At this point, her shot at long-term success is hard to define.

For many composers, synthesizers are last decade. Innovations like the mutantrumpet and the flute with a glissando headjoint are expanding the range of concert sounds.

A poll revealed a reversal in public sentiment toward Representative Charles B. Rangel in light of charges of ethical violations.

Peter Stein, a German opera director, said he had been offended by his treatment after applying for a U.S. visa.

After only two seasons, Kara DioGuardi is exiting "American Idol," setting the stage for an announcement later this month about a new panel of judges for the show.

American businesses added more jobs in the last three months than originally estimated, but the wheels of the economic recovery are still spinning in place.

Because one person’s debt becomes a shared responsibility in marriage, when do you reveal a substantial liability?

A family business with roots in Italy steps away from some long-held traditions to survive and grow in a modern world.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at ''American Idol.''

The blowout preventer, which is considered a key piece of evidence in the Gulf of Mexico spill investigation, will now be raised to the surface.

Hip-hop is generally thought to have started in the Bronx 30 years ago. But efforts to give it its due have suffered.

The explosion, two days after another attack, killed at least 40 people, as militants intensify their campaign to destabilize the Pakistani government.

Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.

A thrilling battle for 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison ended in disappointment on Friday.

Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.

The “Is My Husband Gay?” column brought new popularity to Christwire. Yes, it’s all one big joke.

Republicans are on track to win approximately 30 governor seats in November, up from 23 now, according to the FiveThirtyEight forecasting model.

In lots throughout New York City, drums are being pounded in preparation for the Steel Band Panorama Competition.

At 30, she says her career has been so untraditional that there is no need for people to consider her age a liability.

The company says proposed legislation could disrupt its efforts to set aside $20 billion for claims and penalties.