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.

Obama focuses with economy in free fall

With the economy in free fall, President-elect Barack Obama is stepping up efforts to let Americans know what he has planned to stabilize the nation's financial system and calm the markets.

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.

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.

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?

NYT: Clinton, Obama achieve détente

Few are predicting that this new relationship will grow into a tight bond between the new president and the woman who will be the public face of his foreign policy, though some say it is not impossible. 

New No. 2? Surging Sooners trounce Texas Tech

Bradford, No. 5 OU make major statement; 'Bama last unbeaten BCS school

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.

To save adopted girl, couple gives her up

Jennifer and Todd Hemsley had to give up their child to save her.