CNN Wire Weekend Enterprise Digest

Weekend Supervising News Editors Samira Jafari and Sarah Aarthun - 404-827-1401

SATURDAY

POL-Romney-Liberty

Mitt Romney will deliver the commencement address at the evangelical Christian university led by Jerry Falwell, Jr., Liberty University said.

Georgia Holocaust Survivor

Zhanna Asrshanskaya was 14 when Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. She was a piano prodigy. She was also Jewish. For many years she could not speak about the Holocaust until her granddaughter asked her about it. What came out is a remarkable story of the human spirit. Of how Zhanna and her sister escaped death by playing music for the Nazis and how at the end of the war, she fell in love with an America soldier who put got them on the first boat of survivors bound for the United States. She became an accomplished pianist and received an honorary degree Saturday at Atlanta's Oglethorpe University. Her son, journalist Greg Dawson wrote a book about his mother's story. He returned to the Ukraine to find a memorial to the Jews who had perished in Zhanna's hometown. Among the names of the dead was Zhanna's. It was at that moment S=Dawson fully understood the power of his mother's history.

FEA-Mothers-Sex-Offenders

Mothers of sex offenders worry constantly about their children's safety and future. Experts say their support is key to increasing chances that their children won't reoffend.

US-Journal-Avian-Flu

A science journal is poised to publish a study that some experts believe could give a recipe for bioterrorists -- if it is published in full.

SUNDAY

POL-Campaign-Wrap

Latest from the 2012 presidential race.

FEA-Belief-Mormon-Washington

The nation's capital is a Mormon stronghold, whether or not Romney wins the White House.

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED ENTERPRISE

DOMESTIC

US-Black-Churches-Same-Sex-Marriage

After the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. first gained wide public recognition in the mid-1950s, he made a special request to evangelist Billy Graham. King was poised to join Graham on one of his barnstorming crusades, but he would do so only on one condition. He asked Graham to publicly speak out against segregation, a request Graham declined, says San Diego State University historian Edward Blum. "What Graham feared was losing all of his influence," Blum says. "For him, personal salvation was primary, justice secondary. For King, justice was primary." After President Obama this week became the first sitting president to endorse same-sex marriage, black clergy and churchgoers could be facing a question that's similar to the one that fractured King and Graham: Should my ideas about personal holiness trump my notion of justice?

US-Veterans-Charity-Fraud

A national charity that vows to help disabled veterans and their families has spent tens of millions on marketing services, all the while doling out massive amounts of candy, hand sanitizer bottles and many other unnecessary items to veteran aid groups, according to a CNN investigation.

US-Montague-Collection-Auction

Nathaniel Montague spent more than 50 of his 84 years chasing history, meticulously collecting rare and one-of-a-kind fragments of America's past. Slave documents. Photographs. Signatures. Recordings. Montague -- Magnificent Montague, as he's been known since his days as a pioneering radio DJ -- amassed an 8,000-piece collection reflecting names from the well-known to the forgotten to those history never thought to remember. It's valued in the millions; some call it priceless. One assessment of just five of the pieces puts the total value of those treasures alone somewhere between $592,000 and $940,000. The Montague Collection was his prized possession, but because of financial woes he has lost it. It is now up for auction.

US-Tombstone-Water-Fight

There's a popular saying in the American West: Whiskey's for drinking, but water's for fighting over. This dusty little city, made famous by the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, has a dilly of a water fight on its hands. Tombstone, population 1,400, is suing the federal government -- and it is likely to be a landmark legal battle.

INTERNATIONAL

Al-Qaeda-Evolving-Strategy

Three months before he was killed by a U.S. drone strike, Fahd al Quso, one of al Qaeda's top operatives in Yemen, spoke at length to a local journalist. He was asked why al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula had stopped plotting against the United States. Was it because all efforts were devoted to an internal project? "The war didn't end between us and our enemies. Wait for what is coming," al Quso replied. It seems al Quso, the head of the group's external operations, wasn't bluffing after the recent discovery of a device designed to be carried aboard an airliner by a suicide bomber without detection.

Vusi-Mahlasela-AV

He is lauded as one of Africa?s most unique voices, with a fanbase stretching across the world, but South African singing sensation Vusi Mahlasela remains faithful to his roots.

Europe-Revolt

Europeans are revolting -- against their leaders and established political parties, against an austerity plan 'made in Germany', and against a future that promises declining living standards and shriveling public services.

