McCain has 3 weeks to reverse Obama lead

McCain, his presidential hopes battered by chaos in the American economy, has to come up with a consistent campaign message to close the gap.

General: Iran interfering in U.S.-Iraq pact

U.K. bails out three major banks

The British government is making a major cash infusion into three of the nation’s largest banks — a move that will leave the taxpayers as their largest shareholders.

American Paul Krugman wins Nobel

Dodgers beat Phillies, fight way back into NLCS

Tempers flare as L.A. narrows Philadelphia series lead to 2-1

Scoop: Britney takes it all off for video

If you haven’t seen Britney Spears’ new video for “Womanizer,” a song from her upcoming album “Circus,” here’s all you need to know: Spears’ wardrobe fluctuates from the scantily clad variety to none at all.

‘Chihuahua’ tops box office for second week

The overweight debate: Healthy and heavy?

Has science overemphasized the danger of a few extra pounds? What the latest firestorm among researchers means for you.

Mystery disease causes rampant bleeding

Plastic film could make house lights obsolete

On a bank of the Mohawk River, a windowless industrial building of corrugated steel hides something that could make floor lamps, bedside lamps, wall sconces and nearly every other household lamp obsolete.

Signature drinks from around the world

For the adventurous who would like to try signature drinks in their international destinations of origin, here’s a list of top favorites. Cheers!

Top 10 fun fall foliage adventures