Senate Dems win key vote to advance health bill

A sweeping health care overhaul narrowly clears its first hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats casting 60 party-line votes to open debate.

Judge keeps Hasan confined until trial

Dow ends week up despite 3 days of losses

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.

Long-term unemployed face dwindling options 

Rosy outlook for No. 11 Oregon after 2OT win

  Jeremiah Masoli tied it with a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson with six seconds left, then won it with a 1-yard run in the second overtime as No. 11 Oregon defeated Arizona 44-41 on Saturday night and took a big step toward the Pac-10 title. The Ducks (9-2, 7-1 Pac-10) will earn a Pac-10 title and Rose Bowl berth with a victory over No. 20 Oregon State in a winner-take-all Civil War on Dec. 3 in Eugene.

No. 20 Oregon State one win from Rose Bowl

Michael Jackson glove sells for $350,000

  The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 is auctioned off for $350,000.

  Motown caps 50th anniversary with gala

Swine flu may have hit peak, but not over yet

The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak across much of the globe, health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over.

Senate Dems win key vote to advance health bill

Hacked emails add fuel to climate dispute

Hackers break into the electronic files of one of the world's foremost climate research centers and post an array of e-mails which causes a stir among skeptics who say discussions show a conspiracy.

Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine

Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Holiday travelers waited longer to book tickets