String of Polls Show One in Five Dems Set to Defect to McCain

Many West Virginians could swing to GOP in Fall. Full Story

College Official Fired for Column on Homosexuality

Said homosexuality not 'immutable' like race. Full Story

Redskins Star's Alleged Murderers Won't Face Death Penalty

Four suspects face a maximum of life in prison. Full Story

Thousands Dead in China Earthquake

(AP) - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck central China on Monday. Full Story

Former Republican Bob Barr Seeks Presidency as Libertarian

Candidate would freeze discretionary federal spending. Full Story

Junta Holds Elections Amid Burma Calamity

More than a million Burmese may be in danger. Full Story

Exiled Burmese Leader Blames China for Post-Cyclone Suffering

"We are running out of time," Sein Win said. Full Story

House Republicans Seize on Voters' Call for Change

Introducing a "change you deserve" campaign message. News on the Web

Republican Leader Says Dems Want European-Style Socialism

"Democratic agenda is to turn us into France." News on the Web

Obama Campaign, Looking to November, Speaks of 'Unity'

"Seriously considering" idea of joint appearances with McCain. Full Story

Obama Captures Lead Among Dem Superdelegates

Insiders abandoning Hillary Clinton. News on the Web

Clinton Has Big Lead in West Virginia Poll

Clinton leading Obama, 60-24 percent, in Suffolk U. poll. News on the Web

Clinton Spends Mother's Day Campaigning in West Virginia

"Not over until the lady in the pantsuit says it is." Full Story

McCain Promises 'Serious Action' on Global Warming

His solution: a cap-and-trade program. Full Story

McCain's Approach to Environment Called Inconsistent

Voting record shows he plays both sides. News on the Web

McCain Hopes to Attract Young Voters

Group hasn't gone Republican since Reagan era. Full Story

College Suspends Administrator for Op-Ed on Homosexuals

School says comments merited repudiation. Full Story

Abortion Provider Seeks 'Mother's Day' Gifts for Itself

"Make a Mother's Day gift," Planned Parenthood urges. Full Story

Catholic Colleges Avoiding Speakers Who Support Abortion

Schools choosing noncontroversial figures for honors. News on the Web

These Days, Motherhood Is Tinged With Green

Women gathering at "Eco-Mom" parties. News on the Web

Leftists Debate Impact of 1968

Some see it as a time of lost opportunity. Full Story

Families Make a Legal Case for Vaccine Link to Autism

Challenging mainstream medicine in court on Monday. Full Story

Israel, Palestinians Need to Show Progress, Rice Says

"Perception that they're just having endless talks." Full Story

Hezbollah 'Redrawing' Mideast Map, Hamas Says

Gains expected in Jordan, Egypt. News on the Web

The Absorption of Immigrants Is Key to Israel's Success

Many were poor, uneducated or fleeing persecution. Full Story

North Korea Gives US 18,000 Pages of Nuclear Data

But no details on uranium processing or proliferation. Full Story

Scenic Pakistan Valley Roiled by Taliban Violence

Girls' schools among the targets. Full Story

Iraq War a Topic in Cherie Blair's Autobiography

"I remained determined that Tony was not going to resign." Full Story

Real-Life Skull Worship Inspires New Indiana Jones Movie

The skulls' legend has spawned a new breed of followers. Full Story

Spread of Nuclear Capability Is Feared

Forty developing nations want nuclear power programs. News on the Web

States Mull Photo ID for Prepaid Phone Purchases

Police say it would help track criminals. News on the Web

More Communities Want Background Checks for Ice Cream Vendors

Trying to keep sexual predators away from kids. News on the Web

Activists Push to Repeal Massachusetts Income Tax

A similar initiative almost passed six years ago. News on the Web

Vox Populi: No Obama-Mania Here…

Reader finds racial tint to this election. See Letters to the Editor