Former astronaut Alan Bean on artistic voyage
Alan Bean always had a creative streak: as a child, tinkering with his model airplanes until they became perfect little replicas of the real thing and later, proposing aircraft paint designs during his military career.
Rams stun Redskins for first win
Josh Brown kicked a 49-yard field goal on the last play of the game Sunday, giving the St. Louis Rams a 19-17 upset of the Washington Redskins to end an eight-game losing streak over two seasons and make Jim Haslett a winner in his St. Louis head coaching debut.
The overweight debate: Healthy and heavy?
Has science overemphasized the danger of a few extra pounds? What the latest firestorm among researchers means for you.
Europe nations to guarantee bank debt
Nations in Europe's single-currency zone agreed to temporarily guarantee bank refinancing and pledged to prevent banks failing as part of a raft of emergency measures.
Congress may propose a second stimulus plan
Democratic leaders may call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would extend jobless benefits, add money for food stamps and a tax rebate.
Cardinals stun Cowboys
Sean Morey blocked Mat McBriar's punt and Monty Beisel scooped up the ball and scored from 3 yards to give the Arizona Cardinals a crazy 30-24 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Docs double kids' vitamin D recommendations
The nation's leading pediatricians group says children should get double the recommended amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it may help prevent serious diseases.
U.S. urges plan to buy bank stocks
With a new trading week dawning, U.S. lawmakers urged quick action by the Bush administration on measures to make direct purchases of bank stock to help unlock lending.
Bullies terrorize ‘Desperate Housewives'
Edie's new husband, Dave, continues to manipulate lives on Wisteria Lane, all while keeping his own past a closely guarded secret.
Debt Clock runs out of numbers
A watched clock never moves — unless it's the National Debt Clock.