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Somali pirates failed to board the U.S. cargo ship Liberty Sun, but hijacked two other vessels and attacked another.

Scientists in the US and Sweden say they understand more about how the body responds to pleasurable touch.

North Korea accused the United States of spying on the site of an impending rocket launch and threatened Wednesday to shoot down any U.S. planes that intrude into its airspace.

Russia and the United States will pursue a new deal to cut nuclear warheads, presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama said on Wednesday, making good on a pledge to rebuild relations from a post-Cold War low.

Taliban insurgents rejected on Wednesday a U.S. offer of "honorable reconciliation" as a "lunatic idea" and said the withdrawal of foreign troops was the only way to end the war in Afghanistan.

It's the season of brackets, beer and, of course, basketball.

The main roadway leading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is set to reopen for the summer season on May 15.

It's that time of year again, when a swath of the nation's capital becomes awash in a sea of pink.

Early spring is the sweetest time of year to see the California deserts painted in a colorful profusion of wildflowers. Here are five desert valleys that bloom in February, March or April each year.

America's national pastime took a major hit Sunday night. On home turf, no less. Daisuke Matsuzaka remained undefeated in the World Baseball Classic and defending champion Japan beat the United States 9-4 in the semifinals at Dodger Stadium.