State elections were widely seen as a referendum on President Barack Obama's administration and its policies.

US 141st Infantry Regiment rescued from behind the lines in France by mostly Japanese-American soldiers of 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Studies find advances for women haven't meant happier lives

Some Arab-American and Jewish-American groups find common ground and want to work together for peace

Immersion classes help children become fluent in language their parents didn't learn

She says creatures of the night actually do a lot of good

Historians question whether the abolitionist was a hero or terrorist

Discussions expected to include jobs, economic development, education

Boyd Okwuonu was born in US, but his parents are Nigerian

US Congress presents highest civilian honor to Edward Brooke - first African-American elected by popular vote to Senate

Economic conditions prompt many to put off retirement

Mental health advocates say financially-strapped Americans should seek help when money woes impact mental health

Alabama donates bronze statue of prominent activist Helen Keller, depicting her at age 7 when the deaf and blind girl spoke her first words.

'Back on My Feet' running club started in Philadelphia and it now has branches in Baltimore and Washington, DC

Program is based on problem solving through group discussions and writing

Book gives a voice to people who society has cast off

Millions of wild horses, known as mustangs, once roamed North America, but just a fraction of that number are left

In 2006, ABC News correspondent and television anchorman Bob Woodruff was wounded while covering war in Iraq