Colorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes

A wind-whipped wildfire near Boulder that has destroyed dozens of homes and forced several thousand people to flee was spreading out of control Tuesday.

Poll: Clear GOP advantage ahead of midterms

With Labor Day marking the traditional starting point of the campaign season, Republicans have a nine-point edge among likely voters, according to a new NBC News/WSJ poll.

Obama getting fewer judges seated than Nixon

Wall Street lower on European bank concerns

Fresh worries about European banks sent U.S. stocks lower early Tuesday. Treasury prices rose as investors sought out safe places to park their money.

Labor strikes losing ground in tough economy

Report: Bush To Be Stripped Of Heisman Trophy

Reggie Bush will become the first person ever to lose a Heisman Trophy following an investigation into his activities while at USC, according to a report published Tuesday.

Tiger, 3 others selected for Ryder Cup team

It's official: Staub done with 'Housewives'

"The reunion was Danielle’s last appearance on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,'" said Andy Cohen, Bravo’s senior vice president of original programming and development.

Joe Jackson defends way he disciplined Michael

BPA-laced dental sealants OK for use in kids

Widely used dental sealants contain derivatives of the controversial chemical BPA, but dentists can use the product safely in kids, a new study finds. But pregnant women should wait until after delivery.

Steep your tea longer and other healthy tweaks

Skeptic misses the point behind UFO book

Leslie Kean, author of "UFOs:  Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go on the Record," says that criticism of her book is misplaced — and that a systematic study of unidentified flying objects is sorely needed.

'Censored' bar won't stop online prostitution, some say

Reposition yourself for great cruise deals

Travelers ready for a voyage on the high seas can book a cruise without sinking their savings accounts. It's reposition season, meaning you can find deals for as little as $35 per day.

JetBlue flight attendant agrees to mental-health evaluation