Safety questions raised after Brazil club fire

The worst fire of its kind in more than a decade is raising questions of whether Brazilian authorities are up to the task of ensuring safety in venues like nightclubs ahead of it hosting next year Read More

Obama to unveil his immigration plan

President Barack Obama will try to rally public support behind his proposals to overhaul immigration in the U.S. Read More

Chicago reaches 40 homicides in January

A bloody weekend in which seven people died has put an abrupt end, for now, to hopes that Chicago might be putting a lid on its homicide rate. Read More

Former trader charged with defrauding bailout fund

A former managing director of an investment bank has been indicted on charges he defrauded investment funds the Department of Treasury established in 2009 as part of the federal government's resp Read More

Scouts considering retreat from no-gays policy

The Boys Scouts of America is considering a dramatic change in its controversial policy of excluding gays as leaders and youth members. Read More

Barbara Walters hospitalized with chicken pox

Barbara Walters has the chicken pox. Read More

Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

Barnes & Noble reportedly plans to continue to shrink its store base. Read More

Singer Chris Brown investigated for possible assault

Authorities are investigating allegations that Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown assaulted a man in a West Hollywood parking lot. The Los Angeles County Sheriff'... Read More

Supporters of immigration reform have concerns about bipartisan plan

The reaction to a bipartisan immigration reform plan being outlined today is generally favorable. Read More

Economists growing more upbeat about year ahead

Economists are increasingly, but still cautiously, optimistic about growth in the year ahead with hiring expected to pick up in coming months. Read More