Gang members in China's Xinjiang region clashed with police and killed hostages.

Hagel said he's skeptical of claims that Syria has used chemical weapons on its people

Shakuntala Devi, aka the "human computer," died at the age of 83 in Bangalore, leaving behind a legacy of jaw-dropping computational genius.

A Nashville-area surgeon and his wife are giving up the good life to fulfill their dream.

About 20,000 students in California who need to learn English aren't getting adequate language instruction, according to a lawsuit against t...

President Obama praises the Senate confirmation of a new budget director

President Obama's appearance at Planned Parenthood has been delayed from Thursday to Friday

Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison retired from the U.S. Senate in January.

Tobias Summers, charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, is in custody.

A man accused of plotting with al-Qaeda members in Iran to derail a train in Canada gave a rambling statement in a Toronto court Wednesday a...

Floodwaters began a slow, inch-by-inch retreat Wednesday in inundated Peoria, Ill.

Clashes between the Iraqi army and Sunni tribesmen left 22 dead. Other violence killed 13.

'Prefer someone else' tops current governor in statewide poll.

'Prefer someone else' tops current governor in statewide poll.

Philadelphia abortion provider's case involved babies allegedly born alive.

Philadelphia abortion provider's case involved babies allegedly born alive.

Police: Stepson of a D.C. police officer shot the officer during a dispute over yard work.

Couple is already on probation for the death one son after they chose to prayer instead of a doctor.

Couple is already on probation for the death one son after they chose to prayer instead of a doctor.

Today's news developments on the Boston bombing