PARIS, Texas (AP) — On one side of a downtown street in this eastern Texas town stood about 200 protesters, chanting “Black Power” and led …

First, it was voting while black. Then, it was driving while black. Now, it’s being at home while black. What’s next? Breathing while black??

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick ended his federal dogfighting sentence Monday, freeing him to lobby for a return to the field. …

BOSTON  – Prosecutors on Tuesday dropped disorderly-conduct charges against prominent African-American scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. after he was arrested on Thursday while trying to …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Praising and prodding Congress, President Barack Obama this week said a vast reform of the nation’s health insurance system is required to …

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday announced the nomination of Dr. Regina Benjamin as the next United States surgeon general. Benjamin is a rural …

Dealing with a shaky economy: Very difficult. Looking to overhaul a messy American health care system: Very difficult. Dealing with the Muslim world and the …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair were focused on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not …

L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — President Barack Obama joined fellow world leaders in Italy Wednesday for talks on threats to global security and stability at a …

  LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Michael Jackson fans began to celebrate after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to the pop star’s memorial service …