiger cubs. [46]First female Four-Star General The Army celebrated its first female four-star general today, but are military women equal? CNN's Jamie McIntyre reports. [47]Seal unplugged! Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer sits down with singer Seal to talk about his new album and life with wife Heidi Klum. [48]Hughley on this week's news In the monologue for this week's "Breaking the News," D.L. Hughley reviews this week's political news. [49]Army general is nation's first four-star woman An Army lieutenant general has become the first woman in U.S. military history to get four stars. [50]Behind the Scenes: Saluting a female general Watching Army Chief of Staff George Casey swear in his newest fellow four star -- the first woman to achieve the Army's highest rank -- it was hard not to feel something truly historic was happening before your eyes. [51]Ayers says 'secret link' with Obama is a 'myth' Anti-Vietnam War activist William Ayers spoke out for the first time Friday, calling the Republican effort to tie him to President-elect Barack Obama during the election campaign a "dishonest narrative" with the intent of "demonizing" Ayers. [52]Shimon Peres: 'New evolution' Israeli President Shimon Peres tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that UN faith summit marks "beginning of a new evolution. [53]BackStroy: Don't drink the 'water' Go inside CNN's shuttle coverage RV to see how the team covers the launch. [54]Hillary Clinton on short list CNN's Bill Schneider and Zain Verjee look at the ramifications if Sen. Hillary Clinton were Secretary of State. [55]Is Palin the next GOP star? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was the center of attention at the annual conference of Republican governors. Dana Bash reports. [56]Obama, Clinton discuss top State Department job Democratic sources tell CNN that President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton had a "serious discussion" Thursday to gauge Clinton's interest in the post of secretary of state, if she were offered it. [57]Kitten 'kicked like a ball' A kitten that was abused by teenagers has a leg amputated. WJXT's Jen Waugh reports. [58]Turning glass into cash An Alabama artist is turning molten glass into a red hot enterprise. CNN's Stephanie Elam has the story. [59]Tea fire sweeps Santa Barbara iReporter Sean Checketts talked to Headline News about the massive fire destroying homes in Santa Barbara County. [60]Fuzzy brain? Improve your attention span Why You Focus [61]Group: Murder suspect has long history with Klan The suspect in the shooting of a woman killed during a Ku Klux Klan initiation has at least a seven-year history of Klan activity, according to an organization that tracks hate groups nationwide. [62]Laura Bush on Michelle Obama First lady Laura Bush talks about her meeting with Michelle Obama and Barack Obama's historic election. [63]Doomed Mexican plane was too close to jet, official says The Lear jet that crashed on landing last week in Mexico City, killing all aboard, including Mexico's interior minister, may have been felled by the turbulence from a large passenger jet it was following too closely, the nation's transportation secretary said Friday, citing results of a preliminary investigation. [64]Study identifies effective irritable bowel syndrome therapies Peppermint oil, soluble fiber, and antispasmodic drugs can indeed help people with irritable bowel syndrome, according to an analysis of 25 years of research on the condition, which is characterized by bouts of diarrhea and constipation. [65]'The Youngest Candidate' CNN's Errol Barnett talks via webcam with Jason Pollock about his election-themed documentary "The Youngest Candidate." [66]Feds near decision on indictments in Blackwater case Justice Department prosecutors are moving closer to seeking indictments for a small number of Blackwater security guards in connection with the deadly shootings of 17 Iraqi civilians in 2007. [67]Wildfire update online CNN's Veronica De La Cruz talks to Tony Harris about updates on California's Tea Fire and resources found online. [68]India probe crash-lands successfully on moon A TV-size probe adorned with a painting of the Indian flag successfully rammed into the moon Friday evening as part of the country's first unmanned lunar mission, Indian space officials said. [69]How to survive the downturn CNN's Sasha Herriman asks Occupational Psychologist Dai Williams how best to survive the downturn. [70]Young People Who Rock CNN.com's Nicole Lapin profiles Sejal Hathi of Girls Helping Girls, which advocates girls' empowerment. [71]Show and Tell: iPhone gold The iPhone application store has opened up a lucrative new world to do-it-yourself game makers. Steve Demeter shows us how he did it. [72]Callers on Jennifer Anniston Showbiz Tonight callers give their thoughts on Jennifer Aniston speaking out against Angelina Jolie. [73]Callers talk about Palin Showbiz Tonight callers tell us what they think about Palin going on Oprah and if she should get her own show. [74]60-foot flames and orange skies Three iReporters on the wildfire frontlines share their images and their stories on Headline News. [75]'Desperate' Palin? Showbiz Tonight finds out if Sarah Palin will be appearing on "Desperate Housewives". [76]First dog mania People from all over are pusshing for their favorite for 'first dog'. Showbiz Tonight has more on the canine frenzy. [77]Students react to Obama win CNN's Lola Ogunnaike and a group of Brooklyn high school students discuss their personal reactions to Obama's win. [78]Report: Pirates holding Chinese ship, crew of 24 Somali pirates were holding the crew of a Chinese fishing vessel Friday, hours after hijacking the ship in the fourth reported pirate attack in the region this week, according to a media report. [79]Uruguay president vetoes abortion bill A presidential veto has kept Uruguay from having South America's most liberal abortion law. [80]Paula Abdul fan suicide? Showbiz Tonight is getting to the bottom of the mystery surrounding one of Paula Abdul's biggest fans. [81]Latino vote impact Republican party leaders regret not reaching out to Hispanic voters on the campaign trail. CNN's Jason Carroll reports. [82]Your Voice: Secretary Hillary? Would Sen. Hillary Clinton be a good pick as Obama's secretary of state? Headline News viewers sound-off and disagree. [83]In Case You Missed It A look back at the top stories for November 14, 2008. [84]Lockerbie appeal denied Scottish court rejects Lockerbie bomber's appeal for release on health grounds. