Arrests fuel new fears of ‘homegrown terrorism’

Recent cases suggest that U.S. Muslims, like those in Europe, can be radicalized abroad, spurring new response from American Islamic groups.

FBI questions 5 Americans held in Pakistan

House passes historic financial rules revamp

The House passed the most ambitious restructuring of federal financial regulations since the New Deal on Friday, aiming to head off any replay of last year's Wall Street failures.

Dow posts gain on positive retail news

Tiger taking ‘indefinite’ leave from golf

  Tiger Woods said Friday he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to try to save his marriage, the biggest fallout yet from two shocking weeks filled with allegations of rampant extramarital affairs.

Wilbon: Tiger, and his career, are under siege

‘Invictus’ dripping with inspiration

"Invictus" cuts an unlikely path, choosing to tell the story of South Africa's sea change under Nelson Mandela's leadership through the prism of sport. It's the story of a nation's shift, as evidenced by its bleachers.

Freeman, Eastwood team up for ‘Invictus’

U.S. grapples with child hunger ‘epidemic’

  Childhood hunger is more complex than previously understood, new research suggests, and is unlikely to be solved simply by spending more money for food programs.

Drug combo lengthens breast cancer survival

Looking for alien Earths? Here they come

Scientists are gearing up to reveal a new wave of extrasolar planets, including some of the weirder worlds beyond our solar system.

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Cruise crew member reportedly jumped ship

The Coast Guard has located a cruise ship crew member who reportedly jumped overboard near Miami.

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