LeBron James, his much-debated legacy still intact, posted a triple-double and led a late charge, propelling the Heat to an overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs.    

The City Council in Washington agreed on regulations for food trucks after a protracted legislative battle that consumed the city.    

In a speech in Berlin on Wednesday, the President Obama will resume a drive toward disarmament that had been largely shunted aside.    

In the first few days of testimony in the criminal trial of James (Whitey) Bulger, who is charged with racketeering and murder, witnesses discussed the concepts of honor and loyalty.    

Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.    

A government-backed fishery program meant to help impoverished Alaskans has made some villages haves and others have-nots.    

The wife, mother and cousin of the lead defendant, Mark Mazer, were expected to enter agreements in a case involving more than $40 million in kickbacks.    

Demonstrators remained defiant Tuesday, pouring into the streets by the thousands and venting their anger over political corruption, the high cost of living and huge public spending for the World Cup and the Olympics.    

Experts hope that the search is over for the Griffin, a ship lost in Lake Michigan over 300 years ago that was commanded by a 17th-century French explorer.    

The House of Representatives approved a bill that would ban abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy in a largely symbolic vote.    

The Taliban announced the opening of a political office in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday and said they were prepared to talk, raising hopes for a break in long-stalled peace efforts.    

A long-awaited analysis by the Congressional Budget Office found that the benefits of an increase in legal residents would outweigh the costs.    

Gen. Keith B. Alexander said on Tuesday that American surveillance had helped prevent “potential terrorist events over 50 times since 9/11.”    

Maj. Gen. Bennet Sacolick said that changes in the armed services had led to opening front-line combat positions to women.    

The automaker and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration resolved their differences, and Chrysler will inspect the cars for possible defects.    

Google may have pushed the boundaries of antitrust law in its Waze deal, but the question is whether the government pushes back.    

The popularity of La Marina restaurant has continued to grow since it opened, but so have the complaints from neighbors unhappy with the noise and traffic.    

Dish Network, a pay TV provider, said that because of new conditions imposed by Sprint Nextel, it would focus on acquiring a stake in Clearwire, a smaller competitor.    

The decision by the American Medical Association could have implications for health care companies and the pharmaceutical industry.    

Williams, who has struggled with back problems and fatigue, announced her withdrawal on Tuesday, making this year’s Wimbledon the first one she will miss since 1996.