The dispute among Democrats foretells of a rowdy floor debate next month on legislation that would extend health care coverage to roughly 31 million Americans.

Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO forces said Monday.

When the holiday shopping season kicks off the day after Thanksgiving, retailers can expect to see millions of less frightened, but even more bargain-hungry customers.

Michael Jackson was honored with four American Music Awards on Sunday night, making history by collecting more AMAs during his career than any other artist and becoming the shows winningest posthumous artist.

The crackdown on child pornography and other sex offenses has created manpower shortages and technology challenges for probation officers, police and federal agents.

The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood is paralyzed from the chest down and doctors believe his paralysis will be permanent, his lawyer said.

Donovan McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run following Antonio Dixons blocked field goal, and Philadelphia came away with a 24-20 victory over struggling Chicago on Sunday night after back-to-back close losses.

Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010.

Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown in a 31-14 win. The victory gave them a two-game lead in the AFC East and sent the Jets to their sixth loss in seven games.