A poll shows the challenge for a party seeking to broaden its appeal.

The U.S. response to threats it a lot about N. Korea's untested leader.

If, as many legal experts predict, the Defense of Marriage Act is struck down by the Supreme Court, advocates behind the decadeslong movement for gay rights will have won a major victory. But the decision could also create a dense legal maze for gay and lesbian married couples, one that would surely lead to more [...]

German customs officials say they need the right papers to release "Mally."

The Scottish writer said he has been diagnosed with late-stage gall bladder cancer.

Homeowners spent money to protect their homes on other things.

"Quantitative easing" has steered billions of dollars into riskier investments.

The virus could be harder to track than other strains.

The longtime councilmember tweeted that he was going to the hospital.

HONOLULU (AP) — Clandestine agents. Foreign spies. Intelligence. Hawaii is better known for sunbathing on the beach or surfing than high-stakes sleuthing.

The country stopped the hunt after a coup in the Central African Republic.

DENVER (AP) — Evan Spencer Ebel ran up a long list of felony convictions before turning 21, joined a white supremacist gang behind bars, assaulted one prison guard and wrote that he fantasized about killing others.

South Africa's government denied reports Mandela had suffered a relapse in his pneumonia.

Israel pressed Hamas to stop rocket-firing militants after the most serious hostilities in months.

The incident has shocked the city as it gears up to host the World Cup and the Olympics.

Troy James Knapp moved from cabin to cabin, taking food and weapons and leaving notes to brag about it.

Hillary Clinton stepped out of the shadows at an award ceremony held to recognize leaders who worked to improve the plight of women.

North Korea refused to let South Korean workers enter a shared factory park.