U.S. officials say top al-Qaida leader killed

A “high-ranking” al-Qaida figure was killed Thursday in an attack by a U.S. Predator drone aircraft, U.S. officials told NBC News.

Al-Qaida claims deadly Baghdad blasts

Accepting peace prize, Obama defends war

President Barack Obama entered the pantheon of Nobel Peace Prize winners with humble words, acknowledging his few accomplishments while delivering a robust defense of war.

Analysis of Obama speech: Take that, Cheney

Stocks close higher after trade deficit narrows

Stock indexes closed higher as a jump in exports offset concerns about an increase in unemployment claims.

Europe leads in bonus crackdown, is U.S. next?

Cincinnati's Kelly heading to Notre Dame

Brian Kelly will be Notre Dame's next football coach, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.

PFT’s Picks: Steelers to get back on winning track

Tidbits: Woods feared he was wanted for fame

He’s accused of juggling multiple mistresses, but if recently revealed e-mail excerpts are to be believed, Tiger Woods’ biggest worry wasn’t getting caught.

Scoop: No joke — Leno talks to himself about standup

Nearly 10,000 U.S. deaths caused by swine flu

Swine flu has caused nearly 10,000 deaths in the United States, part of an outbreak that has infected about 50 million Americans, government health officials said Thursday.

Red wine or white? Which makes teeth a fright?

Cosmic Log: Planets on the Web

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to stay on top of the planet boom? You'll find resources galore on the Web, including tart tweets from the planets themselves.

Hunt for new worlds goes into overdrive

The world’s friendliest countries

The Middle East has long had a reputation for being one of the world's perennial trouble spots. But for expatriates, Bahrain ranks as one of the most welcoming places to work.

Airlines want your money, but not your cash