NYT: China’s nuclear growth stirs fears

China’s aggressive program of building new nuclear plants could cut carbon emissions, but experts worry that the pace may lead to safety shortcuts.

Iran test-fires improved missile, state TV says

Citigroup gains huge tax break in deal with IRS

  In effort to wean Citigroup and other firms from taxpayer bailout that helped them survive, IRS issues exception to longstanding tax rules.

Bernanke is TIME’s 2009 Person of the Year

Stocks move higher after economic data

  Stock rose on Wednesday after the government said consumer prices rose in November, led by higher energy costs.

  Feds accuse Intel of stifling competition

Scoop: Tiger, wife headed for permanent split

Golfer's wife will make the breakup open and official soon after the Christmas holidays, a source says.

Bryant scores 42 as Lakers run past Bulls

Scoop: Tiger, wife headed for permanent split

Golfer's wife will make the breakup open and official soon after the Christmas holidays, a source says.

Hunt is on for post-crash Tiger Woods photos

Looks buy happiness, but only in the city

  When it comes to country girls, looks don’t count so much in terms of overall life satisfaction and happiness, according to a new study in the journal Personal Relationships.

Largest-ever kidney swap donors, patients meet

10 best PlayStation 3 games of 2009

Top 5 reasons to keep playing your PS2

Will the real Vegas please stand up?

Las Vegas has been on a losing streak lately, but it’s not called “The Capital of Second Chances” for nothing. If the city has proven anything, it’s that the house always wins in the end.

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