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. [85]Bush ready to defend free-market principles during summit The world leaders gathering for Saturday's economic summit may be looking ahead to his successor, but President Bush signaled that he's ready to defend Western-style capitalism and free-market principles during what will be one of his last appearances on the world stage. [86]'Beacon of hope' for women Gen. Ann Dunwoody says she was surprised and honored to be become the nation's first female 4-star general. [87]U.N. agency says Gaza food aid running out A U.N. agency in Gaza will stop distributing aid to more than 750,000 Palestinians because Israel has halted border crossings into the Palestinian territory, the agency's director said Friday. [88]Supremacist: Too many blacks on grand jury A self-described white supremacist charged with plotting to kill President-elect Obama claims in court filings that his indictment should be thrown out because there were too many African-Americans on the grand jury. [89]This week in iReport: Street politics, tributes to war heroes [90]First female four-star general Captain Steven Gardner discusses having met Gen. Ann Dunwoody at an event last month. [91]U.N. starts feeding Congolese who fled fighting The U.N. World Food Program started distributing several tons of food to rebel-held areas of eastern Congo for the first time since October, a food program spokesman said Friday. [92]Planet in Peril: Battle Lines Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lisa Ling host the CNN Worldwide event -- "Planet in Peril: Battle Lines." [93]Bailout 180? Lisa Sylvester reports on Secretary Paulson's change in plans concerning the $700 billion federal bailout. [94]Lockerbie bomber loses release appeal A Scottish court refused to release convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi Friday, rejecting his argument that he should be freed because he suffers from advanced prostate cancer, according to a court statement. [95]EU-Russia summit CNN's Matthew Chance reports Russia and France agree a U.S. missile shield in eastern Europe won't help security. [96]Safe haven for teens? Nebraska lawmakers convene to make critical changes to the state's safe haven law. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports. [97]Divers search for Caylee Divers hired by a bounty hunter scour the Little Eonlockhatchee River to search for Caylee Anthony. [98]This Week in iREPORT: Your stories This week's most compelling iReports are presented with quotes and commentary from the iReporters themselves! [99]Cure for the common recession? An iReporter creates a clever way to cope with the financial plunge. Headline News' Chuck Roberts gets the story. [100]Dems plan vote on aid to automakers despite opposition Senate Democrats on Friday said they plan to vote on a bill meant to aid struggling automakers despite vocal opposition from Republicans. [101]Commentary: No time for hate How's this for a paradox: Just days after Americans made history by electing the first black president, seven teenage thugs in Patchogue, New York, pulled a shameful page from history by forming what one prosecutor called a "lynch mob." [102]Searching for missing children CNN's Christi Paul profiles missing kids with the president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. [103]Hillary Clinton speculation CNN's Ed Henry offers some insight into who may be the next U.S. Secretary of State. [104]RNC fundraising appeal accuses Democrats of theft in Senate races The man steering the Republican Party has said he's concerned that Democrats may try unfairly to influence Minnesota's Senate contest, which is headed toward a recount, and the Senate runoff battle in Georgia. [105]HIV-positive travelers challenge countries with 'no entry' policy When HIV-positive Winnie Sseruma was invited to speak on the subject at the United Nations in New York last June, she never expected that her condition would prevent her from obtaining a visa. [106]Fast food puts Med diet on 'endangered list' Famed for keeping people slim, healthy and living longer, the Mediterranean diet has followers all over the world. [107]Deadly U.S. superbugs spread to South America Variations of two deadly superbugs that had previously only been discovered in the United States have surfaced in South America. [108]UPS drivers turn to yoga Drivers at the UPS package center in California's Wine Country have turned to yoga to help prevent injuries. [109]Big waist raises risk of early death Having a big waistline can nearly double your risk of dying early, a major study has found. [110]The war against tuberculosis The global health community has been battling tuberculosis for more than a century, yet it remains a persistent problem. [111]Tuberculosis: A new pandemic? Many people think of tuberculosis as being a disease from the past. The truth is far from it: Tuberculosis is mutating into dangerous new strains for which there is no known cure. [112]Falling pound The falling pound is a huge headache for businesses that rely on imports. ITN's Bridgid Nzekwu reports. [113]California wildfires iReport iReporter Yannick Rendu sent in this video of a wildfire raging in Santa Barbara, California. [114]Palin, media suddenly BFF? What's behind the Alaska governor's recent media blitz? Headline News' Chuck Roberts asks Howard Kurtz. [115]Before you die... Author Tom Moon has compiled a list of the "1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List". [116]Dr