Traditions both fun and solemn mark July Fourth updated 1 day ago
Americans across the country mixed patriotism and plain old good fun to mark Independence Day on Friday, with solemn ceremony alternating with parades and hot-dog-eating hijinks.
Denmark 'happiest' country in the world updated Wed, July 2, 2008
Denmark is the world's most content nation, according to a new study on global wellbeing, but the good news is, despite the credit crunch and rising fuel and food prices, all of us are getting happier.
United, US Airways join in bag fees updated Fri, June 13, 2008
United Airlines and US Airways have joined American Airlines in charging passengers to check bags on certain flights.
CDC: 228 cases of illnesses related to tainted tomatoes updated Thu, June 12, 2008
The number of illnesses attributed to salmonella-tainted tomatoes jumped to 228, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
'Top Chef' cooks up another winner updated Thu, June 12, 2008
It took four seasons, but a woman finally took the top spot on Bravo's "Top Chef."
Commentary: We should vote on the first Saturday in November updated Tue, June 10, 2008
Join Roland Martin for his weekly sound-off segment on CNN.com Live at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday. If you're passionate about politics, he wants to hear from you.
The next president's national security challenge updated Tue, June 10, 2008
Nearly seven years after September 11, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama each now must try to convince voters that they are the best choice to keep the country safe.
Growing number of restaurants, supermarkets pull tomatoes updated Tue, June 10, 2008
Federal officials hunted for the source of a 17-state salmonella outbreak linked to three types of raw tomatoes, while the list of supermarkets and restaurants yanking those varieties from shelves and menus grew.
McDonald's, Wal-Mart, others yank tomatoes updated Mon, June 9, 2008
McDonald's, Wal-Mart and other U.S. chains have halted sales of some raw tomatoes as federal health officials work to trace the source of a multistate salmonella food poisoning outbreak.
Historic primary season comes to an end updated Sat, June 7, 2008
Sen. Hillary Clinton on Saturday formally ended her bid for the White House, bringing an end to her historic run by endorsing Sen. Barack Obama.
