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George Zimmerman gave a scathing review of the Sanford Police Department when he spoke at a public meeting in January 2011, describing what he'd seen in ride-alongs with officers as "disgusting."

Like many other 18-year-olds, Nina Siren is on the point of graduating from high school. Unlike her peers, she has spent more than half her short life fighting to prevent the destruction of her home, culture and indigenous community in the interests of oil exploration.

Sen. Jim Webb, D-Virginia, has introduced a bill requiring explicit congressional approval of U.S. military humanitarian or peacekeeping operations.

William Bennett applauds Eric Greitens for delivering a vital message to Tufts U. graduates -- to sacrifice, to serve one's country, and live magnanimously.

A Senate panel is trying to determine if a charity intended to help disabled veterans deserves tax-exempt status after doling out millions to a direct-mail company.

Putting a 1-year-old inside a washing machine isn't smart, but it's also not criminal, according to a New Jersey prosecutor.

Mexican authorities have arrested a man they say shot an American freelance journalist to death at a 2006 protest, state media reported.

A woman blamed for a security scare aboard a U.S.-bound jetliner has been handed over to immigration officials but won't face criminal charges, authorities in Maine said Wednesday.

A New York woman who pretended to have terminal cancer to pay for an extravagant wedding and honeymoon has been ordered to give back thousands of dollars she received from sympathetic donors.

In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, former secretary of state Colin Powell says he has "no problem" with gay marriage.

Apple's prized product designer Jonathan ("Jony") Ive is a constant source of fascination among the press -- doubly so after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

One of the world's oldest civilizations took a major step toward democracy Wednesday as polls closed in Egypt's historic vote for president, even as many worried the armed forces would quash the results if the top brass doesn't like the country's choice.

As families prepare for air travel this coming Memorial Day weekend, United Airlines won't be offering early boarding to families in coach with small children.

Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan told a Senate committee Wednesday that the prostitution scandal in Colombia caused no security breach and steps have been taken to prevent a similar episode.

A Florida A&M University drum major who died after enduring a school hazing ritual aboard a bus decided to go through with the rite in order to earn respect, band members said in court documents released Wednesday.

Dark theories about Obama's citizenship show no signs of fading away. Republican members of Congress and state party organizations are responsible for the latest conspiracy-mongering. And the loose talk could cause a headache for Mitt Romney this election season.

Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan testifies before a Senate committee investigating the Colombian sex scandal.

President Barack Obama delivered a strong defense of his international leadership at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Wednesday, telling graduating cadets they'll be building on "new era of American leadership."

To be clear: This is a political campaign. Romney's experience at Bain Capital is certainly relevant. The problem with campaigns is that issues and events and results need to be either black or white.

As the presidential campaign veers off onto the Bain Capital ramp, the predictable arguments ensue: Is the turn simply a political attack meant to distract from bad economic news? (So says Mitt Romney). Or is it an important, valid argument at the heart of the contest? (So says President Barack Obama.)