Militia movement resurfaces across U.S.

A civil rights organization says it has identified at least 50 new right-wing militia groups that have formed within the last two years, in part coinciding with the advent of the Obama administration.

Forced DNA tests? Argentine law limits privacy

Senate Dems move ahead on crucial health vote

With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democratic leaders pushed ahead Friday toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications the rank-and-file would stand together on President Barack Obama's signature issue.

Ethics panel: No punishment for Sen. Burris

Dow ends week up despite 3 days of losses

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.

Long-term unemployed face dwindling options 

Turner leads No. 15 Ohio St. over No. 13 Cal

Evan Turner had 26 points and 14 rebounds, his fourth double-double in as many games, and No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 13 California 76-70 on Friday night in the third-place game of the 2K Sports Classic.

MJ says others deserve LeBron’s gesture, too

‘New Moon’ breaks midnight box office record

$26.3 million helps ‘Twilight’ sequel eclipse last Harry Potter film for No. 1.

Fans aglow about ‘New Moon,’ for the most part

Swine flu may have hit peak, but not over yet

The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak across much of the globe, health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over.

Heavy college students must pass fitness class

Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine

Scientists circulated beams of protons in the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time after a year of repairs caused by a spectacular failure after the $10 billion machine was heavily damaged by a simple electrical fault.

Just because it’s on Twitter, it (still) isn’t true

Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Holiday travelers waited longer to book tickets