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Orphaned and homeless: Surviving the streets of North Korea

By Amber Downing
The first time Yoon Hee was abandoned, she was an infant.

Judge: Good cause for insanity plea in Aurora shootings

By Jim Spellman, CNN
A judge said Monday there is good cause to let Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.

Doctor found guilty of first-degree murder in Philadelphia abortion case

By Sarah Hoye and Sunny Hostin, CNN
A Philadelphia abortion provider who killed babies by cutting their spinal cords with scissors was found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday.

Mobile-payment service Square blocks gun sales

By Todd Sperry and James O'Toole, CNN
Square has put a target on gun sellers.

Richard Branson does drag after losing bet

By CNN Travel Staff, NBC, KTSM Staff
The pictures might be NSFW -- at least if you're looking at them over lunch -- but Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson was certainly working it on Sunday.

NBC keeps 'Community,' unveils fall schedule

By CNN
We hope you didn't get too attached to NBC's new comedies last fall, because the network has cleaned house.

New Orleans shooting called street violence, not terror

By Jason Morris and Dana Ford, CNN
Federal investigators say they have no indication the shooting at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans was an act of terrorism.

Retail sales rise unexpectedly

By Chris Isidore, CNN
Retail sales rose slightly in April, as strong car sales and spending on building supplies helped make up for weakness in other sectors.

Funny-looking plane designed to make history

By Thom Patterson, CNN
Call it a historic technological achievement. Call it a victory lap across America. Call it a shameless promotion for a controversial energy agenda. Its owners simply call it Solar Impulse.

CNN Exclusive: Castro brother says victims unrecognizable in photos

By Jessica Molinar Muñoz
(CNN) -- Ariel Castro's brothers no longer refer to him as kin. Instead, they call him "a monster" who should rot in jail after being accused of kidnapping and holding three young women hostage in his home for a decade.

Giving newborns formula in hospital can help mom breastfeed

By NBC
Giving newborns a small amount of baby formula in the hospital may actually help some mothers breastfeed longer.

James Holmes, Aurora theater shooter expected in court Monday

By CNN
Monday brings another court appearance for the Aurora theater shooting suspect. Attorneys for James Holmes are expected to ask a judge to change his plea.

19 injured in shooting during a Mother's Day parade

By CNN
Federal investigators say they have no indication the shooting at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans was an act of terrorism.

Social media etiquette rules when planning a wedding

By Mike Wilber
Traditional wedding etiquette is no longer traditional.  Social media is changing how couples are planning for the big day. 

New Orleans Mayor calls on witnesses in parade shooting

By (CNN)
 New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu called on witnesses to a parade shooting that injured 18 people Sunday "to step forward now" with any information on those responsible.