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Swim Club Members: "Nothing to Do With Race"
Jul 9, 2009 | 649 comments
Members of a swim club, which banned 65 inner city kids from the grounds for fear it might "change the complexion" of the club, are coming forward to defend the organization.
Pelosi: No Need for House Resolution to Praise Jackson
Jul 9, 2009 | 81 comments
Beat it! That's Nancy Pelosi's message to those calling for a House resolution to praise Michael Jackson.
Obama's Italian Trip in Photos
Jul 9, 2009 | 515 comments
President Obama is abroad again, traveling to Russia, Italy and Ghana on a week-long trip. Take a look at all of the Obamas' trips abroad...
Hush Money? Ensign's Parents Gave $96k to Mistress
Jul 9, 2009 | 14 comments
U.S. Sen. John Ensign's parents gave the Nevada Republican's mistress and her family nearly $100,000 "out of concern for the well being of longtime family friends during a difficult time," an attorney...
Top News Photos
Jul 8, 2009 | 56 comments
See amazing photos from around the globe...
Talking Hope With the Pope
17 minutes ago
Obama makes time for the Holy Father before he heads to Africa
GM Expected to Emerge From Chapter 11
32 minutes ago | 1 comment
Once the world's largest and most powerful automaker, the troubled company is expected to emerge cleansed of massive debt and burdensome contracts that would have sunk it without federal loans.
AIG Renews Bogus Bonus Push
Jul 10, 2009
After its bonus payments ignited a firestorm of criticism earlier this year, American International Group Inc. is asking the federal government to weigh in on the insurer's plan to resume paying milli...
Who's Criminal: Probe Into Jacko's Doctors Intensifies
Jul 10, 2009 | 1 comment
LAPD Chief says detectives are gathering evidence against doctors while a family friend acknowledges a potential criminal probe.
The Week That Was: Goodbye Michael, Hello Franken
Jul 9, 2009 | 1 comment
Michael Jackson was celebrated in a memorial service, Al Franken was sworn in as senator from Minnesota and President Obama traveled to Russia and Italy.
The Case for Burris
Jul 9, 2009 | 1 comment
Perennial underdogs aren't supposed to quit -- they're just supposed to lose
We Aren't the World
Jul 9, 2009 | 3 comments
Nancy Pelosi's decision not to have a congressional resolution for Michael Jackson shows that, despite, the outpouring of devotion for the deceased pop idol, he still died a very controversial figure....
James Franco's Commencement Comedy
Jul 9, 2009 | 1 comment
Actor’s hilarious web video is a pointed response to student Facebook campaign to bounce him as UCLA graduation speaker.
Stuttering Fox Newser: America Not a Pure Society
Jul 9, 2009 | 25 comments
A popular Fox News personality made an unscripted -- and unintelligent -- commentary on American marriage habits, claiming the US was not a "pure society" because "we keep marrying other species and e...
Families Converge on Desecrated Ill. Cemetery
Jul 9, 2009 | 16 comments
Families are flocking to Burr Oak to find out what's become of their loved ones' remains at the cemetery that was once the only one in the area that would accept African Americans.
Boehner Wants No More Economic Viagra
Jul 9, 2009 | 2 comments
Second stimulus will face stiff opposition from Republicans.
Roland on Down the Road
Jul 9, 2009 | 5 comments
With his reported decision not to run in 2010, the tumultuous era of U.S. Sen. Roland Burris comes to an end. Lessons learned?
Egypt Arrests Al Qaeda Suspects in Suez Bomb Plot
Jul 9, 2009
Egyptian authorities arrested 25 militants with links to al-Qaida on suspicion of plotting attacks on oil pipelines and ships in the Suez Canal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Defiant Protesters Take to Iran's Streets Again
Jul 9, 2009 | 4 comments
Hundreds of young men and women chanted "death to the dictator" and fled baton-wielding police in the capital Thursday as opposition activists sought to revive street protests despite authorities' vows...
Former Yankee Leyritz Sobs in Court, Curses "Justice"
Jul 9, 2009 | 1 comment
Tearfully warns judge: "If anything happens to my kids"
Burris Will Bow Out of Senate Race
Jul 9, 2009 | 6 comments
After months of speculation about his political future, U.S. Sen. Roland Burris will not run for the senate seat he was appointed to by ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, NBC News has learned.
Thousands Huddle to Mourn Steve McNair
Jul 9, 2009 | 6 comments
Steve McNair's family, friends, former teammates and coaches gathered Thursday night along with thousands of fans to remember the slain ex-NFL quarterback's accomplishments on and off the field.
Worker Dies in Chocolate Vat; Company Operating Illegally
Jul 9, 2009 | 107 comments
The Camden company where a worker died after falling into a large vat of melting chocolate was operating illegally.
41 Iraqis Killed in Terrorist Bombings
Jul 9, 2009
Civilian casualties continue to mount in Iraq as more than 40 people were killed and dozens more hurt in bombing attacks.
Pledge This! Paris Caught Up in Ponzi Scheme
Jul 9, 2009 | 12 comments
Proceeds from the "so not hot" movie were supposed to help pay investors in the producer's Ponzi scheme.
Pool Boots Kids Who Might "Change the Complexion"
Swim Club Members: "Nothing to Do With Race"
Campers' "Complexion" No Problem for New Pool
Swim Club Members: "Nothing to Do With Race"
Worker Dies in Chocolate Vat; Company Operating Illegally
The Best And the Brightest: NPH Loves Philly