Meet the world's new richest man: Bill Gates loses the title to Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu.

Corey Haim, Andrew Koenig, Dana Plato, and More '80s Stars Plauged by Problems

U.S. enforcement and intelligence officials said Wednesday that the no-fly list barring passengers with suspected terror ties from boarding planes has already increased in size since the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest flight 253, and was likely to get much larger.

Biden tries to calm tensions, saying US has 'no better friend' than Israel.

A 7 year-old boy saved his family when he acted quickly after intruders burst in and threatened his parents.

Congressional Democrats, near deal on health legislation, must sell it to rank and file

Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers who defend terror detainees draw condemnation.

Kansas City, Mo., closing almost half district's schools to avoid going broke.

Al-Qaida eyeing less-complex US attacks after impact of Fort Hood, Dec. 25.

Finance Minister believes India could soon overtake China's growth rates.

A bailout watchdog warned today that troubled lender GMAC, the recipient of three infusions of federal aid, could end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars.