NYT: Officials see hope in anti-Taliban militias
American and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan.
Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill
The dispute among Democrats foretells of a rowdy floor debate next month on legislation that would extend health care coverage to roughly 31 million Americans.
Lots of news for investors in shortened week
Investors are heading toward the final month of the year with more questions about the economy than they had just a few weeks ago.
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Eagles shake off close losses, edge Bears
Donovan McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run following Antonio Dixon’s blocked field goal, and Philadelphia came away with a 24-20 victory over struggling Chicago on Sunday night after back-to-back close losses.
Big night for Michael Jackson at AMAs
Michael Jackson was honored with four American Music Awards on Sunday night, making history by collecting more AMAs during his career than any other artist and becoming the show’s winningest posthumous artist.
Decode your food cravings
The urge to scarf is more than a hunger cue gone wild. It's a window into your nutritional needs and your personality.
Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine
Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world's largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
World’s best business hotels 2009
These top hotels combine service, technology, and comfort—everything that today’s business traveler needs on the road.
