Opinions varied about Venezuelan president as iReporters commented on his passing.
It being winter and all, social media sites are packed with millions of snow photos. Instagram alone has 11 million photos tagged #snow from around the world. We've seen countless more on Flickr, Twitter and CNN iReport.
Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer, stars of the hit zombie comedy "Warm Bodies," spoke with iReporter Paul Chambers.
By now the story has become familiar, though it's no less gut-wrenching: A grown man is accused of hurling a racial insult at a crying toddler on an Atlanta-bound flight and then slapping the child when he won't quiet down.
CNN iReport is challenging users to submit a video Valentine using Twitter's new video-sharing app, Vine.
Kids on a plane: Nothing incites readers like talk of other people's precious angels wreaking havoc in a sealed metal tube.
Saturday was Groundhog Day-- the unofficial American holiday where we wait for a fuzzy rodent to tell us whether spring will arrive early or if we'll have to endure another six weeks of winter.
Israeli photographer Ronen Goldman recreates his dreams in surreal photos. Here, he explains how.
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong has admitted using performance-enhancing drugs while cycling. He's already been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and this week had to give back his Olympic bronze medal.
A dog tapping away at a computer keyboard turns to another dog and says, "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog."
The early flu season has spiked a fury of "germaphobia" across the United States as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the flu has reached epidemic levels. Widespread activity is projected to continue.
With the threat of the flu spreading across 47 states, every cough or sneeze within hearing range echoes like a warning shot and feels like a threat.
A couple with fish bowls instead of heads. A magician who can make cards fly in a perfect spiral.
Marine vet Joshua Boston writes an open letter on CNN iReport to a U.S. senator saying he won't register his weapons.
CNN.com assignment producer Michael Ryan recently opened up about his Asperger's syndrome, saying, "For the most part, I am just like you, just a bit quirky. All right, a lot quirky."
One of the three guns Adam Lanza used to kill 20 children and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, was a military-style semiautomatic rifle known as an AR-15. That surprised and shocked a lot of people unfamiliar with America's gun culture. They questioned why such weapons are available and why anyone would need them.
The clock is ticking as the December 31 deadline approaches for Congress and President Obama to come to some sort of agreement over the infamous fiscal cliff.
Singer Fiona Apple's recent decision to cancel a tour to care for her dying dog, Janet, brought an outpouring of support from dog owners who could relate all too well to the need to honor their beloved companions until the very end.
Tourists become volunteer rescue workers. The connected provide power outlets and Wi-Fi. Performers lift spirits. Photographers preserve images. Doctors work overtime to keep hospitals running and patients alive.
If you've been reading the comments on CNN stories, you've probably noticed that things look a little bit different. We've updated our comment system to include some new features that will improve the discussion and hopefully build a greater sense of community on the site.
At the end of a long and divisive political season, the speeches of the victor and the vanquished shared similar themes.
"When hardship hits, America is at its best. The petty differences that consume us in normal times quickly melt away. There are no Democrats or Republicans during a storm -- only fellow Americans." -- President Barack Obama
CNN iReporter Keith Paul gives CNN's Erin Burnett a ground-level view of Sandy's destruction in New Jersey.
Commenters on CNN stories have been mixing and matching highlights from the Disney and Star Wars universes, just like the rest of the Internet.
iReporter David Evans captures the inside of a cruise ship as it sailed into waters affected by Hurricane Sandy.
You've probably heard the story of Goldilocks and the three tech-savvy bears. Goldi is wandering through the forest when she comes to a house and enters, unannounced, in search of a mobile device to pass the time.
CNN iReporter Hira Hasnain gives some tips on how to make the best of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
The Orionid meteor shower put on a cosmic light show for the Northern Hemisphere over the weekend. The Orionids peaked early Sunday morning as more than 25 meteors an hour streaked the night sky.
Hundreds of social media messages from around the world were received by CNN for Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani teen activist attacked last week by the Taliban in retaliation to her outspoken efforts to educate girls.
Mark Collier grew up in the mountains of Vermont. Every autumn, he would see an influx of tourists flood his state to get a glimpse of the brilliant fall leaves. He didn't get what the big deal was. "Why do people come to look at the trees?" he wondered.
