All Latest News Wires
Sandusky case in jury's handsThe former Penn State assistant coach's child molestation trial has taken nine days; now, the jury will decide if he is guilty of abusing young boys.
Lawyers have questions about new Zimmerman videoThe detective who questioned Zimmerman also commented on Zimmerman's inconsistencies, though others say the new video is generally believable.
- Commerce secretary resigns after bizarre hit-and-runs
John Bryson resigned less than two weeks after suffering a seizure and a pair of car accidents in Los Angeles.
US Supreme Court throws out FCC indecency finesThe ruling was very narrow, however, and left similar future fines in an uncertain place.
Newly released video shows Zimmerman's account of fatal Trayvon Martin fightIn a video posted on a website by George Zimmerman's defense team, Zimmerman said Trayvon Martin saw his gun and reached for it as the two scuffled on the sidewalk at a gated apartment community in Florida. That's when Zimmerman said he pulled the gun and shot the teenager.
Investors lukewarm on latest Fed moveStocks saw no pickup from Bernanke's announcements today.
At last, college football playoffs: BCS commissioners agree on planCollege football semi-finals will rotate among the traditional major bowl games, while the finals will look more like the Super Bowl.
Immigration debate takes center stage in campaignPresident Obama's recent immigration order and appearances by both candidates at a major Latino convention have made outreach to Hispanics an important part of the race.
Obama expects to be outspent by RomneyHis campaign said they expect the GOP candidate and his allies to raise more than $1 billion, more than the Democratic incumbent believes he will be able to gather.
Congressional committee finds Holder in contemptA Republican-dominated House panel found the Attorney General in contempt on a straight party-line vote; the last Cabinet official found in contempt was Janet Reno during Whitewater.
Jury deadlocked in landmark Catholic sex abuse trialMonsignor William Lynn is the first American church official to be charged with covering up complaints of clergy child rape.
Zoo animals among those escaping Duluth floodingPolice officers helped track down a polar bear that got out of its enclosure overnight at the low-lying Lake Superior Zoo where several animals drowned.
Sandusky trial: Defense rests without calling Sandusky to testifyThe sudden end to the defense's presentation came on the seventh day of the trial, during which the jury heard from eight men — now 18 to 28 — who said the former coach sexually assaulted them after they met him through the charity he founded.
Firefighters making progress on Colorado wildfire, while new one flaresMore evacuations were called for after a wildfire on private land in northwestern Colorado spread.
Dimon in the hot seat before CongressThe JPMorgan Chase CEO was in front of Congress for a second time; he is under fire for a $2 billion trading loss.
Romney is vetting Rubio for possible VP pickRumors have been swirling that the Florida senator is not on the short list, but the Romney campaign said today that he is being looked at.
- Fight brewing in Congress over budget, taxes
Last year, Congress put off hard decisions on the country's finances, but they are coming due in an election-year showdown.
Obama tells G20 that Europe can "break the fever"The President sounded a confident note about the ability for European leaders to solve the debt crisis roiling the region.
- Sandusky defense claims police gave details to accusers
The trial of the former Penn State assistant football coach could be in jurors' hands by the end of the week. There was no indication whether the 68-year-old Sandusky might testify.
Roger Clemens acquittal could boost Hall of Fame bidStandards for conviction are clear in court, less so in baseball, where Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro have been bypassed for the Hall thus far despite distinguished careers.
