Taliban to release tape of captured U.S. soldier

  A terrorism monitoring group says the Taliban have announced they will release a new video of a U.S. soldier captured in Afghanistan.

NYT: China’s nuclear growth stirs fears

Dems ready to push health bill despite setbacks

  History may be calling but time's running out to act by Christmas, so Senate Democrats are coming to terms with the idea they won't get everything they want from health care overhaul.

Citigroup gains huge tax break in deal with IRS

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 said.

  Tiger named AP athlete of the decade

Scoop: Tiger, wife headed for permanent split

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

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

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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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