On a night that celebrated 50 years of Motown, some of the "American Idol" finalists struggled with the music made famous by the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and other greats from the Detroit sound machine. ...more

March 26, 2009

President Barack Obama is playing a bit of divide and conquer this week, pitting his Republican critics in Washington against GOP governors and mayors eager for the federal money that his hard-fought stimulus plan will bring. Next on the list of Republican notables to embrace the president is California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is to join Obama at a town hall meeting Thursday in Los Angeles. ...more

March 19, 2009

A jury had to decide on Tuesday whether fear for one's safety justifies leaving the scene of a fatal accident. ...more

February 4, 2009

Hillary Rodham Clinton's supporters had mixed reactions Saturday to the selection of Joe Biden as the Democrats' vice presidential candidate. ...more

August 24, 2008

Illusionist Criss Angel's escape from the imploded Spyglass Resort on Wednesday night is drawing mixed reactions from fans, pans from critics and praise from Clearwater officials. ...more

July 31, 2008

Consumers may be told if their local grocery store got tainted meat during a recall under a new policy announced Friday by the Agriculture Department. ...more

July 12, 2008

A resurgent al-Qaida terrorist network has shifted the focus of its attacks to Pakistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Friday. ...more

December 22, 2007