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Five killed and 40 missing in Canada train disaster – Paula Newton reports
CNN is reporting a horrific runaway train disaster in Canada this morning.
A train loaded with crude oil derailed, crashed and exploded into flames in Lac-Megantic, Quebec.
At least five people are dead and another 40 still unaccounted for after the disaster. Authorities expect the death toll to climb.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the small Canadian town now looks like a "war zone".
CNN’s Paula Newton is live in Lac-Megantic with details.
What went wrong with Asiana Flight 214? – Miguel Marquez reports
CNN is reporting new details about the man who was at the controls of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 when it went down Saturday.
Two were killed in the tragedy and more than 180 injured.
South Korean officials say the pilot had little experience flying a Boeing 777, and had never landed one at this airport before, though he had landed there in other planes several times.
CNN's Miguel Marquez is live At san Francisco International Airport with more about how this seemingly routine flight turned tragic.
Follow along at CNN.com for more details.
Missing child Madeleine McCann still alive?
CNN is reporting a stunning development in the case of missing child that drew worldwide attention in 2007.
Madeleine McCann was 3 years old when she disappeared while on vacation with her family in Portugal, 6 years ago.
Her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann have since campaigned tirelessly to keep her in the public's memory, while raising Madeleine's two siblings.
Now British police say they have new leads and they believe Madeleine may be alive.
Atika Shubert is following the story.
British police are reopening the investigation, called Operation Grange. “They want to question 38 people across Europe, including 12 British nationals who they believe were in Portugal at the time,” Shubert reports.
"There is no clear definitive proof that Madeleine McCann is dead,” says DCI Andy Redwood of the Metropolitan Police. “So, on that basis, I still genuinely believe that there is a possibility that she’s alive."
Trayvon Martin's mother to take stand in Zimmerman trial
It could be one of the most emotional and important days yet at the George Zimmerman trial today.
Trayvon Martin’s mother is expected to take the stand and discuss a critical piece of evidence: Screams heard on the 911 audio tape.
Considered the cornerstone of the prosecution's case from the beginning, the tape is said to be evidence of who was the aggressor the night Martin was shot and killed.
The prosecution is expected to wrap up its case after that powerful testimony from Sybrina Fulton.
George Howell has more on the case.
“Both parents were seen crying during testimony, Martin’s mother here with her eyes closed, and looking away as the jurors were shown graphic pictures of her son's lifeless body,” Howell reports.
“The main focus of Fulton's testimony will no doubt be her account of whose faint cries for help she believes are on that tape.”
Morsy under investigation – Reza Sayah reports
The tense situation in Egypt grows even more fragile this morning.
Removed from power Wednesday night, deposed President Mohamed Morsy is now in military custody along with several top leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.
While opponents of Morsy and the Brotherhood are celebrating the events of the past week, supporters are calling for mass protests.
Reza Sayah is live in Cairo with the latest.
“One day after the armed forces toppled him from power, Egypt's top prosecutor banned Morsy from leaving the country, then launched an investigation into accusations that the former president incited deadly violence,” Sayah reports.
“More than 30 Muslim Brotherhood leaders, also in custody and facing charges.”
Interim President Adly Mansour reached out to the president's supporters after being sworn in on Thursday, inviting the Muslim Brotherhood to help build the nation.
But many among the Brotherhood are not swayed.
“Instead they're planning a day of protests,” Sayah says, “calling it ‘Friday of Rejection.’” Those demonstrations are set to begin after Friday prayers.
“Some of the most hard-lined supporters of the Brotherhood, Mr. Morsy, have made provocative statements saying they’re prepared to die," Sayah says. "Others Brotherhood leaders are saying keep things peaceful.”
Follow along on CNN.com as the news develops.
White House calls for democracy in Egypt – Athena Jones reports
The Obama Administration is closely watching the developments in Egypt.
The president released a statement urging the Egyptian people to be responsible for determining the country's future.
His statement read in part: “I now call on the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible...”
CNN's Athena Jones is covering the implications of that live in Washington.
Morsy was Egypt's first democratically elected president, “and this administration has stressed the importance of the democratic process in Egypt,” she reports.
“What's notable here in the president’s statement is, he did not say the democratically elected government, but a democratically elected one, which doesn't mean Morsy's government.”
The president also refrained from calling the situation in Egypt a coup. Jones explains the legal reasons.
Follow along on CNN.com as the story develops.
Clashes, confusion after Morsy removed from office – Reza Sayah reports
CNN is following a country in chaos this morning.
Events in Egypt are moving swiftly after the military ousted Mohamed Morsy from power Wednesday night and reportedly placed him under house arrest.
A new leader was sworn in just moments ago. General Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi, Chief of Egypt's Armed Forces announced that Adly Mansour, the head of Egypt's highest court will replace Morsy as interim president.
But clashes followed the announcement of a coup. Egyptian state television reports that at least 32 people were killed and more than 340 wounded.
CNN's Reza Sayah is in Cairo following the developments on the ground.
“Droves of military convoys flooded the streets of Egypt's capital, propelling the nation on a road toward change,” Sayah reports.
“While the military's coup was met with cheers in Tahrir square, across the Nile River supporters of the deposed president chanted ‘down with the military’ and ‘the square has a million martyrs’…denouncing his ouster.”
Follow along on CNN.com as the story develops.
Past professors, ballistics & DNA experts testify in Zimmerman trial Wednesday
The George Zimmerman murder trial takes a break today for the July Fourth holiday.
But prosecutors are expected to wrap up their side of the case when court resumes on Friday.
They spent Wednesday trying to paint a picture of Zimmerman as a well-educated police officer wanna-be.
CNN's George Howell reports the details from Sanford, Florida.
“Zimmerman's past could haunt him if jurors are swayed by the picture prosecutors are trying to paint,” Howell reports, “a ‘wanna-be’ cop, who went too far, then less than forth-coming about how well he knew the law–-on national TV.”
Pranksters slow Zimmerman trial – Jeanne Moos reports
CNN has your round-the-clock coverage and analysis of the George Zimmerman trial in Florida. Much of the nation's attention the last week has been on the serious issues raised in that trial.
But even the most-watched court proceeding in years couldn't avoid online pranksters.
CNN's Jeanne Moos has that story.
Pot activist leaves $10,000 tip for burgers and fries – Jeanne Moos reports
It’s not every day someone leaves a big tip for burgers and fries. Certainly not one in the thousands.
CNN’s Jeanne Moos has the story of a very big tip that one activist left for a restaurant owner.
And he has even more to give.
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