LOS ANGELES - Emergency crews found more victims early Saturday, boosting the death toll to 17, as they delicately picked apart the mangled wreckage of a commuter train that collided head-on with a freight train on the same track.

HOUSTON - Long before her windows started humming and the lanky pine trees began swaying, new mother Claudia Macias had second thoughts about her family's decision to ride out Hurricane Ike in their home on the far east side of Houston.

GALVESTON, Texas - Howling ashore with 110 mph winds, Hurricane Ike ravaged the Texas coast Saturday, flooding thousands of homes and businesses, shattering windows in Houston's skyscrapers and knocking out power to millions of people.

The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event originally scheduled for today, Saturday, September 13 at Heartland Park Topeka in Kansas has been postponed by rain. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 25.

Despite Progress Worldwide, Mortality Rates of Children Under Age Five Still High In Africa.

Apple Inc. updated the software that runs its iPhones on Friday in hopes of decreasing dropped calls, improving battery life and cutting the time it takes to synchronize the device with a computer.

Barack Obama toned down his campaign plans Saturday in response to Hurricane Ike, canceling plans to crack jokes on "Saturday Night Live" and appear in a boisterous rally with his running mate.

A 33-year-old woman stole her daughter's identity to attend high school and join the cheerleading squad, according to a criminal complaint filed against the woman.

Tina Fey was "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show.

Massive Hurricane Ike ravaged southeast Texas early Saturday, battering the coast with driving rain and ferocious wind gusts as residents who decided too late they should have heeded orders to evacuate made futile calls for rescue.

Nearly 3 million people are without power in the Houston area as Hurricane Ike slams the Texas coast.

A Chinese official says 19 people have been detained in connection with tainted milk powder linked to kidney stones in hundreds of infants.

Russian Armor Seen Heading Toward Breakaway Region Of Abkhazia.

Potential Salmonella Contamination Affects Pedigree, Pet Pride, Other Brands.

Missouri Woman Slashed Young Mother's Throat Before Kidnapping 7-Day-Old Daughter.

Commuter, Freight Trains Hit; Death Toll Could Reach 20; More Than 135 May Be Injured.

A federal judge in Oregon has reduced a 305-million-dollar verdict against Collective Brands in a trademark infringement case.

A massive Hurricane Ike ravaged southeast Texas early Saturday, battering the coast with driving rain and ferocious wind gusts as residents who decided too late they should have heeded calls to evacuate made futile calls for rescue.

But authorities aren't identifying the soldier who made the call.

The fifth annual MANA de Topeka honored Latinas who are becoming community leaders at a ceremony Friday night. Our own Stephanie Ramos emceed the event and received a special gift.

Fort Riley officials identified a Soldier here as the individual responsible for making a telephonic threat toward a fellow Soldier on Monday.

James Qualls, the man charged with the murder of Joseph Beier Jr. at the Whiplash Bar in Topeka July 16th has his trial set for November 10th. Qualls turned himself in to authorities July 31st. He is charged with 2nd degree murder.

Securing policies that encourage clean energy investments will protect and strengthen our economy, as well as reduce our dependence on foreign sources of fuel.

A commuter train believed to carry up to 350 people collided with a freight train in Los Angeles Friday evening. 10 are reported dead. The freight train's engine was also turned onto its side, with the rest of the train splayed out like an accordion behind it.

A judgment against Collective Brands has been reduced by a judge in Oregon according the company. Adidas sued Payless ShoeSource in 2001 claiming copyright infringement for shoes that violated Adidas' trademarked three-stripe logo.