Kevin West

The intense fires that erupted when hijacked airliners hit the World Trade Center's twin towers disabled the water supply for hoses, sprinkler systems and other fire-suppression equipment in the buildings, according to a federal report.

Kmart Corp. on Friday reported a $174 million net loss for February, the first full month since the discount retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Riverside stayed undefeated, while the teams from West Hall and South Forsyth scored sweeps in high school soccer Thursday.

West Hall swept Buford, while the East Hall and South Forsyth boys, and the Gainesville girls posted golf wins Thursday.

Quite a few northeast Georgia high school tennis teams saw action Thursday.

Improved efficiency and marketing coupled with a rebounding economy helped ConAgra Foods boost its third-quarter net income by 48 percent despite a 2 percent decline in sales.

Doctors can safely dilute the nation's 15.4 million doses of smallpox vaccine to make up to 10 times more inoculations, according to new research.

Appearing increasingly frail, Pope John Paul II has cut back his participation in Good Friday and other Holy Week ceremonies.

HCA, the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain, announced an agreement to repay the federal government $250 million to settle an ongoing a dispute over fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid billing. The resolution is subject to approval by the Departm

The FBI wants the public to be alert for signs that terrorists may be planning a truck bombing.