Ken Stanford

The collapse of an Interstate highway bridge in northern Washington state is a wake-up call for the entire nation, the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board says.

Two women died after being swept away by floodwaters after weekend rains deluged numerous roads in San Antonio, forcing more than 235 rescues by emergency workers who aided stranded motorists and homeowners at times using inflatable boats.

Dixie Que of Macon, Ga., and Smokin

One patient with a history of substance abuse and suicidal thoughts was left alone in a waiting room inside the Atlanta VA Medical Center, where he obtained drugs from a hospital visitor and later died of an overdose.

Some call it wishful thinking, but President Barack Obama has all but declared an end to the global war on terror.

President Barack Obama says the nation must do more than just remember its fallen heroes on Memorial Day.

Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday.

Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.

Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful it will jeopardize benefits for millions of members.

The aroma of barbecue dominated the air around Brenau Uniersity Saturday morning and into the afternoon as the competition began in the 5h Annual Brenau Barbecue Championship.