Stocks leap on treasury speculation
Wall Street put a stop to a terrifying decline and stormed higher as President-elect Obama appeared ready to tap the chief of the N.Y. Federal Reserve as the next treasury secretary.
U.S. hopes to develop bug-sized flying spies
If only we could be a fly on the wall when our enemies are plotting to attack us. Better yet, what if that fly could record voices, transmit video and even fire tiny weapons?
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.
Citigroup's options dwindle; shares plunge
Pressure intensified on Citigroup to sell part or all of itself as its stock fell below $4 a share on Friday and fears escalated about future loan losses.
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.
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?
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.
Obama makes key Cabinet picks
Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees.
Suspected U.S. missile strike kills 5 in Pakistan
A suspected U.S. missile killed at least five militants in northwestern Pakistan, Pakistani intelligence officials said Saturday.
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.
