Mar 22, 2013 05:56AM

Arwa Damon: Freeze-frame moments

It was the war everyone just wanted to forget. But from a tiny red shoe in the rubble to a resident who rebelled against al Qaeda, CNN's Arwa Damon remembers the many freeze-frame moments caused by war.

Apr 16, 2013 06:15AM

Jessica Lynch, others: Where are they now?

Ten years ago this week, President George W. Bush announced the United States and coalition forces had begun military action against Iraq. Here's a look back at some of the people who made headlines during the war.

Mar 19, 2013 05:44AM

Photos: Enduring images

May 17, 2013 05:18AM

Troubled youth run 'old skool' bistro

As a juvenile corrections officer in Southern California, Teresa Goines found it rewarding to work with troubled youth and help them turn their lives around.

May 09, 2013 12:59PM

Pregnant and homeless: The real cost

Martha Ryan couldn't believe it. She had never heard of women who were pregnant and homeless. But in one night, she met three.

May 19, 2013 09:16AM

Suspect IDed in Fatal Home Invasion

Hofstra graduates wear white ribbons to honor student accidentally killed by police

May 19, 2013 08:20AM

Damaged Trains Being Removed From Wreck Site

Federal investigators give all-clear for removal of damaged trains from Conn. crash site

May 19, 2013 08:20AM

Medical Emergency Eyed in Va. Crash

Emergency official says driver in Va. parade crash likely suffered from medical condition

May 19, 2013 06:01AM

$590M-Plus Powerball: 1 Winning Ticket Sold in Fla

Official: 1 winning ticket sold in Florida in historic $590.5 million Powerball drawing

May 19, 2013 03:51AM

Zachary Quinto On Coming Out: I Just Did It-No One Knew

By Andrew Lampard When Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock in ?Star Trek Into Darkness,? came out publicly that he is gay, he gave no warning to his friends, family or publicists. ?I didn?t tell anyone I was going to do it so no one had...

May 19, 2013 08:04AM

The good news ? and the bad news ? for Obama in scandal-tinged polls

Given the battering President Obama took this past week on a trio of political scandals, any public opinion survey results that aren?t dreadful probably are viewed with some relief at the White House.

May 19, 2013 05:56AM

Republicans informed of IRS investigation last year

Much has been made of the fact that senior Treasury Department officials were told about the investigation into the treatment of tea party groups in June 2012 ? months before last year?s the Presidential election.

May 19, 2013 07:34AM

Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups ...

May 19, 2013 03:38AM

$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla.

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

May 19, 2013 03:57AM

North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters

South Korea says North Korea has fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area.

May 17, 2013 02:10AM

WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough

GENEVA (AP) ? The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.

May 16, 2013 01:16AM

Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy

CHICAGO (AP) ? As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.

May 16, 2013 12:05PM

Correction: New Virus story

NEW YORK (AP) ? In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been no deaths reported in France and Qatar, only in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany and Britain.

May 18, 2013 09:18PM

Greying China taps rural elderly to care for those even older

By Li Hui and Maxim Duncan QIANTUN, China (Reuters) - Two years short of 70, Zhang Guosheng spends his days caring for an 81-year-old fellow villager - washing his clothes, bringing meals to his bed, and keeping him company - a routine he'll keep up until he himself needs the type of care he is now giving. "Living here is better than staying at home alone. We help each other and have a common language," said the spritely Zhang, an enthusiastic dancer. "We are very happy here. ...

May 18, 2013 02:42PM

Saudi Arabia has another case of new coronavirus: WHO

LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has reported another case of infection in a concentrated outbreak of a new strain of a virus that emerged in the Middle East last year and spread into Europe, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday. In a disease outbreak update issued from its Geneva headquarters, the WHO said the latest patient is an 81-year-old woman with multiple medical conditions. She became ill on April 28 and is in a critical but stable condition. ...

May 17, 2013 05:35PM

Have you explored the Internet Archive lately?

Feel like a walk down the virtual memory lane? Try The Internet Archive, a great site that has been archiving web pages since 1996.

