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Publisher: Cable News Network Olympic Park Bombing 
 Archive of news stories, images, maps, and audio and video clips on the 1996 bombing at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://www.cnn.com/US/9607/27/olympic.bomb.main/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Parks, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future, Travel, Weapons Last updated Jun 21, 2004 Bob Hope, 1903-2003
This special report from CNN honors actor and comedian Bob Hope, chronicling his accomplishments in the field of entertainment. It includes an annotated pictorial biography, photo galleries, a timeline of significant events, and links to related Web sites. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/hope.obit/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Notable People, Performing Arts, Recreation Last updated Jul 29, 2003 Former Afghan King Returns to Kabul
An April 18, 2002 account of the return from exile of Mohammad Zahir Shah, former king of Afghanistan. From CNN.com. http://archives.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/04/17/afghan.king/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 17, 2004 CNN.com: Hurricane Katrina
News coverage of the disaster includes satellite images, personal accounts, a list of people reported safe at CNN's hurricane victims desk, photographs submitted by the public, stories about economic issues (such as gas price gouging and federal disaster relief), and stories about health issues (such as potential disease outbreaks and status of medical facilities). Also includes video clips. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/katrina/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hurricane Katrina, Oil & Gas, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 8, 2005 CNN/Money Special Report: Gas Crunch
Collection of recent news stories about increasing oil and gas prices in the U.S. Topics include crude oil prices, potentially faulty gas pumping mechanisms, 2008 Congressional investigation of oil company profits, and related matters. Also includes information about fuel-efficient and alternative-energy vehicles. http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/gasprices/ Topics: Automobiles, Industries, Oil & Gas Last updated Apr 28, 2008 CNN Special Reports
Handy access to special reports published by CNN. Topic areas include politics, business, science and technology, law, sports, travel, and entertainment. Features an archive browsable by year, which also functions as a historical timeline for major events. http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/ Topics: News, Television Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Ronald Reagan
News and information about the life of former President Ronald Reagan, who died in June 2004. The site features a biography of this "lifeguard, athlete, movie star, governor, [and] president"; a speech archive; photos; audio clips; and links to related information. From CNN. Note: Viewing video clips requires a fee. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/reagan/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 8, 2004 World Series Coverage
Find World Series game accounts, fan polls, box scores, starting lineups and team uniforms, recaps of previous World Series, and selected articles and photos from Sports Illustrated's World Series coverage dating back to 1954. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/features/1998/wsarchive/ Topics: Baseball, Photograph Collections, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 28, 2004 Fanfare for the Common French Food: Vive Bastille Day!
This article provides recipes for "simple, fresh and filling" foods that are appropriate to eat when celebrating Bastille Day (July 14), the French national holiday. Includes recipes for croque monsieur, roasted chicken, and peach and nectarine soup. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://www.cnn.com/FOOD/specials/1999/french.food/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region Last updated Jul 14, 2005 Best Places to Live
A list of "the most desirable places to live in America." Profiles of each town include information on weather, housing, leisure, culture, environment, crime, and education. Searchable and browsable. Provides an explanation of the methodology used in compiling the rankings. From CNN/Money. http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/ Topics: Finance, Housing, Statistics Last updated Nov 16, 2006 CNN: Weather
Weather news, plus forecasts for hundreds of cities around the world. Includes allergy and UV reports. http://weather.cnn.com/weather/forecast.jsp Topics: Media, Weather Last updated Jul 15, 2007 Pope John Paul II, 1920-2005
This special report from CNN profiles the life of Pope John Paul II, "one of the Catholic Church's most influential and controversial leaders." The site chronicles his early life and his later priesthood and papal years. It includes photo galleries, video and audio clips, information about the selection process for the next pope, and related materials. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/pope/ Topics: Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Apr 5, 2005 Gas Prices Around the World
This table from March 2005 shows that "gasoline prices in the United States, which have recently hit record highs, are actually much lower than in many countries." Prices listed range from over $6 per gallon to well under a dollar in Venezuela. From CNN/Money. http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/global_gasprices/ Topics: Automobiles, Oil & Gas Last updated Sep 3, 2005 CNN.com
One of the most frequently updated news sites. Has news digest and feature stories and images, covering weather, sports, science and technology, travel, style, entertainment, health, environment, and United States, world, and local news. Past articles can be searched. http://www.cnn.com/ Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated May 4, 2005 Military's Use of Malaria Drug in Question: Pentagon Studies Lariam's Side Effects After Soldiers' Suicides
This May 2004 article explores reactions from soldiers, the Pentagon, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the antimalaria drug Lariam. Includes video clips, interactive features, and related links. From CNN.com. http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/05/19/lariam/ Topics: Death & Dying, Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military Last updated Jul 27, 2004 Mount St. Helens, 20 Years Later: A Reporter Remembers
In this May 2000 article, a reporter recounts information about the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state and his visits to the mountain following the eruption, including a 1989 visit to the lava dome during which the soles of his boots started to melt. Includes links to related articles. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://archives.cnn.com/2000/NATURE/05/17/st.helens.hamann/ Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Can I Retire Early?
