Child deaths test faith-healing exemptions
Three criminal cases have revived concerns about exemptions that most states grant to parents who rely on faith healing instead of doctors to treat sick children.
Court records detail Vick's lavish spending
With Michael Vick due to plead on state charges next week, he was returned to Virginia on Thursday, The Associated Press reviewed the details of his bankruptcy filing. The documents reveal astoundingly bad financial management of the quarterback's fortune.
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.
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.
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.
Germany drops attempt to ban Scientology
Germany is dropping its pursuit of a ban on Scientology after finding insufficient evidence of illegal activity, security officials said Friday.
Bob Jones University apologizes for racist policies
A fundamentalist Christian University has apologized for racist policies including a one-time ban on interracial dating that wasn't lifted until nine years ago and its unwillingness to admit black students until 1971.
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?
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.
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.
