Artist Robert Rauschenberg, whose use of odd and everyday articles earned him regard as a pioneer in pop art but whose talents spanned the worlds of painting, sculpture and dance, has died, his gallery representative said Tuesday. He was 82.

The Tennessee Valley Authority says the Southern drought has forced it to reduce hydroelectric power generation and buy costly power from others, resulting in reduced net income.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Free agent Army punter Owen Tolson was among five players released by the New York Giants.

Hillary Rodham Clinton had every reason to expect a big victory Tuesday in the West Virginia Democratic primary as her campaign tried to use the contest to raise doubts about front-runner Barack Obama's electability in the fall.

If we were not bogged down in Iraq in our “oil” war, I would be fully in favor of sending troops in and forcing our way into Burma militarily with aid.

U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly announced Tuesday he is backing Barack Obama for president, saying he believes the Illinois senator can help move the county past the politics of stalemate and gridlock.

Tony Stewart, a longtime human rights champion and prolific public television show host, is set to announce his retirement after 38 years at North Idaho College.

The Defense Department says the non-combat death of a Butler County soldier in Afghanistan is under investigation.

Hundreds of Marines were conducting a combat training mission in the Mojave Desert when an air patrol spotted something kicking up dust: A civilian pickup truck speeding across the barren landscape.

Ivory Latta gazed at the crowd during an exhibition game at Philips Arena, hoping the turnout of almost 8,000 was a sign of things to come for the Atlanta Dream.