
Firefighters encountered a tangle of rattlesnakes, downed power lines and combustible propane tanks as authorities looked for eight people missing in a wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes. More>>
Politically weakened but refusing to bend, President Barack Obama insisted Wednesday that Bush-era tax cuts be cut off for the wealthiest Americans, joining battle with Republicans - and some fellow Democrats - just two... More>>
Ben Affleck brought Boston to Venice on Wednesday, presenting a reality-driven heist film "The Town" that is destined to draw comparisons to his other films also set in his Massachusetts hometown. More>>
At the end of nearly every training session, Matt Whitmore downs a pint of milk straight from the bottle. More>>
Keep tax cuts for most but not for nation's wealthiest, Obama says, standing up to Republicans More>>
BP report blames itself, other companies' workers, series of failures for Gulf oil spill More>>
Old Farmer's Almanac: Expect colder winter in the East; South to see wet summer More>>
Fires sweep through at least 2 dozen homes in Detroit, fanned by winds gusting up to 50 mph More>>
Authorities: 92 structures destroyed in Colo. wildfire that forced residents to make mad dash More>>
WTC steel installed at 9/11 memorial, which will open next year amid construction More>>
John Lennon killer Mark David Chapman denied parole in NY; has been in prison nearly 30 years More>>
Two months before election, Obama proposing new business tax cuts, some previous GOP ideas More>>
Flight attendant accused of sliding down chute in NYC will be evaluated for possible plea deal More>>
Government turns up pressure on Florida church where pastor wants to burn copies of Quran More>>