Hopes Dim for Syrian Cease-Fire
Government attacks and fierce fighting continued in Syria Tuesday as hopes grew slimmer for a cease-fire during this week's Muslim holiday.
Sacramento Sisters Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, CA—On Thursday, October 18, 2012, Sacramento residents Tynisha Marie Hornbuckle, 24, and Tamrell Rena Hornbuckle, 26, were sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison and 12 years and seven months in prison, respectively, for sex trafficking of minors, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
Lance Armstrong Banned for Life, Stripped of Titles
Cycling's governing body has stripped famed U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and banned him for life.
S. Korea Blocks Provocative Balloon Launch of Leaflets to North
SEOUL — Korean troops and riot police blocked a group of North Korean defectors from launching balloons carrying propaganda leaflets to their former homeland. Pyongyang had threatened military retaliation ahead of the planned launch.