European, U.K. central banks cut rates
The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.5 percent, following similar moves by central banks across the continent.
Stocks take a late-session tumble
A period of relative calm on Wall Street ended as stocks tumbled in the final hour of trading on growing investor anxiety about the government's November employment report.
Zimbabwe declares health emergency
Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over its cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health system due to the country's economic crisis.
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.
Teen girls charged in nursing home abuse
Two teenage girls who worked at a Minn. nursing home have been charged with abuse, accused of taunting, spitting on and groping residents who suffered from Alzheimer's and other disorders.
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.
Automakers pitch Congress anew
U.S. automakers drew fresh skepticism from lawmakers Thursday in a rocky confrontation over their pleas for an expanded $34 billion rescue package they say they need to survive.
Author, 9, reveals how to pick up girls
Alec Greven isn't yet old enough to shave, but that hasn't stopped him from publishing a book for boys on how to approach the fair sex. "They were having a lot trouble getting girls to like them, so I wanted to write a book to kind of help them," he explained.
$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.
Mars science laboratory delayed to 2011
The Mars Science Laboratory mission, originally slated to launch next year, has been delayed until 2011, NASA announced today.
