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Another place on Formula One's merry-go-round is filled as Pastor Maldonado joins Lotus, which has retained Romain Grosjean after an impressive season.

As he celebrates his 40th birthday, just what is the secret to Ryan Giggs' longevity?

Lawmakers said a ban would create tension between police and immigrants and damage counter-terrorism operations.

Hold the obituary. Experts now think Comet ISON -- or at least part of it --survived its close encounter with the sun.

A new law may wake some of Egypt's dormant revolutionaries

UNHCR paints a bleak picture for the 1.1 million youngest victims of the Syrian Civil War

A U.S. drone strike in Pakistan killed three suspected militants and injured others early Friday, intelligence sources said.

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U.S. and Japanese authorities were investigating two small explosions Thursday outside an American air base near Tokyo, officials said.

JERUSALEM (AP) -- The chief Palestinian negotiator in peace talks with Israel says the world needs to get tough with Israel over its continued settlement building to ensure the remaining five months of talks won't be was...

Shoppers Flock To South Shore Plaza For Black Friday     

Traders digest economic developments in Europe and await anecdotal evidence from Black Friday     

Police suspect arson in the 10-story collapse

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says huge progress has been made in the fight against AIDS -- but the battle still needs increased global support to beat the disease.

It's fast and furious, but only when you want it to be.

Dog, owner reunited after animal spends 9 days under rubble of Washington tornado     

Charles Saatchi, the millionaire ex-husband of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, is due to testify Friday at the trial of two former personal assistants accused of defrauding the couple.

LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- A horse and a goat have died in a two-story barn fire in Littleton, N.H.     

Portuguese postal workers go on strike against privatization, scuffle with police     

Is the military still ready for war _ or should you be worried?     

Bangladesh political activists punish work with death during general strikes, victimizing poor     

Authorities confirmed shots were fired outside a Kohl's store during a Black Friday event in suburban Romeoville late Thursday night. There are injuries, though none considered life-threatening initially.