U.S. Marines push into Afghan towns
U.S. Marines moved into villages in Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan on Friday, meeting little resistance as they tried to win over local chiefs.
Myanmar denies request to see Suu Kyi
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Myanmar's top military ruler Friday but failed to win any concessions or to get permission to visit opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Tiger takes clubhouse lead at AT&T National
Tiger Woods lived up to his hopes of being a "greedy host" when he salvaged his round during a shaky stretch in the middle and shot 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead at his AT&T National with the lowest 36-hole ever at Congressional Country Club.
Cop nabs robber minutes after graduating
One of the NYPD's newest officers made his first arrest just minutes after graduating from the Police Academy in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden.
Analysis: Lance's return could lead to best Tour ever
Analysis: Cyclist looks as good as ever, but even-better teammate stands in his way
Ruling disappoints MySpace victim's mom
Tina Meier had hoped to see her neighbor and former friend, Lori Drew, go to prison for her role in the online hoax that caused Meier's 13-year-old daughter, Megan, to end her life. But even though a judge is throwing out Drew's conviction, Meier believes Drew didn't get away with anything.
Sitting duck? Palin wins dubious honor
The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers.
Rogue broker blamed for oil spike
PVM Oil Associates, the world's biggest over-the-counter oil brokerage, says it lost nearly $10 million this week because of unauthorized trades that caused a temporary spike in Brent crude markets.
26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash
A military helicopter crashed in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing 26 security personnel, a Pakistan military official said.
'Organic' label's integrity under fire
USDA shortcomings mean consumers who buy "organic" are not always getting foods without pesticides, produced in a way that is gentle on the environment.