NEW DELHI — Police badly beat the five suspects arrested in the brutal gang rape and killing of a young woman on a New Delhi bus, the lawyer for one of the men said Thursday, accusing authorities … more

MONTREAL — A Canadian village leader says about a dozen killer whales that were trapped under sea ice appear to have reached safety after the floating ice shifted on Hudson Bay. Tommy Palliser … more

An open house to receive public comments on Safe Routes to School will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Gillette. The meeting, sponsored by the City of Gillette and Campbell County … more

Black Violin, a musical duo who feature a variety of genres and styles in its music, will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 in Gillette. The Arts in Education performance event also will perform for … more

WASHINGTON — The United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home in a … more

PYONGYANG, North Korea— A private delegation including Google's Eric Schmidt is urging North Korea to allow more open Internet access and cellphones to benefit its citizens, the mission's leader … more

WASHINGTON — It's the same debate, the same numbers and practically the same plan, but the White House is working harder to keep troops in Afghanistan than it did in similar but failed discussions … more

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's pick for defense secretary, Chuck Hagel, is meeting with senior Pentagon staff to try to set the record straight about his stand on Iran, saying he backs … more

WASHINGTON — Jack Lew's nomination for treasury secretary means a new signature could soon be coming to the dollar bill. Not that you'll be able to read it. Lew's signature starts off … more

RENO, Nev. — Wild horse protection advocates were confident they had raised enough money to buy 41 horses at a state auction in Nevada on Wednesday, animals they feared otherwise would be headed to … more