Obama eyes high costs of Afghan decision

President Obama's decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan has substantial budget implications that are adding pressure to limit the commitment, officials say.

Obama hints at Pacific Rim trade pact

Chinese racist? Obama trip spurs talk

As China gets ready to welcome the first African American U.S. president, Chinese are confronting their attitudes toward race, including some deeply held prejudices about black people.

Obama hints at Pacific Rim trade pact

Stocks close higher after upbeat earnings

Encouraging earnings news from major retailers and The Walt Disney Co. drew investors back into the stock market to cap a second big week of gains. The Dow average gained 73.

Leaps of faith holding up the stock market

Notre Dame rally falls short against No. 8 Pitt

Jonathan Baldwin made two exceptional catches that allowed No. 8 Pittsburgh to open up an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter before Notre Dame rallied behind two touchdowns by star Golden Tate, and the Panthers held on for a 27-22 victory Saturday night that may raise more cries for Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis’ ouster.

Stanford stomps on USC’s BCS hopes — 55-21

Bacall, Corman receive early Oscars

The Academy Awards won't be presented until March, but the first Oscar statuettes of the season were being handed out Saturday night at a private, black-tie dinner in Hollywood.

Zsa Zsa Gabor has $118,321 tax bill

Swine flu shows signs of peaking in some areas

The winter flu season that began early in the northern hemisphere this year may be peaking in parts of north America and western Europe, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

It’s a boy? Disappointment plagues some moms

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.

‘Significant amount’ of water found on moon

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