Papua New Guinea authorities scaled back their search on Sunday for survivors from the sinking of a passenger ferry, saying none of the more than 100 people still missing were likely to be found alive.

A Wyoming attorney representing a convicted murderer recently pardoned by Mississippi's outgoing governor says his client will not attend a Mississippi Supreme Court hearing this week on the constitutionality of his and some 200 other pardons.

A song last heard 165 million years ago has been played again, making it the world's oldest known piece of music.

The week in entertainment includes the return of everyone's favorite zombies, plus the "Celebrity Apprentice" premiere and the 3-D version of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace."

"Going Solo" (The Penguin Press), by Eric Klinenberg: Living in families, though traditional and almost universal on this evolving planet, is experiencing an unplanned but effective attack, according to a new book.

Businesses are moving back into NASCAR but is this a trend? Contributor: Daryle W. Hier Published: Feb 03, 2012

Reliance Life Insurance Company Ltd is exploring the possibility of expanding its distribution network by adding new channels to service customers particularly in the semi-urban and rural areas.

A Franklin County dairy has resumed selling unpasteurized milk, after reports of a contaminated batch halted sales for nearly two weeks.

Island woman faces charges in connection with her neglected pit bull

Take a glimpse back to seventh grade -- back when life was split between goofing around, taking classes ... and, maybe, having that one big dream.