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Most Influential Web Events of the Decade

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST

CNN's Errol Barnett looks at the most influential web events of the past decade. The Webby Awards determined these most important moments. Social networks, Twitter, the iPhone and the 2008 presidential campaign are some of the moments. Take a look:

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Newsweek: The Decade in 7 Minutes

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

Newsweek says this is everything you need to know about the first 10 years of the new century in 7 minutes. They did capture lots of important events. Take a look:

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Twin Bombings in Baghdad Kill Over 130 People

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST

Violence has diminished in Iraq but deadly bombings in the country continue. Twin car bombs in Baghad near the Green Zone have caused over 130 casualties and over 500 injuries. It was the deadliest bombing in Iraq in two years. The previous most deadly attack was in August, 2007 when more than 500 people killed in attacks on villages near Sinjar. The BBC has a list of the deadliest attacks here in a news story.

President Obama said in a statement, "These bombings serve no purpose other than the murder of innocent men, women and children, and they only reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve."

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Police Helicopter Shot Down by Drug Traffickers in Rio

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST

A police helicopter was shot down over northern Rio de Janeiro today by drug traffickers. Two police officers were killed. Police were intervening in a battle between two drug gangs. Buses were also set on fire as you can see here. Just two weeks Rio was picked as the host city for the 2016 Olympic games.

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FBI Releases American Samoa Tsunami Footage

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST

The FBI has released this dramatic footage that shows the tsunami striking the FBI office in Pago Pago in American Samoa on September 29th. The water quickly entered the parking lot and started lifting and moving cars and trucks. Take a look:

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Footage of Damage From Samoa Tsunami

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST

The Associated Press rode in on a helicopter with FEMA as they toured damage from the tsunami which killed at least 176 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Thousands were left homeless by the tsunami. The Christian Science Monitor reports that 135 people were killed.

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Tsunami Hits American Samoa

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST

Dozens are dead after a tsunami struck the harbor of American Samoa. The tsunami followed a powerful 8.0 earthquake between Samoa and American Samoa. You can see footage of the tsunami here. The AP says some people say the earthquake lasted about three minutes. The Guardian reports that early damage reports indicate an entire village was wiped out by the tsunami.

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Ted Kennedy Dies at Age 77

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:00:00 EST

Senator Ted Kennedy has died at age 77. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May, 2008. Kennedy was known as the liberal lion of the Senate. Kennedy's biggest issue was health care reform and he was unable to live long enough to see this dream realized. Ted Kennedy was the brother of slain President John F. Kennedy and New York Sen. Robert Kennedy.

Obits: New York Times, Washington Post, Boston.com, CNN

Here's a look at Kennedy's life in photos.

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Walter Cronkite Moonwalk Broadcast

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Here is footage of legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite's coverage of the moonwalk over 40 years ago. Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009. NASA also released newly restored video of the July 20, 1969, live television broadcast of the Apollo 11 moonwalk.

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