First Lady Michelle Obama Wednesday appealed to Americans to dig deep and donate toys for needy children, urging them not to forget older kids in the "tween" years. "We've got, you know, more than enough toys for younger kids. And one of the challenges that this program has is really finding toys for the older kids," she said as ...

A Marine Corps sergeant was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months confinement and fined $25,000 for pretending to be an injured war hero to get free seats at rock concerts and professional sporting events. Sgt. David W. Budwah also will be reduced in rank to private and dishonorably discharged after any appeals. He must forfeit all pay and benefits during ...

The young officers in the US Marines sent here to prepare to lead troops into combat say they are eager for duty in Afghanistan, the war that President Barack Obama has made his priority. "I am sure everyone will go there sooner or later," said Lieutenant Steven Morris, 34, clad in desert camouflage as he watched his fellow marines warm ...