May 2005 article that discusses issues to consider when planning for early retirement. Topics include lifestyle and emotional issues, and financial considerations. Includes links to related articles and to retirement income and benefits calculators. From CNN/Money. http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/03/pf/expert/ask_expert/ Topics: Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Seniors Last updated Jun 21, 2005 Lost: Space Shuttle Columbia
A special report from CNN on the loss of the space shuttle Columbia and its seven crew members on February 1, 2003. Includes information on the shuttle's past launches and milestones, the final contact and communication moments with mission control, the resulting investigation, and a discussion of the final report, faulting NASA for its "culture." Also find crew information, photo galleries, and audio and video clips. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/shuttle/ Topics: Astronomy, Technology Last updated Aug 27, 2003 CNN/Money
Current financial, business, and money management news, including information on commodities, currencies, interest rates, U.S. markets, world markets, and more. "Money 101" provides an interactive guide to managing your finances. Searchable. http://money.cnn.com/ Topics: Money Last updated May 30, 2005 CNNMoney.com: Ask Annie
This workplace advice column discusses topics related to workplace politics and office etiquette, such as common mistakes when starting a new job, cluttered desks, follow-up calls to resumes, dealing with hostile colleagues, and negotiating for a higher salary. From Fortune magazine. http://money.cnn.com/news/economy/annie/ Topics: Business, Jobs & Work Last updated Jun 27, 2006 South Provides Global Appeal for Foreign Auto Makers
This 2007 report describes the rise of foreign auto factories in the southern U.S. "Almost every foreign auto factory that's opened since the '90s has sprouted below the Mason-Dixon Line." Features a map and timeline showing timing and location of international automobile factories in the U.S., an interactive feature on how international auto plants follow population booms, and links to articles on foreign automakers impact on small U.S. towns, and related matters. From CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/01/auto.south/ Topics: Automobiles, Industries Last updated Dec 8, 2008 Election Center 2008 Primaries and Caucuses
Follow the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates as they run for the White House. Features delegate estimates from primaries and caucuses, a map showing primary and caucus dates, background about states to watch in upcoming elections, material about debates, data on campaign contributions and spending, and a quick overview of candidate positions on issues such as abortion, taxes, health care, and Iraq. From CNN. http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/ Topics: 2008 Presidential Election Last updated Jan 10, 2008 CNNMoney.com: Morning Buzz
Online "daily column ... that focuses on the big market and macroeconomic news of the day." Includes breaking news items for the past week on topics such as recession fears, mergers, interest rates, and more. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://money.cnn.com/markets/morningbuzz/ Topics: Finance, Investing Last updated Mar 19, 2008 CNNMoney.com: Fed Focus
News and analysis about the Federal Reserve. Topics include the credit crunch, interest rate adjustments, the Bear Stearns bailout in March 2008, recession fears, inflation, and the housing crisis. Includes a graph of Federal Reserve interest rates back to 2004, links to material about economic indicators, and related material. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/fed/ Topics: Finance Last updated Mar 17, 2008 Staycations: Alternative to Pricey, Stressful Travel
This June 2008 article describes the financial and psychological benefits of "so-called staycations: taking time off from work to enjoy life at home." Also provides staycation tips for becoming a tourist inside or near your home such as staying at a nearby hotel, consulting guidebooks, and locating cultural opportunities. From Cable News Network (CNN). http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/06/12/balance.staycation/index.html Topics: Travel Last updated Jul 7, 2008 Money 101: Kids and Money
Material for teaching children about money and finances. Topics include "top things to know" (such as starting young and the instinctive urge to hoard), the pros and cons of allowances, saving and spending tips, and credit and investing for teens. Also includes an allowance inflation calculator and a glossary. From CNN. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson12/ Topics: Money Last updated Sep 29, 2008 Safeguarding Your "Safe" Investments
This May 2008 article discusses that while "[i]ncome investments may have a reputation as the best way to offset the risks in other parts of your retirement portfolio ... subprime mortgage woes, a credit crunch and the threat of recession are making investing for income more challenging." Topics include dividends vs. interest payments and investing in "bond funds that concentrate primarily in high-quality issues." From CNN Money.com, a service of CNN, Fortune, and Money. http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/30/pf/expert/safe_investments.moneymag/index.htm Topics: Investing Last updated Nov 12, 2008 America's Money Crisis
Collection of news and analysis about the problems with U.S. financial markets, which began in September 2008. Includes a timeline of the crisis back to September 14, 2008, discussion of actions by the government to bail out failing financial institutions and efforts of the Big Three auto makers to obtain bailout funds, news about stock market activity, and related topics. From CNNMoney, a service of CNN, Fortune, and Money. http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/crisiswallstreet/2008/ Topics: Finance Last updated Nov 26, 2008 Commentary: New President's 100 Days of Pressure
This October 2008 article discusses how "[w]hen presidents enter the White House, they have approximately 100 days to show what they are made of. The notion of a 'hundred days' is an artificial creation of Franklin Roosevelt after he became president in 1932 in the Great Depression. But it has become a benchmark for evaluating the early success of a president." Describes and compares FDR's and Lyndon Johnson's early days. From CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/27/zelizer.hundred/index.html Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Jan 12, 2009 The 44th President: First 100 Days
News and analysis about the first 100 days of the Barack Obama administration. Covers priorities and progress (on the economy, energy, heath care, military conflicts, diplomacy, and domestic security), global challenges, and state of the nation. Includes links to additional material such as an interactive tour of the White House, a quiz on previous presidents' accomplishments during their first 100 days, and related topics. From CNN. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/44.president/first.100.days/ Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Mar 12, 2009 |
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