Friday, January 28, 2011

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TSA shuts door on private airport screening program

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:07 PM PST

A program that allows airports to replace government screeners with private screeners is being brought to a standstill, just a month after the Transportation Security Administration said it was "neutral" on the program.

Deputy governor killed in Afghan attack

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:03 PM PST

The deputy governor of Afghanistan's Kandahar province was killed in a suicide attack Saturday, a government official said.

Pakistan blast kills 7

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:00 PM PST

At least seven people died and 15 were wounded when a car bomb exploded in a tunnel in northwest Pakistan, police said Saturday.

Thousands protest in Jordan for political, economic reforms

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:25 PM PST

Islamists, leftists and union members marched Friday in downtown Amman, demanding more significant economic and political reforms to help struggling citizens.

The military and the media: Holding the cards in Egypt?

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:18 PM PST

As mass protests swept Egypt on Friday, the actions of two key institutions served as indicators for what lies ahead for the embattled regime: the military and the media.

Man accused of making death threats to former congresswoman

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:16 PM PST

A 42-year-old Los Angeles man is in custody after allegedly making death threats to a former congresswoman, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

After Mubarak, will Egypt face a void?

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:10 PM PST

Most Egyptians have known no president but Hosni Mubarak. In fact, one-third of them were born after Mubarak had already been in power for 15 years. Now, very suddenly, the people of Egypt are asking who might replace the man often dubbed Egypt's last pharaoh.

Charlie Sheen checks into rehab

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:52 PM PST

Actor Charlie Sheen voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehabilitation center for treatment Friday, his representative said.

'We are witnessing today an Arab people's revolution'

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:50 PM PST

We are in the midst of a brave new world.

Egypt cracks down on mass protests as Mubarak dissolves government

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:40 PM PST

Embattled President Hosni Mubarak said early Saturday that he asked the country's government to resign after thousands of angry Egyptians defied a government curfew and faced stinging police tear gas as they marched for change.

Israel quietly watches Egyptian turmoil

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:30 PM PST

Israel was silent Friday as a week of massive street protests engulfed the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities.

Mubarak calls for new government, defends response to protests

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:10 PM PST

A somber Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak recognized demonstrators' concerns while asserting his government's duty to protect the African nation's security in a nationally televised speech early Saturday, which he punctuated by announcing that he had asked his government to resign.

Energized protesters press for 'freedom,' revel in making history

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 08:44 PM PST

"Freedom!"

All aboard for China's fast-track future?

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 08:27 PM PST

As Chinese New Year approaches, hundreds of millions of people have already begun long journeys back to far-flung provinces across China to celebrate with their families.

Detroit police release dramatic video of precinct shootings

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 08:05 PM PST

Detroit Police on Friday released a graphic surveillance video that shows a gunman indiscriminately firing inside a police precinct and lunging across a counter to continue a shootout in which he was killed and four officers were wounded.

Egyptian-American leaders call for U.S. support of 'Lotus Revolution'

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:59 PM PST

As public protests against the Mubarak regime spread from Cairo to New York City, Egyptian-American activists on Friday called on the Obama adminstration to back the "Lotus Revolution" to oust the authoritarian ruler.

Demi Lovato is home after 3 months of treatment

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:52 PM PST

Disney star Demi Lovato left the treatment center she voluntarily entered three months ago and returned to her home in Los Angeles this week, a source close to her family said.

Social unrest eases in Tunisia after Cabinet is announced

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:47 PM PST

The United States lifted a travel warning for Tunisia on Friday as social unrest decreases and public order returns, according to the U.S. State Department.

In Alexandria, clashes erupt

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:40 PM PST

Violence erupted Friday in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, according to CNN reporters on the scene.

Car of alleged kidnapper pulled from canal -- with no one inside

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 06:43 PM PST

Authorities on Friday night extracted a car that they believe was driven into a California canal by an alleged kidnapper -- but didn't find either the suspect or the 4-year-old boy he allegedly abducted inside.
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