Authorities: Detained student left farewell video

  Five U.S. men who disappeared from the Washington area and are believed being held in Pakistan left behind a disturbing video, the head of an Islamic human rights group says.

Iraq shakes up security after bombings

Stocks end zigzag day with modest gains

The stock market ended slightly higher Wednesday as gains in shares of materials and technology companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world.

Battle lines forming over TARP extension

PEOPLE.com: Elin wants to save marriage to Tiger

  PEOPLE.com: While more details surface about Tiger Woods's reported dalliances, the golf great's Swedish-born wife, Elin Nordegren, has yet to speak about the scandal or give any hint of her distress – beyond a frantic 911 call after her mother collapsed at Woods's Florida home Tuesday.

  Pettitte, Yankees agree to $11.75M, 1-year deal

Could 2010 be the year Oscar goes geek?

The Academy doubled the Best Picture nominees to 10, a move that could open the door for sci-fi fare such as “Star Trek” and “District 9” to crash Hollywood's biggest party.

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

Your body's big enemy?  You’re sitting on it

Even if you think you have an energetic lifestyle, sitting is how most of us spend a good part of our day. And it's killing us — literally — by way of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

  Interest in seasonal flu shots may be waning

Gifts for the nostalgic geek

Perhaps the ultimate holiday gift for any technology geek is a vintage artifact plucked from the pages of computer history.

Google Trike is ready for your close-up

Think before you speak

First do no harm ... Every country has its subtle taboos and unspoken codes, but, it's what you say, not how you say it, that really gets you in the door (or kicked out).

What not to wear in 5 countries