Friday, May 27, 2011

Report raises alarm on a 'new form of slavery'

Report raises alarm on a 'new form of slavery'


Report raises alarm on a 'new form of slavery'

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:15 AM PDT

While an estimated 10,000 women are victims of human trafficking in Mexico's capital, there were only 40 investigations last year and three convictions, a report says.

'Frustrating' in Joplin: Scores missing

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:28 PM PDT

Authorities in Missouri will release Friday an updated list of people who are still missing after the tornado that devastated the region.

Blue Angels commander steps down

Posted: 27 May 2011 07:56 PM PDT

The commander of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels stepped down Friday in the wake of a subpar performance at a Virginia air show this week.

Poet Gil Scott-Heron dies

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:34 PM PDT

Gil Scott-Heron, a poet and musician best known for the song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," died Friday, his publicist at XL Recordings said.

Russia shifts, says Gadhafi should go

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:54 PM PDT

A shift putting Russia's Dmitry Medvedev in line with American and other European leaders appears to indicate a closing diplomatic window for Libyan's leader.

Libya: What you should know

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:48 PM PDT

Three months after protests against Moammar Gadhafi began in Libya, the country seems to be grinding into a stalemated civil war.

Grandma Bandit suspect was 'Grandpa'?

Posted: 27 May 2011 06:17 PM PDT

A robbery suspect nicknamed the "Grandma Bandit" died in a shootout Friday in Atlanta, Georgia, authorities said.

'Grease' actor Jeff Conaway dead at 60

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:05 PM PDT

Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died from pneumonia, his manager said.

Dad: Stench came from Anthony's car

Posted: 27 May 2011 06:46 PM PDT

The Casey Anthony trial enters its fourth day Friday.

Army chief talks to fallen troops' kids

Posted: 27 May 2011 05:55 PM PDT

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey is doing his best to avoid reporters since word leaked that he is the president's top choice to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Kid to Army chief: How to stop deaths?

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