Lou Hablas has supported Livestrong for years and worn the iconic yellow bracelet in honor of his uncle, stepmother and friends who have lost loved ones to cancer. He also has volunteered for the cancer charity as a photographer at sporting events that raise money for Livestrong's programs.
It was a homecoming rally to cheer on the Waverly Wolverines football team. They were undefeated this year. Everyone was proud.
Hari and Karl Berzins decided to build a tiny home for their family in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to free themselves of the financial burden of owning a large home.
A male panda is born at the San Diego Zoo. iReporter Chris Morrow tells us more.
LeVar Burton is grateful to the fans of "Reading Rainbow", "Star Trek" and "Roots", and takes your iReport questions.
The UN says freedom of expression on the Internet is a human right. iReporters explain what the Internet helped them do.
The paternal grandmother of missing Iowa girl Lyric Cook shares her thoughts with iReporter Anelia on the disappearance.
iReporter Malcolm Park captures the beauty of the northern lights in time lapse over Ontario, Canada.
Joe Rogan talks about the new Fear Factor; bigger, grosser stunts and takes your iReport questions.
iReporter Bryan Snider used over 900 individual pictures to create this time lapse of a dust storm hitting Phoenix
Monday marks one year since a Chinook helicopter crashed in Afghanistan and killed 30 American service members, 22 of them Navy SEALs. Many of the SEALs belonged to Team 6, the unit whose members were involved in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
It starts with a squiggle on an abandoned building, then another, and another, until the once-blank wall is transformed into a mural. A tag from the author marks the final touch.
Nancy Ayala arrived in the U.S. 11 years ago, at the age of 9.
Chris Morrow interviewed Michelle "Bombshell" McGee - known for breaking up Sandra Bullock and Jesse James' marriage.
Anna and Rachel Otto documented a day in the life of the Occupy Wall Street protesters.
Jason Seher interviewed protesters in the midst of last year's demonstrations for collective bargaining in Wisconsin.
Melissa Fazli shared her poetic goodbye to the Borders bookstore chain in 2011.
iReporter Mark Ivy suffers from chronic illness and opposes the health care law the Supreme Court is considering.
iReporter Chris Bright shot this video of Pier 29 in San Francisco that caught on fire and partially collapsed.
Kathryn Hamm and her fiancée had no blueprint to follow when they were planning their wedding in 1999. Same-sex marriage wasn't legal anywhere in the country, and "commitment ceremonies" were mostly small affairs that didn't get a lot of coverage in bridal magazines or newspaper wedding announcements.
CNN iReporter Luca Martini is on the streets of Ferrara, Italy, after a 6.0 earthquake hits the North.
Check out the nominees for the 2nd annual CNN iReport Award for commentary.
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Former BJU student Chris Peterman claims that his suspension was retaliation for his sex-abuse activism.
Former Bob Jones University student Chris Peterman expected to graduate on May 4. But on April 24, nine days before he was set to receive his diploma, the 23-year-old poli-sci major was suspended from school.
Raphael Larrinaga was tired of sending out job applications and not getting a response, so he decided to try a different approach.
iReporter Halldor Sigurdsson recorded the super moon from Reykjavik, saying it was great to see it light up the sky.
These images of Super Moon were captured on May 06, 2012 from the middle of a farm in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
In honor of Austim Awareness Month, Matt Allen's brothers and sisters share how he has affected their family.
In 2008, CNN.com's Nicole Lapin talked with iReporter Dave Gering about his experience on a plane that nearly crashed.
iReporters and film critic Grae Drake share their reviews of the blockbuster hit film, "The Hunger Games."
Animal print is as classic to fashion as the little black dress. But this spring, the orange-and-black look of leopard is heading to the back of the closet in exchange for cuddly kitten faces.
iReporter Muhajid Latif capttured a dust storm blanketing Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Watching a child take his first steps is one of the biggest milestones for a parent.
On April 16, 2007, iReporter Jamal Albarghouti captured audio of the Virginia Tech shooting as it happened.
iReporter Ben Jurkovich captured video of a tornado near Burdett, Oklahoma, and spoke to HLN's Mike Galanos about it.
Protesters and activists demanding justice for slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin are no closer to closure, even with the news that second-degree murder charges were filed against shooter George Zimmerman. The charges were the latest development in a heated national debate over race and justice in America.
