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Jury hears about Zimmerman's injuries – George Howell reports
The George Zimmerman trial resumes today with a focus on the former neighborhood watch volunteer’s past.
The judge will hear arguments over whether the jury should know Zimmerman took criminal justice courses and was turned down for a job as a police officer.
The jury has already heard about Zimmerman's injuries and what those injuries may indicate about what happened the night Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin.
George Howell has more on that.
Wet and wild fourth; flash floods threaten East Coast – Indra Petersons reports
It's a tale of two coasts for the Fourth of July holiday.
Independence week is shaping up to be a wet one on the East Coast, while scorching, dry conditions are heating the west.
The threat of storms, torrential rains and flash-floods - up and down the Eastern Seaboard - could put a serious damper on barbecues, fireworks and all things outdoors for celebrations on the fourth.
Indra Petersons has more on that.
The 20th firefighter grieves for fallen colleagues in Arizona – Kyung Lah reports
CNN is reporting some progress on the fire lines in Arizona this morning.
The Yarnell Hill fire is now about eight percent contained. But there is still a long way to go.
As the fire rages, 19 members of Arizona's Granite Mountain Hot-Shots, who died battling the blaze, are being remembered for their bravery. We’re also learning more about the lone survivor and 20th member of that elite firefighting crew.
Kyung Lah brings us that story.
“Assigned to the lookout position, Brendan McDonough had no idea he would be watching the fire that killed his entire crew,” Lah reports “His position was above the team when the winds suddenly shifted.”
Minutes later, the rest of his brothers were lost to the fire. The conditions were so erratic that "firefighters say there was nothing McDonough could do to save his brothers."
Follow along on CNN.com as the story continues to develop.
Ape gets new mom, with help from humans – Jeanne Moos reports
“Early Start” brings you a sweet story of adoption with a very happy ending. It features humans, and a 5-month-old ape.
Jeanne Moos tells you more.
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.
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