Deadly Afghan July for U.S.-led forces

July is shaping up as the deadliest month of the Afghan war for U.S.-led international forces, with the number killed already matching the highest full-month toll of the nearly eight-year conflict.

Mexican governor asks brother to turn in

Sotomayor deflects questions on abortion

The Supreme Court nominee declined at Senate 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

Stocks end with big gains following Fed news

Investors are betting on the economy again.

Wal-Mart to create eco-ratings for all goods

NASCAR says Mayfield again tests positive for meth

NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield has again tested positive for methamphetamine and wants the federal judge who lifted the driver’s drug suspension to reinstate the ban.

Favre says he'll decide on comeback by July 30

DEA may limit drug eyed in Jackson case

Federal authorities are considering making the potent anesthetic propofol — one of the drugs found in Michael Jackson's home — a controlled substance, which would put new limits on its distribution.

Extra Emmy slots could freshen race

News of high Alzheimer's risk doesn’t devastate

People who learn through genetic testing that they have a higher than average risk for Alzheimer's disease are able to handle the bad news pretty well, a major study suggests.

Popular heart bypass technique may pose risk

Sixth time’s the charm for shuttle liftoff

After more than a month’s delay, the space shuttle Endeavour and seven astronauts thundered into orbit Wednesday on a flight to the international space station, hauling up a veranda for Japan’s enormous lab and shooting for a record crowd in space.

Learning the lessons of Apollo 11

To the moon!

Communities around the country are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and man’s first steps on the moon.

TripAdvisor warns of hotels posting fake reviews