LOS ANGELES — A Southern California woman who grew up knowing little of her father — a heroic casualty of World War II — is now the proud owner of his long-lost battle medals, including a … more

WASHINGTON— Republicans and Democrats alike on Sunday predicted President Barack Obama would fail if he pushed forward with his own effort to overhaul the nation's immigration system and urged the … more

NEW YORK — The head of the NAACP said Sunday that even some members of the New York Police Department oppose the city's policy of street stops, with mostly minorities being questioned. Benjamin … more

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is concerned about the effect that looming, drastic across-the-board budget cuts will have on the middle class, his new chief of staff said Sunday. Congressional … more

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — As soon as he heard officers were chasing the suspected cop killer in a stolen truck, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Roger Loftis was certain: His buddy Jeremiah … more

MISSOULA, Mont. — The first week of the trial of former University of Montana Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson has attracted a room full of spectators. "It's a big spectacle. I've not seen … more

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Republican opponents of former Sen. Chuck Hagel's stalled bid to become defense secretary said Sunday that they'll probably allow his Senate confirmation vote to proceed … more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After backlash from customers, the producer of Maker's Mark bourbon is reversing a decision to cut the amount of alcohol in bottles of its famous whiskey. Rob Samuels, Maker's … more

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. — Arkansas authorities say that country singer Mindy McCready was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A news release from the Cleburne County Sheriff's … more

JOHANNESBURG — Oscar Pistorius' track career was put on hold indefinitely Sunday because of his murder charge, reinforcing the possibility that the double-amputee Olympian and disabled sports icon … more