Gupta: Portion control tips Dr. Sanjay Gupta has helpful tips on eating right and controlling your portions this fall. [117]UFC explodes The UFC brand of mixed martial arts soars in popularity. [118]Clinton won't 'speculate' Sen. Hillary Clinton declines to "speculate" on Barack Obama's decisions for his Cabinet. [119]Zakaria: GOP bereft of ideas or trapped by wrong ones On the day President-elect Obama visited the White House, a new national poll suggested that the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is the most unpopular president since approval ratings were first measured more than six decades ago. Seventy-six percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Monday disapprove of how President Bush is handling his job. That's an all-time high in polling by CNN or Gallup dating back to World War II. CNN spoke to world affairs expert and author Fareed Zakaria to get his take on what the Republican Party should do to get back on track. CNN: If we accept that President-Elect Barack Obama and the Democrats seem to have won largely on the message of change, then why do you think Sen. John McCain and the Republicans lost? [120]Business Bulletin CNN's Felicia Taylor has the latest business news in the midday CNN.com Live Business Bulletin. [121]The Prince of Wales turns 60 The world has watched him grow from a schoolboy with a kingdom to inherit, to a divorced father of two handsome sons. [122]Zakaria: GOP bereft of ideas or trapped by wrong ones On the day President-elect Obama visited the White House, a new national poll suggested that the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is the most unpopular president since approval ratings were first measured more than six decades ago. Seventy-six percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Monday disapprove of how President Bush is handling his job. That's an all-time high in polling by CNN or Gallup dating back to World War II. CNN spoke to world affairs expert and author Fareed Zakaria to get his take on what the Republican Party should do to get back on track. CNN: If we accept that President-Elect Barack Obama and the Democrats seem to have won largely on the message of change, then why do you think Sen. John McCain and the Republicans lost? [123]FBI joins investigation of Klan initiation death A woman recruited over the Internet and shot to death during a Ku Klux Klan group's initiation rite felt a need to be wanted and was eager to be part of a group, authorities say family members told them. [124]Quiz: How much do you know about smoking? [125]Zimbabwe opposition issues Mugabe warning Zimbabwe's main political opposition party refuses to join a unity government with President Robert Mugabe unless several conditions are met, a party official warned Friday. [126]Defending the accused In Session's Jami Floyd shares her view on the right to counsel for people accused of crimes. [127]Tuberculosis through the years [128]Former mayor stops thief Former Mayor Anthony Williams jumped in to stop a guy stealing from a Fed-Ex driver. WJLA reports. [129]Duct-taped woman speaks A woman found duct-taped on a roadside says she will do all she can to put her attacker in jail. WATE reports. [130]Man, 100, still on the job James "Jimmy" Shaw is still on the job at 100 years old. WJAR reports. [131]TB: The global hotspots [132]Eight good reasons to be cheerful It's probably good that I'm not rich. Money, it seems to me, sends people in one of three directions: [133]A vet's battle with Lou Gehrig's disease Thomas Cuddy enlisted in the U.S. Army 28 years ago, but he's facing his greatest battle now that he's out. [134]Cartoon Clicks: Which bailout is most irritating? [135]Today on iReport.com CNN.com's Tyson Wheatley discusses the latest features and solicitations for iReport.com. [136]Why crisis went global As world leaders gather in Washington for a financial emergency summit, CNN's Maggie Lake looks at how we get here. [137]Probe finds FAA hid Dallas airport safety errors A Transportation Department investigation has concluded that Federal Aviation Administration officials covered up safety errors at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the second such admonishment in the past three years. [138]Taliban leader: We have no faith in Obama Barack Obama's election as president of the United States won't see a change in American relations with the Taliban, a senior Taliban leader in Pakistan says. [139]'Desperate' changes pay off It's mayhem on the set of ABC's "Desperate Housewives." [140]911 operator fired after call A Milwaukee County Sheriff's dispatcher has been terminated for mishandling a call. WISN reports. [141]They're drinking what? How do you turning sweat and urine into drinking water? CNN's Mari Ramos explores water conservation NASA style. [142]Breaking the brass ceiling Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody is America's first four-star female general. [143]A house divided in Jerusalem The battle for homes claimed by both Arabs and Jews continues. CNN's Ben Wedeman looks at one example. [144]Tuberculosis: 10 killer facts Commonly thought of as a Victorian disease, tuberculosis, or TB, remains a persistent global health problem. It is a common disease of the lung that is airborne and highly contagious. [145]U.N. interfaith conference CNN's Richard Roth reports on claims Saudi Arabia doesn't practice the religious intolerance it preaches abroad. [146]Commentary: Why U.S. has two half-presidents Who is the president of the United States? The real president? [147]Obama items hot CNN's Carol Costello reports on Obama memorablia and how much it's really worth. [148]The Prince of Wales turns 60 Prince Charles, the UK's longest serving monarch-in-waiting, reached 60 Friday -- the age at which many people are thinking of retirement. [149]Weekend movie preview AOL's Russ Leatherman previews the new films: 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Slumdog Millionaire.' [150]Final good-bye to mom in a recession Jean Snyder