Toyota's president apologized as he announced the global recall of more than 400,000 of the automaker's 2010 hybrid models, including the Prius.

Up to 20 inches more snow is expected to fall in Washington, D.C., parts of Virginia and Maryland, where residents are still digging out after a weekend blizzard.

Turn off the television, drink more water and serve smaller portions to fight childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama is urging as she launches a national campaign against childhood obesity.

U.S. missionaries in Haiti who face kidnapping charges for trying to take 33 children out of the country made an earlier attempt to take kids, says a Haitian police officer.

As Senate Democrats look to pass a jobs bill before Presidents Day, experts say the debate is an opportunity to see if calls for bipartisanship will be answered.

Turn off the television, drink more water and serve smaller portions to fight childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama is urging as she launches a national campaign against childhood obesity.

A new poll shows Republicans leading in matchups in for both New Hampshire congressional seats.

A new poll shows Republican state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte leading Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes in a potential November showdown, with plenty of voters still up for grabs

As promised, Iran began enriching uranium to 20 percent on Tuesday, state media said.

As Illinois Democrats search for a new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn, one guy's already taken himself out of consideration: Dan Hynes, the state comptroller Quinn defeated in the gubernatorial primary.