Lead, chemicals found in toys
Tests reveal that some products still “slip through the cracks.” Full story
Anti-gang worker jailed for 12 years over rapper robbery
Prosecutors: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member was targeted at hotel. Full story
NYT: Penny-pinching holiday fliers start early
The holiday crush at the nation’s airports has taken hold several days earlier as travelers sought less expensive flights.
Anti-gang worker jailed for robbing rapper
A Los Angeles anti-gang intervention worker has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a burglary he admitted was done for the benefit of a street gang.
U.S. pledges emission cuts ahead of summit
The United States will pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent by 2020 at a U.N. climate change meeting in December, the White House said Wednesday.
U.S. offers $5 million reward for 'Bomb Man'
The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $5 million for a Palestinian bomb maker suspected of targeting commercial airliners and aiding the Iraq insurgency.
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.
Filmmaker Perry gives $1 million to NAACP
Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.
Alaska diocese OKs $10 million abuse payout
The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks in Alaska and representatives of almost 300 alleged victims of sex abuse by clergy have agreed on a settlement of almost $10 million.
Child entrepreneur gives back big
Hundreds of teddy bears are going to sick children in San Diego this Christmas, thanks to an eighth-grader who started his own company at age 9.
Lead, dangerous chemicals found in toys
A public interest group finds a number of toys at major retailers that contain the outlawed chemicals and illegal amounts of lead.






