Obama cautiously hopeful as Mideast talks begin
Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly convened the first direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in two years Wednesday, challenging Mideast leaders to seize a fleeting opportunity to deliver peace to a region haunted by decades of
Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast
Powerful Hurricane Earl spun toward the East Coast on Wednesday, driving tourists from North Carolina's vacation islands and threatening to bring damaging winds and waves all along the Atlantic seaboard through Labor Day weekend.
Discovery gunman shot by police; 3 hostages safe
Police say they have shot an armed man who took three people hostage in the Discovery Channel network's headquarters in suburban Washington. All of the hostages are safe.
Apple unveils new TV box for renting movies, shows
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of Apple TV, which connects to a high-definition television and can show rented movies and TV shows from Apple's own service, plus content from Netflix, photos on Flickr, YouTube clips and more.
Obama Declares End To Combat In Iraq
A somber President Obama told the American public that the U-S combat mission in Iraq has come to an end after seven years of bloodshed.
