Obama reaches out to Asia

The president sought to cast U.S.-Asian relations with a new eye toward allies and former foes, economics and regional relationships.

Can N.Y. bear the pain of a trial?

Some can't wait for justice, but others fear reliving the horror and watching suspects grandstand in court.

Fort Hood suspect may have contacted Pakistan

Congressman says psychiatrist charged in Fort Hood rampage had back and forth overseas.

Authorities acting on tip search for missing N. Carolina girl

Authorities acted on a tip Sunday and searched a wide area in south-central North Carolina trying to find a 5-year-old girl reported missing by her mother, who has been charged with human trafficking and child abuse involving prostitution.

Drilling for Scotch whiskey on frozen continent

A beverage company has asked a team to drill through Antarctica's ice for a lost cache of some vintage Scotch whiskey that has been on the rocks since a century ago.

Hudson 'Miracle' pilot criticizes book's take

The pilot who guided his disabled plane to a safe emergency landing in the Hudson River says that a new book that underscores the role of the jet's automation technology in the landing is inaccurate.

Clinton: Specific demands will accompany US help

The United States is limiting its goals in Afghanistan and demanding better accountability from that country's underperforming leader, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday, and she tied additional U.S. civilian help to results from Kabul.