Three-state sweep revives Santorum's hopes


DENVER (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum rejuvenated his presidential hopes on Tuesday with a shocking sweep of the three nominating contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, dealing a blow to wounded front-runner Mitt Romney.

Air traffic alert after volcano spews ash cloud


A remote volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands erupted violently early on Thursday, spouting an ash cloud 15,000 feet.

North Korea's new leaders lash out at South Korea


North Korea sounded a bellicose note in its first communication with the outside world since the death of leader Kim Jong-il.

Iowa's moderate Republicans: an edge for Romney?


DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Iowa's moderate Republicans are a small and dispirited bunch, but they could provide a vital boost for Mitt Romney in the state's tight kickoff presidential contest.

Police name Texas Christmas shooting suspect


Dressed in a Santa suit, Aziz Yazdanapah showed up at his estranged wife's home and killed everyone.

Police: Neighbor confessed in death of Indiana girl


The man accused of killing a nine-year-old neighbor he was watching told investigators he beat the girl with a brick.

Snow, tears mark funeral for North Korean leader


The world watched anxiously on Wednesday as North Korea staged a huge funeral for former leader Kim Jong-il.

White Sox sign Danks to $65 million deal

Roethlisberger aims to play through pain

Battle for NFL playoff spots goes down to the wire

Rookie Cole crucial as Miami beat Boston

Deal reached to avert government shutdown

Rivals pounce on Gingrich at last Iowa debate

Gingrich at center stage in Iowa debate

U.S. formally ends war in Iraq