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The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has changed the political landscape in Pakistan, undermining the strength of the opposition. Upcoming parliamentary elections may be losing their significance.

The federal government plans to sue nearly two dozen California landowners. They're among hundreds along the U.S.-Mexico border who've blocked federal authorities from building more border fencing. KP

Some administration advisers say if security conditions continue to improve, the United States may be able to shift its mission in Iraq away from war-fighting by the end of this year. Others say Iraq's political leaders are far from making the needed compromises to temper sectarian tension.

There was a time when the idea of Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor of the most populous state in the country was laughable, but not anymore. He was re-elected by a landslide in a state dominated by D

San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders will deliver his third State of the City address tonight. It is a critical speech for the Mayor, who faces a challenge in the coming elections from candidate Steve Franci

Three American Airlines commercial jetliners will be equipped with anti-missile systems for coast-to-coast flights this spring. The Department of Homeland Security is spending $29 million to test the systems — which are intended to defend against shoulder-fired missiles that could possibly be used by terrorists.

With Iowa and New Hampshire having gone off like a two-shot pistol, half the presidential field has fallen out of contention. But two Democrats are dueling from closer range than ever, and as many as four Republicans may still have a shot at the nomination.

Sen. Barack Obama addresses questions about his second-place finish in the New Hampshire primary and looks ahead to the rest of a potentially tight campaign with Sen. Hillary Clinton. He says he's in "a very strong position to win" the upcoming South Carolina primary.

Hillary Clinton and John McCain are New Hampshire's comeback kids, remaking their stalled presidential campaigns and blunting the momentum of opponents as they head into fresh contests in Michigan and South Carolina.

The Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of laws requiring voters to show a government-issued photo ID in order to cast a ballot. State officials says the laws help prevent vote fraud, but opponents contend that they suppress voter turnout.