GI who fought in pink boxers home for 4th
The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his pink boxer shorts says he's glad to be back home in Texas after a year in Afghanistan — especially for the Fourth of July.
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.
Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.
Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 18 in Florida
One person is killed and 18 others injured by a lightning strike at a church function in North Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday.
Night of BBQ, fireworks on tap at White House
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited nearly 1,200 military families to the evening festivities at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Obama, McCain give dueling 4th addresses
In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters.
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.
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.
Former Beatles, Stones manager Klein dies
Infamous record label owner Allen Klein, who played a key role in the Beatles' demise and also nabbed control of some of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, dies after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Lady Liberty's crown reopens
The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.
