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President Obama makes his first appearance at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, carrying an ambitious agenda and a cooperative tone. But experts say he may find it hard to get results.

After a bloody summer for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, President Obama is pondering new tactics, but says, at least for now, no new troops will be sent to the region. Experts just back from Afghanistan offer a close-up look at what troops face in combat, and how new tactics and policies are playing out on the ground.

The Federal Communications Commission should adopt standards that mandate an Internet that is accessible to everyone on the same terms with no legal content blocked, its chairman said. In a speech at the Brookings Institution, Julius Genachowski strongly backed principles of "network neutrality."

Champagne isn't just for special occasions anymore. Food and drink editor Maria Hunt talks about how to make sparkling wine cocktails for any occasion.

Doctors routinely take notes after a patient visit. The notes are private and not usually shown to patients. Now there's a plan to open the secret notes. Some say patients have a right to see them, but others say it will make doctors less candid.

The city of San Diego will have to pay $225 million to its pension fund next year. That’s the largest single pension payment the city’s ever had to make. The pension board decided on Friday not to reduce the size of the payment.

As the public debates what might happen if the government enacts a public health care option, Arizona's experience may serve as a touchstone. The state has offered small businesses a public option since 1985 — and it has received a mixed reception.

Hard-liners attacked senior pro-reform leaders in the streets as tens of thousands marched in competing mass demonstrations by the opposition and government supporters. Opposition protesters, chanting "death to the dictator," hurled stones and bricks in clashes with security forces firing tear gas.

As a city in motion, Houston constantly evolves. And it uses enormous amounts of energy. Mayor Bill White has made it his goal to help Houston evolve again — into a more energy-efficient city. But his obstacles include a cultural shift.

The Interoceanic Highway will stretch from Brazil's Atlantic coast to Peru's Pacific ports, creating economic opportunities for locals. But conservationists worry about risks to the Amazon rainforest.