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May 16th, 2013
11:38 AM ET

Zoraida Sambolin: 'Many thanks' for your support

I am humbled and empowered by your many emails, tweets, phone calls and postings of support.

My goal was just to let you know I would be gone and why, yet we have started a powerful dialogue that is providing me with so much courage and joy.

My commitment to you is to keep you informed of everything I learn and to continue the dialogue here.

I will be telling more stories and whenever possible posting a little extra something here. Again, many thanks.

- Zoraida Sambolin

If you would like to tell your story about breast cancer, go to CNN.com/iReport and join the conversation.

For more information about breast cancer, visit http://www.CNN.com/health or http://www.CNN.com/empoweredpatient.


Filed under: Cancer • Zoraida • Zoraida Sambolin
May 24th, 2013
11:21 AM ET

Clinically dead mother gives birth: Nigelli family tells dramatic story of their daughter's birth

Mother Erica was clinically dead when she gave birth to daughter Elayna after collapsing at her job as a school teacher in a High School. Mother Erica says Elayna is 'very strong.'


Filed under: Motherhood
May 24th, 2013
11:10 AM ET

President asks Congress to help close prison at Guantanamo – CNN Host Candy Crowley weighs in

President Obama’s vow to close the Guantanamo Bay Prison Camp during a major speech on terrorism, not exactly getting the reception he'd hoped for. Protesters repeatedly interrupted his speech.

- CNN's host and Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley weighs in


Filed under: Politics
May 24th, 2013
10:54 AM ET

Plaza Towers Elementary School teachers Rhonda Crosswhite & Janice Brim hailed as heroes after tornado

Plaza Towers Elementary School was demolished in the storm Monday. Teachers Rhonda Crosswhite were Janice Brim put their lives at risk to protect the school children as the tornado struck the school.

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Filed under: Oklahoma • Tornado
May 24th, 2013
10:51 AM ET

Close friend of Travis Alexander outraged over new jury for Jodi Arias: 'I am extremely upset'

The nightmare continues for friends and family of Travis Alexander now that the decision has been made to select a new jury for Jodi Arias. Close friend of Travis Alexander, Julie Christopher, weighs in on Arias and the ongoing legal drama. "I am extremely upset," Christopher says. "I think she's got what she wanted and that's what makes me so upset."

May 24th, 2013
10:50 AM ET

Summer movie preview – Nischelle Turner has the details

It's a wrap. Nischelle Turner has the details on this summer's blockbusters.

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Filed under: Blockbuster • Box Office • Movies
May 24th, 2013
10:49 AM ET

Deciding to have a double mastectomy – Zoraida Sambolin shares her story

Zoraida Sambolin shares how she made her decision to have a double mastectomy.

May 24th, 2013
10:42 AM ET

New Jury to decide if Arias will get life or death: HLN's Nancy Grace weighs in on this new development in the case

HLN's Nancy Grace is on 'Starting Point' talking with John Berman and Christine Romans on the verdict to appoint a new jury to hear testimony and decide if Arias will get life in prison or the death penalty.

Grace explains that if the family does not wish to go through the trauma of another court hearing the prosecution could drop the death penalty case, and strike a deal with the defense.


Filed under: Jodi Arias • Jodi Arias trial
May 24th, 2013
10:10 AM ET

Clinically dead mom gives birth: CNN's John Berman Reports

A pregnant high school teacher gives birth while technically dead, and is then revived by doctors.


Filed under: Motherhood
May 23rd, 2013
11:56 AM ET

Parents of 9-year-old tornado victim, Emily Conatzer speak with CNN's John Berman

CNN's John Berman talks to the parents of Emily Conatzer, a 9-year-old victim of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Parents saw daughter just before tornado.


Filed under: Oklahoma • Tornado
May 23rd, 2013
11:54 AM ET

Severe thunderstorms hit devastated Moore, Oklahoma

CNN's John Berman reports severe thunderstorms hit Moore, Oklahoma just days after an EF5 tornado caused mass destruction in the area.


Filed under: Oklahoma • storm • Tornado • Weather
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