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February 22nd, 2013
09:29 PM ET

Cecil Hotel's dark history: Woman dead in water tank; serial killers called hotel home

On Wednesday, we reported on the missing Canadian woman found dead in the rooftop of a water tank of the Cecil hotel in California.

CNN is now learning about the dark past of the hotel.

CNN's Kyung Lah has the story.


Filed under: Crime
February 22nd, 2013
09:19 PM ET

Asteroid Apocalypse? "Nation-busting" asteroid could hit earth in 2036

Physicist Michio Kaku says an asteroid powerful enough to destroy nations is on a collision course with earth.

A much smaller one exploded just above Russia last week - its power was equal to 20 Hiroshima bombs.

Kaku says the nation-busting asteroid headed our way won't arrive until 2036, but it could make a direct hit with 1000 times more power - that's 20,000 Hiroshima bombs.

OutFront tonight: Bill Nye "The Science Guy" and former astronaut Rusty Schweickart.


Filed under: Science
February 22nd, 2013
08:47 PM ET

Pistorius granted bail in murder case: Magistrate calls out problems with both sides of the case

South Africa's Chief Magistrate granted the Olympic "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius bail - telling the courtroom that Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend is not a flight risk and would not commit more violence if released from jail.

Pistorius met the requirements for bail which was set at about 112,000 U.S. dollars. Pistorius is now believed to be staying at his uncle's home.

Here's what he also had to do:

  • Surrender his passports and guns
  • Must report to police twice a week
  • Refrain from consuming alcohol

The Pistorius family members shook hands after the decision  and proclaimed Oscar's innocence.

"We know Oscar's version of what happened we know that version is the truth and that will prevail," said Arnold Pistorius, uncle of Oscar Pistorius.

OutFront tonight: Former Prosecutor Wendy Murphy and Criminal Defense Attorney Anne Bremner.


Filed under: International • News • Pistorius Case
February 22nd, 2013
08:37 PM ET

Feds join civil fraud lawsuit against Lance Armstrong

The Justice Department announced Friday it's joining a lawsuit that accuses Lance Armstrong and former team managers of using taxpayer money to finance doping on the United States Postal Service cycling team.

Feds join whistle-blower lawsuit against Lance Armstrong

The case was filed in 2010 by former teammate Floyd Landis, and claims the team violated the sponsorship agreement by "regularly employing banned substances and method to enhance their performance."

OutFront tonight: CNN legal contributor Paul Callan.


Filed under: Crime • News • Sports
February 22nd, 2013
08:10 PM ET

"Take cover under trees": Al Qaeda's guide to avoiding drones

A newly discovered secret al-Qaeda handbook offers some duck and cover tips for terrorists looking to avoid drones.

UK trial reveals new al Qaeda strategy to hit West

CNN's Brian Todd has the story.


Filed under: al Qaeda • International
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