Go back to the future: Okay, Marty McFly, here's some more historical stuff for you:

• Online Archives: I've put together a good, basic list of online archives for you, with everything from the National Archives to Papyrus Archives (ancient Egyptian hieroglypics!) to Simpsons Archives.
• The Worst Software Bugs in History: a look at some pretty serious viruses through the years.
• Ancient Egypt History on the Web: amazing sites all about Egyptian history.
• This Day In History: fascinating way to look at history.
• A Short History of the Internet: Internet history is interesting, if for nothing else than it's fascinating to see how far we've come in so short a time. Read this short history of the Internet, and learn more about the Internet history timeline.

Have you explored the Internet Archive lately? originally appeared on About.com Web Search on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 00:35:46.

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May 16, 2013 05:52PM

Smartify yourself with these five great sites

There are millions of Web sites online, and you have a lot of choices as to what you want to visit. Here are a few sites that will help you figure something out, learn something, or simply help you get a bigger picture of something:

• National Geographic Photo of the Day: National Geographic is known for its amazing photos and photojournalism, and the Photo of the Day definitely does not disappoint.
• FactCheck: From the Annenberg Public Policy Center; FactCheck follows prominent politicians and news stories and checks content for accuracy.
• Popular Science: The latest journalism on gadgets, scientific discoveries, and all sorts of really fascinating technologies.
• SmartPlanet: Creative, thought provoking insights from top thinkers in a variety of different fields, especially technology.
• PBS: We all know and love public television, but the PBS web site offers fans a much deeper look at the background and content for all their shows: timelines, in-depth research, etc.

Do you have a favorite site that you visit that inspires or educates you? Please share it with us!

More smart sites

• 47 Websites You Can Use Instead of Wikipedia
• Ten Things You Can Do With Wolfram Alpha
• Yubnub Search Shortcuts

Smartify yourself with these five great sites originally appeared on About.com Web Search on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 00:52:31.

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May 15, 2013 05:48PM

NOAA can help you find detailed weather reports all over the U.S.

There are a lot of websites out there that do such a great job at what they do. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather hub, aka NOAA Weather, is one of those. Here is just a sampling of what you can find here:

• Doppler Radar National Mosaic: Not only can you see updated Doppler imaging, but you can also take advantage of Warnings & Forecasts, Graphical Forecasts, and Air Quality information.
• Warnings: Get the latest (and usually most reliable) information on severe weather coming your way.
• Forecasts: NOAA Weather doesn't just provide your average 7-day outlook. You can get Local, Aviation, Marine, Severe Weather, even Fire Weather forecasts here.
• Past Weather: NOAA Weather looks at the big picture, which includes Climate. You can learn about Past Weather or get future Predictions here.
• Weather Safety: Many people look to NOAA Weather as their go-to spot when hurricanes, tornadoes, or some other kind of scary weather situation is occurring. They've got a Weather Radio for constant updates, as well as information on how to be StormReady or TsunamiReady.

Do you have a favorite weather site? Please share it with us in the comments.

There are a TON of different ways you can look up weather conditions that might be affecting you, including:

• Google Weather
• Yahoo Weather
• Mobile Weather Sites

NOAA can help you find detailed weather reports all over the U.S. originally appeared on About.com Web Search on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 00:48:53.

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May 14, 2013 05:50PM

One step forwards, two steps back - you might get a better search result this way

If you've come to a dead end with something you're looking for on the Web, you might want to try reverse engineering your search. Basically, the old adage of "three steps forward, two steps back" actually becomes quite useful! Learn more in this article titled The Art of Reverse Searching.

One step forwards, two steps back - you might get a better search result this way originally appeared on About.com Web Search on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 00:50:19.

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May 13, 2013 05:43PM

Not sure how to find what you're looking for on the Web? Here's how you can get started

If you'd like to learn how to navigate the Web more efficiently, then you'll want to read Web Help 101, a comprehensive guide to some of the top issues that beginners face when they're getting online. You'll learn:

• How to Find a Website
• How to Pick a Search Engine
• How to Find Good Sites for Kids

And much more! Check out The Ultimate Web Help Guide for Beginners and you'll be surfing the Web like a pro in no time at all.

Not sure how to find what you're looking for on the Web? Here's how you can get started originally appeared on About.com Web Search on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 00:43:07.

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