Report: Hasan asked about killing GIs in '08

A radical Muslim cleric claims Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan asked him about killing American soldiers nearly a year before Hasan allegedly shot to death 13 fellow soldiers at Fort Hood.

Snow storm in central U.S. worsening

Senate clears last hurdle before final health vote

Democrats cleared a final procedural hurdle Wednesday afternoon and put up 60 votes for the last time to cut off debate on the legislation, clearing the way for final approval in a Christmas Eve vote.

No pity parties for senators working overtime

Stocks end back-and-forth day slightly up

Stocks ended marginally higher Wednesday as rising commodity prices offset losses that followed a disappointing report on housing.

New home sales drop as recovery teeters

Favre says his spat with Childress is 'resolved'

Brad Childress and Brett Favre talked twice this week about moving forward from their animated disagreement on the Minnesota sideline last week over the coach's suggestion his grizzled quarterback should come out of the game.

Vikings' Harvin visits Mayo Clinic for migraines

Scoop: Farewell, 2009, we won’t miss you

If 2008 was about performances that were on the brink of breakthrough, 2009 was about performances that broke through, and did so with alarming brevity.

Tidbits: Kate Gosselin dropped from new TV show

Senate clears last hurdle before final health vote

Democrats cleared a final procedural hurdle Wednesday afternoon and put up 60 votes for the last time to cut off debate on the legislation, clearing the way for final approval in a Christmas Eve vote.

Vaccine keeps germy kids from infecting elders

Cosmic Log: Pick the weirdest wonders

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Which of the past year's scientific discoveries were the weirdest? Cast your official ballot for the 2010 Weird Science Awards.

10 best video games of 2009

Now boarding: Flight 1225 to North Pole

Thanks to the efforts of airline and airport employees, the TSA, sponsors, donors and volunteers, children can take a fantasy trip to the North Pole from airports around the U.S.

10 years of twisted travel