Hundreds celebrate Washington pot anniversary at permitted Seattle Center bash

'Scandal' cut by 4 episodes this season; move follows word of Kerry Washington's pregnancy

Most heed warnings and stay inside as freezing rain, winds shut down North Texas

Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton to travel to South Africa to honor Mandela

Expert tells jury Warhol portrait of Fawcett that's at center of dispute is worth $12 million

State-by-state look at frigid temperatures, ice and snow hitting a big chunk of the US

NY judge takes aim at government, Goldman Sachs while giving rogue trader a 9-month sentence

Authorities: New Mexico officer who shot at minivan carrying children has been fired

Theater shooting defendant's lawyers want public, media barred from hearing on his sanity

Woman leaves hospital after fatal California fire that killed her husband, 2 of her children

4 people die of hypothermia as freezing temperatures blow through San Francisco Bay Area

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Researchers say 2014 World Cup noisemakers quieter than horns used during previous tournament

In wake of derailment, federal officials order immediate changes at NYC commuter rail line

Tiger Woods ties his own record with a 62 to seize control at his tournament

The first family attended the lighting in the 91st annual ceremony.

Jordan wins Security Council seat that Saudi Arabia rejected in diplomatic surprise

Nashville Bar owner charged with second-degree murder in death of musician Wayne Mills

Washington persuades Chris Petersen to leave Boise State, become Huskies' new coach

Appeals court hands BP another win in its bid to block settlement payments to many businesses

AP WAS THERE: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, as reported by The Associated Press on Dec. 7, 1941

Feelings, nothing more than feelings: Expert panel urges feds to measure Americans' happiness

Judge orders Colo. cake-maker to serve gay couples for wedding celebrations

Guardian gives up attempt to force Amish girl in Ohio to resume chemotherapy

Since leaving office, Clinton has traveled to South Africa nearly every year.