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John Edwards endorses Obama in move to help solidify support for likely presidential nominee

Helicopters, ships take rescuers to China quake epicenter; nearly 26,000 still buried

The number of crimes committed by girls in England and Wales has gone up by 25% in three years, according to figures.

A teenage boy has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Oakland's Fruitvale district, authorities said today. Raul Soto, 14, of Oakland died Tuesday at Children's Hospital Oakland, according to the Alameda County coroner's office. Raul was hit...

The Chinese government has issued a public plea for rescue equipment to aid in the search of survivors from this week's massive earthquake, state media reported Thursday.

HANWANG, China (Reuters) - Fresh aid reached China's earthquake-devastated areas on Thursday but the sheer magnitude of caring for tens of thousands of homeless, grieving survivors threatened to overwhelm relief efforts.

The magnitude-7.9 earthquake that hit China on Monday devastated few areas as badly as the area around Beichuan, which became ...

His bout with melanoma after the 2000 campaign makes his health and his age election issues today. Why he's still at risk

In a surprising move, the base's top legal authority has dropped charges against a key 9/11 suspect. Was torture the reason?

Most video games make you think fast and twitch even faster. Wii Fit turns slowing down - and keeping your balance - into serious fun