Why Democrats gave Big 3 reprieve
A look at the political reasoning behind the decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to give the Big Three auto makers another shot at a $25 billion loan.
Aide: Obama on track to nominate Clinton
An aide to Barack Obama's transition team says the president-elect is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving.
Where market bottom lies is unclear
Economists, money managers and traders who watch the markets closely say you can't assume previous bear market measures mean much.
Military sets date for first execution since 1961
A former Army cook convicted of multiple rapes and murders is set to die next month in what would be the U.S. military's first execution in nearly 50 years.
Fewer Mexicans leaving homeland
Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, the government said Thursday. America has become less appealing amid a sour economy and tougher action against illegal migrants.
Attorney General Mukasey collapses
Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed during a speech Thursday night and was taken to a hospital. The Department of Justice said he was conscious but would be kept overnight.
Phone workers peek at Obama's cell records
Verizon employees snuck a peek at President-elect Barack Obama's old cell phone records and will be reprimanded accordingly, the company said late Thursday.
Steelers shrug off snow flurries, pelt Bengals
The Steelers limited the depleted Bengals to six first downs following an early touchdown drive and found just enough offense themselves amid the snow flurries to beat Cincinnati 27-10 on Thursday night.
The miniature killer returns on ‘CSI'
While Grissom was off testifying at Natalie's hearing, Riley and Greg solved a woman's murder that was linked to a 12-year-old case, and Hodges and Nick recalled the joys of mailbox baseball.
Report: Browns courting Cowher as next coach
The Cleveland Browns have approached former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher about the possibility of becoming the team's next coach, according to a report on Profootballtalk.com on Thursday.
