Organizers expect thousands to protest Iraq war

580 pounds of pot seized at Calif.-Ariz. border

A search of the semi revealed about 580 pounds of marijuana hidden inside the truck's sleeping area. Authorities say the drug had an estimated street value of $464,000.

President delays Asia trip to work on health care

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters that Obama will reschedule his trip for June.

Obama backs senators' immigration overhaul plan

The bill outline drafted by two senators says illegal immigrants must admit they broke the law to become citizens.

SC gov to pay $75K in ethics fines

The Republican governor is accused of breaking 37 laws, including improperly using pricey plane tickets for a trip to Argentina where he saw the mistress he infamously called his soul mate.

'Cornhusker Kickback' gets boot, TN gets boost in health bill

Changes include extra money for hospitals in Tennessee that serve large numbers of low-income patients.

'Historic flooding' a risk this spring

"In the South and East ... flooding is more of a possibility than a certainty," weather service Director Jack Hayes said.

Obama, aides don't take 'no' for an answer

The pressure on wavering House Democrats increases by the day as Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to call a vote on Obama's health care bill.

Rep. Kucinich will support Obama health overhaul

Kucinich announced his decision Wednesday. It's important because the vote will be close, and Democrats are scrounging for all the support they can get.

Senate OKs jobs bill for Obama signature

It would provide a temporary payroll tax holiday to companies that hire and would pump $20 billion into the federal highway construction fund to make up for low gasoline tax revenues.

It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters

"After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta," Woods said.

Obama stumps for health care as House brass grasp for votes

"We need courage," Obama told an audience at a senior citizen center in Strongsville, Ohio, outside Cleveland.

FCC wants more access to affordable high-speed Internet

Federal regulators have unveiled an ambitious plan to bring high-speed Internet service to millions of Americans who can't get it today, while boosting delivery speeds and lowering prices for 200 million current subscribers.

Honda recalls 410,000 vans, trucks for brake problem

The recall includes 344,000 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements from the 2007 and 2008 model years.

The latest on the investigation into sudden acceleration of some Toyota models

Toyota has released its preliminary findings on the Prius that allegedly sped out of control on a California highway last week.
Tests over the weekend found no evidence of a problem with the car, casting doubt on the driver's story.