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A few weeks after the Obama administration's announcement that Haitians in the U.S. illegally can apply for a legal work permit, or Temporary Protected Status, are Haitians taking advantage of the opportunity? What do they stand to gain, and what are the inherent risks and barriers? Fraudulent immigration "consultants" are jumping to take advantage of immigrants who don't know they can get free help from qualified attorneys.

The Pheu Thai party and the progressive Move Forward Party made a strong showing, in a repudiation to the military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

President Barack Obama hit the road again Thursday, hoping to cement the deal for his stimulus bill. But while he was in Illinois, his nominee for Commerce secretary, Judd Gregg, withdrew his nomination over "irresolvable conflicts." The GOP senator from New Hampshire cited differences over the stimulus plan.

President Barack Obama is expected to sign the state children's health insurance program into law, bringing the program's total to 11 million children. It's the first element of the Obama plan to make health care available to more people who now lack access to the system.

Two Harvard researchers say a summer birthday could mean a kid is more likely to catch the flu.

Thirty years ago this month, millions of viewers watched a basketball game that would change sports forever. Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the Michigan State Spartans took on Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores for the national college basketball championship title. It was, says author Seth Davis, the beginning of March Madness.

As scientists investigate the new swine flu virus, they're asking some fundamental biological questions. Some of the unanswered questions are: How far will it spread and how much disease will it cause?

Filmmaker Pete Docter's new movie is Pixar Studio's animated film Up. Docter discusses how his team of writers and animators struck a balance between the very adult themes in the film and the colorful and buoyant adventure story for kids.

Historian John Hope Franklin died Wednesday at the age of 94. Franklin's work defined the field of African-American history, and he played a crucial role in pivotal civil rights events of the 20th century.

The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.