Germany Bans Salafist Organization Amid Raids

Brazil protesters clash with police in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO (AP) — Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building. GloboNews television network showed images of protesters in Sao Paulo using metal barriers to smash windows and doors.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U. S. distance runner and Iowa native Lisa Uhl never won a state title while competing for Fort Dodge High.

NJ man admits showing child sex abuse online NJ man admits showing child sex abuse online Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say law enforcement authorities in Ohio had engaged in online chats with Brindley as part of an investigation they were conducting.

Michelle Obama appears to be enjoying Dublin, with or without her husband. The First Lady, along with her children Sasha and Malia, was spotted Tuesday afternoon dining with U2 frontman Bono and his wife Ali Hewson.

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland -- Calling for an “Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process,” President Obama expressed cautious optimism about the Taliban’s surprise agreement to negotiate directly with U. S. officials toward ending America’s longest war and decades of bloodshed in Afghanistan.