Obama vows to ‘finish the job’ in Afghanistan

The president is expected to make his case to the nation in a Tuesday night speech for tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan.

Census worker killed himself, police say

Stocks retreat on lackluster economic data

Stocks slipped from 13-month highs in light trading Tuesday as gains in health care companies helped offset drops in financial and industrial stocks.

Fed sees gradual economic recovery

PFT’s Picks: Happy Thanksgivings for Pack, ’Boys, Giants

Each week, ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio and Gregg Rosenthal will break down and pick the winners of each NFL game. See their Week 12 picks.

Notre Dame AD says Clausen sucker punched

And the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ winner is ...

After about an hour and 58 minutes of filler, host Tom Bergeron revealed the champion of “Dancing With the Stars.” Would it be Donny Osmond or Mya? Crowd appeal or technical skill? When it comes down to viewer voting, always go with the ham.

Tidbits: Spears wants to tie the knot again

Thanksgiving gatherings could spread swine flu

Your family might be sharing more than turkey and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Swine flu may also be on the table — and at crowded airports and shopping malls.

Coherent after coma? Not so sure

Cosmic Log: Science by the book

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Your guide to the latest, greatest science books for kids and grownups, just in time for holiday giving.

This holiday season, let the games begin!

DOT fines airlines for six-hour tarmac delay

The Department of Transportation issued a fine against Continental Airlines and Express Jet Airlines for stranding passengers in Rochester, Minn., for nearly six hours last August.

NYC cracks down on unlicensed airport taxis