Tuesday's explosive hearing on Capitol Hill was prompted by a five month investigation by the associated press -- which detailed growing concerns by scientists about the potential impact of small amounts of pharmaceuticals in much of the nation's drinking water

The economy has soared past Iraq and other issues as the top problem on peoples' minds, with majorities from both parties and all income levels saying it's a huge concern.

A decade after it first approved devices for laser eye-correcting surgery, the Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at grievances from patients, including blurred vision and dry eyes.

The rising cost of fuel is forcing supermarkets to raise their prices.To help Americans cope with higher prices, as well as aid a slumping economy, President Bush said tax rebates will start going out Monday.

An earthquake rattles the Reno, Nev. area, cracking walls and sending items on shelves tumbling. Scientists say a larger quake could be coming.

The Federal Reserve cuts a key interest rate by a quarter point, a smaller move than drops in the past. But it says economic activity remains weak.

Wisconsin authorities say a college student apparently called 911 from her cell phone shortly before she was killed but a dispatcher hung up, failed to call back and never sent police to investigate.

Airlines are trying to slow planes down, but just by a little bit. It's a new technique being adopted by some major carriers to save money on fuel.

The St. John River rose to more than 30 feet Thursday due to rain and melting snow, breaking the previous record of 27.3 feet set in 1979.

As consumers across the country pay even more at the grocery store some in Congress wonder what they can do to help lower some of the prices.

A new survey says the national average price for regular gasoline rose about 15 cents in the last two weeks. The issue has become a major issue on the campaign trail for presidential candidates.

Meteorologists are conducting an aerial survey Monday of the destruction caused by at least 10 tornadoes late last week. Friday's tornadoes killed seven people, and damaged or destroyed about 400 homes.

State police have arrested the leader of an apocalyptic church in northeastern New Mexico. A spokesman says Wayne Bent was arrested Tuesday on three charges of criminal sexual contact.

Washington-area sniper John Allen Muhammad is asking prosecutors in a letter to help him end legal appeals of his conviction and death sentence so that he can be put to death sooner.

A large sinkhole has swallowed up oil field equipment and some vehicles in southeastern Texas and it continues to grow. There are no reports of injuries or home damage.

The Humane Society of the U.S. has released video footage of sick and injured livestock the group says were mistreated at auction sites and stockyards in several states.

Authorities in Maryland say they are investigating more cases of thieves stealing fuel from the gas tanks of parked cars.

An apparent tornado spawned by storms sweeping across the Southeast damaged a shopping mall and downed power lines in northeast Mississippi on Thursday