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.

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.

Investor fear remains deep despite 1-day rally

Since the Nov. 4 election, investors have been abandoning stocks in a kind of slow-motion crash that experts say underlines just how anxious they are about what is likely to be a long and deep recession.

Democratic leaders want quick start in 2009

Eager for a quick start, Democratic congressional leaders intend to begin work in early January on priority legislation so it can be ready for President-elect Barack Obama's signature shortly after he takes office, according to officials familiar with the plans.

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?

Man hanged in Iran for allegedly spying for Israel
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, a judiciary spokesman said Saturday.

Bush scores wins on economy, N. Korea

President George W. Bush snares international support on the economy and North Korea, emerging from his final world gathering with modest wins and growing nostalgia about his turbulent tenure.

Mom accused of burning 'wimp' into child
A West Virginia mother faces charges after being accused of burning the word "wimp" into her 6-year-old daughter's neck.

Former Argentine official kills himself on TV
An ex-Argentine police commander committed suicide in front of rolling television cameras as he was about to be arrested for alleged human rights violations during the country's dictatorship.