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French Quarter curfew targets Black youth, critics charge

January 13, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Due to a new law passed in New Orleans, in the French Quarter children 16 and younger must obey an 8 p.m. weekend curfew, replacing a previous curfew of 11 p.m.

Youngstown earthquake hearing reveals public anger, few answers

January 13, 2012 By Joe Sims

"This is a dog-and-pony show," said a dissatisfied resident, among hundreds at a public hearing to investigate the city's 4.0 earthquake on New Year's Eve.

Missourians push to cap payday loan interest rates

January 13, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

Payday loan companies can charge up to 1,950 percent interest; Missouri voters may be able to change that in November.

Opposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly

January 13, 2012 By John Bachtell

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.

Escalating conflict with Iran could spur disastrous war

January 13, 2012 By Jane Green

This situation, if not resolved, could lead to a conflagration of unimaginable proportions, with consequences that will reverberate throughout the Middle East and the world.