It's official: U.S. is in recession
A panel of the National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday that the U.S. economy fell into a recession last year.
Jewels worn by Winona Ryder vanish
Police in Spain are investigating $125,000 in missing designer jewelry last seen on Winona Ryder at an event on Sunday.
Obama names Clinton to top role
President-elect Barack Obama announced former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton as his choice for secretary of state Monday and also said he would keep Robert Gates as defense minister.
Shoppers in trampling death sought
Police are reviewing surveillance videos of a post-Thanksgiving shopper stampede that trampled a suburban Wal-Mart worker to death, but they acknowledge it may be difficult to bring criminal charges.
India: Pakistan must take 'strong action'
India formally demanded that Pakistan take "strong action" against the people behind the Mumbai attacks on Monday.
Giants ignore Burress drama, whip Redskins
Eli Manning had his first 300-yard game of the season, Clinton Portis was held to 22 yards rushing, and the Giants put aside the Plaxico Burress mess Sunday with another dominating performance, 23-7 over the Redskins.
NYT: A team for a foreign policy shift
While Obama's hand-picked foreign policy team tend to be more hawkish than the new president, they have all embraced a sweeping shift of priorities in the national security arena.
Oklahoma jumps Texas into No. 2 in BCS
Sooners in driver's seat for national title game despite having lost to 'Horns
Scoop: Britney had ulterior motive for TV special
"Britney: For the Record" might offer an inside glimpse into the pop star's life, but offering up tidbits about her failed relationship with Kevin Federline wasn't the goal of the documentary.
Thai protesters reinforce airports
Protesters trying to force the prime minister's resignation brought in thousands of reinforcements to occupy Bangkok's two besieged airports Monday.
