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Secret Jails Used To Enforce China's 'Hidden Rules'
On the surface, they appear to be simply farmyards, hotels or guesthouses run by provincial governments. In fact, they are part of a network of extrajudicial detention centers known as "black jails," where local governments hold people who come to Beijing to complain about abuses.
New Weekly Jobless Claims Decline To 457,000
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week for the third time in four weeks but remain elevated. The Labor Department says first-time claims for unemployment insurance dropped by 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 457,000. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected a smaller drop.
Four Airmen Killed In Plane Crash At Alaska Base
The military cargo plane went down during a training run at Elmendorf Air Force Base near downtown Anchorage, officials said. Witnesses said the crash sent a fireball rising hundreds of feet over the base.
Well-Heeled Newcomers Take Leads In Florida
In Senate and gubernatorial races, wealthy contenders have edges in latest poll. The primaries are Aug. 24.
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2nd Missing Sailor's Body Found In Afghanistan
A senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials say the body of Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove was found by villagers Wednesday. His colleague, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McNeley, was found Sunday. The two went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan on Friday.
What To Do With The Electoral College?
The Massachusetts state legislature has passed a bill that would change the way presidents are elected. It would leave the current Electoral College system and award its votes to the winner of the national popular vote.
Amazon Launches Sleeker Kindle
A vice president at Amazon says the new e-reader, which will become available at the end of August, fits in a coat pocket or a relatively small purse.
Russia Gives KGB's Successor More Powers
The law signed by President Dmitry Medvedev allows the FSB to issue warnings or detain people suspected of preparing to commit crimes against Russia's security. Perpetrators face fines or up to 15 days detention.
Report: U.S. Seeks Easing of FBI Internet Access
The Obama administration reportedly wants to make it easier for the FBI to obtain records on individual Internet activities without first obtaining a court order when it involves terrorism or intelligence investigations.
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Arizona Girds For Long Legal Fight Over Immigration
Gov. Jan Brewer says her state will ask the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to let all of its controversial immigration law take effect, a day after a federal judge in Phoenix blocked key parts of the measure.
Feds Peel Back Chrome On Motorcycle Gangs
Federal investigators are working to infiltrate the closed societies of biker gangs and bring criminal cases against their leaders. Last month, agents arrested more than two dozen members of the Outlaws motorcycle club, charging them with weapons and racketeering offenses.
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Oil Industry Rethinks Costs, Risks Of Drilling In U.S.
Tighter regulations and tougher safety standards in the aftermath of the Gulf spill could mean higher costs for companies engaged in offshore oil drilling. As a result, oil production could shift to countries with less governmental oversight and fewer safeguards.
U.S. Turns Up Heat On Internet Imam Awlaki
Last month, U.S. lawyers got a series of unexpected phone calls from Yemen. The father of Anwar al-Awlaki -- a cleric with al-Qaida ties who appears on a CIA "capture or kill" list -- was asking for legal advice as he seeks to protect his son.
Outlook Dims For Popular Energy-Efficiency Loans
A White House-backed program to allow property owners to pay for energy-efficiency improvements through property tax assessments may be shut down. The federal agency that oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac says the program poses a risk to mortgage lenders.
During CPR, Locking Lips May Not Be Necessary
Many people are uncomfortable with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, so they don't attempt CPR at all. Two big studies show that a streamlined, hands-only CPR method could be just as good. Experts hope the findings will get more bystanders to try CPR -- and, in the end, save more lives.
California To Mark 'Ronald Reagan Day'
Former first lady Nancy Reagan joined California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at a ceremonial signing of a bill that sets aside every Feb. 6 to honor the late president and former California governor. Reagan was born Feb. 6, 1911.
Arizona Immigration Law Raises Issue Of Record-Keeping
Practices vary from state to state on how long records are kept after innocent persons are stopped by police.
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FBI Director Defends Bureau Over Test Cheating
FBI Director Robert Mueller told Congress on Wednesday that he doesn't know how many of his agents cheated on an important test about the limitations of the bureau's powers to conduct surveillance and open cases without evidence that a crime has been committed.
Ariz. Immigration Law A Challenge For Police
The controversial law would present local law enforcement agencies with a dilemma. If they don't enforce it vigorously, they can be sued. But if they do, they know they will be.
Judge Blocks Parts Of Arizona Immigration Law
The law will still take effect Thursday, but without many of the provisions that angered opponents -- including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.