Teen jailed over girl's 'Mortal Kombat' death
A Colorado teen has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for his role in the death of a 7-year-old girl during an apparent imitation of the "Mortal Kombat" video game.
Obama cites 'first patriots' on way to capital
President-elect Barack Obama, tracing the train route Abraham Lincoln took nearly a century and a half ago, undertook the final leg of his inaugural journey to the nation's capital Saturday.
Circuit City to liquidate U.S. stores
Circuit City became the largest retailer to fall victim to the expanding financial crisis, announcing it will shut down its remaining 567 U.S. stores at the cost of 34,000 more jobs.
Magic make Lakers disappear in final minute
Jameer Nelson scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Dwight Howard had 25 points and 20 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103 Friday night.
Swayze checks out of hospital, publicist says
Patrick Swayze “is well enough to have been released” from the hospital and is going home one week after checking himself in with pneumonia, his publicist said Friday.
Cold, crowds may imperil inauguration visitors
Hospitals in and around the nation’s capital are braced for injuries ranging from twisted ankles to trauma as crowds flock to Washington, D.C., for Barack Obama's inauguration.
Eight bad tech habits to quit in the new year
Technology can make us the master of our universe. Technology can also make us into major jerks. As 2009 ushers in a new year, it's time to usher out some of our bad tech habits.
Changing travel one tweet at a time
Microblog sites have offered first-hand accounts of breaking news events, including Thursday's plane crash in New York City, well in advance of media outlets.
Author advocates personal finance ‘tough love’
Author advocates ‘tough love’ approach to repairing personal finances. Full story
Pack patience for world’s most-delayed airports
Unless you’re visiting Japan or Korea, a delay is practically guaranteed. Full story