AP - A killer who argued that Virginia's procedures for lethal injection were unconstitutional has been executed after a federal appeals court rejected his claims. Discussion
The Southern LedgerVirginia executes convicted murdererReuters - 2 hours agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Virginia put a convicted murderer to death by lethal injection on Tuesd ... Discussion
The Dow concluded its worst week ever Friday and capped a staggering eight-session selloff that has seen the blue-chip index fall 2,400 points, CNNMoney reports. Investors cou ... Discussion
North Korea will "immediately" resume work to disable its nuclear plants after the United States removed it from a list of states that sponsor terrorism, a top South Korean of ... Discussion
A leak at a western Pennsylvania chemical plant formed a toxic cloud on Saturday. Some residents fled their homes while others huddled indoors with windows shut, authorities s ... Discussion
President Bush on Saturday once again tried to reassure a nervous public that world leaders were working together to address what is unfolding as the worst global financial cr ... Discussion
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Sunday that his government will guarantee all deposits in the country's banks and financial institutions for the next three years. Discussion
Two separate battles that militants fought with Afghan and NATO troops in southern Afghanistan over the weekend left at least 100 insurgents dead, authorities said Sunday. Discussion