Feds: Radical Islamic leader killed in raid

A man described as a leader of a radical Sunni Islam group in the U.S. was fatally shot while resisting arrest and exchanging gunfire with federal agents, authorities say.

U.N. staff’s harrowing escape in Kabul attack

House Democrats to unveil health bill

House Democrats reach agreement  on key elements of a health care bill that would require requiring virtually universal sign-ups and offer a new government-run insurance option.

In overhaul debate, doctors' lobby in tricky spot

Housing news helps stocks end trading down

Stocks fell Wednesday after a drop in sales of new homes gave investors another reason to be cautious.

Metro jobless rates fall in September

Utley, Lee ensure Phillies deep-six Yankees

Cliff Lee and Chase Utley got the Philadelphia Phillies off to a fast World Series start. Lee pitched a six-hitter to outduel CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Phillies beat the New York Yankees 6-1 in a misty Game 1 on Wednesday night.

DeMarco: Ace pitching? Phillies have plenty of that

Swine flu closes more than 600 schools in U.S.

Across the country schools are closing by the dozen as officials say they’re being hit so hard by swine flu that they feel shutting down for a few days is the only feasible option.

H1N1 fears lead to rush on Tamiflu

A steampunk haunted house

  Is it possible to create a haunted house without all the clichés — the blood, the suffering, even the haunts — and still be scary?

NASA launches test rocket on second try

The year of living dangerously

In November, I'll be quitting my job and heading out on one of the last true adventures left on earth: Driving around the world. By Nicolas Rapp.

FAA: 2 jets came within 90 feet on ground at LAX