How to get a Presidential body

Photographs of Russian President Vladimir Putin fishing in Siberia have drawn compliments in Russia. But holiday photos of French President Nicolas Sarkozy have caused a stir in France, as magazine L'Express accuses rival publication Paris Match of doctoring a photo to make Sarkozy appear slimmer.

Russia claims record-depth dive

Russian scientists claim to have reached the bottom of the world's deepest body of fresh water in Siberia.

Another emergency landing for Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways suffered its second safety scare in less than a week when a landing gear door on a plane failed to close, prompting a precautionary landing just three days after another emergency landing in the Philippines.

Part of Qantas cockpit voice recording lost

Investigators will not be able to review the cockpit voice recording of a Qantas jet's midair crisis because it was overwritten as the crew made a harrowing emergency landing, an official said Tuesday. (July 29)

Political T-shirts draw racism charges

Controversy has broken out in Marietta, Georgia, where a tavern owner has begun selling T-shirts featuring a Curious George look-alike eating a banana, with the caption 'Obama '08.'

MySpace mom applauds indictment

Tina Meier, the mother of a teenage girl who committed suicide two years ago when she was the target of an alleged online hoax, said the accused neighbor should face maximum prison time.

Pope apologizes for abuse in Australia

Pope Benedict XVI said he was "deeply sorry' for the sexual abuse of children by Australia's Catholic clergy, delivering a strongly-worded apology Saturday that described their acts as evil and a grave betrayal of trust.

Indiana prison program aids new mothers

Indiana has begun a new prison program designed to help new mothers improve their parenting skills and bond with their babies. The state is one of only six to have a prison nursery program.

Trained dogs search for missing Florida toddler

After arresting the mother of a toddler who went more than a month ago, authorities are using cadaver-sniffing dogs to search the property of the toddler's grandparents.

Bush offers assurance on economy

In his weekly radio address, President Bush is stepping up pressure on Congress to work to help restore confidence in the housing finance industry.

Moody: Craig Ferguson Is A Funny Guy

After Craig Ferguson of CBS' 'Late Late Show' hosted the White House Correspondents dinner over the weekend, Greg Moody appreciates his talents all the more.

Street Team '08: Funny peoples' politics

Laughing Liberally is an event in Manhattan where comedians can showcase their political humor. Produced by Sara Benincasa-Donnelly of Bew York for MTV's Choose or Lose Street Team '08 at chooseorlose.com.

This Mom Is Funny!

You don't have to go far to find one of the funniest moms in America. She's from right here in Colorado.

Who says Germans aren't funny?

Henning Wehn bills himself as the "German Comedy Ambassador in the United Kingdom" and admits it's not an easy job. But playing on a careful balance of stereotypes Britain and Germany hold about each other, he efficiently produces an enjoyable show filled with 'Teutonic jollity'.

The Funny Moments at the Oscars 2/25/08

Barack's Running Mate

Hannah Storm sits down with Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, to talk about her life on the campaign trail and as a working mom.

Battle Continues Between Clinton And Obama

Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama are continuing to face off in Campaign '08.

Are Obama and Pitt Related?

It turns out - not only is Brad Pitt related to Barak Obama, Angelina Jolie's a distant cousin of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Check out the presidential candidates' family celebrity links.

Memorial Grows For Slain Junior High Student

Public Gathers For Slain Ventura Boy's Funeral

Truck explodes on highway

Firefighters work to extinguish a tanker truck that overturned and burst into flames in New Jersey

Britney, Madonna have secret

Britney Spears is filming something for Madonna's upcoming tour.

A father grieves for his son

The father of Sgt. Alex R. Jimenez, one of the two U.S. soldiers whose remains were found in Iraq, remembers his son.

Vets fighting fires at home

Kara Finnstrom reports on Iraqi war veterans now fighting northern California wildfires.

Female soldier missing

Police search for a missing female soldier whose apartment was found partially burned.

Nebraskan kid YouTube phenom

Nebraskan kid explodes onto YouTube with Fred videos.

Gramm: 'A nation of whiners'

Phil Gramm, a campaign adviser for John McCain, says the United States has "sort of become a nation of whiners."

Sick puppies sold

1/3 of all puppies sold by traffickers in Britain are sick.

Man bites nose off

Police say a dispute caused a man to bite a driver's nose off.

Ice tunnel crashes into lake

An Argentine glacier's huge ice tunnel breaks and crashes into Lake Argentino in a rare winter occurrence.

Rainbow gave hostage hope

Freed hostage Marc Gonsalves describes how a rainbow he saw early in his captivity gave him confidence he would survive.

My Father's Secret

Bliss Broyard discovered something about her father that not only changed how she saw him - it changed everything she knew about herself.

Animals deal with the heat

Animals try to stay cool at the Zoological Garden in Rome, Italy as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius.

Amy Winehouse strikes again

The troubled singer punched a fan at the Glastonbury music festival after he allegedly tried to grab her.

Spanish fans celebrate

Spanish fans begin the celebration as they await the arrival of the Spanish national team and Euro 2008 champions.

McCain on Clark comments

Speaking to reporters in Pennsylvania, Sen. John McCain reacts to comments made by Gen. Wesley Clark.

Uma Thurman engaged

CNN's A.J. Hammer has the latest stories making headlines in entertainment, including an update on Uma Thurman.

Inside CNN: Covering a flood

We take you in the field with CNN's Gary Tuchman covering the midwest floods.

Sprinting as art

A new art installation consists of athletes running continuously around the Tate Britain.

Mugabe-AU history

A report on why many African Union leaders are holding back criticism of Robert Mugabe.

Even brothels offer gas help

CNN's Allan Chernoff gives us the low down on why free gas is the sales motivator of the year.

Rioting over rape, murder

The alleged rape and murder of a girl and a supposed cover-up triggers rioting in China.

'Mini-Me' sex tape suit

Vern Troyer, who played "Mini-Me," is suing TMZ over sex tape. Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer and his guest discuss it.

Cafe provides royal treatment

Japan's women go ga-ga over a cafe filled with Western servers.