lived, as they say, a good, long life. [151]The magic man Joshua Jay talks with CNN.com's Naamua Delaney about his new book and his life in magic. [152]Taliban warns Obama In a CNN exclusive, a Pakistani Taliban delivers a warning to President-elect Barack Obama. CNN's Reza Sayah reports. [153]Texas executes hairstylist for killing Army medic Texas executed a former New York City hair stylist with a long criminal record Thursday for the robbery, rape and murder of an Army medic at her apartment near Fort Hood. [154]Mapping out a new world order As familiar and reassuring as the map of the world is, there is only so much that physical geography can tell us about the state of the planet. [155]Zakaria Commentary 11/16 Fareed Zakaria says Obama needs to go big to fix the economy. [156]History shines in Washington, D.C. [157]Astronomers capture first images of new planets The first-ever pictures of planets outside the solar system have been released in two studies. [158]Take a Look at This! A manatee in rehab, a doggie diner and this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. [159]King Tut and 2,000 years in ancient Egypt "Now, come, travel back in time. See where and how these rulers lived," Harrison Ford's deep voice beckons just before double doors swing open into a labyrinth of galleries displaying more than 130 ancient Egyptian artifacts. [160]Gift cards become worthless Should you be spending that gift card before it's too late? CNN's Christine Romans reports. [161]Eat, drink and swap your clothes! Not only is a clothing swap a great excuse to organize your closets, get rid of stuff you no longer want, and gather a group of girlfriends for an afternoon or evening of cocktails and clothes, it's also an opportunity to score some totally free new-to-you outfits and accessories. [162]Toilet training: Taking sanitation seriously The number of people worldwide without access to a toilet -- no public restroom, no outhouse, no latrine, no smallest room -- is a whopping 2.6 billion. That's four out of ten people. [163]High hopes Barack Obama enters the presidency on an unprecedented wave of goodwill. CNN's Bill Schneider reports. [164]Filipino film 'Himala' wins CNN APSA Viewers Choice Award Filipino film "Himala" has been awarded the CNN APSA Viewers Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of all Time. [165]Who will lead the GOP? CNN's John Roberts talks with RNC Chairman Mike Duncan about the party's future. [166]U.N. moving Congo refugees, begins large-scale food delivery The U.N. refugee agency plans to move 60,000 Congolese caught between the front lines in the east of the country to a new camp next week. [167]Big surf brings big sales The Vans Triple Crown surfing competition washes up surfers and big sales for Hawaii's economy. KGMB reports. [168]Driving while texting -- do you know the cost? Maybe you've been tempted. Sitting at the wheel in traffic, you hear the familiar beep of a text-message alert. [169]Shaquille O'Neal's hero gives abuse victims a way out Volunteering with local law enforcement, Shaquille O'Neal has learned from his peers that domestic violence calls are among the most dangerous for police officers. [170]Video [242]All | Read | [243]Video [244]More than 100 homes burned in California blaze A brush fire that roared out of control in Santa Barbara County has damaged or destroyed nearly 150 homes, charred 1,500 acres and possibly contributed to at least one death, officials said Friday. [245]Nebraska fears rush to drop off kids before haven law change Nebraska officials said they're concerned about an apparent rush by parents to drop their teenage children off at hospitals before lawmakers change the state's troubled "safe haven" law. [246]Eneavour on its way to space station Riding a brilliant ball of flaming liquid rocket fuel into the night sky, the space shuttle Endeavour left Earth on Friday, carrying seven astronauts on a 15-day mission to the international space station. [247]Afghan girl begs for bread, prays for help Little Banafsha wakes up in her small mud home, has a cup of tea and braces herself for the day ahead. [248]Legal battle over forest is victory for Paraguayan Indians A small tribe of Indians in Paraguay who have had virtually no contact with the outside world won a legal battle this week when rights groups stopped a Brazilian company from continuing to bulldoze the forest to clear land for cattle ranches. [249]Army general is nation's first four-star woman An Army lieutenant general has become the first woman in U.S. military history to get four stars. [250]Behind the Scenes: Saluting a female general Watching Army Chief of Staff George Casey swear in his newest fellow four star -- the first woman to achieve the Army's highest rank -- it was hard not to feel something truly historic was happening before your eyes. [251]Ayers says 'secret link' with Obama is a 'myth' Anti-Vietnam War activist William Ayers spoke out for the first time Friday, calling the Republican effort to tie him to President-elect Barack Obama during the election campaign a "dishonest narrative" with the intent of "demonizing" Ayers. [252]Obama, Clinton discuss top State Department job Democratic sources tell CNN that President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton had a "serious discussion" Thursday to gauge Clinton's interest in the post of secretary of state, if she were offered it. [253]Fuzzy brain? Improve your attention span Why You Focus [254]Group: Murder suspect has long history with Klan The suspect in the shooting of a woman killed during a Ku Klux Klan initiation has at least a seven-year history of Klan activity, according to an organization that tracks hate groups nationwide. [255]Doomed Mexican plane was too close to jet, official says The Lear jet that crashed on landing last week in Mexico City, killing all aboard, including Mexico's interior minister, may have been felled by the turbulence from a large passenger jet it was following too closely, the nation's transportation