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How I 'stole' $14 million from a bank: A security tester's talent

In early 2010, Nish Bhalla sat down at his computer with one objective: steal a huge amount of money from a bank.

Volvo Ocean Race 2014: Can all-women team conquer 'Everest of sailing?'

Editor's note: MainSail is CNN's monthly sailing show, exploring the sport of sailing, luxury travel and the latest in design and technology. 

Ariel Castro gave ex-daughter-in-law the 'heebie-jeebies'

(CNN) -- Ariel Castro's ex-daughter-in-law never felt comfortable around the man who police say kept three young women trapped in a Cleveland home for a decade.

Boston fire chief gets vote of 'no confidence' in handling of bombings

(CNN) -- Thirteen out of 14 Boston deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter of "no confidence" in Fire Chief Steve Abraira regarding his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN Tuesda

Parents sue South Carolina for surgically turning child into a female

The adoptive parents of a child born with male and female organs say South Carolina mutilated their son by choosing a gender and having his male genitalia surgically removed.

Source: Michelle Knight was Cleveland suspect's main 'punching bag'

(CNN) -- A family friend of one of the Cleveland women held in captivity says that Michelle Knight was accused kidnapper Ariel Castro's main "punching bag."

Moonwalkers sell right stuff in $1 million space auction

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; owning something flown on the Apollo lunar missions has always been challenging.

Cell phone giants unite on anti-texting ads

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; the country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blank

Dallas police honor detective cuffed to Oswald

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; the man in the cowboy hat handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when he was shot by Jack Ruby, is set to receive the police commendation award.

Stocks: Bulls back in the driver's seat

A growing sense of optimism about the U.S. economy pushed stocks to record levels Tuesday, even as the market's fear gauge flashed red.

Ancient Mayan pyramid destroyed for road fill

A Mayan pyramid that has stood for 2,300 years in Belize has been reduced to rubble, apparently to make fill for roads.

Google Glass: Limited and clunky, but the future

Google Glass isn't a finished idea, let alone a complete product.

SPECIAL REPORT: Digital Distraction

July 5, 2008 was just another day to many people, but for Michael Wheeler it was a day he will never forget.

Wal-Mart tightens safety monitoring in Bangladesh

For the second time this year, Wal-Mart announced that it will tighten its monitoring of factories in Bangladesh.

Google Glass: Limited and clunky, but the future

Google Glass isn't a finished idea, let alone a complete product.