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February 6th, 2014
07:16 PM ET

Snipers attack U.S. electrical grid

CNN's Dan Simon reports on escalating fears about the vulnerability of the nation's power grid after a group of snipers attacked a plant in San Jose, California - and never got caught.


Filed under: Dan Simon • energy • National security • Terror
February 6th, 2014
07:14 PM ET

Taliban captures NATO military dog

The Taliban in Afghanistan has released video of a captive canine they claim is a U.S. military dog.

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Filed under: Afghanistan • Animals • Taliban
February 6th, 2014
07:13 PM ET

How would U.S. respond to Sochi attack?

The U.S. reaction to a potential terror attack in Sochi would be quick and multi-faceted, but it could be hampered by Russian forces standing in the way. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.


Filed under: Barbara Starr • Olympics • Russia • Security
February 6th, 2014
07:09 PM ET

GOP sets up fake sites to fool Democrats

Republicans are building fake Democratic Congressional candidate websites to spread the GOP's message and get unknowing donors to send them money. CNN's Drew Griffin investigates.


Filed under: CNN Investigations Unit • Congress • Democrats • Drew Griffin • GOP
February 6th, 2014
07:08 PM ET

Top U.S. diplomat: "F*** the E.U."

The U.S.'s top diplomat to Europe Victoria Nuland was recorded in a phone conversation using some blunt language towards the European Union. CNN's Elise Labott on what she said and how it was leaked.


Filed under: Elise Labott • State Department
February 6th, 2014
06:58 PM ET

Watch a toothpaste tube bomb explode

CNN's Brian Todd has an exclusive look at how much damage toothpaste tube bombs - a potential threat at the Sochi Winter Olympics - can leave behind.

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Filed under: Brian Todd • Olympics • Russia • weapons
February 6th, 2014
12:26 PM ET

What's behind the CVS tobacco ban?

CVS, the national chain of drug stores, surprised many by banning the sale of tobacco products, starting October 1. CNN's Brian Todd investigates what is behind the the decision.

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Filed under: Brian Todd • Economy • tobacco
February 6th, 2014
11:52 AM ET

Romney: I won't run in 2016

Governor Mitt Romney tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer that he has no intention of running for President in 2016.

RELATED: Mitt Romney on security at Sochi Winter Olympics.

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Filed under: 2016 election • Interviews • Mitt Romney