Apple cutting some iTunes prices
Apple is cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online music store to 69 cents and plans to begin selling all tracks without copy protection.
Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount
Republican Norm Coleman is suing to challenge Democrat Al Franken's apparent recount victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, he said during a news conference on Tuesday.
Obama: No pork in stimulus bill
President-elect Barack Obama says he will bar pork-barrel projects from the massive economic stimulus bill he wants Congress to pass.
Diet, not exercise, plays key role in weight loss
Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role.
Race card lands softly in Burris Senate fight
The first race card of the Obama era is now in play. On Tuesday, Blagojevich's choice, Roland Burris, was turned away on Capitol Hill when he tried to take his seat.
Pending home sales hit record low
Pending sales of existing U.S. homes dropped to a seven-year low in November, data showed on Tuesday.
Death of Travolta's son raises medical queries
Millions of children and adults have seizures in the U.S., but dying from one is rare. That only adds to the confusion and mystery surrounding the life and death of Jett Travolta
Boy, 6, misses bus, tries to drive to school
Having missed his bus, a 6-year-old Virginia boy tried to drive to school in his family's sedan — and crashed.
Iran lurks behind Gaza conflict
Israel's fight with Hamas in Gaza, like the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon two years ago, is a broader proxy battle between Western allies and Iran for the very future of the Middle East.
Egypt, France propose Gaza truce
Red Cross warns 500,000 civilians in danger; Israel rejects calls for truce.
