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An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago derailed Sunday with at least 197 passengers on board, according to officials.

John Geoghegan talked about his book, Operation Storm: Japan's Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of World War II , in which he recalls the failed Japanese mission to attack New York City and .. Read More John Geoghegan talked about his book, Operation Storm: Japan's Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of ... (more)

When you sell strollers, stroller-spotting becomes a daily habit, and you notice which brands and models live in what parts of town.

Senator Mike Duffy leaves Parliament Hill following a meeting of the Senate Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration committee on Parliament Hill on May 9, 2013 in Ottawa.

The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is connected to the accident.

Just as the hottest TV hit "Scandal" ended its season, and the Obama administration deals with a trifecta of scandals , the Fairmont Washington , D.C. Hotel revealed its Scandal Package May 17.

With nary a 90-degree angle anywhere, a stone feature wall and other accessories she built herself, plus ceiling to floor windows overlooking Edmonton's river valley, Maegan Lukian's Edmonton condo is one of a kind.

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Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to the hospital, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested Northeast Corridor.

The sun came out Friday, giving a sun-splashed feel to the West Virginia Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon.

Allegations that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been caught in a video smoking crack cocaine has prompted several online crowdsourcing campaigns aimed at raising $200,000 to buy the footage.

Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill benefiting the military-style amphibious vehicle known as the Wisconsin Duck.

From leopard patterned bathrobes in your guest room to a personal greeting for your pooch posted in the lobby, there is nothing cookie-cutter about Seattle 's Alexis Hotel.

Planned Parenthood endorsed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe Thursday hours after the Democrat bashed opponent Ken Cuccinelli on the abortion issue.

Road-tripping to a national park makes for an easy -- and spectacular -- summer getaway.

A U.S. media blog caused a frenzy Thursday after alleging Toronto mayor Rob Ford was caught on video smoking crack cocaine.

Daniel Caron has resigned from his post as the head of Canada's National Library and Archives.

Cadet Raelynn Mapu receives a congratulatory hug from her aunt, Miss American Samoa Arielle Maloata.

In this Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, file photo, a passenger walks through an American Airlines baggage claim area at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

Q Sunday in San Francisco could be a gigantic tie-up. We have Bay to Breakers, the Amgen Tour bicycle race and the Alcatraz swim.