CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Crews pulled the body of a 4-year-old boy from a narrow, 30-foot-deep hole in Carlsbad early Monday, nearly two days after he disappeared while playing outside his home, state...
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Navy soon will begin giving Breathalyzer tests to many of its sailors before they report to work aboard a ship under a new program that will spread to the Marine Corps later...
(AP) — U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu says she "definitely" plans to run for a fourth term in two years. The Democrat from New Orleans tossed aside speculation that she was going to end her congressional...
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Louisiana woman accused of kidnapping her 7-year-old daughter has been arrested trying to cross into Canada with the girl after a month of fleeing authorities.
Laney Smith,...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials on Monday welcomed President Barack Obama's declaration that he stands by the Jewish state against a nuclear Iran — but as a result, Israel may have an even...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A custody battle in Florida between two lesbians could fuel the growing national debate over the definition of motherhood. It also might force state lawmakers to reconsider...
MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin claimed victory in Russia's presidential election before tens of thousands of cheering supporters Sunday, even as the opposition and independent observers insisted the...
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Hundreds waiting outside an Arizona nightclub for a hip-hop show fled in panic as shooting erupted involving three gunmen, leaving at least 14 people wounded. Police arrested...
SZCZECHOCINY, Poland (AP) — Two trains running on the same track collided head-on in southern Poland in sparks, killing 16 people and injuring 58 in the country's worst train disaster in more than...
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Houses and buildings collapsed in the Congolese capital Sunday, entombing inhabitants after an arms depot exploded, killing at least 206 people, officials said,...
SHREVEPORT (AP) — The City Council has sharply raised fines for residents who park vehicles in their yards.
Under action approved this past week, violators could be fined at least $100.
The current...
(AP) — Former St. Gabriel mayor George Grace has been jailed after his conviction on racketeering and other charges resulting from an FBI sting called "Operation Blighted Officials." Prosecutors...