Gadhafi's son: Libya wants to invest in U.S.
Libya wants to open a new chapter in relations with the United States by investing in U.S. companies and sending thousands of students to study in America, the son of Libya's leader said.
Climate explorers eye poles, Everest
A team of explorers plans to ski to the North and South Poles and climb Mount Everest — all within 365 days and with the goal not to conquer but to protect the ice from global warming.
NYT: Obama tilts toward center
Barack Obama won the nomination with the hearty support of the left wing of his party. Now, his reported selections for two major Cabinet positions suggest a plan to govern from the center-right.
Jets rookie QB Ainge suspended for steroids
New York Jets rookie quarterback Erik Ainge has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on steroids and related substances.
Heisman, BCS on line in Tech vs. OU
When Graham Harrell and No. 2 Texas Tech meet Sam Bradford and No. 5 Oklahoma on Saturday night, the Heisman race - as well as the national championship chase - will be center stage.
Utah studio wants pole dancing in Olympics
A pole dancing studio in Salt Lake City has become part of a worldwide movement to get pole dancing considered as an Olympic sport for the 2012 Games in London, KUTV reported Friday.
GM, Chrysler make cuts to hold on
Chrysler and GM need to follow Lee Iacocca's play book now as they try to outlast the debate in Washington over whether they will get billions in government loans.
N.Y. elementary school renamed for Obama
At the behest of its students, an elementary school near New York City has been renamed after President-elect Barack Obama.
Gas prices dip below $2 a gallon
Only four months after peaking at an unheard of $4.11 a gallon, the national average price for gasoline tumbled below $2 Friday, its lowest point in more than three years.
Beyonce, Aguilera, West to play AMAs
With performances by some of music's hottest acts — Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, the Jonas Brothers and 15 others — who needs awards?