Gaza fighting rages despite word of talks

Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket volleys resume after a brief pause, but diplomatic strides were made with the U.S. throwing its weight behind a deal being brokered by France and Egypt.

Thousands told to flee Wash. state floods

Burris expects to join Senate 'very shortly'

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Roland Burris will not likely take Barack Obama's Senate seat until a court in Illinois rules on a dispute surrounding his appointment.

Congress poised to reshape Obama's stimulus

Obama says stimulus proposal could grow

In an interview with CNBC, President-elect Barack Obama said a planned economic stimulus plan could grow beyond $800 billion.

Auto industry woes put buyers in driver’s seat

Gasol’s fourth-quarter surge leads Lakers

Pau Gasol had 33 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for their seventh victory in eight games, 114-106 over Golden State on Wednesday night.

Celtics' woes hit home, Rockets win at Garden

Pitt insists he was faithful to Aniston

In a story posted on W magazine’s Web site, Brad Pitt defends Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie and says his relationship with Jolie didn’t begin until after he and Aniston split.

Scoop: Stars will shine at inaugural

C-sections best for baby when close to due date

Babies do better after a scheduled Caesarean section if they're born no sooner than seven days before their due date, a new large study of U.S. births shows.

Mississippi now has highest teen birth rate

Microsoft's Ballmer: Windows 7 is nearly final

Microsoft Corp.'s next version of the Windows operating system is almost ready for prime time.

The 2009 Weird Science Awards

Inauguration bound? Bring toilet paper

Here are some last-minute tips to help the millions making their way to Washington, D.C., to see Barack Obama sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.

Failed love museum offers balm for heartbreak