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There was the classroom presentation that justified suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the military. Conversations with ...
Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...
HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaignPivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.
In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation onlyIn Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vacci ...
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine ...
A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space _ an idea spurred by science fiction novels.
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name. ...
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions w ...
Oh, how the tables have turned.
Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says ...
Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.
Guests for the Sunday TV news showsGuest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.
Zero Cup wins for Edwards after 9 last yearCarl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
Putz, Pavano file for free agencyMets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permissionDisgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.
California tailback Jahvid Best sustained a concussion and was taken to the emergency room after he leapt high into the air, flipped over a defender and landed on the back of hi ...
Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.
Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBCTiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies.
Maple Leafs take care of Wings 5-1Phil Kessel scored his first goal with Toronto and Jonas Gustavsson made 35 saves to lead the Maple Leafs to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Willy Bogner has been named head of Munich's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.