Nerves fray at Fort Hood as deployment nears

For some in a Fort Hood platoon that lost three in the on-base attack, anxiety is heightened ahead of an early January deployment to Afghanistan.

Pope meets 250 artists to renew friendship

Democrats have 60 votes to advance health bill

Two moderate lawmakers announced their support to begin debate on health care legislation, giving Senate Democrats the 60 votes needed to overcome a key hurdle and push the bill forward.

Obama stresses Asia, jobs in weekly address

Dow ends week up despite 3 days of losses

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.

Long-term unemployed face dwindling options 

Opinion: Rodriguez hasn't embraced rivalry like Tressel

Opinion: Make fun of OSU coach all you want, but he owns rival, wins Big Ten titles

Predictions 101: Ducks will win big one at Arizona

10 ways to fix ‘Saturday Night Live’

For starters, NBC's weekend staple can raise its game by not using hot young hosts who are there mainly to plug failed movies, booking hipper musical guests and easing back on Kristin Wiig overload.

Pope meets 250 artists to renew friendship

Swine flu may have hit peak, but not over yet

The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak across much of the globe, health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over.

Stressed Marines got bad care, therapist says

Hacked emails add fuel to climate dispute

Hackers break into the electronic files of one of the world's foremost climate research centers and post an array of e-mails which causes a stir among skeptics who say discussions show a conspiracy.

Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine

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