NYT: Officials see hope in anti-Taliban militias

American and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan.

Report: U.K. documents detail Iraq war chaos

Lots of news for investors in shortened week

Investors are heading toward the final month of the year with more questions about the economy than they had just a few weeks ago.

Congress is losing its patience with the Fed

Pats stifle Jets, take 2-game lead in AFC East

Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown in a 31-14 win. The victory gave them a two-game lead in the AFC East and sent the Jets to their sixth loss in seven games.

Chargers rout Broncos, move atop AFC West

Big night for Michael Jackson at AMAs

Michael Jackson was honored with four American Music Awards on Sunday night, making history by collecting more AMAs during his career than any other artist and becoming the show’s winningest posthumous artist.

‘New Moon’ sucks up $140 million at box office

Decode your food cravings

The urge to scarf is more than a hunger cue gone wild. It's a window into your nutritional needs and your personality.

Swine flu may have hit peak, but not over yet

Proton beams circulate in Big Bang machine

Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world's largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.

Astronaut’s wait over as daughter born at home

World’s best business hotels 2009

These top hotels combine service, technology, and comfort—everything that today’s business traveler needs on the road.

Holiday travel 101