Friday, July 1, 2011

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Prosecutor describes sexual exploitation in Mexico City

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 10:38 PM PDT

On an historic street just four blocks from the National Palace in Mexico City, scantily clad women marched in a circle for 12 hours a day, advertising and selling themselves for money they would never see.

Police arrest Seattle man in 1957 murder of Illinois girl

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 10:17 PM PDT

A 71-year-old Seattle man living under an assumed name has been arrested in Washington in connection with the 1957 kidnapping and murder of a 7-year-old Illinois girl, authorities said Friday.

Holiday warning: Beware of flying sturgeons

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:46 PM PDT

Still using crutches to walk, Tina Fletcher is the most recent victim of a gulf sturgeon strike while on the Suwannee River in Florida.

Our nation's parks

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:41 PM PDT

Protect your dog from getting overheated?

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:38 PM PDT

Dogs aren't exactly subtle when they want something -- and a break from the heat is no exception.

15 killed in shootout between Mexican navy, alleged cartel members

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:32 PM PDT

A five-hour shootout between Mexican navy fighters and alleged members of the "Zetas" cartel left 15 people dead and several wounded, the official Notimex news agency reported Friday.

Mudslide in southeastern Bangladesh kills 15

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 08:07 PM PDT

The bodies of at least 15 people, including women and children, were recovered Friday after hours of steady downpours triggered a mudslide at Batali Hill in Chittagong, in southeastern Bangladesh, the state-run news agency said.

Recuperating Chavez says he is eating well, in 'good spirits'

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 08:06 PM PDT

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who is undergoing cancer treatment in Cuba, said Friday he is recuperating and thankful that former Cuban President Fidel Castro pushed him to seek additional care.

Gadhafi threatens to take war to Europe

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:54 PM PDT

Moammar Gadhafi, rallying his supporters in war-torn Libya, threatened Friday to take the fighting to Europe, according to an audio message aired by state TV.

Indonesian migrant worker endured years of abuse

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:04 PM PDT

Indonesian domestic helper Rosnani Matsuni holds traumatic memories from her years working abroad, claiming she was beaten, threatened with her life and "treated like an animal" by her employers.

For America's future, parties must find political common ground

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:00 PM PDT

As Americans come together to celebrate Independence Day with parades, backyard barbeques, and fireworks, we should also look back on our history and reflect on what has made us the great republic we are today: political compromise.

Exit right: Director of National Counterterrorism Center

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:41 PM PDT

After four and a half years at the helm of the National Counterterrorism Center, Michael E. Leiter is ready for a change of pace.

Obama and U.N. seek delay in execution of Mexican national

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:41 PM PDT

The Obama administration appealed Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court to delay next week's scheduled execution in Texas of a Mexican national convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 16-year-old girl.

Saudi Arabia suspends visas to Indonesian domestic workers

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:39 PM PDT

Beginning Saturday, Saudi Arabia will suspend the issuance of visas to domestic workers from Indonesia, the latest move in what may be a tit-for-tat game of economics and human rights.

Report: 3 dead, hundreds evacuated as tropical storm slams Mexico

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:35 PM PDT

Heavy rains tied to the Atlantic hurricane season's first named storm contributed to three deaths and led to the evacuation of thousands of people in Mexico, the state-run news agency reported.

Maria Shriver files for divorce

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:12 PM PDT

Maria Shriver cited "irreconcilable differences" in a petition filed Friday to dissolve her 25-year marriage to former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In case you missed it

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 05:43 PM PDT

Judge: No bond for man accused of stowing away on cross-country flight

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 05:21 PM PDT

A federal judge declined to set bond Friday for a man accused of stowing away aboard a cross-country flight, saying he needs more information on the suspect before potentially allowing him to walk free on bail.

Idaho company recalls alfalfa sprouts, citing salmonella threat

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 05:19 PM PDT

A potential salmonella outbreak has prompted a multi-state recall of sprouts, an Idaho food company announced Friday.

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