Police say a man who hit it big at a Southern California casino was robbed and killed after apparently being followed from the gambling hall.

A former National Republican Congressional Committee treasurer has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $840,000 from several political committees, including more than $670,000 from the congressional committee.

Steven Jackson sat out St. Louis' preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, giving the Rams more time to find a backup running back.

There's a new tax reform model in town: cut everybody's taxes, kill all the deductions, and slap on a national spending tax Tax - Income tax - Value added tax - Consumption tax - Gross domestic product

AP - Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.

Poll: Carly Fiorina inches ahead of Democrat Barbara Boxer 48% to 46%, while Meg Whitman leads Democrat Jerry Brown by seven points

LOS ANGELES — Former Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt was more concerned with protecting the couple's luxurious homes than dealing with baseball matters and didn't want to take the risk associated with buying one of baseball's most storied franchises six yea...

Fidel Castro, wearing his green military cap and clothing like the comandante of old, made his first speech before the Cuban public on Friday since falling ill in 2006, warning of the threat of nuclear war.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries or serious damage. The  quake , which hit 19 miles west ...

Where Lindsay Lohan goes, scandal follows. The 24-year-old starlet, fresh out of rehab, has been accused of a hit-and-run after allegedly gracing a baby stroller with her Maserati in West Hollywood. Lindsay Lohan - Maserati - Shopping - Recreation - ...