Jews in Europe targeted over Gaza
Signs are mounting that the conflict in Gaza is starting to spill over into violence in Europe's towns and cities, with Jews suffering assaults and arson attacks in France, Sweden and Britain.
Pending home sales hit record low
Pending sales of existing U.S. homes dropped to a seven-year low in November, data showed on Tuesday.
Aw, snap! It's Colbert & Colmes — for a day
Jettisoned by his longtime co-host Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes was adopted by Stephen Colbert — for a day, at least. "The Colbert Report" anchor introduced the Fox News commentator as his new co-host, but later turned him into a bat.
Prayer for laid-off workers: 'Calm my soul'
The Church of England published a prayer Tuesday to help comfort Britons who lose their jobs in the financial crisis.
Toyota to suspend car production in Japan
Toyota is suspending production at all 12 of its Japan plants for 11 days over February and March as it grapples with shrinking global demand.
Gladiators to ‘fight' again at Rome's Colosseum
Gladiators are to return to Rome's most famous fight arena almost 2,000 years after their bloody sport last entertained Roman crowds, local authorities announced.
Congress, Obama gird to fight slump
The House and Senate have convened for a new Congress that will immediately confront the country's struggling economy.
Europe hit with natural gas shortage
The Russia-Ukraine natural gas dispute hit Europe with the force of a winter storm Tuesday, cutting or limiting supplies to nearly a dozen nations.
No effort to seat Franken in Senate Tuesday
On Nov. 5, Norm Coleman stood before TV cameras, declaring victory and saying if he were opponent Al Franken he'd "step back." Now Coleman finds himself down by nearly the same margin.
Phillies reliever suspended 50 games for drug
Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankees minor league pitcher Sergio Mitre were suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned substance.
