The first in-depth study of famine deaths in Somalia in 2011 was released Thursday.

The student who spent four years in an Italian prison opens up about the future.

Throughout history, nations and their leaders have issued demands against their rivals, often drawing 'red lines' or 'lines in the sand.'

Claiming election fraud, candidate who lost to the Hugo Chávez's handpicked successor sues.

Maryland becomes first state south of the Mason-Dixon line to abolish death penalty.

The Pentagon says North Korea appears headed toward its announced goal, which is to be able to strike the U.S. with a nuclear-armed missile.

Protesters threw rocks and bottles at police officers and news crews.

Fire is spreading rapidly because of gusty winds and extremely dry conditions

Shots have been fired inside Houston's busiest Airport this afternoon, according to breaking news reports coming out of Houston.

Preservationists in the Vatican made the find while working on a Renaissance fresco.

Analysis: Gun rights groups swamp gun-control organizations in lobbying so far in 2013.

They announced a new network collecting brain specimens around the country.

President Obama, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum among candidates with unpaid campaign bills.

Jury will have four choices: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter or acquittal.

House passed the bill without opposition last month and now its fate depends on the Senate

Brenda Heist is staying with a brother in northern Florida for now.

Reward for capture and return of Joanne Chesimard doubles to $2 million.

Despite report on chemical weapons use, experts don't expect anything like a no-fly zone.

Source tells USA TODAY bombs were ready early, so suspects set them off at Boston Marathon.

A report says laws, which require placing offenders' data on registries, often lead to harassment.