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Eric Nuzum's teen years were scarred by depression, drugs, a brief period of institutionalization and the tragic loss of the one person who helped keep him grounded. In his memoir, Giving Up the Ghost, Nuzum reflects on his troubled past, and the ghosts he continues to hold on to.

On August 14, 2012, the Appalachian Trail turned 75. The more than 2,000 mile path winds through 14 states, from Georgia to Maine, and continues to capture the imagination of hikers from around the world. Along the trail, many hikers discover things they never set out to find.

Cabrera was this year's All Star Game's most valuable player. His suspension could affect the Giants' playoff contention.

The experimental aircraft's controls failed before its "scramjet" engine could kick in, the Air Force says.

"When prices go up, they notice it. When prices go down, they don't care."

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, the 2012 presidential and congressional elections will be the most expensive on record, at an estimated cost of nearly $6 billion. Federal Election Commission Chairman Michael Toner says politicians should spend even more.

In Africa, a nutrition success story: Swapping orange sweet potatoes for white ones is improving the health of children by boosting vitamin A levels. Researchers are now trying to duplicate their success with other crops.

Thirty-three states now have voter ID laws requiring identification for voting. Some new laws requiring photo ID are being challenged in court or reviewed by the Justice Department. One supporter says these laws will prevent fraud. A critic says the claims are overblown.

A Hudson Valley woman has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for trying to kill her 72-year-old mother after telling her "you're a dead lady…

The AARP is holding a series of “You’ve Earned A Say” forums across the region to collect voter input on federal policies affecting Social Security and…