Oregon officials close investigation of Gore

Law enforcement authorities in Portland, Ore., have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal prosecution..

Ariz. files appeal as sheriff launches new sweep

In Phoenix, hundreds of the law's opponents massed at a downtown jail, beating on the metal door and forcing sheriff's deputies to call for backup.

Obama targets ‘soccer moms’ to halt poll slide

Mr Obama’s administration, facing dismal marks even from friendly pollsters, is..

Protests planned if Arizona illegal immigration law takes effect

Rallies, vigils, marches and protests are slated to occur if Arizona's controversial illegal immigration law takes effect on July 29...

GOOGLE eyes more government deals for online apps

Google Inc. is gearing up to sell its e-mail and other Web-hosted applications to a wider range...

BUSTED! ON VIDEO: Gay Catholic priest sex scandal

A gay priest sex scandal has rocked the Catholic Church in Italy today after a weekly news magazine released....

Obama team's panic over losing whites

On Monday, the Department of Agriculture demanded the resignation of Shirley Sherrod over a two-minute videotape where she appeared to describe to a cheering crowd..

Fired Ag worker mulls job offer after WH apology

The White House did a sudden about-face Wednesday and begged for forgiveness from the black Agriculture Department employee..

Maoists suspected as train crash kills 61 in eastern India

At least 61 people were killed and 125 injured when a speeding express train ploughed into a stationary passenger train..

Federal deficit gap tops $1 trillion through June

The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year...

Israeli inquiry admits mistakes made in deadly Gaza flotilla raid

An internal Israeli inquiry has found mistakes were made at a "relatively senior" level during Israel's deadly raid..

Bomb scare on AIR FRANCE jet flying same route

An Air France jet flying on a route which claimed hundreds of lives last summer was forced into an emerged landing....

Pakistan suicide bombing death toll jumps to 102

As Adnan Khan sifted through the rubble in this northwest Pakistani village Saturday, his grief mingled with a sense of disbelief...

Star's courtroom drama is Web sensation

Video of Lindsay Lohan's jail and rehab sentence draws millions of online..

Oil Spill: Jindal Plan Draws Criticism From Feds

Scientists and government officials fired back at Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal today, saying homegrown plans he is backing...

California: Modest Quake Jolts Region

A moderate earthquake jolted Southern California on Wednesday, rattling buildings in downtown Los Angeles...

San Francisco releases regulations for pot brownies

Department of Public Health has guidelines for edible marijuana treats..

NYC heat record to beat: 101

After Monday's high of 99 degrees, temperatures are expected to hit triple digits Tuesday..

Disturbance being monitored in Caribbean Sea

An area of disturbed weather in the western Caribbean Sea could develop over the next few days...

Gen Petraeus arrives in Afghanistan to lead war effort

US Gen David Petraeus has arrived in Afghanistan to take command of American and Nato forces...

Weak economic data suggest 'recovery' fizzling

Fears that the economic recovery is fizzling grew Thursday after the government and private sector...

DEBT SOARS TO HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE WWII...

The federal debt will represent 62% of the nation's economy by the end of this year..