Chandler Blake Ferguson says he saw the Navy jet just before it crashed into an apartment complex in Virginia Beach.
Mitt Romney just can't seem to get conservatives to come to the altar and say "I do."
The oil disaster in the Gulf struck a chord with former Black Crowes bassist and iReporter Johnny Colt.
A man films a massive tornado as it tears through his neighborhood in Henryville, Indiana.
Last August, a 10-year-old boy from Missouri wrote an iReport to CNN. Braydon Nichols asked that the world not forget his father, an Army officer who died when the helicopter he and other soldiers were in was downed in Afghanistan.
iReporters Lulis Leal, Jose Luis Morales Sotolongo, Omekongo Dibinga and Polly Irungu describe why they are America.
iReporter Chris Soriano had a very creative way of telling us why "Moneyball" should win Best Picture.
First lady Michelle Obama answers additional iReporter questions on the second anniversary of her Let's Move initiative.
Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston's ex-husband, cries over her death at a concert. CNN's Josh Levs speaks with an iReporter.
A top expert in pet obesity answers iReporters' questions. Josh Levs reports.
Kim Stevens has a problem that affects tens of millions of Americans. If left untreated, it could lead to the death of someone she loves, someone who's part of the family.
As the rest of the world rang in 2012, Nigerians awoke to an unpleasant New Year's Day surprise: Their government announced the removal of a longstanding fuel subsidy that had helped to hold down gas prices in the largely impoverished country. Almost overnight, the price of fuel more than doubled, plunging the West African nation into mass unrest and bringing commerce to a standstill.
The familiar string intro filled the room. The happy couple stepped onto the dance floor. And as they took each other's arms, Etta James' voice began to tell the story of their marriage.
Bryan Ganey slowly climbed out of his parents' car. Michael and Martha Ganey had driven their son to work because he wasn't feeling well -- for the past couple of days, simple tasks had left him short of breath and exhausted.
CNN has reached a major milestone - with one million iReporters. Take a minute to meet some of them.
iReporter Larry Kitlas captures video of the Kepler telescope as it launched into space Friday.
This week in iReport: Snake found in a Christmas tree, blind person wins photography award and protests in Colombia.
Two Egyptian iReporters give us an inside look at the front lines of the recent Tahrir Square protests.
iReporter Ryan Casale captures footage of a Black Friday shopper at a Wal-Mart in Southington, CT, Tasered by police.
iReporter Jupp Baron Kerckerinck swims with great white sharks near Isla Guadalupe in the open waters of the Pacific.
Veterans Day is dedicated to honoring our military servicemen and servicewomen, many of whom continue to risk their lives for the lives of millions. The efforts of these heroes and the sacrifices they make deserve our respect and gratitude.
Each year, more than 3 million Muslims commit to Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that represents the fifth and final "pillar" of Islam and the largest annual human gathering on the planet. Every Muslim who is physically and financially able to do so is expected to make this pilgrimage once in their lifetime.
Nothing gets people in the Halloween spirit like group costumes. Teamwork was the finishing touch of many iReporters' outfits -- whether it was a team of green Army men or crayons.
CNN iReporters express how innovator Steve Jobs impacted their lives and the way they use technology.
Justin Boyles lay in bed, exhausted and depressed. His 385-pound body sank into the mattress with each breath he took. I have diabetes, he thought in disbelief.
Recent college graduates try to remain hopeful despite their struggle to find employment.
Amateur video by Sherbien Dacalanio showing a 30-foot beer mug pyramid in the Philippines
Surfers hit the waves in Malibu despite a high surf advisory from the National Weather Service.
An Army captain has established a college trust fund for the 10-year-old who posted an iReport honoring his dad, who died in the recent Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Enjoy the most 'spectacular' rainbow imagery we've ever received at CNN iReport.
An Army captain has established a college trust fund for the 10-year-old who posted an iReport honoring his dad, who died in the recent Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
The story of a 10-year-old who posted an iReport honoring his dad who died in the recent Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan has sparked a huge outpouring from CNN.com readers.
A week ago, 10-year-old Braydon Nichols started to think about his dad and how much he missed him.
