Three women who were rescued this month after allegedly being held captive in a Cleveland house for close to a decade "are happy and safe," and overwhelmed by the publics support, their attorneys said in a statement released Wednesday.

The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monacos Mediterranean idyll.

Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Debicki tell CNN who gave them inspiration for their characters.

The Lambert family shares their experience and how they made it through the deadly tornado that struck Moore on Monday.

Gunmen in Baghdad shot dead at least 12 people in a brothel Wednesday, authorities said.

Two of the richest organizations in sport announced Tuesday that they have partnered to buy a Major League Soccer franchise in New York.

Ali Ferzat, the Syrian cartoonist whose hands were broken by pro-Assad forces after he satirized the regime, vows to draw in Syria again.

Seven years after its finale, one of the greatest cult hits in television history is making a return. "Arrested Development" lasted three season during its initial run on FOX, with critical acclaim but dismal ratings.

CNNs Richard Quest looks at how patents are a crucial tool for many businesses, and how to get the right one.

Apple faced a Senate hearing after it was accused of moving money overseas to avoid U.S. taxes. CNNs Joe Johns reports

As survivors of the Category 5 tornado in Oklahoma search for loved ones, the mayor of the town devastated by the twister calls for new safety laws.

The jury in the Jodi Arias trial has one decision left to make: Should she live or die?

A man fatally shot overnight by the FBI in Orlando, Florida, was being investigated for a possible connection to the Boston bombings, a U.S. law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the Boston Marathon case told CNN.

Tornado researcher says progress is being made on understanding and predicting extreme storms, but if you hear a warning, take cover immediately

Its one of the most familiar pieces of advice from authorities to people in the path of a tornado: Get into your basement. Yet few homes in the Oklahoma City area have them -- even though that state is hit by far more powerful tornadoes than most others.

The tornado that ripped through Oklahoma saw teachers rise to be surrogate parents, protectors and heroes, according to LZ Granderson.

Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will challenge the disqualification of his top aide from next months presidential election, Irans state-run Press TV reported Wednesday.

Zoe Smiths petite frame should fool nobody -- shes a weightlifting warrior. If the 19-year-old isnt employing her immense physical strength to lift weights of more than 120 kilograms, shes smiting Twitter trolls who are foolish enough to take her on.

Myanmars Muslims have generally coexisted with the Buddhist majority. But ethnic fault lines are exposed as it emerges from decades of military rule.

The image of a young boy cowering behind his father as bullets rain down became an enduring image of the second Intifada in 2000. Now Israels casting doubt on the account.

In the first quarter of 2011 about 350 Iraqis were violently killed each month, but that figure has more than doubled this year. Is the full-blown sectarian war that was always feared in Iraq upon us now?

An Italian judge ruled Wednesday that the captain of a cruise ship involved in a deadly accident last year be tried, Italys state-run ANSA news agency reported.

Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Debicki tell CNN who gave them inspiration for their characters.

In the first quarter of 2011 there were about 350 reported incidents of violence per month, but that number has doubled in the first quarter of 2013. Is the full-blown sectarian war that was always feared in Iraq upon us now?

Every issue in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is so disputed that even giving candy to jurors caused an argument.

The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monacos Mediterranean idyll.

CNNs Christiane Amanpour speaks with President Thein Sein of Myanmar in an exclusive interview.

Bionic exoskeletons that make us superhuman could soon be a reality -- take a look at five of the most incredible robot suits being developed.

Pakistans former cricket star turned politician Imran Khan has returned home after hospital treatment for injuries suffered in a dramatic fall two weeks ago, he said Wednesday via Twitter.

What began as a hunt for survivors of the Category 5 tornado in Oklahoma is now an arduous recovery effort -- and some say they still cant find their loved ones.

Kids screamed for their mom and dad and parents called their childrens names, walking and searching in panic in the aftermath of the deadly tornado. Victims tell of their ordeals.

The powerful storm system behind the twister that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, set its sights on the Great Lakes and Tennessee Valley on Wednesday, forecasters said.

(CNN) -- A man has been arrested for allegedly killing four members of the Royal Household Cavalry in an Irish Republican Army attack in London 31 years ago, Britains Crown Prosecution Service said Wednesday.

Pakistans former cricket star turned politician Imran Khan has returned home after hospital treatment for injuries suffered in a dramatic fall two weeks ago, he said Wednesday via Twitter.

When the twister hit a school, bringing down walls, teachers tried to shield kids from falling debris and tore through rubble to save them - tragically, seven drowned in the basement.

The pristine waters of the Seychelles, a glittering necklace of coralline and granitic islands scattered on the Indian Ocean, have long beguiled jet-setters and eco-conscious visitors from around the world, turning the idyllic archipelago into a popular travel destination.

Bionic exoskeletons that make us superhuman could soon be a reality -- take a look at five of the most incredible robot suits being developed.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls women "Japans most underutilized resource," yet traditions have been hard to overcome.

Seven Egyptian soldiers who were kidnapped six days ago in the Sinai Peninsula have been freed, the spokesman for Egypts armed forces said Wednesday.

Panama City is the Americas most affordable capital city, but luxury standards often prevail in Latin Ams fastest growing economy.

Three university researchers working on medical technology are facing federal charges -- and up to 20 years in prison if convicted -- for allegedly taking Chinese money for their U.S.-funded research, according to federal authorities.

One lucky hunter catches the longest Burmese python recorded in Florida.

Rebels say Hezbollah backs the Syrian Army, as it pushes into Al Qusayr. Nic Robertson reports.

A teacher describes the leg injury she sustained while protecting students at Briarwood Elementary in Moore, Oklahoma.

When American pop artist Andy Warhol visited Beijing in 1982 and was told there wasnt a McDonalds, he replied: "Oh, but they will."

Throughout Europe, the nursing profession is losing its appeal. An aging workforce and dwindling student enrollments are precipitating a crisis.

Its no surprise that travelers flock to Paris, New York and London.

Why making better use of its highly skilled women could solve Japans growth problems. CNNs Diana Magnay reports.