Roland Burris is not a senator-designate in the eyes of the Senate.

Harvard Law School dean, ex-DOJ official, 'torture memo' critic among picks for key posts.

A glimpse of the indicted Illinois governor -- in his own words.

Sherry Johnston, mother of Levi Johnston, accused of selling OxyContin.

He and a teenaged girl surrendered after a 13-hour standoff; woman, child safe.

There were signs of a struggle in the organized crime unit chief's office.

Despite economic woes, FBI is hiring -- and looking to fill nearly 3,000 jobs.

Some cities to stop asking if job applicants have been convicted of a crime.

Several cities historically plagued by violence end year with fewer homicides.

Columbus man arrested after boy, 4, found at rest stop following mom's murder.

Cops say man told them he'd kill wife or child before he'd pay child support.

The 17-year-old was angry with her family because they disapproved of boyfriend.

Customers see deli clerk make racist comments and all have different reactions.

Detective helped bring down city's murder rate by capturing violent criminals.

Removal of Muslim families from AirTran flight sparks discrimination concerns.

Massive new spending, Bush-era policies top lists of concerns for next year.

Threats paralyzed tony Aspen over the holiday as mass evacuation ordered

Police: 2 men, 2 teens held in hate crime gang rape near San Francisco.

Bruce Pardo had been purchasing equipment, making plans for massacre for months.

State officials have asked judge to remove video defending Tony Alamo.