Still covered in up to 3 feet of snow, Mid-Atlantic prepares for second big storm within days

As standoff over the summit that may never happen plays out, you can't separate the politics from the policy.

Haitians struggling in aftermath of earthquake face new threat: deadly rains.

Iran begins enriching uranium to higher levels amid fears over nuclear program.

UN asks for $538M to aid Pakistan, but appeal comes amid weak world economy.

Studies point out personality differences between cat, dog people.

In an oped in USA Today, John Brennan responds to critics of the Obama administration's counterterrorism policies.

A new study reveals that adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help seniors avoid strokes, and ultimately dementia.

China sentences activist who investigated quake deaths in 2008 to 5 years' jail.

Chinese men and women living in Singapore who drank two or more soft drinks per week were 87 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, a new study found.

China releases first national pollution census, big step in environment reform.

Surveillance video shows a Miami police cruiser plowing into a concrete fence.

The ACLU says the dismissal was an infringement on his freedom of speech.

University says they have a breakthrough on treatment for sports concussions.

Five pigs ham it up by performing a variety of tricks for their young audience.

Anne Mitchell, a Texas nurse, became a whistle-blower, accusing a doctor, Rolando Arafiles Jr., of shoddy medicine. She thought her complaint was anonymous. But the doctor complained to the local sheriff -- a patient of his. The sheriff had Mitchell's computer searched. She is now charged with "misuse of official information," a felony in Texas.

Military experts say falsely claiming to have earned military medals and awards is not an issue of free speech as is being claimed by attorneys for suspects charged with stolen valor.

The battle between Steven Tyler and Aerosmith's management could soon go someplace very un-rock and roll: court.

First lady Michelle Obama sat down with "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts to discuss her focus for 2010: battling childhood obesity.