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.
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.
Burress turns himself in, will plead not guilty
Plaxico Burress arrived at a police station early Monday, where he was expected to be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub.
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.
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.
Oklahoma jumps Texas into No. 2 in BCS
Sooners in driver's seat for national title game despite having lost to 'Horns
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.
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.
U.S. Muslims worry about new federal rules
Some Arab- and Muslim-Americans say new Justice Department guidelines that boost the FBI's power to investigate suspected terrorists could target innocent people.
India: Pakistan must take 'strong action'
India formally demanded that Pakistan take "strong action" against the people behind the Mumbai attacks on Monday.
