Rural S.C. terrorized by 5 killings in past week

A terrified rural South Carolina community hunkered down over the Fourth of July after the sheriff said a serial killer was on the loose, and longtime residents were reminded of a murderer who terrorized the town in the 1960s.

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.

Economists point to rising debt as next crisis

The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt, which is a staggering $11.4 trillion — about $37,000 for every American.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.