Argentina Grapples With Its Most Polluted River
The Riachuelo river flowing through Argentina's La Boca district has been named one of the planet's 10 dirtiest places.
Newtown to Release 911 Calls from School Shooting
Recordings of 911 calls from the Newtown school shooting are being released, days after a state prosecutor dropped his fight to continue withholding them despite an order to provide them …
Strain Over Security Zone Evident in Biden Talks
In a sharp rebuff, China accused Washington on Wednesday of taking Japan's side in a tense clash over disputed islands in the East China Sea, underscoring rising regional friction as …
Top Miss. Lawmakers Release FY15 Budget Proposal
Top Mississippi lawmakers are recommending a state budget that's different from Gov. Phil Bryant's on several points.
U.S.: Patience With Sri Lanka Could 'Wear Thin'
International patience could wear thin with Sri Lanka unless it takes action to address allegations of atrocities during the island nation's civil war, the top U.S. diplomat for South Asia …
A Look at the Next Steps in Detroit's Bankruptcy
A judge's decision to allow Detroit to fix its finances in bankruptcy court raises a flurry of questions about what happens next.
NATO Seeks Clarity on Troops in Afghanistan
The secretary general of NATO says he won't set a deadline for the Afghan government to commit to a security agreement that lets troops remain there when the combat mission …
Updated Healthcare.gov Gets Mixed Reviews
Counselors helping people use the federal government's online health exchange are giving mixed reviews to the updated site, with some zipping through the application process while others are facing the …
U.S. Voices Solidarity with Japan on China Air Spat
Seeking to soothe an anxious ally, the U.S. voiced solidarity with Japan on Tuesday against China's claim to airspace over disputed islands, vowing not to tolerate the aggressive move as …
Thai Protests Ease as Police Lift Key Barricades
The political crisis that has engulfed Thailand's capital for more than a week eased suddenly Tuesday after the prime minister ordered police to stop battling anti-government protesters.
Federal Jury to Hear Case Against Ex-BP Engineer
Jury selection began Monday for the Justice Department's case against a former BP drilling engineer charged with deleting text messages and voicemails about the company's response to its massive 2010 …
Former Mississippi Gov. Bill Allain Dies at 85
Former Mississippi Gov. Bill Allain, a Democrat who appointed significant numbers of women and minorities to government jobs and strengthened the executive branch by removing legislators from state boards, died …
Thailand Braces for More Violence
The United Nations closed its main office in Bangkok, dozens of schools closed and many civil servants stayed away from work Monday as the Thai capital braced for more violence …
Gov't Diagnosis: HealthCare.gov on the Mend
Computer crashes should be giving way to insurance coverage — if the government's diagnosis of its health care website is correct.
Gay Weddings Become Reality in Hawaii with New Law
Six couples at a Waikiki resort tied the knot early Monday, exchanging vows side-by-side with one another in front of a few hundred guests shortly after midnight, while even more …
