Reports: Airstrike kills suspect in jet bomb plot
A suspected U.S. missile strike killed a key figure in a plot to blow up U.S.-bound jets, Pakistani television channels reported on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
‘Twilight' in the eye of the beholder
Fans of the novel will swoon over the faithfulness of the screen adaptation; others will chuckle at the adolescent over-earnestness of it all.
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?
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.
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.
Gates: More forces for Afghan election
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he would like to add significant U.S. forces to the war in Afghanistan before national elections scheduled for next year.
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.
