Nebraska tightens 'safe haven' age limit
Nebraska on Friday added a 30-day age limit to the state's "safe haven" law.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Pentagon bans computer flash drives
The Pentagon has banned, at least temporarily, the use of external computer flash drives because of a virus threat officials detected on Defense Department networks.
Teen commits suicide as webcam users watch
Authorities say a South Florida teen committed suicide in front of a live online Webcam audience after blogging about his plan to kill himself.
Inaugural crowd to face scrutiny
Law enforcement officials bracing for the largest crowds in inaugural history are preparing far-reaching security — thousands of video cameras, sharpshooters, air patrols — to safeguard President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in.
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.
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.
