Even after 2008 campaign, relentless scrutiny pushed Palin to exasperation, toward bankruptcyEven after 2008 campaign, relentless scrutiny pushed Palin to exasperation, toward bankruptcy

3 months ago

JUNEAU, Alaska - Just a few months after returning from the presidential campaign trail, a weary Sarah Palin shot off a 1 a.m. email to top colleagues in her office. Flimsy ethics complaints were mounting, and the Alaska governor was…

Argentine train crash toll rises to 51; Missing man's family and friends anxiously await IDArgentine train crash toll rises to 51; Missing man's family and friends anxiously await ID

3 months ago

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The discovery of a 51st victim Friday two days after Argentina's deadliest train wreck in decades left the man's family devastated and prompted rock-throwing and other violence by protesters holding vigil at the scene. The search…

Senegal's presidential campaigns wrap up ahead of tense vote; protests, mediation to continueSenegal's presidential campaigns wrap up ahead of tense vote; protests, mediation to continue

3 months ago

DAKAR, Senegal - Senegal's presidential candidates prepared to hold their final rallies Friday, as a respected African statesman shuttled between the opposition and the government to broker a solution to this country's growing political divide. Senegal's reputation as the oldest…

7 Marines killed in collision of 2 helicopters in US desert during night training exercise7 Marines killed in collision of 2 helicopters in US desert during night training exercise

3 months ago

SAN DIEGO - Two Marine Corps helicopters collided over a remote section of the California desert during a nighttime exercise, killing seven Marines in one of the Corps' deadliest training accidents in years. There were no survivors in the latest…