Jewish settlers, Israeli troops clash

Israeli security forces stormed a disputed house in Hebron on Thursday, dragging out some 250 settlers who barricaded themselves inside and hurled rocks, eggs and chemicals.

$1 million inaugural package for disadvantaged

A Va. businessman has spent $1 million to bring to Barack Obama's inauguration disadvantaged people, terminally ill patients, wounded soldiers and others down on their luck.

Stocks take a late-session tumble
Wall Street turned cautious in the final hour of trading Thursday, sending the Dow tumbling as  investors awaited Friday's monthly employment report.

Ruling could mean end to saucy Bratz dolls

Pouty-lipped Bratz will stay on store shelves until after the holidays, but their fate after that  was uncertain after a court ruling banning MGA from making the Barbie alternative.

Sorting out NFL pretenders from contenders
Curran: Just which teams vying for the NFL postseason actually have a chance to reach Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla.? Tom Curran is here to sort out the top teams and figure out which are contenders and which are pretenders.

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.

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.

Congresswoman hangs up on Obama

A Florida congresswoman hung up on president-elect Obama Wednesday, thinking it was a prank.