WASHINGTON — The National Rifle Association’s executive vice president continued to oppose background checks for all gun purchases despite polls indicating that most NRA members don’t share his … more

LONDON— In her first video statement since she was nearly killed, a Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban remained defiant in arguing for girls' education, saying Monday she would keep up the … more

NEW ORLEANS — A Super Bowl week that had gone so smoothly for the Big Easy suddenly turned bizarre when everyone was watching. The lights went out on the biggest game of the year. Just … more

WASHINGTON — The New York Police Department's focus on Muslims has renewed the political surveillance of the 1960s and '70s that was banned under a landmark legal ruling, according to a new court … more

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats worked toward picking up Republican allies Monday as they launched a new attempt to broaden a law protecting women from domestic abuse by expanding its provisions to … more

LOS ANGELES — The creators of “The Last of Us” aren’t planning to tone down the post-apocalyptic video game’s violent content, including a young, knife- and gun-wielding girl. Neil … more

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming's tourism economy posted a banner year in 2012.The Casper Star-Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/UiQ4Ci) a study prepared for the Wyoming Office of Tourism says travel … more

CASPER, Wyo.  — Wyoming wants to give you your money back.The Casper Star-Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/Tv5LVi) the state has released its annual "Wyoming Windfall" list, the catch name … more

GERING, Neb. — Authorities say two people wanted on Texas warrants have been arrested after a high-speed chase that went from western Nebraska into Wyoming and back again. Jail records say … more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County School District has doubled the amount of money available for grants to encourage innovation.The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports (http://tinyurl.com/b2yld2p) … more