Tennessee student charged with terrorism

Tennessee student charged with terrorism



A 19-year-old student at Middle Tennessee State University was arrested on terrorism charges after threatening e-mails forced the cancellation of two days of classes.

Hurricane Norbert approaches

Hurricane Norbert approaches



Tourists fly home from Mexico's Baja Calaifornia peninsula as high winds threaten air travel.

Norbert could pummel into the agricultural states of Sonora and Sinaloa early on Sunday with heavy rains, but was not expected to cause any damage to mining interests in northern Mexico.

Dalai Lama has successful surgery

Dalai Lama has successful surgery



A spokesman for the Dalai Lama says doctors have successfully removed a gallstone from the Tibetan leader.

Meantime, the 73-year-old remains hospitalized in New Delhi.

Journalists arrested in Syria are released

Journalists arrested in Syria are released



Two American journalists, whose disappearance prompted a U.S. Embassy alert have been released from Syrian custody.

They are said to be doing well.

They were taken into custody Thursday, while trying to cross the Syrian border.

DR Congo rebels capture base

DR Congo rebels capture base



Forces loyal to the rebel Congolese military commander Laurent Nkunda have taken control of a strategically significant military base in eastern Congo.

Investing in Fine Wine

Investing in Fine Wine



With the financial markets in turmoil, the sometimes lucrative market of fine wine may appeal to investors, but it's not as simple as stashing bottles in your basement.

MarketWatch's Jennifer Waters reports from a Chicago wine auction.

Gauging the Undecided Vote

Gauging the Undecided Vote



For 2008's presidential debates, CNN has assembled focus groups that use handheld dials to record their sentiments.

Those reactions are displayed in real time on the bottom of the screen.

Watch a clip of the technology in use.

3 Best Credit Cards in the USA

3 Best Credit Cards in the USA



The 3 best credit cards in America. A video from MoneyTalks.

Cancer Sniffing Dog

Cancer Sniffing Dog



A North Texas woman says her dog saved her life by sniffing out her cancer.

Thai temple provides funerals for the living

Thai temple provides funerals for the living



A Buddhist temple in Thailand offers patrons the opportunity to die symbolically in a specially-made coffin, and to rise up reborn, free from their worries.

World's most luxurious Christmas gifts

World's most luxurious Christmas gifts



Stuck for something to buy your love one this Christmas?

Here's some ideas, if you have a few million dollars to spare.