'Vertical gardens' take root in world cities

A growing number of "plant walls" or "vertical gardens" are taking root across the world

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/06/28/green.walls/index.html?eref=edition

Tiger Woods' niece falls short in pro golf bow

The teenage niece of golf superstar Tiger Woods has failed to make the cut in her first professional tournament.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/27/cheyenne.woods.tiger.lpga/index.html?eref=edition

Through the lens

CNN highlights the best pictures each day from around the world

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/07/01/daily.snapshot/index.html?eref=edition

New generation keeps Buena Vista kicking

Sultry voices floated across a leafy park in Havana during an afternoon jam session, punctuated by trumpet blasts and the rhythmic pounding of timbales.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/06/23/buena.vista/index.html?eref=edition

Several hurt as Qantas jet hits turbulence

Seven people were injured aboard a Qantas flight from Hong Kong, China, to Perth, Australia, after the jetliner hit turbulence over Borneo in Malaysia, the airline said on Monday.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/22/qantas.turbulence/index.html?eref=edition

South Africa hold off gallant Lions fightback

World champions South Africa held off a gallant British and Irish Lions fightback to claim a thrilling 26-21 victory in the opening Test match in Durban on Saturday.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/20/rugby.test.lions.southafrica/index.html?eref=edition

Group: Mekong River dolphins risk extinction

Pollution in the Mekong River in Southeast Asia has pushed the local population of Irrawaddy dolphins to the brink of extinction, the World Wildlife Fund warned Wednesday.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/17/cambodia.dolphins/index.html?eref=edition

Would-be Reagan assassin given more freedom

The man who tried to kill President Ronald Reagan is now allowed to visit his mother more, to get a driver's license and spend more time away from the mental hospital where he lives, a federal judge ruled.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/17/john.hinckley/index.html?eref=edition

Locked away: Kenya's health anguish

Daniel Mungai's family keeps him locked in a room in a wooden shack that is just big enough to fit a bed, a cupboard, Daniel and his wheel-chair. His clothes and bed are soaked with his own waste -- and he's been living like this for 15 years.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/06/12/kenya.health/index.html?eref=edition

Resettled Uyghurs reflect on 7 years at Gitmo

Two of four Uyghurs relocated to Bermuda after seven years of detention in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, denied they had ever been terrorists, and expressed gratitude toward U.S. President Barack Obama for working to free them.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/06/12/bermuda.uyghurs/index.html?eref=edition

China exports slide a reality check on recovery

Hopes for a China-led recovery to the world economy got a reality check Thursday, as government data showed the country's exports in May fell a record 26.4 percent compared to last year.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/BUSINESS/06/11/china.economy/index.html?eref=edition

Faster, stronger iPhone heads for stores

As Apple kicks off a much-anticipated developers' conference Monday in San Francisco, California, much of the buzz is about the possibility of a new iPhone release.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/08/apple.iphone.wwdc/index.html?eref=edition