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Syrian activist Karam Nachar is pursuing a doctorate in Middle Eastern history at Princeton. His family is working on several fronts against the Syrian regime. His father, who has been jailed previously, helped form the Syrian National Council, an organization of dissidents.

Across Continents, Syrian Family Seeks Assad's Ouster

The Nachar family had a reputation for opposing the Assads' rule even before last year's uprising. They're even more active now. Family members have protested outside the United Nations, raised money to supply the rebels and helped establish an opposition political movement.

Activists protest near the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi after a gunman shot worshipers at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday.

The Thin Line Between Hate Speech And Real Threat

Wade Page, who police say killed six people in a Sikh temple on Sunday, had long been on the radar of groups that track white supremacists. But you can't be arrested for hateful thoughts. And observers say finding the real threats has gotten harder for police with the rise of the Internet.

Protesters from the Human Rights Campaign chant against Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy's anti-gay marriage stance in front of a Chick-fil-A food truck in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Chick-Fil-A Gay Flap A 'Wakeup Call' For Companies

Chick-fil-A's president has publicly defended his company's controversial stance against gay marriage. The fast-food chain is hardly the first business to get caught in the crossfire of culture wars.

It's the Sichuan peppercorn in dishes like spicy <em>ma po</em> tofu that makes your mouth buzz. Researchers wanted to know if that buzz is connected to the tingling you feel when your foot falls asleep.

Sichuan Pepper's Buzz May Reveal Secrets Of The Nervous System

The Sichuan peppercorn that makes our mouths tingle activates the same neurons as when our foot falls asleep. Scientists are hoping the connection unlocks clues for how to turn those neurons off.

<p>Streets in Schoharie, N.Y., are lined with storm debris and damaged furniture after Tropical Storm Irene hit in late August. Like dozens of counties across the country, Schoharie faces high costs to repair its infrastructure, putting a strain on FEMA's budget. </p>

A Budget Target, Disaster Money Is Secure For Now

The FEMA disaster relief fund is once again flush with cash after coming precariously close to a zero balance last week. The fund got a quick hit of $2.65 billion as part of a temporary measure to keep the government open for business, but that money may not last very long.

The steps you take to protect your privacy should reflect your risk level, one expert says.

Does your rewards card know if you're pregnant? Privacy experts sound the alarm

Last month, a viral Twitter thread sparked fear and debate about the ways consumer data was being stored and sold by big-box stores, and how this could take on a new dimension in a post-Roe world.

Crime scene tape is seen outside the home of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland. McLelland and his wife Cynthia were murdered at their home Saturday.

D.A.'s Office Slayings Unnerve Texas County

In Texas, a memorial service is planned Thursday for Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia. They were killed in their home last weekend, just months after an assistant district attorney was killed outside the courthouse. The incident has shaken the community's sense of safety.

Confusion over the details of the new health care law is leaving many people vulnerable to con artists. Evelyne Lois Such, 86, was recently the target of an attempted scam.

Scammers Find Fertile Ground In Health Law

Law enforcement agencies are reporting an increase in health insurance scams across the country. Many of the scammers seem to be preying on the public's confusion over the massive changes taking place in the nation's health care system.

People shop at an Apple Store in Beijing on Sept. 28, 2021. Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.

Apple warns of security flaws in iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Experts advised users to install the latest software updates.

Tatiana Coelho buys fruit from a vendor in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept. 20, 2012. Prices, especially for food, are skyrocketing in Brazil.

In The Wake Of Brazil's Boom, Prices To Match

Over the past few years, incomes in Brazil rose and unemployment plunged to record lows. But now — as the country prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics — the numbers are changing. Growth is slowing and inflation is creeping up. Tourists and Brazilians alike are feeling the pinch.

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