Power struggle threatens Pakistan’s leader

Pakistan’s civilian and military leaders are tangling in a series of political confrontations that could lead to a constitutional crisis, Pakistani and U.S. officials tell NBC News.

Mutual financial reliance binds U.S., China

Strong autos lift October retail sales

  Retail sales rose more than expected in October, but the gain largely reflected a big rebound in auto sales. Sales fell at many other retail stores as consumer spending remains under pressure.

Stock indexes rise to 13-month highs

Colts’ stunning win is ‘bummer’ for Patriots

Bill Belichick’s stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.

Hobbled Kobe, Lakers fall to Rockets

Scoop: Will Meyer bite into another ‘Twilight’ book?

The vampire love saga seemed to end with "Breaking Dawn," but "Oprah Winfrey Show" staffers pressed the author to discuss the possibility of another novel.

Teen fans smitten with ‘Twilight’ hunks

Swine flu booster shots? Good luck with that

Government health officials say children younger than 10 need two doses of swine flu vaccine for full immunity, but providers facing shortages are limiting many to just one.

Sex infections still rising, especially in teens

6 ways to smarten the electricity grid

Check out some of the technologies supported by President Barack Obama’s $3.4 billion in grants for projects designed to modernize the grid with cutting-edge innovations.

  Astronauts take their seats for shuttle launch

No rest for the weary as rest areas close

Some states claim rest areas are no longer necessary with the growth of fast food restaurants, gas stations and other facilities at interstate interchanges.

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