Ill. prison eyed for Gitmo detainees

Gov. Pat Quinn said selling a prison in rural northwest Illinois to the federal government is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create jobs in the struggling area.

U.S. charities may not have a happy holiday

Report: Health bill would reduce senior care

The House plan to slash $500 billion from Medicare may also curb access to providers, nonpartisan agency says.

NYT: Obama eyes cost of Afghan decision

Pace of mortgage help rising but still slow

Mortgage servicing companies have the complex task of figuring out if millions of borrowers qualify for mortgage modifications. And there has been some progress lately getting homeowners sign up.

Survey shows spike in 1st-time homebuyers

PFT’s Picks: Patriots will edge Colts in a close one

Each week, ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio and Gregg Rosenthal will break down and pick the winners of each NFL game. See their Week 10 picks.

USC tumbles, Stanford soars in polls

Return of ‘The Prisoner’

Actor accepted role because the screenwriter "wasn't writing a fantasy, he was writing science fiction — something that might indeed happen, NOT something that could never happen."

Ian McKellen on new show, Shakespeare

Exotic juice health claims: Pulp fiction?

America has become addicted to exotic juices — supposed miracle potions that offer health and happiness by the pint. But do such drinks really live up to their claims?

5 mutant genes linked to Parkinson’s

Water discovery fuels hope to colonize moon

Having a store of water on the moon could be a boon to possible future lunar camps. It could yield not only drinking water, but could be  broken down to create rocket fuel and more.

6 ways to smarten the electricity grid

Dad to baby: Happy 1st birthday, world traveler

Traveling with an infant is a bit like a troop movement. Detailed strategy, support crew, heavy machinery and contingency planning is vital.

World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida