Iraq imposes new limits on U.S. forces

Move to curtail troop movements is a new reading of security agreement that startles American commanders and raises security concerns.

‘Huge progress’ made in Calif. budget talks

Fundraising picks up for GOP Senate hopefuls

Shut out of power across the capital and facing a 60-vote Democratic majority in the Senate, Republican candidates are working to balance the scales in at least one vital category —campaign cash.

‘Huge progress’ made in Calif. budget talks

Neediest areas not always first for stimulus

Under the economic stimulus plan, needy communities were supposed to be first in line for money to rebuild highways and jump-start the economy. It hasn't worked out that way.

Spike, then slump, in oil rattles Middle East

With Tiger missing, British focus shifts to Watson

Can 59-year-old co-leader win British Open for record-tying sixth time?

Pujols' 2 HRs, Carpenter's arm lead Cardinals

Former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite dies

Cronkite was the premier TV anchorman of the U.S. networks’ golden age who reported a tumultuous time with reassuring authority and came to be called “the most trusted man in America,”

Cronkite was America’s favorite uncle

HIV travel ban may be lifted for infected visitors

Foreigners who have HIV soon may be allowed to travel and immigrate to the United States under a plan by federal health officials to lift a 22-year ban on infected visitors

Swine flu tally halted as school year fears loom

Cosmic Log: Next giant leap reconsidered

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As NASA celebrates its greatest triumph, the space agency also is facing its biggest wave of uncertainty in decades.

Lunar orbiter spots Apollo landing sites

Top 10 family beaches

Parents and kids alike are guaranteed to love these 10 great beaches across the country.

The best vacation deals of 2009