Thousands told to flee Wash. floods
Rain and high winds lashed Washington state, causing widespread avalanches, mudslides, flooding and road closures as the heavy snowfall that has buried parts of the state began to rapidly melt.
NYT: Bush's homeland security setup faces ax
Barack Obama is reportedly preparing to scrap the way President Bush oversaw domestic security in the White House and name a former CIA official to coordinate counterterrorism.
Rockets from Lebanon hit Israel
Lebanese militants fired at least three rockets into northern Israel Thursday, threatening to open a second front for the Jewish state as it pushed forward with its offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Red Cross: Israeli troops ignore Gaza wounded
The international Red Cross accused Israeli forces Thursday of failing to assist wounded Palestinians.
Porn industry seeks own stimulus ... package
Seems everyone is lining up for a government handout, but in the case of the porn industry, you may wonder where the hands have been.
Celtics' woes hit home, Rockets win at Garden
Von Wafer hit a 3-pointer with 44 seconds left to give Houston the lead and the Rockets beat Boston 89-85 on Wednesday night.
C-sections best for baby when close to due date
Babies do better after a scheduled Caesarean section if they're born no sooner than seven days before their due date, a new large study of U.S. births shows.
Obama: Stimulus proposal could grow
In an interview with CNBC, President-elect Barack Obama said a planned economic stimulus plan could grow beyond $800 billion.
Matthews won't run for Pa. Senate seat
MSNBC political commentator Chris Matthews has told his colleagues he won't be leaving television to run for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania.
‘Dark Knight' wins People's Choice
The caped crusader flick won five awards, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker.
