Beleaguered Santorum Asks New Hampshire Supporters to 'Make it Hurt'
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, his campaign floundering amidst stagnant poll numbers and dismal fundraising, pleaded with New Hampshire voters to go all out if they choose to support him.
Tabloid Scandal Expands: Scotland Yard Employed Second Tabloid Reporter, Alex Marunchak
British police have confirmed that former News of the World employee named Alex Marunchak also worked for Scotland Yard, adding more evidence to a rapidly expanding case of collusion between Rupert Murdoch's media empire and Britain's top law enforcement agency.
You're Probably Part Neanderthal: Study
People everywhere but in sub-Saharan Africa are part Neanderthal, distant descendants of Neanderthal-human interbreeding, a new study of human genetics has found.
Putin's Army: Russian Women Encouraged to Strip for Putin [VIDEO]
I will tear my clothes off for Putin
Straight Man Deemed 'Too Gay' to Donate Blood
A Gary, Indiana man was prevented from donating blood because he appears to be a homosexual, even though he maintained that he is straight.
At HIV/AIDS Conference, Early Treatments Promise a Source of Hope
A sense of optimism regarding research touting the benefits of preventative, early AIDS treatment permeated the annual International AIDS Society conference in Rome, even as members called for more equitable access to treatment.
Small Donors, Big Bundlers Net Obama $46 Million for 2012
President Barack Obama's march to $1 billion in campaign cash continues, as a combination of small donations and effort by fundraising heavyweights garnered the president $46 million in the second quarter.
You're Either Part Neanderthal or African, Study Says
People everywhere but in sub-Saharan Africa are distant descendants of Neanderthal-human interbreeding, a new study of human genetics has found.
'Watershed Moment' for AIDS Treatment Hailed at Global Conference
Prominent HIV/AIDS researchers kicked off the annual International AIDS Society conference by hailing crucial breakthroughs in AIDS treatment, but tempered their enthusiasm with a call to more evenly distribute access to treatment.
Folk Hero Status as Airline Passenger Mihamae Gropes TSA Agent
Yukari Mihamae has become a mirror for frustration over stringent airport security after she allegedly groped a TSA agent.
Bachmann's Gay Rights Dogmatism Could Define Her Campaign
In a presidential campaign likely to be a referendum on President Barack Obama's economic management, GOP hopeful Michele Bachmann's gay rights views -- and the seemingly regular fallout they generate -- could make or break her 2012 presidential push.
Elizabeth Warren and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: What's Next?
What's next for Warren and the agency she was instrumental in creating?
Michele Bachmann's Gay Rights Views Take Center Stage
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.,'s position on gay rights is playing an increasingly central role in her campaign, with Politico reporting that gay rights activists are focusing their energy on Bachmann as a foil for the gay rights movement.
Subway Terrorist Attack Now Viewed as Prime Target in New York
Nearly a decade after Sept. 11 forced New York to rethink its defenses against a terrorist attack, officials see the city's sprawling subway system as a prime target.
GOP Presidential Fundraising: the Winners and Losers
The latest campaign finance data provides a window into the hierarchy within the still-crowded Republican presidential field.
Whaling Talks Expose Deep Rifts Between Whaling, Non-Whaling Nations
The International Whaling Commission's annual meeting ended with pro-whaling nations walking out to block a vote on establishing a whale sanctuary, exposing the Orca-sized gulf underlying the whaling talks.
Best Climate Change Remedy? More Trees, Study Says
Forget wind power and extra efficient lightbulbs -- trees are an incredibly effective climate change weapon given the amount of greenhouse gases they absorb, according to a new study in the journal Science.
Whitey Bulger, Reviled By Many, Still Draws Sympathy
As a picture emerges of a notorious crime figure, some residents of his old neighborhoods have offered a different perspective.
Put That Out! Public Smoking Ban Favored by Majority of Population
A majority of Americans now favor a public smoking ban, reflecting a significant increase in support for anti-smoking measures over the last decade.
Whitey Bulger - Robin Hood or Monster?
As a picture emerges of a notorious crime figure, some residents of his old neighborhoods have offered a different perspective.
A 51st State? Southern California Secession Needs Sponsors
A public official pushing for a breakaway state in Southern California is seeking corporate sponsorship for an idea that has been embraced by local government but rejected by Gov. Jerry Brown.
HIV Treatment: With Prevention Key, Should Doctors Force Patients to Medicate?
A breakthrough raises a moral dilemma
Casey Anthony Look-alike Attacked in Oklahoma
Anyone trying to gauge the outrage over the Casey Anthony verdict need look no further than Sammay Blackwell, an Oklahoma woman who was violently attacked for bearing a resemblance to Caylee Anthony's mother.
Afghanistan War Withdrawal Begins as First U.S. Troops Depart
The United States' slow withdrawal from the Afghanistan War has begun, as the first wave of soldiers departed the country without other troops rotating in to replace them.
Second Green Card Lottery Friday to Replace Voided First Picks
Thousands of immigrants denied a shot at American residency are holding their breaths Friday as the U.S. State Department announces the green card lottery to replace an initial, flawed attempt.
Second US Green Card Lottery Results Today After Initial Picks Voided
Thousands of immigrants denied a shot at American residency are holding their breaths today as the State Department announces the green card lottery to replace an initial flawed attempt.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Severus Snape Voted Greatest Character
Voters chose Severus Snape as the greatest Harry Potter character, and an emotional Alan Rickman accepted his honor at Thursday'e premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Obama Administration Asks Court to Slow 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Repeal
The Obama administration pushed back on a federal appeals court ordering an immediate halt of the U.S. Department of Defense's don't ask, don't tell policy, asking for more time to lift the ban on openly gay soldiers.
For HIV, AIDS Treatment, Prevention Is the New Focus
HIV/AIDS treatment should be focused on preventing the disease's spread by administering drugs early, a prominent Canadian HIV researcher said ahead of a global HIV/AIDS conference.
Pentagon Seeks Cyber Security Strategy After Massive Hack of 24,000 Files
The Pentagon suffered the most significant breach yet of its cyber security system, underscoring fears that secret defense files and networks are vulnerable to cyber attacks and lending a sense of urgency to the institution's push to bolster its cyber security.