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San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued

Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead as emergency workers rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.

British police arrest 3 over soldier's killing

Counter-terrorism police on Saturday arrested three people suspected of involvement in the killing of a soldier hacked to death in a London street by two men shouting Islamist slogans. The killing of the soldier in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack has led to angry protests against radical Islam and fears of a possible anti-Muslim backlash. Michael Adebolajo, 28 and Michael Adebowale, 22, are under armed guard in hospital after being shot and arrested by police on suspicion of murder on Wednesday. ...

Missouri highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass

A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.

NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations

Internal Affairs officers were looking into allegations made by Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was arrested for heaving a marijuana bong out the window of her Manhattan apartment.

Graduates in tornado-raked Oklahoma town vow to stay

Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.

Reduce the hassles of summer travel (and save money)
There’s a lot that can go wrong on a summer vacation. The best way to reduce your odds of having a vacation nightmare is to plan ahead and know how to work the system.

African-Americans retiring earlier, with less savings

The new retirement age is getting younger for many Americans who can least afford to retire. A new study released Tuesday by Prudential finds African-Americans retire earlier than the general population on average, despite significantly lower retirement savings.

How to tie the knot on a shoestring

The average cost of a wedding is as high as $28,400 by one estimate, and close to $26,000 by another. If you are determined to keep your wedding costs in check despite the various pressures to spend big, experts have a slew of suggestions.

When to tell the kids they're rich

Wealthy kids often don't learn how wealthy their families are until after their parents die. A study from U.S. Trust suggests that millionaire parents may want to tell them a little earlier.

How much money does a family need to get by?
Americans think that a family of four would need to bring in a minimum of $58,000 a year, on average, just to get by in their community, a new Gallup survey finds.