Feds: Radical Islamic leader killed in raid
A man described as a leader of a radical Sunni Islam group in the U.S. was fatally shot while resisting arrest and exchanging gunfire with federal agents, authorities say.
House Democrats to unveil health bill
House Democrats reach agreement on key elements of a health care bill that would require requiring virtually universal sign-ups and offer a new government-run insurance option.
Housing news helps stocks end trading down
Stocks fell Wednesday after a drop in sales of new homes gave investors another reason to be cautious.
Utley, Lee ensure Phillies deep-six Yankees
Cliff Lee and Chase Utley got the Philadelphia Phillies off to a fast World Series start. Lee pitched a six-hitter to outduel CC Sabathia, Utley homered twice and the Phillies beat the New York Yankees 6-1 in a misty Game 1 on Wednesday night.
Scoop: Are you ready for ‘Jon & Nadya Plus 22’?
A former “Jerry Springer Show” producer, Bobby Goldstein, told In Touch magazine that he had a pilot, “Jon - Kate = Jon + Octomom” in the works and that Gosselin was onboard.
Swine flu closes more than 600 schools in U.S.
Across the country schools are closing by the dozen as officials say they’re being hit so hard by swine flu that they feel shutting down for a few days is the only feasible option.
A steampunk haunted house
Is it possible to create a haunted house without all the clichés — the blood, the suffering, even the haunts — and still be scary?
The year of living dangerously
In November, I'll be quitting my job and heading out on one of the last true adventures left on earth: Driving around the world. By Nicolas Rapp.










