Taliban claim 5,220 foreign troops killed
The Taliban has long exaggerated its military successes, but its figures for 2008 may be the militia's most startling claims yet.
U.S. tourist stabbed in Rome
An American tourist from California is in serious condition in a Rome hospital after being stabbed outside a bar in downtown Rome.
Intel picks signal break from Bush
President-elect Barack Obama's decision to fill the nation's top intelligence jobs with two men short on direct experience in intelligence gathering surprised the spy community and signaled the Democrat's intention for a clean break from Bush administration policies.
Stocks end trading day with modest losses
Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found some encouragement from a report on construction spending.
Man arrested in murder of Ohio mom
Police in Ohio have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a Dayton mother and the kidnapping of her 4-year-old son, who was later abandoned at a highway rest stop. His father says the boy is "still terrified."
Scribner to publish Laura Bush's memoir
The first lady is finally telling her side of the story. Laura Bush's memoir, which is expected to be published in 2010, will provide an intimate account of her eight years in the White House, revealing her recollections of personal and historical moments.
Waterford seeks bankruptcy protection
Waterford Wedgwood PLC, for centuries a name synonymous with luxury, filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday after attempts to restructure the struggling business or find a buyer failed.
Thai nightclub blaze toll hits 64
Thai police say the death toll in a New Year's Eve nightclub fire has reached 64 after two of those injured died.
Obama eyeing big tax cut
President-elect Barack Obama met with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion.
Scoop: Two puppies moving into White House?
The Obama family has arrived in Washington. and a source says that there's a good chance that the first family could ultimately decide to get two dogs at once.
