(CNN) -- Supervising News Editor Lateef Mungin -- 404-827-1401 Tech-China-Cyber-Attacks Allegations that Chinese hackers infiltrated the computers of two leading U.S. newspapers add to a growing number of cyber attacks on Western companies, governments and foreign-based dissidents that are believed to originate in China, experts say. Space-Columbia-Anniversary HFR til 5a It started as a dot -- a bright, white star that raced across the Southwest. Over Texas, the dot became a streak that thickened, then spawned smaller streaks -- "little sparklies," Nacogdoches resident Linda Steed recalled. Then came the sound -- "a big, rolling boom," she said. The dog started barking like crazy. A decade ago, more than 30 miles over Steed's driveway, the space shuttle Columbia was breaking apart on re-entry. All seven astronauts aboard died. Friday, NASA marks the anniversary with tributes to the crew of Columbia and ten other astronauts lost in the space agency's two previous fatal accidents -- the 1986 explosion that destroyed Columbia's sister ship Challenger, and the launch pad fire that killed Apollo 1's three-man crew in 1967. All three anniversaries fall within a week -- the Apollo fire on January 27, Challenger on January 28 and Columbia on February 1. Alabama-Child-Hostage The stand-off continues in Midland City. In brief late night news conference, Dale County Sheriff Wally Olsen tells assembled media there no reason to believe the child is harmed and "communication continues"with the suspect. Olsen again asks for prayers for the families. California-Catholic-Church-Names A California judge has forced the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to release some 12,000 pages of church documents revealing what it knew about allegations of priest sexual abuse. There were many -- 192 priests and bishops were named in litigation, the archdiocese said. Mexico-Pemex-Explosion (monitoring) An explosion rocked the offices of Mexico's state oil company Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more, officials said. At least 100 people were injured in the Mexico City blast, Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong told Foro TV. China-Bridge-Collapse At least 11 people died after a truck carrying fireworks on an expressway bridge in central China exploded Friday, causing part of the bridge to collapse and sending vehicles plunging off the edge, authorities said. Mexico-Pemex-Explosion TECH-China-NYT-Hacking The New York Times says Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members. According to The Times, one of the biggest and most respected U.S. newspapers, the cyberassaults took place over the past four months, beginning during an investigation by the newspaper into the wealth reportedly accumulated by relatives of the Chinese premier, Wen Jiabao. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that its computer systems also had been infiltrated by Chinese hackers. The hackers were monitoring the newspaper's China coverage, according to a written statement from Paula Keve, chief communications officer for parent company Dow Jones & Co. Al-Qaeda-Threat-Intel U.S. officials believe extremists across northern Africa, emboldened by the terror attack on a natural gas plant in Algeria, are growing more daring. A senior American intelligence official tells CNN that "what we have seen is intelligence suggesting a desire to carry out more attacks" against western and U.S. interests in the region. The United States is not aware of any specific threats, the official said. But one of those believed to be plotting is Moktar Belmoktar, a veteran militant who has claimed responsibility for the attack this month on the BP facility in eastern Algeria that left at least 37 hostages dead. Egypt-Collapse-Analysis The renewed bloodshed and defiant protests in Egypt prompts a provocative question: Could Egypt really collapse? Northeast-Cod-Fishing-Cuts A council has voted to slash cod catch rates by 77% in an area from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia, a move that's expected to decimate fishing communities and have domino effect. New-York-Koch-hospitalized Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch has been placed in the intensive care unit at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, his spokesman said Thursday. Texas-Courthouse-Shooting Mark Hasse "had an absolute passion for putting away bad guys, and he enjoyed nothing better," his boss said. Georgia-Student-Shot A 14-year-old student suffered a gunshot wound to the head Thursday outside a middle school in Atlanta, Georgia, police and school officials said. US-Manti-Teo-Hoax The man who says he was behind the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax claims he was in love with the Notre Dame linebacker, but the athlete knew nothing about the ruse. "He had no idea," said 22-year-old Ronaiah Tuiasosopo in the first segment of a two-part interview that aired Thursday on "Dr. Phil." The second part is scheduled to air Friday. He did not know anything. Tuiasosopo told host Phil McGraw that he had romantic feelings for the football player. Asked whether he is gay, he said, "I would say, yeah, I am gay, but honestly, I am so confused, I'm so lost." POL-Senator-Menendez This story is about a U.S. senator's alleged trips on a private plane to the Caribbean for sex parties with prostitutes. POL-Senate-Hagel-Buzz Senators won't give their official reading of former Sen. Chuck Hagel's performance at Thursday's nomination hearing until they vote on his nomination to be defense secretary. But some think Hagel didn't do so well. POL-Senate-Debt-Ceiling The Democratic-controlled Senate passed legislation on Thursday extending the federal government's ability to borrow new money through mid-May, delaying a partisan standoff that some analysts warn could derail a fragile economic recovery. POL-GOP-school-safety-letter Congressional Republicans are seeking more details on President Barack Obama's plan to reduce gun violence in schools. POL-NRA-Political-Influence The National Rifle Association has been known as one of Washington's most powerful lobbies. But some of the organization's opponents have questioned whether the NRA holds the power it once did. If they're right, lawmakers who vote against the group in support of an assault weapons ban or other legislation may have less of a political price to pay for their vote. POL-NRA-Background-Checks A past president and current board member of the National Rifle Association affirmed Thursday that the organization has changed its position on background checks for gun sales in recent years. Sandy Froman said Thursday in a town hall on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" that the organization has changed its position since the organization's executive vice president, Wayne LaPierre, testified before the House Judiciary Committee in 1999. CNN's Anderson Cooper quoted LaPierre's 1999 testimony to Froman: "we think it's reasonable to provide mandatory instant criminal background checks for every sale at every gun show, no loopholes for anyone." "The answer, Anderson, is yes," she responded. The NRA has changed its position and the reason it's changed its position is because the system doesn't work. MONEY-wasendorf-sentenced Russell Wasendorf Sr., the former CEO of Peregrine Financial Group who admitted to stealing clients' funds, was sentenced to 50 years in prison Thursday. MONEY-burger-king-horse-meat Burger King announced Thursday that it had terminated its relationship with European supplier Silvercrest Foods after finding traces of horse meat in beef patties at a Silvercrest facility. MONEY-stocks-markets U.S. stocks drifted lower Thursday, ending a blockbuster month on a soft note, as reports on the job market added to concerns about the economy. ENT-Beyonce-Super-Bowl Yes, Beyoncé can sing -- all by herself, thank you very much. It was the same tune she sang just over a week ago at the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The world-renowned pop singer told reporters that "she decided to sing along with my prerecorded track," a decision she made in part because she didn't have time to rehearse with the U.S. Marine Band.