Malaysian Islamic body bans yoga
Malaysia's top Islamic body, fresh from banning tomboys, issues an edict that prohibits Muslims from practicing yoga, saying that elements of Hinduism could corrupt them.

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?

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.

Player earns Rhodes, hustles to game

Star hustles to plane after interview, arrives to play in rout of No. 22 Maryland

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.

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.

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.

Kurds in Iraq get weapons from Bulgaria

Kurdish officials this fall took delivery of 3 planeloads of small arms and ammunition imported from Bulgaria, a deal that happened outside of Iraq's weapons procurement procedures.