U.S. set to boost military role in Colombia

  The U.S. and Colombia are nearing agreement on expanding the U.S. military's presence in this nation, potentially basing hundreds of Americans to support drug interdiction missions.

  2 more sought in Fla. parents’ slayings

Sotomayor: Obama didn't ask about abortion

  Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor declined repeatedly at Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday to disclose her views on abortion rights and said President Barack Obama never asked her before he chose her for the bench.

  President 'hopeful' about health care progress

Strong Intel report helps power stocks higher

Investors are betting on the economy again.

  Fed sees economic slowdown easing

Favre says he'll decide on comeback by July 30

Retired QB wants arm to be '100 percent' before signing with Vikings

Breaking down the British Open contenders

Jackson probe not being treated as homicide

A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told Access Hollywood the investigation of the singer’s death is “ongoing” and currently not being treated as a homicide.

Rowe won’t trade kids for $4 million

Concerns over superbugs in our food supply

A potentially deadly new strain of antibiotic-resistant microbes may be widespread in our food supply.

  President 'hopeful' about health care progress

Smartphone data recovery can be costly

As smartphones increase in popularity, so does the risk of losing the data if the device is dropped or damaged.  Data recovery firms  are standing by, ready to take your call — if you can make one, that is.

10 hot touchscreen phones compared

Summer safety tips for pets on the go 

We all know not to leave pets in a hot car, but consider other summer travel dangers. Protect Fido with proper ID wherever you are, comfortable amenities while on the road, weather protection, and more.

Paws up: All-pet airline hits the skies