A new Democratic Senate bill to tame the financial markets would give the government broader powers to break up firms that threaten the economy.

Toyota said there were "significant inconsistencies" between a California man's claim that his Prius sped out of control and the findings of the company's preliminary investigation.

Sheen entered his plea Monday in Colorado to counts of menacing, criminal mischief and assault. A trial is scheduled July 21.

There’s old saying: power corrupts. And a new Columbia Business School study titled, “People with Power are Better Liars,” finds there may be some truth behind the cliché.

David Beckham underwent surgery Monday for a “totally torn” left Achilles’ tendon and is expected to be out of action for about six months, said Dr. Sakari Orava, who performed the operation.

Toyota said there were "significant inconsistencies" between a California man's claim that his Prius sped out of control and the findings of the company's preliminary investigation.

Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states add new games, considering new casinos and increasing lottery options — anything to keep their cut of the profits rolling in.

U.S. and Mexican officials have launched an investigation into the killing of an American couple and a Mexican man with ties to the U.S. Consulate by suspected drug gang hitmen.

President Barack Obama said Monday that he is confident that House Democrats will rally together to pass sweeping health care reform legislation in a vote expected to take place this week.

A torrential rainstorm that brought heavy winds to the Northeast, is causing road and airport disruptions in Boston and other parts of New England.

Davis: Prepare to have your brackets busted.  After a regular season full of twists and turns, the NCAA Tournament begins with the promise of upsets and isn’t likely to disappoint. Stop your search for another George Mason. This isn’t 2006 all over again. But there are at least a dozen darkhorse teams that deserve early attention.

Who wins, who's overrated and what's the best game? NBCSports.com has the answers for each region.

Who wins, who's overrated and what's the best game? NBCSports.com has the answers for each region.

Who wins, who's overrated and what's the best game? NBCSports.com has the answers for each region.

Who wins, who's overrated and what's the best game? NBCSports.com has the answers for each region.

A new Democratic Senate bill to tame the financial markets would give the government broader powers to break up firms that threaten the economy.

President Barack Obama said Monday that he is confident that House Democrats will rally together to pass sweeping health care reform legislation in a vote expected to take place this week.

If I were a broker and Barack Obama were a stock, I’d have a one-word piece of advice today: buy.

In an interview Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to NBC's Andrea Mitchell about women's rights and Middle East peace efforts.

People with a family history of Alzheimer's disease often have clumps of a toxic protein in their brains even though they are perfectly healthy, researchers said on Monday.

As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic information.

President Barack Obama said Monday that he is confident that House Democrats will rally together to pass sweeping health care reform legislation in a vote expected to take place this week.

Babies love a beat, according to a new study that found dancing comes naturally to infants.

Sheen entered his plea Monday in Colorado to counts of menacing, criminal mischief and assault. A trial is scheduled July 21.

Entertainment Weekly’s Ken Tucker sounds off on spring TV's most valuable players and dishes on what’s coming up for these programs.

Abdul’s role is still being defined, but Entertainment Weekly reports it will likely include some combination of hosting and judging. An ABC rep refused to comment.

Oscar-winning actress married ‘American Beauty’ director in 2003.

Rielle Hunter is said to be upset with several somewhat racy photographs of her that accompany the long interview in the new issue of GQ in which she details her affair with John Edwards.