Mike Phillips, coach of the boys basketball team at Plant High School, pointed at his sophomore guard, Michael Frazier, with a proud smirk on his face. ...more

December 16, 2009

Doctors know that obesity can render children less likely to benefit from anti-cancer drug therapy and suffer relapse. Researchers think they may know why. ...more

November 26, 2009

Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup today. ...more

November 7, 2009

Recruiting is already heating up for Freedom High junior linebackers Anthony Harrell and Keith Lewis. Head coach James Harrell, Anthony's father, said Florida State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, South Florida and Miami have shown interest in his 6-foot-2, 220-pound son. Florida State, North Carolina and South Florida have shown interest in Lewis. ...more

October 19, 2009

Whether it's around the dinner table or just in front of the television, U.S. families say they are spending less time together. ...more

June 16, 2009

Medical marijuana users and dispensary owners in California have held their breath for years — fearful they would be targeted for prosecution by the federal government. ...more

March 21, 2009

It seems so long ago now, but for just a day or two last month Nadya Suleman was known as Miracle Mom, the amazing woman who did what had never been done before: gave birth to the longest-surviving set of octuplets. ...more

February 24, 2009

Read this story aloud, with your best NFL Films "on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field" voice: ...more

February 1, 2009

Read this story aloud, with your best NFL Films "on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field" voice: For the seventh time, the glitzy, glamorous team from the City of Angels has crossed this nation's vastness in search of football foes in far-flung cities. The squad has visited the hostile venues of Arizona, Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans. ...more

January 31, 2009

As word of the births spread people began to call with offers of cribs, strollers, baby clothes and other items, said hospital spokeswoman Carmen Gonzalez. ...more

January 28, 2009