The tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs this week ranks among the strongest storms ever to strike the United States, packing powerful winds that topped 200 mph.

The controversy over the extra scrutiny the Internal Revenue Service imposed on some conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status could take a new turn Wednesday when IRS official Lois Lerner is expected to assert her Fifth Amendment right against s...

Day in and day out, the Redmond smokejumpers wait for the call to head anywhere in the country and battle wildfires. But before they can leave, they have to complete extensive training and refresher courses.

If Ken Jeong has his way, "The Hangover" wouldn't end with this weekend's third installment.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.

After questioning Apple CEO Tim Cook in a congressional hearing Tuesday, Sen. John McCain ran out of time and didn't get to ask one pressing question on his mind.

Amtrak service resumed between New York and New Haven, Connecticut, Tuesday afternoon, the national train operator announced in a statement, five days after a derailment on one of the busiest tracks in the country injured more than 70 people.

These days there are a wide range of "green" vehicles for the Earth-conscious commuter to choose from, no matter what your commute looks like.