1 in 10 Native American deaths alcohol related
Almost 12 percent of the deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives are alcohol-related — more than three times the percentage in the general population, a new federal report says.
College president quits after beer pic
An Iowa community college president resigned less than a week after a photo was published appearing to show him pouring beer into a young woman's mouth.
Survey: Workers anxious about jobs
American workers' confidence in the job market is as low as it was during the 2001 recession, according to a survey released Thursday.
Economic rebound unlikely to last
The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn't expected to last.
Airline dumps life vests to save fuel
An official with Air Canada's regional carrier Jazz says the airline is removing life vests from all its planes to save weight and fuel.
Microsoft's newest browser may help privacy
The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace.
Study: Life span tied to location
Major inequalities in health and life expectancy persist worldwide, according to an independent World Health Organization commission.
Duchovny in rehab for sex addiction
"Californication" and "X-Files" star David Duchovny has checked into rehab for sex addiction, his lawyer Stanton "Larry" Stein confirmed to Access Hollywood.
New Orleans asks: Will levees hold?
Just three years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans confronts a new threat from Gustav and a stark question: Will the partially rebuilt levees hold?
Goodell reinstates 'Pacman' for Cowboys opener
Cornerback was suspended all of last season after series of legal issues