CHARICE PEMPENGCO ON CNN’S TALK ASIA: In-depth interview with the former ‘Glee’ star on her rise to international fame, her childhood life in poverty, and her estranged relationship with her recently murdered father.

The Chilean Miners Rescue is ongoing with Florencio Avalos, 31, as the first Chilean miner rescued. He will be followed by Mario Sepulveda, 40, an electrical specialist, Juan Illanes, 52, and then by Carlos Mamani, 23, the only Bolivian in the group of the 33 trapped miners.

Efren Peñaflorida was named 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.  He started the ‘Pushcart Classroom’ (“Kariton Klassroom”) to provide education to poor children and also an alternative to gang membership. Peñaflorida received the highest number of online votes, and bested nine other contenders from different countries.  He received $100,000 to continue his work with his [...]