Current events of 18 April 2008 (2008-04-18) (Friday) edit history watch

CNN news anchor Richard Quest is arrested for possession of methamphetamine in New York's Central Park. (Reuters) A Texas judge rules that 418 children taken from the YFZ Ranch should remain in state custody for 60 days. (Ft. Worth Star-Telegram) South Korea agrees to open its market to beef from the United States ahead of trade talks. (Reuters via The Washington Post) A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurs at 04:37 Central Standard Time with its epicenter six miles (10 km) from West Salem, Illinois. Effects are felt as far off as Evansville, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit and Cleveland. While shaking was reported in Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati, there are few reports of damage. (AP via Yahoo! News) (USGS)