Obama vows to ‘finish the job’ in Afghanistan

The president is expected to make his case to the nation in a Tuesday night speech for tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan.

Census worker killed himself, police say

NYT: Health bill revives abortion groups

Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it with fund-raising appeals.

Stars are out at White House state dinner

Stocks retreat on lackluster economic data

Stocks slipped from 13-month highs in light trading Tuesday as gains in health care companies helped offset drops in financial and industrial stocks.

Fed sees gradual economic recovery

Pujols a unanimous pick as repeat MVP winner

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.

Notre Dame AD says Clausen sucker punched

Entertainers have long misbehaved on TV

Elvis, Jim Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, Madonna and more blazed a naughty path long before Adam Lambert's controversial performance at the American Music Awards.

‘Good Morning America’ pulls plug on Lambert

Thanksgiving gatherings could spread swine flu

Your family might be sharing more than turkey and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Swine flu may also be on the table — and at crowded airports and shopping malls.

Coherent after coma? Not so sure

Cosmic Log: Science by the book

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Your guide to the latest, greatest science books for kids and grownups, just in time for holiday giving.

This holiday season, let the games begin!

DOT fines airlines for six-hour tarmac delay

The Department of Transportation issued a fine against Continental Airlines and Express Jet Airlines for stranding passengers in Rochester, Minn., for nearly six hours last August.

NYC cracks down on unlicensed airport taxis