Military Helicopter Crashes Near Syrian Capital
Syrian state television says a military helicopter has crashed near the capital, Damascus.
Magazine Cartoon Prompts French Embassy Closures
France plans to close its embassies, consulates, cultural centers and schools in 20 countries Friday as a precautionary measure after a French satirical magazine published cartoons featuring the Prophet Muhammad.
Senator Murkowski Visits Williston and North Dakota's Bakken Region
Alaska's Senator Murkowski recently toured oil production facilities and associated sites in the Bakken region of North Dakota.
Colombian Fugitive Convicted of Stealing from Underprivileged Children Food Program
PORTLAND, OR—Former Portland resident Gerardo Mosquera was convicted in the United States District Court earlier this month of stealing from a program that provides food to underprivileged children. Mosquera, 42, was convicted of two counts of theft from the program.