Greece-Why-Care

Greece may have given us the word democracy and many of the principles of civil society. But now it is "the sick man of Europe," and the people of other European democracies are asking whether it's worth saving with billions more dollars of their money. Put crudely, their argument is this: So what if Greece slides ignominiously out of the eurozone?

China-Cui-Jian-Florcruz

Cui Jian burst onto the music scene in China 26 years ago with his signature number, "Nothing To My Name." He was one of the first Chinese musicians to bring rock 'n roll to China during the 1980s as the country began to open up to western influences. He is still making waves today with his fusion of western and Chinese styles.

POLITICAL

POL-Obama-Romney-Campaigns

With Mitt Romney's victories in the April 24 Republican primaries, a new phase of the campaign began at Obama re-election headquarters in Chicago. After a year spent hiring staff and building an organization, Obama for America finally had what it had been waiting for: an opponent. "The monologue is over," Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said the day after Romney's conclusive five-state primary sweep. "Now Romney has to put his record and his agenda up against the president's, and we look forward to that debate. The general election might just be starting, but we've been at this for more than a year in Chicago." This year of preparation certainly gave the Obama campaign a head start on building up a national organization, but it also allowed the campaign leadership to map out a message for the early weeks of the general election.

POL-Same-Sex-Marriage-Polling

President Barack Obama's announcement that he now supports same-sex marriage reflects a dramatic shift taking place across the country. Last year, for the first time, polls found a majority of Americans share that stance. Surveys show the country's position has undergone a rapid change over the past 15 years -- one not seen on other issues.

POL-Obama-Same-Sex-Strategy

In the political fallout of President Barack Obama's shift to support same-sex marriage, analysts say the move may signal a remarkable change in his campaign's re-election strategy, one that no longer courts the moderate part of his Democratic base.

POL-Lugar-Parting-Words (with art)

As soon as 36-year Senate veteran Richard Lugar finished his concession speech Tuesday, he walked off the stage, out the back door and into his car. But he left behind something unusual and -- in the annals of politics -- somewhat extraordinary.

FINANCIAL

MONEY-Greece-Eurozone

The results of the latest elections in Greece may make it more likely that the country will eventually leave the eurozone. But such an exit would probably be more orderly than Greece's default, experts said.

MONEY-Facebook-Ipo-Investors (with art)

You might think that scoring a stake in Facebook's initial public offering if you are an average investor is like trying to change your privacy controls on the social networking site -- seemingly impossible. But it turns out that Facebook is making an effort to have some of its hotly sought after shares accessible to all.

MONEY-Prepaid-Cards (with art)

Issuers of prepaid debit cards are taking heat over high fees and how they market to consumers. Prepaid cards give consumers an alternative to traditional bank accounts by letting them load their own money onto what is essentially a debit card. They typically target consumers who have few other banking options because they have limited or poor credit. But they can come at a cost.

MONEY-Prepaid-Cards-What-to-Know (with art)

Prepaid cards are wildly popular. But if you're in the market for one, it's important to know what you're signing up for. Here are some factors to consider.

MONEY-Jp-Morgan-Too-Big

JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion hedging blunder is adding fuel to those who think the megabanks are just too big.

MEDICAL

MED-Obesity-Rate-Predictions

After years of rising obesity rates in the United States, recent statistics show the rates may have steadied. But that may not be enough, according to a new report released on Monday - it estimates about 42% of the U.S. population will be obese by 2030.

MED-Memory-Computers-Brain (with graphic)

Quick: What's the fattiest system in your body that has two sides and weighs between 2 and 4 pounds? It's your brain -- you know, that thing that remembers stuff. But because of rapidly evolving information technology, your first impulse was probably to search for the answer on the Internet. As we become ever more dependent on external sources of memory -- using GPS to guide our driving, smartphones to keep our schedules -- it's time to rethink our ideas about what "memory" actually is.

MED-Longer-Commutes-Steal-Health (with art)

Anybody who has a long daily commute knows the frustration of sitting in traffic with nothing to do but wait. Now, a study suggests that long commutes can take away more than just precious time - they also negatively impact your fitness and health.

MED-Addicted-To-Learning

The idea that learning a new skill - say juggling, cooking, or playing guitar - can be like an addiction is no joke. I should know. As a college professor/scientist, who has written about the dynamics of narcotics and self-control, I have spent the last 3 1/2 years all but addicted to learning to play guitar. Despite lacking anything that might remotely resemble musical talent, I find no day is complete without at least a little bit of time on the guitar.

