NYT: Tax appeals slam local governments

Homeowners across the country are challenging their property tax bills in droves as the value of their homes drop, threatening local governments with another big drain on their budgets.

Palin to resign as Alaska governor

Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.

‘Slumdog' child star moves into new home

A child star of the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" moved into his new home in an upmarket Mumbai suburb Saturday, a far cry from his family's former dwelling -- a shanty.

Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies

Infamous record label owner Allen Klein, who played a key role in the Beatles' demise and also nabbed control of some of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, dies after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Lady Liberty's crown reopens

The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.

GI who fought in pink boxers home for 4th

The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his pink boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after a year in Afghanistan — especially for the Fourth of July.

Zelaya: I return to Honduras on Sunday

Honduras rebuffed demands by the international community to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and pulled out of the Organization of American States, thrusting the nation deeper into  crisis.

Analysis: Yet again, Palin plays by own rules

Sarah Palin demonstrated once again yesterday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future.

Colleges trying to ease veterans' transition
With a fattened GI Bill covering full tuition and more, the number of veterans attending college this fall is expected to jump 30 percent from last year to nearly half a million.

Serena dominant in Wimbledon victory

Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final.