The parents of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by four boys in July were arrested Friday on child abuse charges, according to Arizona police. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:55:41 EST

Efren Peaflorida, who started a "pushcart classroom" in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:54:17 EST

Health care reform backers won a key victory Saturday night as the Senate voted to move ahead with a floor debate on a sweeping $848 billion bill. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:43:57 EST

Security forces in Afghanistan have killed or captured more than 30 high-level militants, including many accused of participating in roadside bomb attacks, military officials said. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:58:40 EST