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"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," the Republican presidential contender tells CNN. He believes he could win a third of the black vote, though.

Amin al-Haq is thought to have escaped from Afghanistan with the al-Qaida leader in 2001. He had been held by Pakistani authorities for the past three years.

Rezwan Ferdaus of Ashland, Mass., is charged with plotting to fly small, explosives-laden aircraft at the Pentagon and Capitol.

Ambassador Robert Ford has been accused by the Syrian government of inciting violence. His convoy was attacked when he was on his way to meet an opposition leader.

The Haqqani Network operates in eastern Afghanistan, where it carries out bombings and kidnappings. It was also blamed for the recent bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. New York Times reporter Mark Mazzetti says the network finances its activities partially through extortion money it receives from U.S.-funded contractors in Afghanistan.

A fake story and a series of tweets this morning by the satirical folks at The Onion "reported" that members of Congress had taken schoolchildren hostage inside the Capitol Building.

China has started a decade-long project aimed at constructing its own space station.

The toughest-in-the nation measure went into effect Thursday, one day after a federal judge held up key provisions. But opponents and supporters expect the legal fight to continue.

Sales of craft beer have risen 15 percent this year, while sales of mass-produced beers have dipped. Innovation within the industry is exciting for aficionados — many of whom will attend this weekend's Great American Beer Festival, considered the premier venue for new breweries to get noticed.

In Afghanistan, ethnic political parties are carving up the government and military in anticipation of renewed factional fighting after Western forces leave the country. Tajik and Pashtun groups, in particular, are placing party faithful in key posts.