All Latest News Wires
Hollywood-style LA bank heist included kidnapping, fake bombThe bank robbers got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from the Bank of America when it opened Wednesday morning, but no one was injured in the robbery.
Bill Clinton: Obama 'laid the foundation for prosperity'While addressing the Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton applauded President Barack Obama's economic record.
Secret Service investigating reported theft of Romney's tax recordsAn anonymous letter sent to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's accounting firm asked for $1 million to prevent leaking Romney's tax filings. The Secret Service is investigating the case.
Democratic convention: Clinton will say Obama 'put a floor under the crash'In what seemed to be an effort at damage control after an embarrassing platform revision, President Barack Obama's staff released some of former President Bill Clinton's remarks early.
Rahm Emanuel: Chicago mayor shifting to pro-Obama super PACAn Obama campaign aide confirmed Wednesday that Emanuel is making the switch to a super PAC run with the help of former White House advisers.
Sheriff describes Ohio Amish beard-cutting 'hate crime'The defense has tried to portray the attacks as internal church disciplinary matters, not a religion-based hate crime as prosecutors contend.
Democrats: 'Mitt Romney just doesn't get it'At their national convention Democrats aim to move the debate from 'are you better off?' to what they see as Romney's shortfalls. Topics such as abortion, gay marriage and health care featured in Tuesday's speeches.
Michelle Obama: 'We all know who my husband is'President Obama and the couple's children will watch the first lady's speech at the Democratic Party's national convention from the White House. Mrs. Obama's role in the president's reelection campaign is to defend his character and his policies.
13,000 La. homes damaged by Isaac: OfficialsA spokeswoman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said the preliminary figures were based on an initial review of communities with flooding and wind damage.
Snedeker, Dustin Johnson among US Ryder Cup captain's picksUS Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III picked one Ryder Cup rookie along with three others Monday to fill out the American squad for the biennial golf competition later this month outside Chicago.
Forest fire outside of Los Angeles cause unknown, may burn for a weekThe cause of the fire that started Sunday afternoon in the San Gabriel Mountains, spoiling holiday hiking and camping plans for thousands, has not been determined.
After Isaac, thousands still without powerTens of thousands in Louisiana and thousands more in Mississippi and Arkansas were still in the dark Monday, following last Tuesday's Category 1 hurricane. Many remain housed in shelters as the Federal Emergency Management Agency assesses property losses.
Southern California wildfire growsAfter causing thousands of visitors to evacuate the Angeles National Forest, a wildfire in southern California has expanded to include hundreds more acres. The fire's cause is under investigation.
Small earthquake rocks L.A.A magnitude-3.3 earthquake shook Beverly Hills early Monday morning. So far, there haven't been any reports of damage, injuries or loss of life.
Coal-dependent businesses fight to hold on, as industry shrinksThe price of coal continues climbing while natural gas is increasingly a more affordable alternative, leaving businesses dependent on the coal industry in a tight spot.
Obama, Romney snipe as Democratic National Convention nearsRepublican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is trying to capitalize on the momentum of the RNC and football season, calling President Barack Obama a failed coach. Obama dismissed the GOP Convention as old-fashioned and said Romney failed to provide policy details.
Remnants of Issac head for the Midwest, recovery slow in the GulfWith rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes, the remnants of Hurricane Issac spins off into the drought-ridden Midwest. Meanwhile, Gulf Coast residents wait for power to be restored.
GOP attacks Biden as a 'governing liability'As the vice presidential debate approaches, the Republicans look to cast doubt on Vice President Joe Biden's effectiveness. Democrats counter that Biden is an capable campaigner and appeals to blue-collar workers.
Voter ID and early voting cases heat up in courts across the countryLegal battles over controversial voter ID laws, changes to early voting rules, and even the way ballots could look on election day are being heard in courts from Florida to Nevada.
NFL fan falls to death at Houston's Reliant Stadium. Are stadiums unsafe?NFL fan falls to death: An NFL fan plunged to his death from an escalator at Houston's Reliant Stadium Thursday, in the second fatal injury at a Texas sports venue in just over a year.
