Fewer Mexicans leaving homeland

Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, the government said Thursday. America has become less appealing amid a sour economy and tougher action against illegal migrants.

Aid workers: Hunger killing Haiti children

Aide: Obama on track to nominate Clinton

An aide to Barack Obama's transition team says the president-elect is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving.

Attorney General Mukasey collapses

Where bottom of the market is isn’t clear

Economists, money managers and traders who watch the markets closely say you can't assume previous bear market measures mean much.

Stocks fall to levels not seen in five years

Steelers shrug off snow flurries, pelt Bengals

The Steelers limited the depleted Bengals to six first downs following an early touchdown drive and found just enough offense themselves amid the snow flurries to beat Cincinnati 27-10 on Thursday night.

Report: Browns courting Cowher as next coach

‘Survivor’ gets personal as season nears end

Instead of being about strategy, "Survivor Gabon" has become a very personal game.  Fake immunity idols, bad sportsmanship, public humiliation -- it's all on display.

Immunity idol? That's no immunity idol!

EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory

As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot  of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction.

Pet store chain linked to puppy mills

Cosmic Log: A galaxy far, farther away

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The Hubble Space Telescope helps scientists figure out why a galaxy seemed unusually active. It turns out they had the galaxy in the wrong place.

Xbox 360 gets a makeover — and avatars

Get an early jump on ski season

It's beginning to look a lot like ski season. Thanks to a handful of early storms and legions of snowmaking guns, the ski scene is already picking up around the nation.

Obese have right to two airline seats, one fare