Hopes Dim for Syrian Cease-Fire
Government attacks and fierce fighting continued in Syria Tuesday as hopes grew slimmer for a cease-fire during this week's Muslim holiday.
Obama, Romney Enter Final Leg of Campaign
With their debates now history, U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney return to the campaign trail to round up any remaining wavering voters in the final two weeks before the November 6 election.
Lance Armstrong Banned for Life, Stripped of Titles
Cycling's governing body has stripped famed U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and banned him for life.
Blast Rips Through Syrian Capital
A car bomb exploded Sunday in central Damascus, killing 13 people in the Syrian capital as U.N.-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi pressed President Bashar al-Assad to institute a cease-fire later this week.