Alaska fights to reverse polar bear listing

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he has the best interest of polar bears at heart, but he doesn't intend to let the U.S. government's expanded protection for bears get in the way of the state's petroleum development.

Bingo’s comeback erases divisions in Baghdad

Report: Health bill would reduce senior care

The House plan to slash $500 billion from Medicare may also curb access to providers, nonpartisan agency says.

NYT: Obama eyes cost of Afghan decision

Indecisive Wall Street likely to stay that way

There's a tug of war in the financial markets between investors who believe the economy is on its way to a strong recovery and those who believe a rebound is likely to be slow and bumpy.

Pace of mortgage help rising but still slow

Colts’ stunning win is ‘bummer’ for Patriots

Bill Belichick’s stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.

Hobbled Kobe, Lakers fall to Rockets

Scoop: Will Meyer bite into another ‘Twilight’ book?

The vampire love saga seemed to end with "Breaking Dawn," but "Oprah Winfrey Show" staffers pressed the author to discuss the possibility of another novel.

‘Desperate’ Susan does time on chain gang

Popular cholesterol drug may hurt, not help

A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin — drugs that are still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work.

Exotic juice health claims: Pulp fiction?

Water discovery fuels hope to colonize moon

Having a store of water on the moon could be a boon to possible future lunar camps. It could yield not only drinking water, but could be  broken down to create rocket fuel and more.

‘Significant amount’ of water found on moon

No rest for the weary as rest areas close

Some states claim rest areas are no longer necessary with the growth of fast food restaurants, gas stations and other facilities at interstate interchanges.

The world’s New Natural Wonders