They'd read about it, they'd seen the videos on the news, and they endured a late summer of smoke-filled skies. But on Friday, a group of 50 Central Oregonians got to see the devastation of the Pole Creek Fire up close, with their own eyes.

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke takes center stage Wednesday at a highly anticipated press conference at which he is expected to discuss when the central bank could begin tapering the pace of its bond purchases.

Rock legend and breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge is taking issue with Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy.

Google filed a court petition Tuesday demanding it be allowed to share information about government surveillance programs with the public.

With their backs against the wall, the Miami Heat thrived once again Tuesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs and staving off elimination.

The Heat pulled off a 103-100 overtime victory, forcing a decisive Game 7 on Thursday.

Mario Chalmers had...

Chrysler Group reversed course and agreed to a recall of 2.7 million Jeeps Tuesday, giving in to the government's request in the final hours before a deadline.

Chrysler stated last week that it would not comply with the recall demand, arguing that the...

Paris and Rome are lovely this time of year, but they're also packed with summer travelers.

For something a little quieter, consider Lonely Planet's latest list of top European destinations that offer café culture, history and outdoor adventures outsi...