Pastor Terry Jones told reporters outside his church in Gainesville this afternoon that he remains unconvinced that "backing down is the right thing."

Moving towards the prime minister's residence at Downing Street, the protesters carried banners reading "Benedict's homophobia costs lives," and "Protect the Children - Demote the Pope". It was the largest demonstration so far on the Pope's four-day visit to Britain.

Sandy Springs, GA Police say the girl, who is not being identified, killed a two year old girl she was babysitting.

During his 48-hour visit, Biden will preside over ceremonies on Wednesday marking the shift in mission from combat to what the military calls "advise and assist," along with the official change in the name of the mission from Operation Iraqi Freedom...

Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo says authorities continue to investigate reports of a possible second suspect and that there are two crime scenes that are being investigated on the campus.

The mood at the head of the mine in Chile's northern Atacama Desert was optimistic as emergency crews now hope to free the 33 men in the second half of October.

The two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut are joining three others at the space station. Their mission will last 5-and-a-half months.

The deputies were responding to a domestic violence call.

The loss of General Dawood Dawood is a big blow to a force which is struggling to professionalize and as foreign forces prepare to hand over security responsibilities in coming years.