secretary said Friday, citing results of a preliminary investigation. [256]Study identifies effective irritable bowel syndrome therapies Peppermint oil, soluble fiber, and antispasmodic drugs can indeed help people with irritable bowel syndrome, according to an analysis of 25 years of research on the condition, which is characterized by bouts of diarrhea and constipation. [257]Feds near decision on indictments in Blackwater case Justice Department prosecutors are moving closer to seeking indictments for a small number of Blackwater security guards in connection with the deadly shootings of 17 Iraqi civilians in 2007. [258]India probe crash-lands successfully on moon A TV-size probe adorned with a painting of the Indian flag successfully rammed into the moon Friday evening as part of the country's first unmanned lunar mission, Indian space officials said. [259]Report: Pirates holding Chinese ship, crew of 24 Somali pirates were holding the crew of a Chinese fishing vessel Friday, hours after hijacking the ship in the fourth reported pirate attack in the region this week, according to a media report. [260]Uruguay president vetoes abortion bill A presidential veto has kept Uruguay from having South America's most liberal abortion law. [261]Bush ready to defend free-market principles during summit The world leaders gathering for Saturday's economic summit may be looking ahead to his successor, but President Bush signaled that he's ready to defend Western-style capitalism and free-market principles during what will be one of his last appearances on the world stage. [262]U.N. agency says Gaza food aid running out A U.N. agency in Gaza will stop distributing aid to more than 750,000 Palestinians because Israel has halted border crossings into the Palestinian territory, the agency's director said Friday. [263]Supremacist: Too many blacks on grand jury A self-described white supremacist charged with plotting to kill President-elect Obama claims in court filings that his indictment should be thrown out because there were too many African-Americans on the grand jury. [264]This week in iReport: Street politics, tributes to war heroes [265]U.N. starts feeding Congolese who fled fighting The U.N. World Food Program started distributing several tons of food to rebel-held areas of eastern Congo for the first time since October, a food program spokesman said Friday. [266]Lockerbie bomber loses release appeal A Scottish court refused to release convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi Friday, rejecting his argument that he should be freed because he suffers from advanced prostate cancer, according to a court statement. [267]Dems plan vote on aid to automakers despite opposition Senate Democrats on Friday said they plan to vote on a bill meant to aid struggling automakers despite vocal opposition from Republicans. [268]Commentary: No time for hate How's this for a paradox: Just days after Americans made history by electing the first black president, seven teenage thugs in Patchogue, New York, pulled a shameful page from history by forming what one prosecutor called a "lynch mob." [269]RNC fundraising appeal accuses Democrats of theft in Senate races The man steering the Republican Party has said he's concerned that Democrats may try unfairly to influence Minnesota's Senate contest, which is headed toward a recount, and the Senate runoff battle in Georgia. [270]HIV-positive travelers challenge countries with 'no entry' policy When HIV-positive Winnie Sseruma was invited to speak on the subject at the United Nations in New York last June, she never expected that her condition would prevent her from obtaining a visa. [271]Fast food puts Med diet on 'endangered list' Famed for keeping people slim, healthy and living longer, the Mediterranean diet has followers all over the world. [272]Deadly U.S. superbugs spread to South America Variations of two deadly superbugs that had previously only been discovered in the United States have surfaced in South America. [273]Big waist raises risk of early death Having a big waistline can nearly double your risk of dying early, a major study has found. [274]The war against tuberculosis The global health community has been battling tuberculosis for more than a century, yet it remains a persistent problem. [275]Tuberculosis: A new pandemic? Many people think of tuberculosis as being a disease from the past. The truth is far from it: Tuberculosis is mutating into dangerous new strains for which there is no known cure. [276]Zakaria: GOP bereft of ideas or trapped by wrong ones On the day President-elect Obama visited the White House, a new national poll suggested that the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is the most unpopular president since approval ratings were first measured more than six decades ago. Seventy-six percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Monday disapprove of how President Bush is handling his job. That's an all-time high in polling by CNN or Gallup dating back to World War II. CNN spoke to world affairs expert and author Fareed Zakaria to get his take on what the Republican Party should do to get back on track. CNN: If we accept that President-Elect Barack Obama and the Democrats seem to have won largely on the message of change, then why do you think Sen. John McCain and the Republicans lost? [277]The Prince of Wales turns 60 The world has watched him grow from a schoolboy with a kingdom to inherit, to a divorced father of two handsome sons. [278]Zakaria: GOP bereft of ideas or trapped by wrong ones On the day President-elect Obama visited the White House, a new national poll suggested that the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is the most unpopular president since approval ratings were first measured more than six decades ago. Seventy-six percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Monday disapprove of how President Bush is handling his job. That's an all-time high in polling by CNN or Gallup dating back to World War II. CNN spoke to