SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it successfully detonated a miniaturized nuclear device at a northeastern test site Tuesday, defying U.N. Security Council orders to shut down atomic activity or face more sanctions and international isolation.

VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI will become the first pontiff in six centuries to resign, marking the end of a transitional papacy that focused more on theological and internal renewal and less on the broader challenges that face the Roman Catholic church at the start of its 21st century of existence.

The Police Chief in Summersville, West Virginia tells us officers arrested Salwa Amin and 2 other men after an extensive day of surveillance. Salwa is one of the stars of MTV’s show Buck Wild

The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but will continue to disburse packages six days a week, an apparent end run around an unaccommodating Congress.

The service expects the Saturday mail cutback to begin the week of Aug. 5 and to save about $2 billion annually, said

New Fish McBites are the exciting limited time offer that is just in time for lent. Tender, flaky wild-caught Alaskan Pollock in crunchy bite-sized pieces. They are also available in three sizes – snack, regular or sharable – with a tangy tartar sauce for dipping.