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Earthquake Hits Virginia Area: Impacts Raleigh to New York

A mild earthquake is believed to have impacted the East Coast region in the early afternoon, notching a 5.8 magnitude earthquake between Richmond, Va. and Charlottesville, Va.

Palin Denies Presidential Decision Is Imminent

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin greets guests following a television appearance at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on Tuesday shot down speculation that she is close to deciding whether to jump into the 2012 presidential race, after talk that she would announce her plans during the Labor Day holiday weekend in early September.

Gaddafi to Fight to End as Rebels Seize HQ

Smoke rises above downtown Tripoli following fighting at Bab Al-Aziziya compound

Triumphant rebels seized Muammar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli on Tuesday after a fierce battle with a loyalist rearguard but there was no word on the fate of the Libyan leader who vowed again to fight to the end.

Powerful Hurricane Irene Churns Toward Southeast US

A strengthening Hurricane Irene churned on a northwest track toward the Southeast United States on Tuesday, threatening the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas with battering winds and rain and dangerous surf.

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Standard & Poor's President Deven Sharma

S&P President to Step Down; McGraw-Hill Shows its Regret Over Downgrade

S&P couldn't take back its U.S. debt rating downgrade that rocked global financial markets. Once it was done, it was done. But now we know the agency embroiled in controversy for two weeks since its Aug. 5 downgrade was met with corporate regret. The ratings agency said Tuesday that Deven Sharma, S&P's president since 2007, will sept down. He will be succeeded on Sept. 12 by Citibank Chief Operating Officer Douglas Peterson. The move caps two weeks of controversy that has embroiled the com...

Downgrade Drama: S&P Replaces Company President Following Two Weeks of Controversy

Those upset with the ratings agency Standard & Poor's after the company caused brief havoc in U.S. financial markets by downgrading America's debt rating exacted a measure of revenge Tuesday -- S&P announced its president is stepping down following two weeks of controversy.

Explosions Reported Near Gaddafi Compound; Son Rallies Loyalists

A son of Muammar Gaddafi, previously reported captured, made a surprise appearance with jubilant supporters in Tripoli overnight, urging loyalists to fight off rebels who say they control most of the Libyan capital.

Obama Even with Four Republicans in 2012 Poll

Four leading Republican presidential candidates have pulled even with President Barack Obama in a new poll, signaling a close race in 2012.

Biden: China didn't need reassurance on U.S. economy

Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday China's leaders did not seek reassurances about the weak U.S. economy, and he called Xi Jinping -- the man expected to take over as China's next president -- pragmatic and strong.

Libyans living in Turkey wave a flag of the Kingdom of Libya during a protest against Libyan leader Gaddafi outside the Libyan embassy in Ankara

Gaddafi on the Run as Rebels Fight in Tripoli

Remnants of forces still loyal to Muammar Gaddafi staged a desperate stand in Tripoli on Tuesday as rebels fought their way into the capital, but the whereabouts of the veteran leader was a mystery.

Romney says new Fed stimulus would risk inflation

Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney on Monday said the Federal Reserve should not go ahead with another round of monetary stimulus to boost the U.S. economy, because it would risk kicking up inflation.

China, U.S. call time-out on diplomatic brawls

During Vice President Joe Biden's visit to China, Beijing and Washington confined their brawling to the basketball court, and for now economic and political needs should keep tensions in the diplomatic arena from spiraling into fully-fledged feuds.

Biden: China didn't need reassurance on US economy

Obama’s Vineyard Vacation [PHOTOS]

President Barack Obama and his family are on a 10-day vacation at Blue Heron Farm in Martha's Vineyard. Though his free time was interrupted by Libya briefings, Obama has been golfing, shopping, and eating out at the Vineyard's famous seafood restaurants.

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman gestures during the Republican presidential debate in Ames

Huntsman Praises Gadhafi Fall After Opposing U.S. Intervention

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman praised the ouster of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi even though he has been a vocal critic of U.S. intervention in the country.

Rebel fighters celebrate after taking partial control of the coastal town of Zawiyah,

Gaddafi Hunted as Loyalists Fight on in Tripoli

Muammar Gaddafi was a hunted man on Monday as loyal remnants of his forces made last-ditch stands in the capital while world leaders rushed to embrace the fractious rebel movement as new masters of Libya's oil riches.

Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Republican Presidential Nomination

Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will not run for the Republican presidential nomination, he announced Monday on his Web site. He said he had chosen to seek re-election to the House of Representatives instead.

White House: Vacationing Obama working on economy

President Barack Obama has taken heat for taking a vacation when the U.S. economy is struggling, but aides are striving to make clear he is not neglecting the country's finances during his break.

A Libyan rebel fighter raises his arms as a convoy of residents flee fighting near the coastal town of Zawiyah

Scenario in Libya Remains ‘Uncertain’: Obama

Obama added that the battle was not over yet.

Martin Luther King Memorial Unveiled; Dedication Sunday

The Rev. Martin Luther King memorial opened to the public Monday on the National Mall in Washington. The memorial will be formally dedicated on Sunday Aug. 28 on the 48th anniversary of King's I Have a Dream speech. President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak at the dedication.