Italian court convicts Amanda Knox

An Italian court convicts American student Amanda Knox of murdering her British roommate and sentences her to 26 years in prison.

Dozens killed in Russian club fire

Unexpected drop in jobless rate fuels optimism

Two years of steep job cuts all but ended last month, unexpectedly pulling down the unemployment rate and raising hopes for a lasting economic recovery.

A deeper look behind the jobless numbers

Nets end record slide, beat Bobcats for 1st win

  The New Jersey Nets won for the first time this season, ending the worst start in NBA history at 18 losses by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91 Friday night.

  Garnett, Pierce lead Celtics to 7th straight win

De Niro shines in ‘Everybody’s Fine’

Robert De Niro offers a master class of mannered, minimalist acting in "Everybody's Fine." And if its lead actor had a bit more room to roam into the dark corners of his character, the movie's fast path toward late-life insight would have felt more earned.

Beware of online ‘Breaking Dawn’ casting scam

All Slim Fast canned drinks recalled

All canned Slim Fast drinks are being voluntarily recalled by the company because of the possibility of bacterial contamination that could cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

More women choose do-it-yourself births

Will fusion fade ... or finally flare up?

Is nuclear fusion the ultimate energy source, or the ultimate pipe dream? Millions upon millions of dollars are being spent to find out which answer is the right one.

10 iPhone apps for the holidays that sparkle

Readers respond: Should obese fliers pay more?

A photograph of an obese passenger filling his seat and part of a jet’s aisle has renewed the debate about how airlines deal with obese travelers.

Early arrival: Baby born at 30,000 feet