Long-term risk in troop brain injuries
Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, researchers say.
President, first lady buying home in Dallas
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have bought a home in the Preston Hollow of Dallas where they will live after the president leaves office in January.
Second-tier jobs will have clout in Obama era
We know who the new secretary of state will be in president-elect Barack Obama's administration. But what about the second-tier appointees who could end up immensely powerful?
Retailers saw sales drop in November
Retailers limped through a miserable November that even a surge of shopping after Thanksgiving couldn't save, new data show.
U.S. weighs action on mortgage rates
Department considers plans to intervene directly to force down rates and stimulate the moribund housing market, according to sources.
Crisis as Canada PM suspends Parliament
Canada's Prime Minister said Thursday that he's been allowed to suspend Parliament, a decision that that allows him to delay a vote that could bring down his new government.
Bernanke urges more action on foreclosures
Fed chief Ben Bernanke called on the government to ramp up efforts to stem soaring home foreclosures, which are feeding into the country's deep economic troubles.
Airlines cram to obey obesity ruling
Canadian airlines are scrambling to figure out how to meet the January 10th deadline for complying with the "one-person, one-fare" policy mandated by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Congresswoman hangs up on Obama
A Florida congresswoman hung up on president-elect Obama Wednesday, thinking it was a prank.
Israelis can't escape troubles in world travels
Accustomed to war and instability at home, Israelis have long looked overseas for an escape, earning them a reputation as among the most intrepid — and noticeable — world travelers.
