Florida's Crist to run for US Senate

US rejoins UN’s human rights forum

Bush had shunned it as an ineffective dictators' club. Obama's team pledges to work from within to 'improve' it.

Gates ousts US commander in Afghanistan, saying 'we must do better'

The man he wants for the post, Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is deeply versed in special operations.

Lower gasoline prices mean road trips are back this Memorial Day

Americans are ready for a break, and they're being enticed out of their homes by big travel discounts, according to AAA.

Up and away for final Hubble mission

The shuttle Atlantis blasted off Monday afternoon to repair the telescope, but the crew's first task will be to check for launch damage.

Why healthcare providers joined forces with Obama

In 1993, they were a major factor in defeating President Clinton's proposals. But this time around, industry leaders sense change is inevitable, and they want a voice.

Insurers offer Obama $2 trillion in healthcare cost savings

Healthcare providers tell the president they can trim rising costs by 1.5 percent a year simply by being more efficient.

White House offers comedy advice to Wanda Sykes

Limbaugh: Cheney not hot for interns but loves the US

GOP is the party of Fred Flintstone say Democrats

US, Pakistan build military ties, one officer at a time

Revived exchange program points up Pakistan's importance to US aims in Afghanistan.

Tattoos remain a must-have accessory, even in recession

Tattoo parlors are seeing steady profits, as consumers shift spending toward purchases that are more meaningful.

Shuttle's risky mission to repair Hubble

With custom-made tools and a rescue plan, the seven-member crew of the Atlantis aim to upgrade the iconic telescope.

Cowboys saddle up for ... church? Amen.

Evangelical Christians round up the faithful in barns and riding arenas.

Spotting stars at the White House Correspondents dinner

Gingrich still doesn't want Obama to speak at Notre Dame

Obama lampoons Biden, teleprompters and staff at big dinner

Biden insults President Obama's dog at Syracuse

Obama meets Captain Richard Phillips and then plays hoops

Cheney takes Rush Limbaugh over Colin Powell