One of Newman’s Most Memorable Roles: A Husband

Current and former presidents from around 100 top U.S. colleges are encouraging debate about underage drinking that centers on lowering the national drinking age back to 18.

Del Rio, Texas has sold 70 acres of land to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the construction of a 15-foot border fence.

An Oregon lawn-chair balloonist set off for Idaho, just 24 hours after the body of helium balloonist Father Carli was discovered in Brazilian waters.

The Internet is coming to airplanes. A number of airlines will experiment with Wi-Fi in the coming months. Standard service may be available by the end of the year.

by Liz Colville
More people are turning to blogging as a form of psychotherapy, proving long-held beliefs in the healing power of writing and group therapy.

Dozens of children taken from the Yearn for Zion ranch had previous broken or fractured bones, and some of the boys may have been sexually abused.

Angered by the acquittal of three police officers who shot and killed a man on his wedding day, supporters plan protests in New York City.

On April 21, a judge will hear a lawsuit filed by retired veterans that demands more comprehensive mental health care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled three Midwestern states, briefly reversing the flow of the Mississippi River.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to the use of lethal injections in Kentucky. Most states had halted executions pending the outcome of the case.

Reports indicate that Katie Couric will leave her anchor position on the "CBS Evening News" as early as January 2009.

Rising unemployment and inflation have impacted the purchasing power of Americans. Applications to charity organizations and for government aid have spiked.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges stronger oversight of the mortgage industry in order to avoid future situations like the current mortgage crisis.

A one-of-a-kind election system and a diverse electorate await candidates in Texas. Tomorrow's contests there and in Ohio may prove decisive.

Age and a reputation as a moderate mean that John McCain may have to think very carefully about his choice for vice presidential nominee.

The Pentagon warns ships to avoid an area in the Pacific during the early hours of Thursday, Feb. 21, when the Navy is set to destroy the U.S. spy satellite.

With John McCain having abstained from earmark spending, pork is one issue likely to put the Democratic presidential nominee on the defensive.

Bipartisan efforts to include additional funding gives new hope to supporters of a bill stalled by the threat of a White House veto.