U.S., Iraq seek 'time horizon' for troop exit

President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki have agreed that a security deal should set a "time horizon" for meeting "aspirational goals" for reducing U.S. forces in Iraq.

On B-Day, Mandela calls on rich to help poor

Wall Street wavers on mixed earnings

Wall Street edged lower Friday as disappointing earnings from technology companies like Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. offset upbeat results from Citigroup Inc.

Citigroup posts $2.5 billion loss

Shark bites off lead on 2nd day of British Open

53-year-old newlywed birdies 3 holes on front side to offset double-bogey

Opinion: Norman, at 53, showing he still has game

‘Housewives’ to end after season 7, creator says

"Desperate Housewives" creator and executive producer Marc Cherry told a meeting of the Television Critics Association on Thursday that he plans to end the ABC series after seven seasons.

Tidbits: It’s a girl for Pete and Ashlee

Vaccine failure deepens Alzheimer's mystery

Doctors have long suspected that if plaque in the brains of Alzheimer's patients could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.

FDA declares it’s OK to eat tomatoes again

Seven superpowers destined for the masses

In “The Dark Knight,” Batman tries to best the Joker with old-fashioned brawn and brain: The Dark Knight is superhero without any superpowers per se. Here are some real life ways mortals can achieve Batman's physical and intellectual prowess.

Where celebrities go to get away

Where do Brangelina, TomKat and the hottest stars go for some R&R? We scout the globe to find out which destinations are the settings for the star hook-ups.

S.C. gay group to pay for ads after state balks