Winds send Calif. wildfire toward homes

A wind-driven wildfire broke out south of Los Angeles Tuesday night as late season Santa Ana winds blasted down burning slopes toward homes.

Analysis: Obama not a ‘gut player’ on war

Toyota to replace 3.8 million gas pedals

  Toyota Motor Corp. will replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with sudden acceleration or the pedal becoming stuck in the floor mat.

NYT: Medical debt spurs more bankruptcies

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.

Kobe scores 34, Lakers rule Knicks in paint

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

NYT: Medical debt spurs more bankruptcies

  Lawyers and court officials say that medical debt is leading to more bankruptcies.

  Lead, dangerous chemicals found in toys

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!

NYT: Penny-pinching holiday fliers start early

The holiday crush at the nation’s airports has taken hold several days earlier as travelers sought less expensive flights.

DOT fines airlines for six-hour tarmac delay