Ken Stanford

For those who could escape work -and thousands of green-garbed tourists and locals did - Tuesday turned out to be a nearly perfect day to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Savannah.

Demonstrators gathered at the Georgia Capitol building to rally against a bill critics say could lead to discrimination of gays, lesbians and others.

Stock closed mostly lower Tuesday as traders react to lower oil prices and try to guess when interest rates might start to rise.

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock abruptly resigned Tuesday following a monthlong cascade of revelations about his business deals and lavish spending on everything from overseas travel to office decor in the style of "Downton Abbey."

Global celebrations of the Emerald Isle's patron saint culminated in parades and celebrations in Dublin, New York and scores of other cities Tuesday.

Unemployment rates fell in 24 states in January and rose in just eight, the latest evidence that hiring is strong across the country.

Two senior agents accused of being involved in a drunken-driving crash at the White House earlier this month appeared to "nudge" a large construction barrier as they drove through a secure area, Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy told lawmakers Tuesday. He said he didn't find out about the incident until days afterward.