Fierce storm hits Midwest with snow, wind

A fierce winter storm hammered more than a dozen states Tuesday with dangerous ice, heavy snow and vicious winds that threatened to create 15-foot drifts in parts of the Upper Midwest.

Thousands turn out to honor slain officers

Senate Dems: Deal near to drop public option

Move appears to be a concession to party moderates whose votes are critical to passage of President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.

Lieberman appears open to health bill deal

Stocks close sharply down; dollar strengthens

Investors dumped stocks and sought safe-haven assets like the dollar and Treasurys on signs that the global economy is still struggling.

Americans getting better at managing credit

LeBron scores 43, but Cavs upset by Grizzlies

  Mike Conley drove past Shaquille O’Neal for a layup with 3 seconds left to give the Memphis Grizzzlies a 111-109 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Monroe leads No. 15 Georgetown over Butler

Scoop: Kate says kids ‘sobbing’ at loss of cameras

Barbara Walters “10 Most Fascinating People” special has become a bit predictable, but leave it to Kate Gosselin to spark some interest in this year's show.

Adult-themed ‘Frosty’ videos stir outrage

Autism seen as asset, not liability, in some jobs

Autism is often seen as a heartbreaking diagnosis. But in some careers, the very traits that are hallmarks of  some forms of the disorder are being seen as desirable job skills.

U.S. tops world in health spending, results lag

Hubble telescope spots most distant galaxies

The revamped Hubble Space Telescope has spied what might be the oldest, most distant galaxies yet seen, astronomers announced today.

Hang 10! Legendary surfing contest is on

A surfing contest in Hawaii that is only held in extreme conditions is on for the first time in five years, thanks to the massive waves pounding Oahu's famed North Shore.

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