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Jury hears Zimmerman's statements to police – George Howell reports
The trial of George Zimmerman resumes today with the lead investigator back on the stand.
He and other officers have been testifying about what Zimmerman told police in the days after Trayvon Martin was killed.
The jury has also now heard Zimmerman's words for themselves. CNN’s George Howell has details.
Community mourns loss of 19 elite firefighters in Arizona – Stephanie Elam reports
CNN is following the latest in the deadly wildfire in Arizona that’s already burned nearly 9,000 acres and is still raging out of control.
The Yarnell Hill fire is the deadliest in the state's history. Today a community mourns the lives of 19 members of the elite "Hotshot" firefighting crew who died battling the blaze. Arizona's governor has ordered flags be flown at half-staff in their honor.
Stephanie Elam is live in Prescott, Arizona following developments.
Growing unrest in Egypt; Pres. Morsy faces ultimatum from military – Reza Sayah reports
CNN is following the growing unrest now in Egypt, where an ultimatum faces President Mohammed Morsy.
Egypt's military has given the embattled leader 48 hours to resolve the ongoing political crisis that's brought thousands to the streets, or the military says it will step in.
President Obama has called Morsy from Africa, encouraging him make sure all Egyptians are represented in the government. According to the White House, President Obama stressed "democracy is about more than elections".
Reza Sayah is in Cairo this morning following developments.
Will judge allow Zimmerman's audio taped statements to be played? George Howell reports the latest in trial
George Zimmerman may be heard in his own words during his trial in Sanford, Florida today.
This morning, a judge is set to decide whether the jury can hear statements the former neighborhood watch volunteer gave to police.
As George Howell reports, it may shed some light over what happened the night Trayvon Martin died.
West, Southwest baking under triple-digit temps – Tory Dunnan reports
A record-breaking heat wave is baking the west and southwest—with no immediate end in sight.
In California's Death Valley—one of the hottest places on earth—they haven't seen this kind of heat in almost a century.
CNN's Tory Dunnan has details.
President Obama visits Tanzania – Nima Elbaghir reports
President Obama spent an emotional weekend in South Africa, where former South African President Nelson Mandela is still in critical but stable condition at a hospital in Pretoria.
Mandela is said to be still on life support, with his family by his bedside.
While he did not see Mandela himself, the president did meet with Mandela's family. He also visited Robben island where the anti-apartheid icon was held prisoner for many years.
The president is now on his way to Africa's east coast, to visit Tanzania.
Nima Elbaghir has the latest.
Nineteen firefighters die in Arizona fighting Yarnell Hill fire – Kyung Lah reports
CNN is following the latest out of central Arizona, where 19 firefighters were killed battling an out-of-control blaze. It is now the greatest loss of life for firefighters since 9/11.
Located near Phoenix, the Yarnell Hill fire has now grown to 6,000 acres and burned dozens of structures. Authorities believe it began with a lightning strike and is being fueled by extreme heat, drought conditions and gusty winds.
CNN's Kyung Lah is on the phone with more from Arizona.