world affairs expert and author Fareed Zakaria to get his take on what the Republican Party should do to get back on track. CNN: If we accept that President-Elect Barack Obama and the Democrats seem to have won largely on the message of change, then why do you think Sen. John McCain and the Republicans lost? [279]FBI joins investigation of Klan initiation death A woman recruited over the Internet and shot to death during a Ku Klux Klan group's initiation rite felt a need to be wanted and was eager to be part of a group, authorities say family members told them. [280]Quiz: How much do you know about smoking? [281]Zimbabwe opposition issues Mugabe warning Zimbabwe's main political opposition party refuses to join a unity government with President Robert Mugabe unless several conditions are met, a party official warned Friday. [282]Tuberculosis through the years [283]TB: The global hotspots [284]Eight good reasons to be cheerful It's probably good that I'm not rich. Money, it seems to me, sends people in one of three directions: [285]A vet's battle with Lou Gehrig's disease Thomas Cuddy enlisted in the U.S. Army 28 years ago, but he's facing his greatest battle now that he's out. [286]Cartoon Clicks: Which bailout is most irritating? [287]Probe finds FAA hid Dallas airport safety errors A Transportation Department investigation has concluded that Federal Aviation Administration officials covered up safety errors at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the second such admonishment in the past three years. [288]Taliban leader: We have no faith in Obama Barack Obama's election as president of the United States won't see a change in American relations with the Taliban, a senior Taliban leader in Pakistan says. [289]'Desperate' changes pay off It's mayhem on the set of ABC's "Desperate Housewives." [290]Tuberculosis: 10 killer facts Commonly thought of as a Victorian disease, tuberculosis, or TB, remains a persistent global health problem. It is a common disease of the lung that is airborne and highly contagious. [291]Commentary: Why U.S. has two half-presidents Who is the president of the United States? The real president? [292]The Prince of Wales turns 60 Prince Charles, the UK's longest serving monarch-in-waiting, reached 60 Friday -- the age at which many people are thinking of retirement. [293]Final good-bye to mom in a recession Jean Snyder lived, as they say, a good, long life. [294]Texas executes hairstylist for killing Army medic Texas executed a former New York City hair stylist with a long criminal record Thursday for the robbery, rape and murder of an Army medic at her apartment near Fort Hood. [295]Mapping out a new world order As familiar and reassuring as the map of the world is, there is only so much that physical geography can tell us about the state of the planet. [296]History shines in Washington, D.C. [297]Astronomers capture first images of new planets The first-ever pictures of planets outside the solar system have been released in two studies. [298]King Tut and 2,000 years in ancient Egypt "Now, come, travel back in time. See where and how these rulers lived," Harrison Ford's deep voice beckons just before double doors swing open into a labyrinth of galleries displaying more than 130 ancient Egyptian artifacts. [299]Eat, drink and swap your clothes! Not only is a clothing swap a great excuse to organize your closets, get rid of stuff you no longer want, and gather a group of girlfriends for an afternoon or evening of cocktails and clothes, it's also an opportunity to score some totally free new-to-you outfits and accessories. [300]Toilet training: Taking sanitation seriously The number of people worldwide without access to a toilet -- no public restroom, no outhouse, no latrine, no smallest room -- is a whopping 2.6 billion. That's four out of ten people. [301]Filipino film 'Himala' wins CNN APSA Viewers Choice Award Filipino film "Himala" has been awarded the CNN APSA Viewers Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of all Time. [302]U.N. moving Congo refugees, begins large-scale food delivery The U.N. refugee agency plans to move 60,000 Congolese caught between the front lines in the east of the country to a new camp next week. [303]Driving while texting -- do you know the cost? Maybe you've been tempted. Sitting at the wheel in traffic, you hear the familiar beep of a text-message alert. [304]Shaquille O'Neal's hero gives abuse victims a way out Volunteering with local law enforcement, Shaquille O'Neal has learned from his peers that domestic violence calls are among the most dangerous for police officers. [305]Video [338]All | [339]Read | Video [340]HIV scandal in Chile Chile's health system fails to notify hundreds of people that they are HIV positive. CNN's Rosemary Chruch reports. [341]FDIC mortgage plan CNN's Louise Schiavone reports on the FDIC's plan to restructure mortgages so people can keep their homes. [342]Jerusalem's divide CNN's Ben Wedeman takes an in depth look at one of the holiest cities in the world. [343]Nude bicyclists ride free A ban on skinny dipping and naked cycling in Seattle fails, and a lawmaker gets tasered, on Prime News Most Outrageous. [344]Cafferty: GM worth saving? Jack asks: Is General Motors worth saving? [345]Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Space shuttle Endeavour takes flight on a mission to the International Space Station. [346]Virtual affair, real divorce A wife divorces her husband after walking in on him having "virtual sex" with another woman. "Prime News" reports. [347]Married and Dating An online dating service promises married men and women "an affair to remember." "Prime News" reports. [348]10,000 girls talk sex More than 10,000 girls talk candidly about sex in a new study by "The Tyra Banks Show." "Prime News" reports. [349]BackStory: 'Roof envy' in DC Unguarded moments behind the scenes with CNN's Richard Quest and his producer as they cover the pending G-20 summit. [350]Take a look at this! A representative asks to be tasered to support a bill, and a chimp becomes the foster mother to tiger cubs. [351]First female Four-Star General The Army celebrated its first female four-star general today, but are military women equal? CNN's Jamie McIntyre reports. [352]Seal unplugged! Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer sits down with singer Seal to talk about his new album and life with wife Heidi Klum. [353]Hughley on this week's news In the monologue for this week's "Breaking the News," D.L. Hughley reviews this week's political news. [354]Shimon Peres: 'New evolution' Israeli President Shimon Peres tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that UN faith summit marks "beginning of a new evolution. [355]BackStroy: Don't drink the 'water' Go inside CNN's shuttle coverage RV to see how the team covers the launch. [356]Hillary Clinton on short list CNN's Bill Schneider and Zain Verjee look at the ramifications if Sen. Hillary Clinton were Secretary of State. [357]Is Palin the next GOP star? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was the center of attention at the annual conference of Republican governors. Dana Bash reports. [358]Kitten 'kicked like a ball' A kitten that was abused by teenagers has a leg amputated. WJXT's Jen Waugh reports. [359]Turning glass into cash An Alabama artist is turning molten glass into a red hot enterprise. CNN's Stephanie Elam has the story. [360]Tea fire sweeps Santa Barbara iReporter Sean Checketts talked to Headline News about the massive fire destroying homes in Santa Barbara County. [361]Laura Bush on Michelle Obama First lady Laura Bush talks about her meeting with Michelle Obama and Barack Obama's historic election. [362]'The Youngest Candidate' CNN's Errol Barnett talks via webcam with Jason Pollock about his election-themed documentary "The Youngest Candidate." [363]Wildfire update online CNN's Veronica De La Cruz talks to Tony Harris about updates on California's Tea Fire and resources found online. [364]How to survive the downturn CNN's Sasha Herriman asks Occupational Psychologist Dai Williams how best to survive the downturn. [365]Young People Who Rock CNN.com's Nicole Lapin profiles Sejal Hathi of Girls Helping Girls, which advocates girls' empowerment. [366]Show and Tell: iPhone gold The iPhone application store has opened up a lucrative new world to do-it-yourself game makers. Steve Demeter shows us how he did it. [367]Callers on Jennifer Anniston Showbiz Tonight callers give their thoughts on Jennifer Aniston speaking out against Angelina Jolie. [368]Callers talk about Palin Showbiz Tonight callers tell us what they think about Palin going on Oprah and if she should get her own show. [369]60-foot flames and orange skies Three iReporters on the wildfire frontlines share their images and their stories on Headline News. [370]'Desperate' Palin? Showbiz Tonight finds out if Sarah Palin will be appearing on "Desperate Housewives". [371]First dog mania People from all over are pusshing for their favorite for 'first dog'. Showbiz Tonight has more on the canine frenzy. [372]Students react to Obama win CNN's Lola Ogunnaike and a group of Brooklyn high school students discuss their personal reactions to Obama's win. [373]Paula Abdul fan suicide? Showbiz Tonight is getting to the bottom of the mystery surrounding one of Paula Abdul's biggest fans. [374]Latino vote impact Republican party leaders regret not reaching out to Hispanic voters on the campaign trail. CNN's Jason Carroll reports. [375]Your Voice: Secretary Hillary? Would Sen. Hillary Clinton be a good pick as Obama's secretary of state? Headline News viewers sound-off and disagree. [376]In Case You Missed It A look back at the top stories for November 14, 2008. [377]Lockerbie appeal denied Scottish court rejects Lockerbie bomber's appeal for release on health grounds. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. [378]'Beacon of hope' for women Gen. Ann Dunwoody says she was surprised and honored to be become the nation's first female 4-star general. [379]First female four-star general Captain Steven Gardner discusses having met Gen. Ann Dunwoody at an event last month. [380]Planet in Peril: Battle Lines Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lisa Ling host the CNN Worldwide event -- "Planet in Peril: Battle Lines." [381]Bailout 180? Lisa Sylvester reports on Secretary Paulson's change in plans concerning the $700 billion federal bailout. [382]EU-Russia summit CNN's Matthew Chance reports Russia and France agree a U.S. missile shield in eastern Europe won't help security. [383]Safe haven for teens? Nebraska lawmakers convene to make critical changes to the state's safe haven law. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports. [384]Divers search for Caylee Divers hired by a bounty hunter scour the Little Eonlockhatchee River to search for Caylee Anthony. [385]This Week in iREPORT: Your stories This week's most compelling iReports are presented with quotes and commentary from the iReporters themselves! [386]Cure for the common recession? An iReporter creates a clever way to cope with the financial plunge. Headline News' Chuck Roberts gets the story. [387]Searching for missing children CNN's Christi Paul profiles missing kids with the president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. [388]Hillary Clinton speculation CNN's Ed Henry offers some insight into who may be the next U.S. Secretary of State. [389]UPS drivers turn to yoga Drivers at the UPS package center in California's Wine Country have turned to yoga to help prevent injuries. [390]Falling pound The falling pound is a huge headache for businesses that rely on imports. ITN's Bridgid Nzekwu reports. [391]California wildfires iReport iReporter Yannick Rendu sent in this video of a wildfire raging in Santa Barbara, California. [392]Palin, media suddenly BFF? What's behind the Alaska governor's recent media blitz? Headline News' Chuck Roberts asks Howard Kurtz. [393]Before you die... Author Tom Moon has compiled a list of the "1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List". [394]Dr Gupta: Portion control tips Dr. Sanjay Gupta has helpful tips on eating right and controlling your portions this fall. [395]UFC explodes The UFC brand of mixed martial arts soars in popularity. [396]Clinton won't 'speculate' Sen. Hillary Clinton declines to "speculate" on Barack Obama's decisions for his Cabinet. [397]Business Bulletin CNN's Felicia Taylor has the latest business news in the midday CNN.com Live Business Bulletin. [398]Defending the accused In Session's Jami Floyd shares her view on the right to counsel for people accused of crimes. [399]Former mayor stops thief Former Mayor Anthony Williams jumped in to stop a guy stealing from a Fed-Ex driver. WJLA reports. [400]Duct-taped woman speaks A woman found duct-taped on a roadside says she will do all she can to put her attacker in jail. WATE reports. [401]Man, 100, still on the job James "Jimmy" Shaw is still on the job at 100 years old. WJAR reports. [402]Today on iReport.com CNN.com's Tyson Wheatley discusses the latest features and solicitations for iReport.com. [403]Why crisis went global As world leaders gather in Washington for a financial emergency summit, CNN's Maggie Lake looks at how we get here. [404]911 operator fired after call A Milwaukee County Sheriff's dispatcher has been terminated for mishandling a call. WISN reports. [405]They're drinking what? How do you turning sweat and urine into drinking water? CNN's Mari Ramos explores water conservation NASA style. [406]Breaking the brass ceiling Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody is America's first four-star female general. [407]A house divided in Jerusalem The battle for homes claimed by both Arabs and Jews continues. CNN's Ben Wedeman looks at one example. [408]U.N. interfaith conference CNN's Richard Roth reports on claims Saudi Arabia doesn't practice the religious intolerance it preaches abroad. [409]Obama items hot CNN's Carol Costello reports on Obama memorablia and how much it's really worth. [410]Weekend movie preview AOL's Russ Leatherman previews the new films: 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Slumdog Millionaire.' [411]The magic man Joshua Jay talks with CNN.com's Naamua Delaney about his new book and his life in magic. [412]Taliban warns Obama In a CNN exclusive, a Pakistani Taliban delivers a warning to President-elect Barack Obama. CNN's Reza Sayah reports. [413]Zakaria Commentary 11/16 Fareed Zakaria says Obama needs to go big to fix the economy. [414]Take a Look at This! A manatee in rehab, a doggie diner and this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. [415]Gift cards become worthless Should you be spending that gift card before it's too late? CNN's Christine Romans reports. [416]High hopes Barack Obama enters the presidency on an unprecedented wave of goodwill. CNN's Bill Schneider reports. [417]Who will lead the GOP? CNN's John Roberts talks with RNC Chairman Mike Duncan about the party's future. [418]Big surf brings big sales The Vans Triple Crown surfing competition washes up surfers and big sales for Hawaii's economy. KGMB reports. [419]Endeavour set to launch Space shuttle Endeavour is set to launch tonight from the Kennedy Space Center. [420]Clinton Secretary of State? CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser has the latest on Obama's potential secretary of states. [421]Guy tries to swap house A man who hasn't had luck trying to sell his lake house is looking to Craigslist for a swap. WILX reports. [422]Wildfire destroying homes A brush fire forced residents in Montecito, California, to evacuate as flames engulfed multi-million dollar mansions [423]Intelligence transition Are wholesale changes coming to the intellligence agencies with the next administration? CNN's Kelli Arena reports. [424]Robin Meade Expressed Robin Meade gives insight on stories from Morning Express, behind-the-scenes at Headline News, and responds to viewer e-mails. [425]Using divorce to sell home One man tries to solve two problems at once by advertising his divorce to help sell his home. WESH's Amanda Ober reports. [426]California wildfire Fire ripped through Montecito, California on Thursday night. [427]G-20 focuses on market crisis On the eve of a special financial summit, Robert Zoellick talks about what is being done to shore up the world markets. [428]Shutting down the Klan Jane Velez-Mitchell talks with her panel about an effort to shut down the Ku Klux Klan once and for all. [429]New York Times hoax Jane Velez-Mitchell talks with her guests about how they published a hoax version of The New York Times. [430]Aniston vs. Jolie Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer talks about the war of words between Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie. [431]Obama administration app CNN's Campbell Brown talks with a panel about the requirements for working in an Obama administration. [432]AC360: Secretary Clinton? AC360's Anderson Cooper talks about what Sen. Hillary Clinton could gain by becoming Secretary of State. [433]China's Las Vegas CNN's Eunice Yoon goes behind the scenes of China's Las Vegas located in Macau. [434]AC360 Daily Podcast: 11/13/2008 Anderson Cooper 360 Daily features highlights from CNN's premiere nightly news program. [435]Rescue volunteers honored Haitian President Rene Preval honored the international workers who helped in the rescue efforts in last week's school collapse. [436]Awkward news conference CNN's Dana Bash reports on Sarah Palin's awkward news conference as she was flanked by her fellow Republican governors. [437]Vatican stamps The Vatican's Stamp and Coin office issued new bilingual Italian-German Christmas stamps for the 2008 holiday season. [438]Affordable safaris Luxury safaris in Africa are becoming more affordable with the weakening value of the rand. CNN's Andrew Carey reports. [439]UK mom on trial for kidnap Mother of missing 9-year old charged with kidnapping and lying to police in attempt to claim money reward. [440]360 Shot: Kids control crowds