Draft constitution passed by Islamists sparks protests

The assembly passes all 234 articles of a new draft constitution Egyptians will vote on the document in two weeks Human Rights Watch says the constitution is missing key rights protections Thousands protest in Cairo's Tahrir [...]

Suspect kills self after deadly classroom attack

3 are dead at two separate, but related crime scenes, according to police They were killed by "a sharp-edged weapon," though authorities did not elaborate The suspect "appeared to be completely alone," Casper's police chief says "This is the worst day [...]

Obama warns of 'Scrooge' Christmas without tax-cut deal

NEW: No talks between White House and congressional leaders are set, an official says President Barack Obama urges quick deal on tax-cut extension for most Americans Republicans are balking at Obama's first proposal, including [...]

Train cars with toxic cargo fall off New Jersey bridge

NEW: A National Transportation Safety Board official arrives on the scene "There is no environmental emergency," a state official says A toxic chemical from one derailed train car has dissipated, an official says 18 people are treated for possible respiratory [...]

Bridge collapse derails train in New Jersey

NEW: A toxic chemical from one derailed train car has dissipated, an official says NEW: Righting one of the overturned cars will be a "delicate move," official says Four train cars with toxic chemicals come off the tracks near the Delaware River 18 [...]

Kids get medical marijuana

Marijuana has shown anti-cancer activity in many early studies Experts warn that the effects of the drug on child development are unknown Marijuana can be addictive, but addiction rates are often lower than opioids (TIME.com) [...]

Syria rebels flee with jet fragments

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Rebels challenge Assad in skies

Rebels make progress against Syrian air might Still, much of their weaponry is outdated They are producing instructional videos for use of military hardware Editor's note: CNN's Arwa Damon and crew are some of the few international [...]

Analysts react to CNN's Zucker hire

Jeff Zucker to become president of CNN Worldwide, Jim Walton steps down in Dec. Zucker was praised for "Today" show success and criticized for NBC entertainment ratings He vows a commitment to avoid turning CNN into an ideological network He says beating [...]

Reid on Boehner: 'I don't understand his brain'

Administration suggests $1.6 trillion in tax increases, Republicans say Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner meets with congressional leaders House Speaker Boehner says President Obama must get serious Sen. Harry Reid says of Boehner: "I don't understand [...]

U.N. backs upgraded status for Palestinian Authority

NEW: The vote was 138 delegates in favor, nine against and 41 abstentions The resolution elevates their non member status from "observer entity" to "observer state" The United States and Israel remain opposed Several European [...]

Obama has to get serious, House Speaker says

House Speaker Boehner says President Obama must get serious Sen. Harry Reid says of Boehner: "I don't understand his brain" Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner meets with congressional leaders Discussions focus on avoiding the fiscal cliff and achieving [...]