British protests erupt over austerity measures

In Britain, powerful trade unions are calling for nationwide strikes in retaliation for hundreds of thousands of job cuts, pay freezes and tax increases

Scientists warn of rising sea levels in Fla.

Over 100 scientists and economists signed a letter to presidential candidates warning about the dangers of rising sea levels in Fla.

Children of inmates get a second chance

A program in Oklahoma is helping hundreds of children whose mothers are imprisoned

Ex-workers say firm tied to meningitis outbreak skirted rules

New England Compounding Center voluntarily closed after steroid injections they made were found with fungus growing inside

• Inside CDC's efforts to stop meningitis outbreak
• Other medications possibly linked to meningitis outbreak
• Regulations eyed in meningitis outbreak

Malala Yousafzai stands, communicates through writing

The Pakistani teenager who was shot by the Taliban is awake from her coma and able to stand and communicate through writing

• Recovery plan drawn up for Malala Yousufzai
• Docs hope for "decent recovery" for Pakistani girl
• Malala Yousufzai's friends vow to stay in school

Alleged Fed Bank bomber raised red flags in college

As a student at Southeast Missouri State, Quazi Nafis got into al Qaeda teachings, and was a bad student, friends and administrators say

• Echoes of Anwar al-Awlaki in Fed Bank bomb plot
• FBI thwarts plot to blow up Federal Reserve

America's shrinking political battleground

President Obama and Mitt Romney are campaigning heavily in ten swing states; In 1960, Richard Nixon campaigned in all 50, JFK in 45

Obama's debate performance helped among women

Romney's appeal to this highly prized demographic may have backfired when he talked about "binders full of women"

• Fact checking Romney's oil production claim
• Hofstra debate will showcase listening skills
• Debate is Obama's last chance to talk economy

Lance Armstrong loses sponsors, resigns from Livestrong

Four big-money sponsors drop Lance Armstrong, who was also forced to step down from his cancer charity, Livestrong

America's Cup takes TV viewers on exciting ride

Sailing organization hopes live cameras and microphones on racing boats will ramp up sport's excitement and draw new fans

The youth vote voices concerns

College students sound off on what's on their minds as they cast their ballots

• Extra: What young Americans want from a candidate

Looming large for 2012 candidates: Social Security

Romney has proposed gradual increase in eligibility age; Obama open to limiting cost-of-living increases

Artifacts reveal JFK's story inside the Cuban missile crisis

Artifacts commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis, including personal documents from JFK, reveal a new look into what became the most perilous moment of the Cold War. Bob Orr reports.

An approach to saving lives from the battlefield

Next generation of FBI agents are also learning how to use another piece of equipment: a simple tourniquet

Felix Baumgartner breaks sound barrier during record-setting jump

Daredevil skydiver jumped from a balloon 24 miles up and dove to Earth, breaking the sound barrier on the way down

Drought produces pumpkin boom

The drought ruined corn crops in many parts of the nations. But the hot and dry conditions were just right for that October favorite: the pumpkin

Iran behind many recent cyber attacks

Defense Secretary Panetta warns of potential cyber Pearl Harbor

WH defines what Biden meant by "we"

White House spokesman Jay Carney says Vice President Biden was referring to himself, the president and the White House only, when he used the term "we" while speaking about intelligence regarding the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya

Doctor returns to Syria from U.S. to help rebels

Dr. Maher Nana left Syria for the U.S. 13 years ago; Now he's in Aleppo trying to organize rebel forces

Shuttle Endeavour begins slow trek to retirement

The space shuttle Endeavour began its 12-mile trek at 2-mph through Los Angeles on its way to retirement at the Science Center

Concern over witnesses' wellbeing in James Holmes case

Prosecutors added ten counts of attempted murder to the list of charges against James Holmes in connection with the movie theater massacre as concerns rise over the witnesses' wellbeing

Changing climate hurting shellfish market

Rising acid levels in world's oceans, due to carbon dioxide from cars and factories, is killing off oysters

Supreme Court hears case on affirmative action

Arguments presented in case of student challenging the University of Texas' policy of considering race in admission

• Family of UT trailblazer hope policy continues

Nightly "Taps" makes neighbors take notice

Retiree plays "Taps" every night at sunset, bringing moment of reflection to neighborhood

Romney campaign cautious with new momentum

John Dickerson analysis: Polls are moving in Mitt Romney's favor at the moment, as both candidates push hard for Ohio's votes

N.C. women roofers get the job done

Despite having staunch Republicans and Democrats, this Rutherford volunteer group works together and fix roofs for low-income families

Obama campaign slams Romney's foreign-policy speech

President Obama's campaign harshly criticized Mitt Romney's foreign policy speech saying it failed the commander-in-chief test

The pressure is on for the VP debate

It's age versus youth, "Great Society" liberal versus Tea Party darling; Biden-Ryan debate has many promises and pitfalls

Obama riding fundraising wave

President Obama traveled to Los Angeles to attend the first of six events looking for campaign cash with only 30 days left until Election Day

• Obama's strategy in Ohio
• Obama defends free speech at U.N. General Assembly
• For Obama, diplomacy gets back seat to campaign

Without USAID, Russia's NGOs lacking essential funds

The U.S. Agency for International Development closed its offices in Russia after the Kremlin accused it of political meddling

Terror suspects with ties to al Qaeda finally on U.S. soil

Five terror suspects, including Abu Hamza al-Masri, were extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. Abu Hamza and two operatives were in a New York court Saturday. Elaine Quijano reports.

Turkey exchanges fire with Syria again

Some fear that border skirmishes between the two countries could escalate into a regional war

• Turkey, pushed to edge by Syria, issues warning
• Video from inside the Syrian civil war
• Rebels battle for Syria's largest city

Debates over the years: Gaffes & lessons learned

From Bush Sr. checking his watch to Lloyd Bentsen's famous zinger, Romney and Obama could learn some things from candidates past

• Obama, Romney prep for debate showdown
• Candidates cram for their first debate

Inside a secret U.S. Terrorist Screening Center

FBI Agent Tim Healy runs center that manages terrorist watch lists that have over 500,000 names on them

Amputee soccer player becomes Internet hit

Nico Calabria wows people with his skills despite having one leg and playing with crutches