Bomber slays 10 at Afghan market
A suicide bomber apparently trying to target Afghan police detonated his explosives in a crowded market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, killing eight civilians and two policemen, an official said.

Oklahoma jumps Texas into No. 2 in BCS

Sooners in driver's seat for national title game despite having lost to 'Horns

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.

NATO convoy struck in Pakistan

Militants in northwestern Pakistan attacked trucks ferrying supplies to NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Monday, killing two people and destroying a dozen vehicles, witnesses and police said.

Sears faces tough test this holiday season

The holiday season is expected to be difficult for most retailers, but it could prove especially tough for one of the nation's most storied brands: Sears.

Wall Street tumbles on fears about economy
Confirmation that the nation is in a recession and signs pointing to a prolonged downturn sent Wall Street plunging once again, hurtling the Dow down more than 440 points.

Vikings beat Bears to move atop NFC North

With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Minnesota Vikings grabbed control of the NFC North and sent Kyle Orton and the Chicago Bears home with a humbling 34-14 defeat.

Palin campaigning in Ga. for Sen. Chambliss

While the GOP's Chambliss enlisted the former vice presidential candidate, Democrat Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, in the final day of campaigning for Tuesday's runoff election.

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.