China arrests 1,400 after ethnic riots

Police have arrested 1,434 suspects in connection with the worst ethnic violence in decades in China's western Xinjiang region, which killed at least 156 people, state media reported Tuesday.

New GI benefits vary widely by state

Obama, Medvedev OK deal to cut weapons

President Dmitry Medvedev called his summit talks with President Barack Obama  Monday a "first but very important step" toward revitalizing relations between Russia and the United States.

Former Defense Secretary McNamara dies

Stocks end mixed amid caution in markets

Investors are fearing they may have bet too soon on an economic comeback.

Foes of GM bankruptcy plan promise appeals

Yankees’ rally falls short, just miss Jays sweep

Ricky Romero extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings before Eric Hinske homered in his Yankees debut, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat New York 7-6 Monday and avoid getting swept in a four-game series.

Jeter ‘didn’t have to be tagged,’ ump says

Jackson service to include music, sports stars

Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder are among the celebrities who will participate in the late pop star's memorial service on Tuesday, but longtime Jackson friend Elizabeth Taylor will not attend.

Jackson and mother had unbreakable bond

Paperless health care? A hospital's long journey

In the new all-digital Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, doctors click on a computer that rolls to each patient's side to see complete records. Welcome to the eerily paperless hospital of the future.

Can't sleep? Go online for insomnia therapy

Researchers say they can guess your SSN

There’s a new reason to worry about the security of your Social Security number. Turns out it can be guessed with relative ease.

Tips for looking good in HD

How to leverage social media for a better vacation

Social media sites that allow people to interact in the moment are changing how travel companies talk to their customers — and how their customers talk back.

Hawaiian shark tours attract critics