NYT: Bush, McCain diverging in foreign policy?

President Bush’s decisions on Iraq troop withdrawals and talks with Iran and North Korea have put John McCain on the defensive.

Fatah supporters rounded up in Gaza

Economy finally gets news to smile about

After weeks of negative reports, the U.S. economy finally got some news Friday that was not half bad. Still, economists cautioned that the problems have not disappeared.

Wall Street ends week with modest gains

Chamberlain, Yankees shut down Red Sox

Joba Chamberlain dominated the Boston Red Sox with his best major league start and the surging New York Yankees moved two games behind their longtime rivals with a 1-0 victory Friday night.

Yankees acquire Pirates' Nady, Marte

Spears and Federline settle custody case

A custody settlement between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline has been finalized, including a $5,000-per-month child-support increase for the pop singer’s ex-husband.

Rosie reportedly in talks to host variety show

FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not U.S.

The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak — clearing the U.S. crop.

Scramble to trace foods from field to fork

Eclipse enthusiasts rejoice in August

Friday, August 1 is a red-letter day for eclipse enthusiasts. On that date, the sun will be partially eclipsed over an immense area that includes western and central Asia, parts of northern and central Europe, all of Greenland and even a small slice of northeastern North America.

They're coming to America

Disappointed you won’t be taking in the sights in Paris or Rome this summer? No problem. If you were hoping to rub shoulders with your French or Italian compatriots — they’re all here. 

‘Big hole’ in Qantas plane prompts landing