Iran Raises Quake Death Toll
Iran has raised the death toll from Saturday's two earthquakes to more than 300, a day after rescuers called off the search for survivors.
Vandenberg Loses Contact With Hypersonic Glider After Separation
VANDENBERG-The Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle Two was launched aboard a Minotaur IV rocket early this morning. It raced upwards on a plume of fire to the upper reaches of the atmosphere before it separated from the rocket, nosed down and shortly thereafter communication with the hypersonic vehicle was lost.
US Cites Hezbollah Support for Assad in New Sanctions Announcement
WHITE HOUSE — The United States on Friday announced new sanctions targeting the Assad government in Syria and detailed how Hezbollah — already designated a terrorist organization by the United States — has supported the Syrian government crackdown on opposition forces.
Los Angeles-Area Gang Members Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges for Underage Prostitution
RIVERSIDE, CA—A federal grand jury has indicted eight people—four of whom allegedly are members of a South Los Angeles street gang—on charges related to the sex trafficking of teenage girls who were recruited and groomed to work as prostitutes across Southern California.