Police say a suicide bomber has driven an explosives-laden vehicle into Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel.
At least 40 people are reported to have been killed and wounding 50 more wounded, as the hotel was packed for breaking fast during Ramadan.

The storied investment bank files for bankruptcy protection and sends employees packing during a dismal day on Wall Street.

Conservative host Bill O’Reilly interviewed Obama during a campaign stop in York Pennsylvania.

Today, China stands alone in continuing the use of organs of executed prisoners for transplant surgery.”1 International organizations such as the World Medical Association and the World Health Organization regard the sale of human organs as inhumane and unethical. These organizations believe it is essential to address all concerns surrounding illicit organ trade and possibly [...]

Mexican national Jose Ernesto Medellin, whose death penalty conviction in the rape and murder of two teen girls sparked international controversy, was put to death in Texas on Tuesday night, prison officials said. Jose Ernesto Medellin was put to death for his part in the gang rape and murder of two Texas girls.
Jose Ernesto Medellin [...]

On August 1, 2008 a rare total solar eclipse will appear in the skies over parts of Canada, Greenland, Russia, Mongolia, and China. During this spectacular event, the moon will cross in front of the sun, completely blocking out the sun’s disk, and casting a shadow over part of the Earth. While only people in [...]

Ted Kennedy returned to the U.S. Senate today for the first time since he was diagnosed with brain cancer.