Report: Missile kills top al-Qaida men
A CIA strike in Pakistan killed two top al-Qaida terrorists long sought by the U.S., including the man believed to be behind a deadly hotel bombing in Pakistan, U.S. officials told the Washington Post.
Gators swamp Sooners for BCS title
Sooners' record offense stymied as Florida wins 2nd national title in 3 years.
At CES, progress a step at a time
The big debuts at the International Consumer Electronics Show aren't whiz-bang hardware systems. They're ideas designed to protect the environment and improve the technology consumers already use.
Obama picks Panetta for CIA chief
President-elect Barack Obama on Friday announced his unusual choices for CIA director and a national intelligence director. The pair are likely to face tough Senate questioning.
Alzheimer's drugs double death risk in elderly
Anti-psychotic drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease may double a patient's chance of dying within a few years, suggests a new study that adds to known concerns.
Gaza aid held as U.N. truce plan rejected
Israeli jets and helicopters bombarded Gaza Friday and Hamas responded with a barrage of rockets on at least two cities as both sides defied a U.N. call for an immediate cease-fire.
Scoop: Cruise gets emotional about Jett Travolta
A visibly shaken Tom Cruise said that it was untrue that the Church of Scientology forbids members from seeking medical attention.
Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent
The Labor Department reported Friday that the jobless rate rose to 7.2 percent in December and payrolls dropped by 524,000 jobs.
Kennedy's bid reignites 'mommy wars'
The bid by Caroline Kennedy for the Senate has reignited the "mommy wars" between mothers with careers and those who take a break from paid employment.
Tourists rescued after Costa Rica quake
Helicopters plucked tourists from a destroyed, mountaintop resort as the death toll from Costa Rica's magnitude-6.1 earthquake was at least 9 victims, the Red Cross said Friday.
