Ten French soldiers die in Afghan fight

Taliban insurgents killed 10 French soldiers in a major battle east of the Afghan capital, the French president's office said on Tuesday, the biggest single loss of foreign troops in combat since 2001.

Colleges rethink U.S. drinking age

College presidents from about 100 of the best-known U.S. universities, including Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State, are calling on lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 18.

Musharraf's exit unlikely to affect nukes

Pervez Musharraf's departure from the presidency is unlikely to have a significant impact on how Pakistan's nuclear weapons are controlled.

Sources: Iranian satellite try failed

Iranian officials say a rocket launch last weekend was merely a test, but U.S. military intelligence officials now see it as a failed attempt to put a satellite in orbit.

Obama, VP pick to campaign Saturday

Barack Obama's newly minted running mate will be hitting the trail with the Democratic hopeful Saturday, a senior Obama adviser told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Texas sect child ordered into state care

A Texas judge has ordered a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly married to jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs to be placed in foster care.

Christina Applegate had double mastectomy

In her first interview since announcing her diagnosis earlier this month, actress Christina Applegate said she had a double mastectomy three weeks ago and will undergo reconstructive surgery over the next eight months.

Half of college students consider suicide
More than half of American college students have considered suicide at some points in their lives, a new survey reveals.

FBI tossed anthrax type used in attacks
Months after the deadly 2001 anthrax mailings, FBI scientists had — but destroyed — the unique strain of the bacteria used in the attacks that years later would lead them to Dr. Bruce Ivins, now the government's top suspect.

Future Hall of Famer Maddux becomes a Dodger

Greg Maddux is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.