Official: Bomb sparked Russia train crash

The head of Russia's domestic intelligence service said that a bomb was behind the derailment of an express train that left scores dead and nearly 100 injured.

  Cars burned, windows broken at WTO protest

Cars burned, windows broken at WTO protest

  Anti-capitalism protesters smashed the windows of banks, shops and cafes in Geneva, Switzerland, and set cars on fire during a demonstration against the World Trade Organization.

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Police to release 911 tapes of Woods’ car crash

  Authorities say they won’t speculate on what happened before Tiger Woods crashed his luxury SUV, and they expect to release 911 tapes from the accident Sunday.

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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.

Viggo Mortensen hits ‘The Road’

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

The best new travel gadgets of the year

Read on for the scoop on 2009’s hottest holiday gadgets, each guaranteed to make every day feel like Hanukkah or Christmas all over again.

FAA transcripts show efforts to reach Flight 188