NATO resists U.S. push on Russia
NATO pulled its punches against Russia on Tuesday, suspending formal contacts as punishment for the Georgia invasion but bucking U.S. pressure for more severe penalties.
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.
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.
Researcher: 'Bigfoot' just a gorilla suit
Two researchers on a quest to prove the existence of Bigfoot say that the carcass encased in a block of ice — handed over to them for an undisclosed sum by two men who claimed to have found it — was slowly thawed out, and discovered to be a rubber gorilla outfit.
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.
Violence flares in Pakistan
Leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition met Tuesday to discuss who should succeed Pervez Musharraf as president, while a bombing outside a hospital and clashes with militants killed dozens.
Child porn 'librarian' pleads guilty
The "librarian" of a child porn archive accused of amassing nearly 250,000 images pleaded guilty Monday to sending indecent images of children to subscribers in more than 30 countries.
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.
Hikers located after Grand Canyon flood
Authorities said Tuesday they have accounted for 11 hikers who were missing after flooding struck a remote part of the Grand Canyon.
New home construction falls to 17-year low
Construction of homes and apartments fell in July to the lowest level in more than 17 years, the government reported Tuesday.
