11/20/2009 07:41 PM

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11/20/2009 06:46 PM

Plea deal in line-cutter case

Suspected Wal-Mart line cutter Heather Ellis makes a surprise plea deal. CNN's David Mattingly reports.

11/20/2009 07:21 PM

Sitdown with Sir Harold Evans

This week's most intriguing person, legendary newsman Sir Harold Evans, talks about the stories in his new book.

11/20/2009 06:03 PM

Plea deal for Wal-Mart lady

Heather Ellis takes responsibility for her actions involving a scuffle that occurred in 2007 at a local Wal-Mart.

11/20/2009 06:08 PM

Oprah's emotional farewell

Oprah Winfrey's fans are stunned by the announcement she's ending her syndicated talk show. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.

11/20/2009 05:10 PM

T.D. Jakes on the economy

Larry talks with Bishop T.D. Jakes about his advice to those whom have been hit hard by the economic crisis.

11/20/2009 04:53 PM

Blame or credit for economy

Americans are divided over whether the president's economic policies are actually working. CNN's Suzanne Malveaux reports.

11/20/2009 04:45 PM

Norah Jones On the Record

Norah Jones sounds off on her new album, 'The Fall.' The artist in her own words -- On the Record.

11/20/2009 04:27 PM

'Precious' emotions

The new movie 'Precious' has gained attention for its powerful performances. Jason Carroll talks with its breakout star.

11/20/2009 03:41 PM

How best to protect consumers

Advocates push new a agency to protect consumers; big biz wages a major effort to block it. CNN's Jessica Yellin reports.

11/20/2009 03:33 PM

Should teens get life in jail?

Should juveniles be sentenced to life with no parole for non-lethal crimes? HLN's Richelle Carey reports.

11/20/2009 03:10 PM

Surviving H1N1

CNN's John Zarrella reports on a pregnant woman who lost her child, but survived a fight with H1N1.

11/20/2009 03:22 PM

Tuition outrage

Protesters clash with police at the University of California's main Berkeley campus over approval of a 32% tuition hike.

11/20/2009 03:01 PM

What matters this week

In What Matters, we are partnering with Essence Magazine to look at African-American issues that matter to everyone.

11/20/2009 02:46 PM

Rain causes pumpkin problems

A family may not be able to enjoy pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. CNN's Felicia Taylor explains.

11/20/2009 01:36 PM

Church fights to feed hungry

HLN reports some in a Phoenix neighborhood complain that a church has violated city ordinance by feeding the homeless.

11/20/2009 02:09 PM

Health care reform debate

Rick interviews GOP Sen. John Barrasso before a key vote on health care.

11/20/2009 01:54 PM

Higher portion sizes dangerous

A new obesity report predicts Americans are becoming fatter and health care will cost more as a result.

11/20/2009 01:03 PM

The Buzz: Oprah to end show

CNN's Brooke Anderson talks about Oprah's announcement, what the stars have to say and who's going to fill her shoes.

11/20/2009 12:53 PM

An artful business

CNN's Stephanie Elam introduces us to a man whose business is a work of art.

11/20/2009 06:11 PM

Knox innocent, parents say

The parents of Amanda Knox, accused of murdering her roommate in Perugia, Italy, talk about their daughter's plight.

11/20/2009 12:29 PM

News of the Absurd Episode 115

This week on News of the Absurd the stripper pole hits the street!

11/20/2009 12:02 PM

iReporters review 'New Moon'

Diehard "New Moon" fans tell us what they think after seeing the movie.

11/20/2009 12:22 PM

iReporters debate next move in Afghanistan

iReporters Katy Brown and Egberto Willies square off on President Obama's looming decision over the military and political course the nation should take.

11/20/2009 12:33 PM

Health care bills differ

The House and Senate health care reform bills have differences to be reconciled. CNN's Dana Bash reports.

11/20/2009 12:11 PM

What's a woman to do?

Changes to two important screening guidelines for women this week. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen sorts it out.

11/20/2009 11:56 AM

Ministers tackle road deaths

Ministers from over 70 nations meet to discuss the global problem of traffic deaths. CNN's Mike Sefanov reports.

11/20/2009 11:52 AM

Football fury

Police in Egypt block protesters from the Algerian embassy after a contentious soccer match. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports.

11/20/2009 11:53 AM

Alleged match fixing

German police make 17 arrests in a football match-fixing probe. CNN's Richard Quest and Pedro Pinto discuss.

11/20/2009 10:45 AM

Student protesters 'fired up'

UCLA students demonstrate, rally and chant against the school's 32% tuition hike.

11/20/2009 10:19 AM

Best grocery baggers compete

The battle for New York's best grocery bagger was recently held. 24 top baggers faced off, aisle-to-aisle.

11/20/2009 10:06 AM

How do you simplify contracts?

Strategic branding expert Alan Siegel explains how he goes about trying to simplify contracts.

11/20/2009 10:03 AM

Industry says efforts underway

American Bankers Association says industry is already working on simplification efforts and the Federal Reserve has implemented changes.

11/20/2009 10:04 AM

Roger Federer gets the giggles

The BackStory of CNN's Pedro Pinto interview with the world's top-ranked tennis player Roger Federer.

11/20/2009 10:06 AM

Hasan: Ticking time bomb?

The soldier suspected of going on a killing spree was a known, troubled case. Why was he still on active duty?

11/20/2009 09:19 AM

72 hours to get clean or die

After 22 years of addiction, Amy says she was finally able to get clean. She's been sober for over a year.

11/20/2009 08:51 AM

Monkeys bred for cruelty?

An international movement to block a monkey breeding farm picks up speed. PETA is now suing to stop the project.

11/20/2009 08:35 AM

Workers feel recession pain

A new poll suggests many Americans aren't happy at work. CNN's Felicia Taylor explains.

11/20/2009 09:02 AM

Body found in flood search

ITN's Debi Edwards describes the scene in Cockermouth, England, washed out by heavy rain and flooding.

11/20/2009 09:11 AM

Oprah's fans react

Oprah's biggest fans, from her collegues to her audience, react to the news she's ending her talk show.

11/20/2009 10:37 AM

High schoolers help fight fat

High school students near San Diego help their communities get fit.

11/20/2009 08:51 AM

Rudd: Climate change is real

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd tells CNN urgent action is needed on the environment.

11/20/2009 08:50 AM

Drug war spreads to Guatemala

Drug violence is becoming all pervasive in Mexico's neighbor, Guatemala. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

11/20/2009 12:49 PM

Slovakia's World Cup adventure

CNN's Phil Black reports on why qualifying for the World Cup means so much for Slovakia.

11/20/2009 12:44 PM

Velvet Revolution anniversary

CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports from Prague on 20th anniversary of student marches that gave birth to Czech Republic.

11/17/2009 12:20 AM

Czech secret police underworld

CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney gets a glimpse into the shadowy underworld of the former Czech secret police.

11/20/2009 12:47 PM

Czech free market move 'shaky'

CNN's Phil Black has success stories from Czech businesses moving into the free market.

11/05/2009 04:13 AM

East Germany's spying system

CNN's Fred Pleitgen on the history of the Stasi and how it still haunts many Germans today.

11/20/2009 12:59 PM

Berlin Wall: Mikhail Gorbachev

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev talks about the day the Berlin Wall fell.

11/04/2009 06:16 AM

Checkpoint Charlie guard talks

CNN's BackStory speaks with CNN's Frederik Pleitgen and a former Berlin Checkpoint Charlie guard in Berlin, Germany.

09/10/2009 03:34 AM

Picnic that changed history

Hungary marks the 20th anniversary of a gathering that led to a breach of the iron curtain. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.