A young boy in Kansas was among millions in America who watched the horrifying news this past weekend about the Chinook that went down in Afghanistan's Wardak province.
When Erica Olson was in the eighth grade, she and her best friend shared everything: clothes, shoes, gossip -- even their handwriting style.
I-Reporter Clarissa Jessup shot University of Florida student Andrew Meyer being tasered during a John Kerry event in September.
Artist Phil Hansen talks to Catherine Callaway about how he sidesteps the galleries and brings his art to the Internet.
Once upon a time, in a dark corner of CNN's Atlanta headquarters, there was a messy pile of VHS tapes covered in remnants of packing tape. It was January 2005, shortly after an earthquake had triggered a massive tsunami in the Indian Ocean. CNN, along with many news organizations, had put out a call for footage of the event. With mailing instructions. Like, physical mail.
CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks to iReporter Hunter Moore, who was treating wounded protesters in February.
In 2006, iReport was born. Today we cover the globe. Here are all 194 iReport countries.
Multiple chins, bulging tummies and flabby arms: It's easy to see where fat accumulates on the body.
Cast members of the final "Harry Potter" movie talk about the end of the series and take your iReport questions.
Jarrod McKinney's iPhone 4 -- a notoriously fragile device -- cracked when his 2-year-old knocked it off a bathroom shelf.
When Jamil Macias looked down at his new sports uniform, he felt embarrassed by the size on his tag -- he knew it was the largest one on his middle-school baseball team.
As part of CNN's Defining America project, CNN iReport is conducting a cultural census. We're asking people to share a self-portrait, show off their handwriting, tell us what they typically eat for dinner, and more. This quiz on stereotypes is part of our series focusing on what foods people across America typically eat.
For most of his life, Marlon Jackson was shy. He was the kind who would stand in the corner at a party swaying side-to-side, quietly sipping on a beer while others danced and socialized.
For most of his life, Marlon Jackson was shy. He was the kind who would stand in the corner at a party swaying side-to-side, quietly sipping on a beer while others danced and socialized.
As part of CNN's Defining America project, CNN iReport is conducting a cultural census. We're asking people to share a self-portrait, show off their handwriting, tell us what they typically eat for dinner, and more. This quiz on stereotypes is part of our series focusing on the self-portrait project.
Starting in March of this year, CNN iReport asked people from around the United States to help CNN define America. CNN wanted to know what you look like, what you eat, how you get around town, your accent and your handwriting style. In less than three months, we received submissions from all 50 states, and the iReports are still coming in daily!
Marcus Krause has been a wedding photographer for nearly 25 years. He's always captured mostly candids of his clients' big days: the newly married couple's euphoria as they stride up the aisle, or a tender moment on the dance floor. But lately, that's been a little more difficult.
What was once one of the richest places in the world is now among the poorest. iReporter Johnny Colt tours Nauru.
iReporters create paper airplanes to symbolize the fight for freedom in the battle to end modern slavery.
Ryan Reynolds and cast talk about bringing "Green Lantern" to life and answer your iReport fan questions.
Spectators and canines hit the beach for the sixth annual Loews Surf Dog Competition.
Some of Kurt Weston's self-portraits feature shapeless eyes hiding behind amorphous glasses. Others are marred with spidery, distorting streaks.
CNN's Anjali Rao on iReporters' ideas for the next "giant leap" for mankind.
Photographer Christina Patton noticed something unusual while she was documenting tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri: signs. Lots of them.
March 26, 2004, is a day that Pfc. Leroy Sandoval's family and friends will never forget. On this day, more than 7,000 miles away from his hometown of Houston, the 21-year-old Marine was killed during a firefight with Iraqi insurgents in Falluja.
iReporter James Redmond surveyed the devastation in Joplin, Missouri.
Sports reporter and iReporter Ryan Atkinson documented the deadly tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri.
iReporter Jennifer Parr talks about the deadly tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri.
Survivors tell stories of tornadoes sweeping through Joplin, Missouri, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Moms don't exactly have the best reputation for fashion. Track pants, food-stained shirts, and, of course, the infamous "mom jeans" come to mind.
When Priscilla Thurman first heard the news that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was killed, she was relieved. Soon after though, she said she started to worry about the threat of retaliation directed at U.S. troops.
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