Police: Gunman killed near US university
An armed man pursued onto the campus of North Carolina Central University was shot and killed in nearby woods after challenging officers, police said Tuesday. Durham police tracked the suspect onto the campus late Monday, prompting officials to lock down the school for several hours.
Jordan: I'm committed to Bobcats for long haul
Michael Jordan could no longer hide his frustration midway through the Charlotte Bobcats' dismal campaign last season. Not wanting anyone to see how angry he was, the Bobcats' owner moved from his sea
Marines 'assault' US beaches in amphibious drill
With beach landings, 25 naval ships and an air assault, the United States and eight other countries are staging a major amphibious exercise on the US East Coast this week, fighting a fictional enemy t
Troops leaving Iraq with heads held high: Obama
President Barack Obama welcomed home some of the last U.S. troops from Iraq on Wednesday, marking a symbolic end to the nearly nine-year war that strained America's armed forces and damaged its standi
Free games lure elders, women
The video game industry has weathered the economic slowdown better than most industries, but there could be a reason — free games with new figures showing up to a third of gamers don’t pay to play.