The economic impact of Scottish independence is being argued point by point by both sides.

Some complain the trend toward extra-small apartments doesn't encourage people to put down roots.

A U.S. military spokesman says there are still 100 prisoners refusing to eat as of Wednesday. Lt. Col. Samuel House says 23 are being force ...

When he resigned, Benedict said he wanted to live "hidden from the world." Can he?

Ex-South Carolina governor gets crucial backing as he trails in poll for special House election.

There's no monolithic code of sharia, Islamic religious law, a new global study finds

President Obama says aides are reviewing intelligence gathering before the Boston attack

Mother forced her 14-year-old daughter to inseminate herself with donor sperm, have baby.

Girl, 2, born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells.

Embattled GOP candidate picks up crucial Tea Party support

The Amanda Knox story has spawned books that declare her guilt and proclaim her innocence.

Manhunt for killer continues in northern California town.

President's comments come amid reports that 100 prisoners may be on a hunger strike.

Volunteers carried more than their share of the country's burden after deadly building collapse.

Court hands down a lifetime ban to Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

Doctor is accused of killing 4 newborns and a patient by performing illegal abortions.

First lady Michelle Obama says the unemployment rate for military veterans is too high.

Rep. Ed Markey is favored to win Democratic nod in special election to replace John Kerry.

Police say the woman who reported finding a baby on a Hawaii beach is actually the newborn's mother.

She asked N.H. Sen. Kelly Ayotte why her mother being gunned down at school wasn't as concerning as the rights of gun owners.