Obama, China’s Hu open talks as world watches

  Seeking help with an array of global troubles, President Barack Obama says  that his closely watched talks with his Chinese counterpart are vital not just for their nations but the world.

NYT: Hunger in U.S. at a 14-year high

Stocks start off the week with a big rally

Investors kept the stock market's upward momentum going Monday, sending shares sharply higher as the dollar extended its slide and after retail sales rebounded more than expected.

Coca-Cola sees massive global sales growth

Wall wins it with 0.5 left in Kentucky debut

  John Wall proved to be worth the wait. The heralded Kentucky freshman scored 19 points — including the game-winning jumper with 0.5 seconds remaining — to lift the fourth-ranked Wildcats to a 72-70 win over Miami of Ohio on Monday night.

Titans owner Adams fined $250K for gesture

Scoop: Levi an ‘aspiring porn’ star? Palin thinks so

  On “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Sarah Palin says she found it a ‘bit heartbreaking to see the road that (Levi Johnston) is on right now.”

  Tidbits: Chris Brown taking a break from dating

Uninsured ER patients twice as likely to die

Uninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance, according to a troubling new study.

Swine flu booster shots? Good luck with that

Cosmic Log: Shooting stars on the Web

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Internet can help you get a great view of any meteor shower, on your computer screen or in the honest-to-goodness night sky.

It’s prime time for colorful meteor shower

No rest for the weary as rest areas close

Some states claim rest areas are no longer necessary with the growth of fast food restaurants, gas stations and other facilities at interstate interchanges.

A holiday travel survival guide