Pediatricians will join call for mandatory flu shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics plans to call for all health workers to be vaccinated. It's the latest group to warn against the flu threat. ...
Federal panel OKs trash site by LaGuardia
A trash facility being built next to New York's LaGuardia Airport is drawing outrage from pilots it will attract birds that could cause haza ...
Richard Daley says six terms is enough as Chicago's mayor
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's announcement Tuesday that he won't run again sparked surprise over his departure and a scramble for a successo ...
Fierce Colo. fire hungry for more homes
A fierce wildfire 12 miles west of Boulder, Colo., continued to rage uncontained Tuesday, prompting evacuations of about 3,500 people.
Editing, enhancing Wikipedia becomes project at colleges
Some professors believe Wikipedia has no place in the footnotes of a college paper. But could it have a place on the syllabus?
Feds: Army base gunman threatened to kill Obama
A former soldier accused of demanding mental treatment as he took hostages at gunpoint at a Georgia Army hospital later told investigators he ...
Tropical Storm Hermine lashes south Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine gave a wet and windy punch to Texas on Tuesday but left only minor scrapes in the storm-weary Rio Grande Valley, which ...
Group gets homeless on feet and running
Back on My Feet is a support group for the homeless meant to help them instill discipline and improve their health through running.
Shocking! Southwest's New Sale Slammed By Rival Airlines
The low-cost king's current three-day sale may have some good prices, but it can't hold a candle to new unadvertised fares from American, Continental, and others. You can save up to 65 percent by picking a different airline!