The number of home sales is finally increasing in Southern California, one of the hardest-hit areas. The bad news is that about half of the homes were sold as part of...

It was a year ago this week that the global credit crunch began. The mortgage business was struggling with steep losses, and the troubles were spreading throughout the...

An index tracking prices that companies pay for goods jumped up sharply in July, which means inflation is a growing threat. Meanwhile, the housing market continues to...

The FBI has revealed new details about the scientific findings that led them to suspect Army scientist Bruce Ivins was responsible for the 2001 anthrax mailings that...

Summer vacation season is winding down, but desire to move to the beach or the mountains is running strong. An increasing number of people are translating that urge into...

A few days ago, Jason Turner's hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed by a fourth place finish in the 10-meter air pistol event. But when a North Korean shooter, who...

Pakistan's outgoing President Pervez Musharraf was a close U.S. ally in the fight against al-Qaida. But critics say the Bush administration relied on him too much, and...

John McCain wants to revamp Medicare by charging wealthy beneficiaries more for prescription drugs. Barack Obama says he would negotiate for better rates for...

The FBI has briefed journalists on the scientific data that led them to Army scientist Bruce Ivins. Ivins killed himself as prosecutors prepared to charge him as the lone...

Michael K. Deaver, a former deputy chief of staff for President Reagan, was seen as an expert political image-maker. But his own image was damaged when he was convicted...

Last month, the state of Nebraska enacted a safe haven law. Typically these laws apply to newborn infants; parents can leave their babies at a designated safe place...

Some Texas school teachers can now carry guns into their classrooms. They say doing so will increase security and help them respond to emergencies. David Thweatt,...

California's medical marijuana law conflicts with federal law, which says the growth and sale of the drug is illegal. But taxing marijuana could provide hundreds of...

Washington state is trying out a new kind of primary this week. It's a non-partisan event. And the top two finalists in every race — regardless of party —...

China's single greatest hope for the Olympics is over. The highlight of the games was supposed to be hurdler Liu Xiang defending his gold medal on home soil. But Liu...

Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are in a tight race in Florida, but tropical storm Fay forced both campaigns to cancel appearances Sunday as the...

Until recently, the details of what happened at P.O. Box 1142, an interrogation camp not far from the Pentagon, were shrouded in secrecy. But former soldiers stationed...

Second Lt. Howard C. Enoch Jr. was a fighter pilot shot down in Europe during World War II; he had been missing for more than six decades. The Department of Defense has...

American Michael Phelps fulfills an improbable quest with a gold medal finish in his 8th race in Beijing. Phelps now has more gold medals in a single Olympics than any...

In Beijing, the first major test of the city's air quality was under way Sunday with the women's marathon. » E-Mail This     » Add to...