Iranian-American faces new spy charge
Iran has brought new espionage charges against a scholar who was already sentenced to 15 years in prison following June's disputed presidential election.
President vs. party on troop increase
President's speech at West Point next week will outline his new war strategy, but his most skeptical audience will be on Capitol Hill.
Stocks rise after slew of economic reports
Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Packers able to feast on overmatched Lions
Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with 3 touchdown passes and Green Bay beat Detroit 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers 3 straight wins and improving their playoff prospects. Detroit lost its 6th straight game on Thanksgiving.
Polanski set to be released on bail
The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.
Drug-resistant H1N1 no major change in virus
Tamiflu resistance in some H1N1 patients with badly weakened immune systems does not seem to reflect a major change in the virus' susceptibility to the frontline drug, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Day of the super-turkey could be nigh
Genetic research by Virginia Tech scientists could lead to 'happier,' plumper, tastier birds.
Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.









