Netanyahu, Clinton talk after settlement crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed "confidence-building steps" with Palestinians in a telephone call with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, after a dispute over settlements.

Marines try to buy good will in Marjah

Stocks mixed after jobless, inflation data

Stocks are trading in a narrow range Thursday after a fresh batch of economic reports showed the economy continues to slowly regain its strength.

Bank watchdogs nabbed big bonuses too

Bobcats bust the brackets, beats Georgetown

  Armon Bassett scored 32 points to lead the Bobcats to a convincing 97-83 win over the Hoyas in the Midwest Regional.

  Senior moment lifts Washington by Marquette

Scoop: Snooki’s ugly beauty secrets

The “Jersey Shore” star has already shared some of her beauty secrets: For starters, don’t use a Bumpit. But she has some that she’s kept quiet too.

Turning a ‘Wimpy Kid’ into a movie star

U.S. kids even fatter than believed, study shows

Extreme obesity among American children is much worse than previously believed, putting them at greater risk of serious health problems as they age, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

Health vote likely Sunday; Obama delays trip

Cosmic Log: The latest fashion in invisibility

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists have designed a more stylish cloak of invisibility that can hide a bumpy feature from view, even if you're looking right at it from a range of perspectives. But don't expect boy wizard Harry Potter to be modeling this cloak anytime soon.

The rise of the super-smartphone

Best travel designs of 2010

Design and architecture shape every facet of the travel experience, from hotels and museums to train stations, restaurants, and luggage.

Stretching the limits of ‘pet-friendly’