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Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops Video included

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger U.S. troops in the country and Americans worldwide. More>>

Troops fire on protesters in Kashmir, 3 killed

Government forces fired on protesters hurling stones at them in Indian Kashmir on Monday, killing three people and wounding at least 17 other demonstrators, police said. More>>

Obama declares end to US combat mission in Iraq

President Barack Obama is declaring Operation Iraqi Freedom to be over with the end of the U.S. combat mission, and says it's now time "to turn the page" to give the Iraqi people full responsibility for their own... More>>

Iraq says its independent as US ends combat Video included

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said the end of American combat operations Tuesday leaves his country independent and an equal to the United States and he assured his people their own security forces will protect them. More>>

On day Iraq combat mission ends, Obama phones Bush Video included

As he prepares to herald the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President Barack Obama has spoken by phone to former President George W. Bush. More>>

Petraeus: Taliban retain momentum in some areas

Taliban guerrillas still retain the initiative in some parts of Afghanistan despite recent successes by coalition forces, the top U.S. and NATO commander in the country said Tuesday More>>


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Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues north

Remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine threathen Ark., Okla., Kan., Mo., after killing 2 in Texas More>>

BP report blames itself, others for oil spill

BP points the finger at itself _ and others _ for oil spill; critics call report self-serving More>>

Obama firm: won't yield on tax hike for wealthiest

Combative Obama insists on ending Bush-era tax cuts for nation's wealthiest; would keep others More>>

Colorado wildfire destroys more than 130 homes

At least 135 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire; containment estimated at 10 percent More>>

LA police move to quell more shooting protests

LA police hope to quell 3rd night of violence after officer's fatal shooting of knife man More>>

Fed survey sees slower growth in East and Midwest

Fed survey: More parts of country report slower growth as economy loses momentum More>>

8 people missing in Colo. wildfire

Toll of Colorado wildfire worsens as authorities look for 8 missing residents More>>

Remnants of Hermine flood Texas; buffet Oklahoma, US

Remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine flood northern Texas, killing at least 2; buffet Oklahoma More>>

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