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.
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.
'Wheel' and 'Jeopardy!' are bigger than TV
"Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" have been TV's reigning syndicated shows for a quarter-century. And as they carry on in TV tandem, each show has struck out for other media platforms.
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.
Starvation stalks children in Haiti
At least 26 severely malnourished children have died in recent days in Haiti, and aid groups fear many more deaths unless more help comes quickly to this impoverished Caribbean country.
Pet store chain linked to puppy mills
After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling dogs bred under appalling conditions.
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.
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.
