Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems _ the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker.
U.S. Army soldiers launched a preliminary operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan.
A man has confessed to killing a South Carolina constable in a plea deal that spared his life.
South Carolina legislators are considering an energy bill to allow residents to retrofit their homes with no money down while also paying lower electricity bills.
A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.
The death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart rhythm problem after a fight with his son in which he suffered a neck injury so severe it damaged his windpipe.
Jay Leno has a message for David Letterman: Thanks.
Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought.

An Orangeburg woman who pleaded guilty to stabbing her boyfriend to death is asking to be eligible for parole.
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Though the sun was shining brightly, the air was chilly as a crowd gathered Monday for the Orangeburg Massacre Commemoration Ceremony.
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BOWMAN, S.C. – Wrapping up 40 years of educating area students, Bowman Academy will close its doors permanently on May 20 following the private school’s 2010 commencement ceremonies.
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An Orangeburg County magistrate set bond at $50,000 on a former Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School band instructor accused of having sex with a 14-year-old student.
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