British envoy: U.S. was 'hell bent' on Iraq war

The United States was "hell bent" on a 2003 military invasion of Iraq and actively undermined efforts by Britain, a former British diplomat told an inquiry Friday.

25 countries tell Iran to ax nuke facility

Secret Service admits it let crashers in

The Secret Service on Friday said that "established protocols" were not followed at a White House state dinner where a couple not on the guest list was allowed through a first checkpoint.

Lobbyists pushed off advisory panels

These cities are poised to recover the fastest

  Though Omaha, Neb., seems second-rate to some, Warren Buffett may have been on to something.

Black Friday holiday shopping kicks off

No. 2 Tide survives major scare from Auburn

Alabama rallies to win Iron Bowl 26-21, can shift focus to SEC title game.

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Polanski set to be released on bail

The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.

Viggo Mortensen hits ‘The Road’

Don't lick your lips and other winter skin savers

The year’s coldest season is full of myths. Talking snowmen? Red-nosed reindeer? Turns out there are also plenty of complexion misconceptions floating around.

6 tips for overcoming holiday diet fears

Astronauts land with families on their mind

The space shuttle Atlantis sailed down through clear skies to a Florida landing on Friday, wrapping up an 11-day mission to the International Space Station and bringing a new father down to meet his week-old daughter.

Holiday Web shopping looks brighter

The best new travel gadgets of the year

Read on for the scoop on 2009’s hottest holiday gadgets, each guaranteed to make every day feel like Hanukkah or Christmas all over again.

  FAA transcripts show efforts to reach Flight 188