N. Korea marks July 4 with missile barrage
North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.
‘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.
Palin cites ‘higher calling' in quitting
Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin cites a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.
Obama, McCain give dueling 4th addresses
In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters.
Lance ‘felt pretty good' during Tour's first stage
Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong began his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday by briefly taking the lead in the first-stage time trial in Monaco.
NYC sees biggest fireworks show in the U.S.
Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day.
Ex-QB McNair, woman found shot dead
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead.
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.
1.2 million apply for Jackson memorial tickets
More than 1.6 million people registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week.
Night of BBQ, fireworks on tap at White House
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited nearly 1,200 military families to the evening festivities at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
