Ex-Titans, Ravens QB McNair shot, killed

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a woman was also shot dead.

Many call Jackson a loving, attentive father

"To the extent that Michael Jackson's kids could have a normal life, he wanted them to have it," says Rabbi Shmuley Boteach.

Economists point to rising debt as next crisis

The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt, which is a staggering $11.4 trillion — about $37,000 for every American.

Colleges trying to ease veterans' transition
With a fattened GI Bill covering full tuition and more, the number of veterans attending college this fall is expected to jump 30 percent from last year to nearly half a million.

N. Korea marks July 4 with missile barrage

North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day.

Palin cites ‘higher calling' in quitting

Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin cites a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.

1.2 million apply for Jackson memorial tickets

More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week.

Chestnut downs 68 hot dogs to keep title

Reigning champ Joey Chestnut has logged his third consecutive win in Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest with a world-record 68 franks.

Analysis: Yet again, Palin plays by own rules

Sarah Palin demonstrated once again yesterday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future.

‘Slumdog' child star moves into new home

A child star of the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" moved into his new home in an upmarket Mumbai suburb Saturday, a far cry from his family's former dwelling -- a shanty.