No sooner had Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln promised to deliver one crucial vote in support of a health care overhaul than she threatened to withhold the next one.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:12:41 GMT

American and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:12:59 GMT

A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the legislation has cleared a hurdle over Republicans eager to inflict a defeat on President Barack Obama.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:17:31 GMT

After decades of mistrust and sometimes betrayal, Mexican and U.S. authorities are increasingly setting aside their differences to unite against a common enemy.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:50:41 GMT

Prices have dipped, but some sellers are certain their nine-figure properties will attract buyers.


Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:31 GMT