East Coast braces for snow

New York is expected to bear the brunt this time, with airlines canceling flights in the region and schools shut for the day.

Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is dead, say officials

Pakistan’s Interior Minister and a senior intelligence official confirmed Wednesday that Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is dead, though some Taliban officials continue to issue denials.

Mardi Gras spirit fills New Orleans Saints victory parade

Loyal New Orleans Saints fans stuck with their team through years of lousy records. Now, says Debby Wood, who joined the celebrating throng, 'It's like the prodigal son finally came home.'

Oregon civil rights group offers scholarships to white students

The Oregon League of Minority Voters is trying a new civil rights tactic: offering scholarships to white students to take classes in race relations.

Chicago mayor proposes greater oversight of city council

Mayor Richard Daley introduced an ordinance this week that would allow Chicago's inspector general to investigate aldermen.

Michelle Obama says 'Let's Move' on obesity in American kids

Michelle Obama introduced the 'Let's Move' campaign to fight childhood obesity. It encourages more physical activity for kids, healthier meals in schools, and prominent food labeling.

Obama says sanctions are 'next step' for Iran

President Obama said Tuesday the international community is working on a 'significant regime of sanctions,' after Iran announced that it had begun a program to enrich uranium at a higher level of purity.

Ukraine heads back into the arms of Mother Russia

Despite a dispute over fraud allegations in the wake of Sunday's presidential vote in Ukraine, pro-Russian candidate Viktor Yanukovich is set to become the next president in what will be a dramatic shift back to pro-Kremlin policies.

Stocks rally on news of possible Greece bailout. What comes next?

Stocks rallied in the US and in Europe on Tuesday on expectations of an emergency European Union bailout for Greece. But Greece, with a ballooning national debt, is not out of the woods yet.

NATO looks to drive the Taliban out of Marjah, Afghanistan.