Military sets date for first execution since 1961
A former Army cook convicted of multiple rapes and murders is set to die next month in what would be the U.S. military's first execution in nearly 50 years.
Fewer Mexicans leaving homeland
Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, the government said Thursday. America has become less appealing amid a sour economy and tougher action against illegal migrants.
Why Democrats gave Big 3 reprieve
A look at the political reasoning behind the decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to give the Big Three auto makers another shot at a $25 billion loan.
Sorenstam might miss cut in LPGA finale
'Nervous' Hall of Famer might not make it to weekend; Hull leads ADT
Analysis: States fail to police Amber Alerts
Despite a federal law meant to create a uniform system, an AP review shows wide variations in what triggers Amber Alerts from one state to the next.
Pirates free two ships after ransom
Somali pirates released two hijacked ships after ransoms were paid, U.S. military officials said Thursday.
Phone workers peek at Obama's cell records
Verizon employees snuck a peek at President-elect Barack Obama's old cell phone records and will be reprimanded accordingly, the company said late Thursday.
EpiPens: life-saving kid accessory
As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction.
‘Daisies,' ‘Eli Stone' ‘Sexy Money' get yanked
ABC has decided against giving full-season orders to "Pushing Daisies," "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Eli Stone," but is not officially saying that the struggling shows are canceled.
Pet store chain linked to puppy mills
After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling dogs bred under appalling conditions.
