WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - As the Congress once again rallies to pass healthcare reform legislation, momentum is growing in many states to pass laws to block the changes -- a move that could lead to a legal battle over states' sovereignty. Bills and resolutions have been introduced in at least 36 state legislatures seeking to limit or oppose various aspects of the ...

The 2010 World Cheese Championship Cheese Contest concluded Thursday with the crowning of the world champion in Madison, Wis. Here's a list of the top three finishers, along with the winning cheese producer in each of the 79 categories judged. The list includes the state or country of origin. World Champion _ ...

Authorities in Idaho say a man suspected of killing his mother there earlier this month has been apprehended in Cambodia. Idaho Falls police say they learned Thursday that 33-year-old Nathan Helburn was taken into custody by authorities from Cambodia and Thailand. Federal agencies, including ...

Idaho is leading the charge in a states-rights push to defeat a proposal in Congress that would require people to buy health insurance, a key piece of reforms being pushed by President Barack Obama. Republican Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter used a ceremony Wednesday afternoon ...