British envoy: U.S. was 'hell bent' on Iraq war

The United States was "hell bent" on a 2003 military invasion of Iraq and actively undermined efforts by Britain, a former British diplomat told an inquiry Friday.

25 countries tell Iran to ax nuke facility

Source: Secret Service employee let couple in

A Secret Service employee stationed at the first checkpoint at the White House state dinner last Tuesday did not verify the names of a couple allowed in, a law enforcement official tells NBC News.

Lobbyists pushed off advisory panels

Black Friday holiday shopping kicks off

As shoppers around the nation crowded stores and malls in the wee hours Friday to grab discounts and hard-to-find items, early reports pointed to some renewed spending vigor.

Stocks end lower on Dubai’s debt woes

Predictions 101: Alabama to roll over Auburn

Check out Predictions 101 for picks to week's key college football games

Final hurdle coming for TCU to become BCS buster

Polanski set to be released on bail

The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.

‘Old Dogs’ is nothing but a mangy mongrel 

Don't lick your lips and other winter skin savers

The year’s coldest season is full of myths. Talking snowmen? Red-nosed reindeer? Turns out there are also plenty of complexion misconceptions floating around.

6 tips for overcoming holiday diet fears

Astronauts land with families on their mind

The space shuttle Atlantis sailed down through clear skies to a Florida landing on Friday, wrapping up an 11-day mission to the International Space Station and bringing a new father down to meet his week-old daughter.

Holiday Web shopping looks brighter

Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving

Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.

Talking turkey, coast to coast