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Gunmen kidnapped and killed at least 21 people in the Philippines today in what a presidential adviser called the most "gruesome massacre of civilians" in recent history.

After dismal elections in 2006 and 2008, Republicans hope signs of discomfort with President Obama's agenda will turn into gains in governors' mansions in 2010.

Senate Democrats cleared a major hurdle this weekend by voting to move ahead with debate on health care reform, but it was hardly a unified party standing behind the bill.

Sarah Palin's book tour came through my city the other day and I scooted over to the mall, looking to get an autograph and a handshake.

Global warming could wipe out $28 trillion worth of assets in the world's largest coastal cities as melting ice caps push sea levels higher, a new report warns.

Two fingers cut from the hand of Italian astronomer Galileo nearly 300 years ago have been rediscovered more than a century after they were last seen, an Italian museum director said Monday.

Senate Democrats barely won a vote to debate a health care bill and already are talking about changes."We are open because we want to pass the bill," Sen. Dick Durbin said.

Georgia officials have agreed to exhume the body of the ex-fiancé of a "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member to get a second look at what may have caused his death.

Authorities at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant were investigating what caused a weekend radiation leak that resulted in 150 workers being sent home, officials said Sunday.

Defender Robbie Russell led Real Salt Lake to an upset win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night in a penalty shootout that gave the underdogs victory in extended time and the Major League Soccier Cup title.

Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician at the center of the homicide investigation into singer Michael Jackson's death, has resumed his practice.

Online auction giant eBay apologized Sunday for a daylong glitch that inactivated the search function on its Web site, and said it will compensate sellers for their losses.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Over and over again, I have asked people a simple question: Why is Jimmie Johnson better at racing stock cars than anyone else? Sunday, he finished fifth at the Ford 400, and with that he became the first driver in NASCAR history to win four championships in a row.

A transit police officer was captured on video forcing the head of an unruly man into a heavy-duty glass window, which shattered, during an arrest, authorities said.

The beating of 12-year-old boy by a group of classmates at a Southern California middle school may be linked to a Facebook posting encouraging kids to target redheads, authorities say.

Sabar Mina is cloaked in a light green shall tinged with dirt. She is holding an empty flour sack by her side that she plans on filling with firewood.

Pakistani troops killed at least 29 militants in clashes and air strikes in the tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan, military officials told CNN.

The death toll from an explosion at a northeastern China coal mine rose to 92 Sunday evening, according to state-run media.

Janet Jackson takes the Nokia Theatre stage to open Sunday evening's 37th annual American Music Awards show, but Rihanna's red carpet entrance may cause the most excitement.

A car carrying a 400-pound bomb was driven through barriers at police headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, crashing into a building, police said Sunday.

Rhode Island's top Roman Catholic leader has asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy to stop taking Communion over his support for abortion rights, the diocese said Sunday.

Shuttle astronaut Randy Bresnik has welcomed a daughter -- from space. Bresnik is aboard the international space station.

About 70 students at the University of California-Santa Cruz surrendered the administration building they had occupied in protest of a tuition hike.

Strong winds and waves delayed rescuers trying to save dozens of passengers after a ferry sank Sunday off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing at least 25, officials said.

Israeli fighter jets attacked what the country said were "terrorist sites" in Gaza in retribution for an earlier attack, the military said Sunday.

More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles, including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance, were auctioned off for $2 million.

Iran plans to launch a large aerial military exercise today to prepare for possible attack, state media said. The five-day exercise will cover a vast area, Press TV said.

Health care reform backers won a key victory Saturday night as the Senate voted to move ahead with a floor debate on a sweeping $848 billion bill.