Washington reportedly to name USC's Sarkisian coach
The University of Washington will hire USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as its next head football coach, according to a report on Thursday night.
Mixed bag for women this election year
Depending on your political tastes, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sarah Palin or even Tina Fey could be considered Woman of the Year. But here's the harder question: Was this the Year of the Woman?
Tomlinson, Rivers help Chargers rout Raiders
The San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters. It's probably too late. LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run against his favorite punching bag and Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, including a 59-yarder to Vincent Jackson, to give the Chargers a 34-7 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
Economy brews some trouble for Starbucks
Starbucks warned Wall Street on Thursday that its profit would fall short of analysts' expectations this quarter.
Police chief, club indicted in boy's Uzi death
A police chief and a gun club in western Massachusetts were indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself.
Hostages' ordeal: Pirates share food, stories
By the time all 25 hostages were released unharmed last week board a Greek cargo ship, the pirates even made one of the captives a startling offer: Would he like to join them?
Mom goes undercover to get dirt on juror
Doreen Giuliano was obsessed with saving her son from a life behind bars after he was convicted of murder. So she befriended one juror to root out any possible misdeeds at the trial.
Study: Elderly feel 13 years younger
Older people tend to feel about 13 years younger than their chronological age, a new study finds.
Scoop: Sarah Palin snubs Oprah
Is Sarah Palin intentionally snubbing Oprah Winfrey?
Obama's fundraising grand finale: $104 million
Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised $104 million in the weeks around Election Day, a grand finale to a successful bid that shattered fundraising records.