Paralyzed capital braces for new storm

The U.S. capital is bracing for a second winter storm to hit in less than a week, closing down Congress, keeping federal workers home and even rescheduling a White House concert.

‘Whose job is this?’ Snow etiquette lost on D.C.

Obama: Parties must 'transcend petty politics'

President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it's time for Democrats and Republicans to work hard because the American people "expect a seriousness of purpose that transcends petty politics."

GOP flexes muscles, defeats Obama nominee

After Mon. dip, Dow ends day back over 10K

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden.

Inside Toyota’s epic safety breakdown

Mardi-gras style parade honors Saints

The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints are celebrating Mardi Gras-style. Carnival floats carrying players, coaches and team owner Tom Benson started rolling through downtown New Orleans for a victory parade Tuesday.

Andrews stalker had 16 other victims, feds say

Scoop: Ellen, Simon ‘have locked horns’ on ‘Idol’

Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell reportedly got off on the wrong foot on their first day together behind the judges' table, and their relationship has not improved over time.

Levi Johnston’s Playgirl cover to hit stands

Health crisis in Haiti enters a deadly new phase

The second stage of Haiti's medical emergency has begun, with diarrheal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and malnutrition beginning to claim lives by the dozen.

Third-hand smoke a danger to babies, toddlers

Weeding through online flower sites

If you study hidden fees and price distortions for a living, Valentine's Day is your Super Bowl. Can you name another industry where the true price of an item is routinely more than double the advertised price? Gadgets were supposed to make our lives easier and save us time. Instead, we are more stressed and have less time than ever. What is the cause of this epic failure?

9 awesome uses for dead tech products

Getting around the Games without going crazy

If you’re planning to attend the upcoming festivities in Vancouver or Whistler, you should probably be prepared for travel challenges of Olympian proportions.

The country’s splashiest hotels