Storm plea: Cut back on holiday lights

  As millions across the northern half of the U.S. struggle with flight delays, road closures and canceled classes due to a massive storm, many were also asked to cut back on their holiday lights.

5 Americans probed for terror links

Stocks end zigzag day with modest gains

The stock market ended slightly higher Wednesday as gains in shares of materials and technology companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world.

BofA repays all of government bailout funds

Pistons send 76ers to 11th straight loss

  Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers’ 11th straight loss.

PEOPLE.com: Elin wants to save marriage to Tiger

Could 2010 be the year Oscar goes geek?

The Academy doubled the Best Picture nominees to 10, a move that could open the door for sci-fi fare such as “Star Trek” and “District 9” to crash Hollywood's biggest party.

  Tidbits: Woods feared he was wanted for fame

Get ready: There’ll be a price for health benefits

Have your checkbooks and credit cards ready. There's a price for health care security.

Your body's big enemy?  You’re sitting on it

Cosmic Log: Light show sparks UFO buzz

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A spectacular light show visible from northern Norway has energized the UFO crowd, but experts say it was probably caused by a Russian missile.

  Facebook privacy revamp draws fire

Think before you speak

First do no harm ... Every country has its subtle taboos and unspoken codes, but, it's what you say, not how you say it, that really gets you in the door (or kicked out).

What not to wear in 5 countries