The U.S. Coast Guard Monday expanded its search for a Bay Area diver and underwater photographer who has been missing for two days.

As Texas parks officials continue to push for a huge increase in funding, a state audit released Monday found the department fails to accurately estimate and justify repair costs and overstates the annual number of visitors.

A fire broke out Monday afternoon in a top-floor apartment of a building In La Mirada, authorities said. No Injuries were reported. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News

The Senate voted Monday to relax an earlier law meant to protect the American flag, giving initial backing to a measure that would allow schools and airports to keep banners of other countries on permanent display indoors.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Police arrested more than 100 Iraq war protesters in San Francisco and New York City on Monday as the nation marked the fourth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Did you know that for every plastic bag that gets thrown away, it can take one thousand years for it to de-compose? IKEA is trying to change that by now charging their customers five cents for every plastic bag they

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual they say was involved in a hit-and-run that severely injured a man.

A north-American wide recall on more than 80 brands of pet food is giving East Texas pet owners reason for concern. The food is manufactured by Menu Foods and affects the 'Cuts and Gravy style' pet food, not the pate

Longview Police heard quite a bizarre excuse for breaking into a car when they found Robert Dwayne Miller, 42, of Ohio sitting inside a pickup truck that wasn't his. He told police he was breaking into nearby cars, to look

Three New York City Police officers plead not guilty to manslaughter charges in the shooting of Sean Bell, an unarmed man who was shot to death outside a Queens nightclub just hours before he was due to get married. "

Chiquita Brands International pleads guilty to making payments to a terrorist group. The company agreed to pay a $25 million fine for giving protection money to the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, which the U.S. government classified as a terrorist

Fights at a high school basketball game being played in Madison Square Garden have led to a proposal to play next year's championship games during the daytime. The New York State's Public Schools Athletic Leagues plan comes after a brawl

The Senate debates revoking a section of the Patriot Act reauthorization that allows the president to appoint new U.S. attorneys without going through Congress. Democrats question whether the White House planned eight dismissals when it sought the change. " E-Mail

Shiny black boots, with the name tags of dead soldiers dangling from their eyelets, were placed in circles on the floor of the Capitol on Monday as part of an exhibit designed to illustrate the human costs of the war

When Tom Steinke goes grocery shopping, what stays out of the grocery cart is as important as what goes in. That is because getting offending foods out of a patient's diet may be the only path to recovery. Video: Dennis

A Fountain Valley man allegedly stabbed his wife then himself Monday, leaving both of them hospitalized in critical but stable condition, police said. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. The New York Jets have re-signed offensive tackle Anthony Clement. The 10-year veteran started every game at right tackle last season, giving much needed experience...

MIDLOTHIAN, Va. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is drawing the ire of gun dealers after filing federal lawsuits against them.Bloomberg has sued 27 dealers in five...

WASHINGTON As many as one in six animals died in tests of dog and cat food that is part of a big recall.The manufacturer conducted the tests after complaints the...