TECH

TECH-Brogrammers (with art)

At one of the world's biggest gatherings of Web culture, a 28-year-old executive talks about landing a tech job by sending a CEO "bikini shots" from a "nudie calendar" he created. On campus at Stanford University, a hot startup attracts recruits with a poster asking if they want to 'bro down and crush some code.'" And the world's largest Internet registration company entices Web entrepreneurs with a Super Bowl ad in which two female celebrities paint its logo onto the body of an apparently naked model. Forget what you think you know about the benignly geeky computer programmer who lives for the thrill of finding a single misplaced semicolon in thousands of lines of code. And welcome to the world of the "brogrammer.".

TECH-Zuckerberg-Hoodie-Wall-Street (with art)

Facebook has raked in billions and will make a splash when its stock hits the open market next week. So, what are folks on Wall Street concerned about? Mark Zuckerberg's hoodie, apparently.

TECH-Social-Media-Parents-Netiquette (with art)

Maternity-leave laws aside, now is a pretty awesome time to be a new parent. Anyone with the Internet can get advice, connect with other parents and share photos and updates with interested parties in real time. (Think about it: Twenty years ago, it'd be much easier to feel isolated when you were at home all day with a little blinking infant who couldn't do much other than sleep, poop and cry.)

TRAVEL

TRAVEL-Airport-Security-Bomb-Plot (with art)

A foiled plot to sneak a bomb through airport checkpoints and onto a plane bound for the United States calls attention to gaps in screening measures that are supposed to detect threats airport metal detectors miss. Outside the United States, the controversial body-scanning technology is not widely used, security experts say. But it is the best way to detect plastic explosives hidden on people boarding airplanes.

TRAVEL-Zurich-Stopover-Hurry

Facing a stopover of a few hours in Zurich? Don't waste it in the airport lounge. Check in your suitcase, and zip into the city for a brief encounter with a European cultural capital set amidst idyllic natural surroundings.

TRAVEL-Buenos-Aires-Tango-Travel-Guide

You can't escape tango in Buenos Aires. It is danced on the trains and in the streets. Restaurants in the bohemian neighborhoods of San Telmo and La Boca try to lure tourists inside with exhibition dancing outside their doors. Taxi drivers play tango music on their radios, and giant billboards promote choreographed tango shows. Tango grew from the working class port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires to become a global dance and music phenomenon that in 2009 was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. But for those visiting the Argentinean capital for the first time, the sheer number of opportunities to experience tango can be overwhelming, and many of the best venues are off the beaten track.

TRAVEL-Petra-Jordan-Cave-Surfing

In front of a cave deep in the monochromatic sandstone canyons of Petra, in southern Jordan, sits a bright pink 1982 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle's owner, Ghassab Al-Bedouine, calls it the couch surfing flag.

LIVING

The-Olympic-Boat-Project

A piece of rock legend Jimi Hendrix's guitar, teak from China, a salad server and a plank of wood from a newly constructed London Olympic venue. Each item of this unusual collection of materials has its own unique history and now they have been put together to create a new sailing boat.

FEA-Resume-Padding-Scott-Thompson (with art)

It may sound crazy. Why would a high-ranking executive lie about his or her credentials, especially now, when all it takes is a quick phone call or Internet search to verify information? Yet it happens more often than you might think. From a white lie about time spent as a customer service rep to a whopper about earning an MBA, résumé padding occurs regularly across industries, experts say. In a 2010 survey of 1,818 organizations, 69% reported catching a job candidate lying on his or her résumé, according to employment screening service HireRight.

FEA-Dietary-Restrictions-Wedding

When it came time for Sivan Pardo, 31, to plan her wedding to her 28-year-old fiancé Scott Renwick, she knew she wanted a "big fat vegan wedding." "As Scott and I are both vegans for ethical reasons, it was very clear to us that we wanted our wedding, and everything around it, to reflect our ethics and values," said Pardo, the founder and director of "The Vegan Woman" website. Pardo has been vegan for one year and a vegetarian since she was 12. There will be no animal-derived products served at her reception on June 1.

ENT-Dark-Shadows-Throwback

It seems to go without saying that at this point, Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have a lot in common - not least of which being the eight movies they've worked on together. Yet we can add another item to that list: Their affection for "Dark Shadows," the series they've turned into a movie arriving in theaters Friday.