Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev end a seven-year hiatus in U.S.-Russian summitry on Monday, with each declaring his determination to repair a badly damaged relationship.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon's party was heading for defeat in mid-term congressional elections on Sunday, frustrating his plans to implement reforms to heal the ailing economy.

Soldiers block the runway at the main Honduras airport to prevent ousted President Manuel Zelaya from landing. The aircraft is diverted to Nicaragua.

Vice President Joe Biden signaled that the Obama administration would not stand in the way if Israel chose to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, even as the top U.S. military officer said any attack on Iran would be destabilizing.

Listings for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial service at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Tuesday appeared on eBay and Craigslist as soon as winners were notified on Sunday.

One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals say her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutiny. But former White House adviser Karl Rove says her strategy is, at best, unclear.

Financial regulations proposed by President Obama would result in leaner and simpler financial institutions that don't carry the weight of the system on their marble columns.