SANTA FE, N.M. — In a case that tests anti-discrimination protection for gays, a religious rights group told the New Mexico Supreme Court on Monday that a photographer who declined to shoot the … more

WASHINGTON — The White House called Monday for "serious steps" by China to stop cybertheft, which it described as intolerable to the international community. National Security adviser Tom … more

MAIDAN SHAHR, Afghanistan — An Afghan policeman gunned down two U.S. special forces on Monday in Wardak province, less than 24 hours after President Hamid Karzai's deadline expired for them to … more

AUSTIN, Texas— In the frenzy of South by Southwest, even standouts like The Flaming Lips feel the need to stand out. Now consider that problem while surveying the 2,200 mostly unknown bands … more

VATICAN CITY — Forget all the artistic masterpieces. The most gazed-at item at the Vatican this week will be a humble, copper, two-meter (six-foot) high chimney that will pipe out puffs of smoke to … more

SEOUL, South Korea — A state-run newspaper in North Korea said Monday the communist country had carried out a threat to cancel the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War, following days of … more

NEW YORK — A judge struck down New York City's ban on big sugary drinks Monday just hours before it was supposed to take effect, ruling that the first-in-the-nation measure arbitrarily applies to … more

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Now's your chance to see the comet that passed within 100 million miles of Earth last week. At twilight Tuesday, the comet called Pan-STARRS will be visible in the … more

The owners of Chamas Grill, a Brazilian steak house planned on Second Street, have formally withdrawn their application for a liquor license. A bar and grill license issued a year ago was recently … more

Racer Jeremy Miller, above, raises his hands in victory and cheers after his cream-colored Corvette Hot Wheels made it past the second round of elimination of the Hot Wheels Drag Race Friday at the … more