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A new study in the journal Pediatrics finds a huge spike in accidental consumption of edible weed among children 5 and younger. While most suffered mild impacts, about one in five were hospitalized.

President Obama makes the case for economic policies that would benefit women amid hopes that women will turn out for Democrats on Election Day.

In Missouri, officials in Kansas City are filing a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer which allegedly sold dozens of guns to an unlicensed dealer, who is accused of illegally selling them.

Flooding that has killed more than 400 people in Thailand continues to make its way south into the capital, Bangkok. Tempers are flaring as some residents complain the government is sacrificing poorer areas to the waters to protect more affluent and industrial areas closer to the city center.

Afghans who worked with international forces and organizations are fleeing the country by the thousands, raising concerns about a brain drain that could affect Afghanistan for years to come.

In the politically charged atmosphere surrounding challenges to the Obama health care law, judges are drawing almost as much attention as their decisions. So far, two judges appointed by a Democrat have upheld the law, while Judge Henry Hudson, appointed by a Republican, has overturned a portion.

The Supreme Court justice issued a decision Tuesday night that's putting part of President Obama's health insurance law in doubt. Groups like the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged are suing to block the law, saying it violates their religious freedom.

A former CIA officer has been charged with leaking classified information to reporters. The Justice Department alleges that John Kiriakou, 47, leaked the name of a covert CIA operative and confirmed that another was involved in a counterterrorism operation.

Some members of Israel's military reserve are refusing to report for duty, in protest against plans by the ruling right-wing government to weaken the judiciary.

The head of the General Services Administration has resigned after spending more than $800,000 at a conference outside of Las Vegas. Martha Johnson was President Obama's political appointee.