Brother of Blind Chinese Activist Goes Missing
The brother of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has gone missing days after he fled his village in northeastern China to seek help for his detained son.
Kan. Governor Signs Bill to Ban Islamic Law
Republican Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill that would prevent state courts and agencies from using Islamic and other non-U.S. laws when making decisions, his office announced Friday.
Accused Etan Patz Killer Charged
The former bodega stock clerk arrested for killing 6-year-old Etan Patz was charged with second-degree murder late Friday afternoon, The Associated Press reported.
Consumer Confidence Rises, Gas Prices Fall: Survey
American consumers are feeling more upbeat about the economy due in large part to sliding gasoline prices, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's index on consumer sentiment
Scores Killed in Syria Despite Truce
At least 88 people were killed in artillery fire in the Syrian town of Houla Friday, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
