Gangs
CHICAGO - Republican Senate candidate Mark Kirk has raised the specter of Chicago gangster Al Capone in arguing that the federal government should be more involved in fighting street gangs nationwide.
OSH, Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyzstan on Saturday asked Russia to send troops to end ethnic violence that has killed more than 60 people and wounded about 800 in the impoverished nation that hosts U.S.
RIO DE JANEIRO - Carnival's biggest bash took to the streets at dawn Saturday, proving that if there is one thing citizens of this laid-back seaside city take seriously, it's partying.
ST. LOUIS - Devon Alexander was 7 when his mom gave in and let him join the new boxing program in his downtrodden neighborhood.
MONTERREY, Mexico - The mayor of a wealthy suburb of this northern industrial city said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs.
