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Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.

Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.

March 27th, 2014
04:15 PM ET

Would plane debris float or sink?

More than 20 days after MH370 went missing, search teams have still not discovered any sight of debris in the southern Indian Ocean - and many are now questioning if the plane parts might have sunk, making the search that much more difficult. CNN's Rene Marsh examines whether such debris from a plane would normally sink or float.


Filed under: Malaysia Airlines flight 370 • ocean • Rene Marsh
August 21st, 2013
09:00 AM ET

Rising number of dolphin deaths alarm biologists

A measles-like virus could be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of bottlenose dolphins along the East Coast - an unusual spike that has scientists concerned.


Filed under: Brian Todd • dolphin • Environment • ocean
August 19th, 2013
11:29 AM ET

Face-to-face with a great white shark

CNN's Brian Todd updates us on the story of a research vessel off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, after the group captured, tagged, and released a 12-foot great white shark they named Betsy.


Filed under: Brian Todd • Environment • ocean • shark
June 19th, 2013
02:15 PM ET

Shark attacks teen off Texas coast

A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a shark off the coast of Texas. The injuries were not life-threatening.

RELATED STORY: Shark attacks Texas teen in waist-deep water


Filed under: shark • Texas
July 13th, 2012
04:33 PM ET

Shark strikes get fishers screaming

Holy bloody shark – a tale of two fish-snatchings. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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Filed under: Jeanne Moos • shark
July 10th, 2012
10:32 AM ET

Great white sneaks up behind kayaker

CNN's Brian Todd reports on additional sightings of great white sharks off Cape Cod – and what they mean.

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Filed under: Brian Todd • Cape Cod • shark
July 6th, 2012
06:29 PM ET

Great whites spotted near scene of 'Jaws'

CNN's Brian Todd reports on recent sightings of great white sharks off Cape Cod.

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Filed under: Brian Todd • Cape Cod • shark
July 6th, 2012
11:50 AM ET

Hero lifeguard rejects rehiring offer

John Zarrella reports a lifeguard fired for ignoring protocol to rescue a swimmer says he has been offered his job back.

RELATED STORY: Florida lifeguard says he's been offered his job back


Filed under: Florida • John Zarrella • lifeguard • ocean