"Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" has been arrested in U.S. murder

Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents, Coast Guard says.

Law authorizes gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples.

Chance of survivors declines at Indonesian mine

The suspect was a wanted man with a criminal history going back 15 years.

Passengers describe terrifying scene of crunching metal and flying bodies; 60 hurt.

The Mormon church changed its rules last year to allow women to go on missions at age 19.

The U.S. says al-Qaeda in Yemen is among the most dangerous and active branches.

The White House remains wary of becoming embroiled in another Middle East conflict.

Study finds that the physically strong are more likely to protect their self-interest.

Richard DeCoatsworth once sat beside the first lady during a speech by the president

The apology for Tea Party targeting came in response to planted question to lawyers group

Del. mom to plead guilty to child endangerment for waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter.

Pope Francis met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday

S. Korea says North Korea has fired 3 short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters.

A new fire sparked near I-5 as firefighters continued to fight another, large blaze.

Bloomberg names Palmisano, Hoyt to review clients' data policies after data breach scandal

Residents recall the horror, desolation of storms that killed at least six.

Furor grows over a new bill aimed at clarifying when abortion might be allowed.

911 tapes reveal that neighbor thought something wasn't right when he couldn't get an answer at the door.