U.S. charities may not have a happy holiday

U.S. charities have weathered a significant drop in giving this year, and while they hope for a holiday miracle, a recent survey shows they will probably see a decrease in year-end generosity.

Ill. prison eyed for Gitmo detainees

Report: Health bill would reduce senior care

The House plan to slash $500 billion from Medicare may also curb access to providers, nonpartisan agency says.

NYT: Obama eyes cost of Afghan decision

Indecisive Wall Street likely to stay that way

There's a tug of war in the financial markets between investors who believe the economy is on its way to a strong recovery and those who believe a rebound is likely to be slow and bumpy.

Pace of mortgage help rising but still slow

Colts catch big break vs. Pats, preserve streak

  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.

  Lakers fall again as Rockets, Brooks lift off

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.

‘Desperate’ Susan does time on chain gang

Popular cholesterol drug may hurt, not help

A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin — drugs that are still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work.

Exotic juice health claims: Pulp fiction?

Water discovery fuels hope to colonize moon

Having a store of water on the moon could be a boon to possible future lunar camps. It could yield not only drinking water, but could be  broken down to create rocket fuel and more.

‘Significant amount’ of water found on moon

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.

The world’s New Natural Wonders