Christie again insists he's not running.

Approval of the government is now at a record low, problematic as the U.S. government faces a second shutdown. 

Moody's says government is less likely to step in to save major financial institutions. 

After a six-year hiatus, the Special Olympics returns to the U.S.

No surprises as Harvard and Princeton snag the top spot once again on the annual university ranking. 

Perry is currently leading in various polls on the public's perception of potential GOP candidates. 

Angelou spoke to a full audience at USC Wednesday night, urging students to read poetry and promote acceptance. 

Justices on the California Supreme Court heard arguments about whether Proposition 8 supporters had the right to appeal a federal ruling that overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban. 

Gaddafi's other son, Saadi, is reportedly in talks with Libyan rebels to negotiate his surrender.

California parents are not satisfied with K-12 education and Brown's proposed solutions. 

The president addressed questions from audience members and from web submissions about the economy, immigration, education, and more. 

The report explains how the state continues to grow at the same rate as the national average. 

Last week's double elimination put the pressure on for the contestants, who were mentored by Will.i.am. from the Black Eyed Peas. 

Population shifts will present a challenge when the new commission redraws district lines. 

Experts say minuscule particles from Fukushima have reached Europe. 

"Idol" Top 13

More than a few faltered on stage while trying to deliver inspirational renditions of their favorite tunes. 

Both potential 2012 presidential GOP candidates were suspended because of a conflict of interest. 

Emotions overflowed as drama struck "Idol" on Group Night. 

A University of Colorado study found only 46 percent of the English and 60 percent of the math classifications were the same for both studies.