Immigrant's killing reveals tensions in N.Y.
The case of Marcelo Lucero, who died Nov. 8, has once again highlighted the extraordinary amount of tension between white Long Island residents and the booming Hispanic population.
Bank regulator played advocate not enforcer
In the parade of regulators that missed signals or made decisions they came to regret on the road to the current financial crisis, the Office of Thrift Supervision stands out.
Man hanged in Iran for allegedly spying for Israel
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, a judiciary spokesman said Saturday.
Co-founder of Slinky company dies at 90
Betty James, who co-founded the company that made the Slinky and beat the odds as a single mother in the late 1950s to become a successful executive, has died. She was 90.
Iraq-U.S. pact under fire ahead of vote
Iraq's parliament will vote Wednesday on a proposed pact that would allow American troops to stay in Iraq for three more years.
Army wife accused in arson that killed kids
An Army wife accused of setting her apartment on fire botched an attempt to collect on her husband's $400,000 insurance policy when he survived and her two children died instead, a federal prosecutor said.
To save adopted girl, couple gives her up
Jennifer and Todd Hemsley had to give up their child to save her.
US 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?
Virtual audience appalls dead teen's dad
The father of a college student whose suicide was broadcast live on the Internet says he's appalled by the virtual audience that egged his son on.
Obama's picks for economic team confirmed
President-elect Barack Obama plans to name Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary and Lawrence Summers to direct the National Economic Council, transition officials said.
