South Carolina's ex-governor was sworn in Wednesday for his second stint in Congress.

First responder at a deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant has pleaded not guilty to a charge he possessed bomb-making materials.

Seeking to gain every advantage they can, students no longer consider summer a time for relaxing.

Kevin Johnson's sermon will come one day before President Obama's commencement address.

An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were confusing.

Army investigating sergeant for running a prostitution ring

Supporters shouted, "Viva Rios Montt," outside the prison.

Researchers report they have cloned human embryonic stem cells for the first time.

A U.S. abortion doctor was sentenced Wednesday to a third life term for killing an aborted baby that he described as so big it could "walk t...

Former president George W. Bush says he's content to let history judge him.

The most and least chosen numbers and the largest jackpots in history.

The main American model failed to predict Sandy's path.

From gay marriage to breast cancer genes, outside events could influence the Supreme Court.

President Obama said slain police officers should be remembered for how they lived.

Video shows rebel commander biting into dead soldier's heart.

President Obama is endorsing a federal shield law for reporters.

Copy of a letter sent by the Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press to Attorney General Eric Holder protesting the seizure of Associat...

The NTSB wants to lower the legal blood-alcohol limit so that it kills only your buzz.

Disgraced ex-congressman appears ready to jump into crowded race for New York City mayor.

Teen in California helped thwart suicide by New Jersey girl.