Ten thousand sneakers to be recycled into athletic surfaces

'Time' magazine reports a wide variety of social factors influence what Americans eat and why they're getting fat - and it's not just genetics and diet

Admiral Mike Mullen warns that any 'destabilizing acts' could have unpredictable consequences, and it would be difficult for US to respond

Five hundred million dollars is needed to renovate America's front yard

Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher reiterates Afghan, coalition forces must tackle militants on their side of border while Pakistani troops need to act on their side

Republican presidential candidate praises  government of Alvaro Uribe for its drug interdiction efforts, but also urges improvement of its human rights record

Aaron Peirsol, Natalie Coughlin set records in 100-meter backstroke

Detroit, Montreal, Newport host annual events which promise something for everyone

Republican presidential contender to show his support for free trade, expertise in foreign policy; Democratic opponent reaches out to group of voters generally more supportive of Republican candidates

Ronnie White, 19, found strangled in his maximum-security cell in Upper Marlboro on Sunday

Survey finds religion in America is non-dogmatic, diverse and politically relevant

The former pro athlete now leads cycling team with one of the most rigorous drug testing programs in sports

Youthful US squad hopes to continue its success from 2006 world championships, where surprise victory put Americans among elite teams in sport

Democratic US presidential candidate says he will never question patriotism of others in campaign and will not stand idly by when others question his own

National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship helps youngsters from low-income communities to build skills

Officials say more than 50 properties have been destroyed, while another 7,000 homes remain under threat

Pentagon says Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri worked with al-Qaida leader Osama Bin-Laden to organize and carry out attack on US Navy destroyer in 2000

Legislation provides additional $162 billion to pay for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

DC United won its fourth straight match, topping LA Galaxy in a hot and humid midday game, 4-1

Republican presidential candidate meets with evangelist Billy Graham and his son, Franklin

Latino voters could play a key role in outcome of the November presidential election

Despite widespread devastation, people in Cedar Rapids, Iowa optimistic that they will be able to rebuild

Jennifer Nichols began shooting archery at age nine at home in Cheyenne, Wyoming

It was first appearance by Cheney aide David Addington before a congressional committee

Gates said he will focus his efforts on improving the health and living conditions of the world's neediest people

It was first time the former rivals campaigned together since Obama clinched Democratic Party's presidential nomination

Sheila Taormina, who won swimming gold medal in 1996, will compete in Beijing in grueling, five-event modern pentathlon

Political experts say Democratic presidential contender's lead likely due to increasing voter concerns about weakening US economy, especially rising cost of fuel

Move sets stage for meeting with former rival on Thursday, when Senator Clinton will introduce Obama to her top fundraisers

Central bank expected to hold key interest rate steady at two percent

US team's head coach Pia Sundhage names 18 players who will be going to Beijing for Summer Olympic Games

No American woman has ever won an Olympic judo medal

Senator Durbin says there is no US law that allows prosecution of people living in US who have committed crimes against humanity elsewhere

John McCain says he can not imagine why political adviser Charlie Black would make such a comment, adding that it was not true

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holding hearing on allegations surrounding arms dealer in question, AEY, Incorporated, including questions about its $300 million contract with US forces in Afghanistan

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen asks US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs to initiate a investigation

High Court turns down challenge to Department of Homeland Security using authority granted to it by Congress in 2005 to waive certain environmental, land management laws to install fencing

New York program pairs teenage girls with professional women writers, who serve as writing coaches

High price of gasoline in United States is a prominent campaign issue

Cost of major food commodities has doubled over past two years, with rice, corn and wheat at record highs

Embassies recently encouraged to target minority leaders, particularly Muslims for visitors program

Goal is to return American runners to world's elite in distance running

This season's NBA Most Valuable Player, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers are two headlining names on USA men's roster

Justin Spring makes US Olympic Team after making comeback from knee injury

One of America's most popular and often controversial comedians, Carlin, 71, died of heart problems in Santa Monica, California June 22

Larry King Cardiac Foundation sets ambitious goal for helping patients with cardiovascular disease

Retired Gen. Peter Pace, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Donna Shalala, and Judge Laurence Silberman receive America's highest civilian honor; President recognizes former Congressman Tom Lantos with a posthumous award

Summer starts with music in historic Virginia town

Two of America's best-known political cartoonists honored in career retrospectives

Self-Employment Initiative  has helped women open 1600 businesses

American teen sets a new Guinness World Record