NYT: Officials see hope in anti-Taliban militias

American and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan.

Report: U.K. documents detail Iraq war chaos

Lots of news for investors in shortened week

Investors are heading toward the final month of the year with more questions about the economy than they had just a few weeks ago.

Congress is losing its patience with the Fed

Pats stifle Jets, take 2-game lead in AFC East

  Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown in a 31-14 win. The victory gave them a two-game lead in the AFC East and sent the Jets to their sixth loss in seven games.

  Chargers rout Broncos, move atop AFC West

Jackson, Swift each claim early AMAs

  Janet Jackson kicked off the American Music Awards with a medley of some of her biggest hits, but it was her late brother Michael who was poised to be one of the night’s big winners, up for five American Music Awards, including artist of the year.

‘New Moon’ sucks up $140 million at box office

Decode your food cravings

The urge to scarf is more than a hunger cue gone wild. It's a window into your nutritional needs and your personality.

Swine flu may have hit peak, but not over yet

Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine

Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world's largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.

Astronaut’s wait over as daughter born at home

Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Holiday travelers waited longer to book tickets