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Opinion: Critical issue the first debate missed

10 years ago
As America decides on its next president, two critical domestic issues are at stake -- the economy and health care. In their first debate, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spoke at length on one: the economy. But how much time was devoted to the other? Absolutely none. Unless you consider Donald Trump's possible symptoms -- sniffling, fatigue, dehydration -- which suggest that his own health may have been partially compromised.

Butcher paints with animal blood

10 years ago
In many restaurant kitchens, the so-called "Nose to Tail" movement has given customers a taste of offal -- the lesser known, and often less-desired parts of an animal. Not only are organs, ears and tongue now considered a delicacy, using up uncommon cuts is a way for chefs to minimize waste. That includes using blood.

Johnson has 'Aleppo moment' again

10 years ago
Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson was asked by MSNBC's Chris Matthews during a town hall forum to name his "favorite foreign leader." He struggled on live TV yet again.

Obama orders flags at half-staff to honor Peres

10 years ago
President Barack Obama, in a rare move, ordered the US flag be flown at half-staff at the White House and on federal grounds and government properties on Friday to mark the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Air rage on the rise

10 years ago
The next time you're battling over an armrest or silently enduring that toddler kicking the back of your seat, remember that it could be worse. Much worse.

'Luke Cage' brings muscle, cool

10 years ago
As superhero team-ups go, Marvel and Netflix continue to make a pretty powerful pair. Enter, on the heels of "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones," "Marvel's Luke Cage," which closely adheres to that gritty formula and should win its own loyal legion of fans behind Mike Colter's imposing presence in the title role.

Dozens missing in China landslides

10 years ago
At least 33 people are missing after rains from Typhoon Megi triggered landslides in two villages in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Wednesday, according to China's state-run news agency.

Pippa Middleton blocks photos

10 years ago
Pippa Middleton, the sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been granted a court injunction to prevent reportedly hacked photos from being published, her attorneys told CNN on Wednesday.

To improve health, cities are changing their streetlights

10 years ago
In response to recent guidance by the American Medical Association against the use of powerful LED lights, cities such as Phoenix; Lake Worth, Florida; and 25 towns in Connecticut are now opting for street lamps with lower color temperatures, meaning less blue light emission.

World's oldest library gets a face lift

10 years ago
The al-Qarawiyyin Library has long been a source of fascination for residents in Fez, Morocco, as few of them have ever passed through its doors. Opened in 859, it is thought to be the world's oldest library, and the maze of rooms were closed off to all but a few scholars and students of the university where it was housed.
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