Navy SEALs has rescued the American sea captain held by Somali pirates following a swift firefight off the coast of Somalia Sunday. Vice Adm. Bill Gortney said the pirates, who were armed with AK-47s and small-caliber pistols and had threatened throughout the ordeal to kill Phillips, were...

President Barack Obama wished all Americans a happy and healthy New Year and says he hopes that brighter days will be ahead in 2010.

Republican Scott Brown said Wednesday that he doesn't expect any problems being seated in the U.S. Senate, as calls of good wishes pour in.