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Tommy Thompson, who found one of the most lucrative wrecks in history, had been living under an assumed name after failing to appear in a lawsuit brought by the recovery project's backers.

On Mother's Day, a Liberian mom might get a tiara and a title. And on Day 2 of Liberia's Ebola-free status, people were thrilled to add hugs to their tribute.

About half of the financial professionals surveyed say their competitors have behaved unethically or illegally to gain an advantage. And many say compensation and bonuses can create bad incentives.

Just seven weeks before the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the governor of Rio de Janeiro has declared a "state of calamity." He says the state's government is bankrupt.

The United States has had many devastating mass killings. But modern mass shootings have emerged as a category all their own.

More older men are getting screened for colorectal cancer since the federal health law eliminated the out-of-pocket charges for screening tests, but there's a catch if polyps are found.

David Norman nourished his love of reading in prison and counseled inmates when he got out. He recently graduated with a degree in philosophy.

The pontiff says he is willing to create a commission on the issue. It could signal a turning point for the Roman Catholic Church, which does not allow women to serve in ordained ministry.

A massive fire has caused more than 80,000 people to evacuate Fort McMurray, in the province of Alberta. Cooler weather and light rain have boosted hopes it might soon be contained.

For two weeks, protesters have gathered — on kayaks, on train tracks, at mines and at refineries — to demonstrate against coal, oil and other energy sources that contribute to global warming.