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Collegians urged to get H1N1 vaccine

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:36:43 EST

To help cut down on the spread of the H1N1 flu, the U.S. Department of Education has begun encouraging college students to get vaccinated. Professors are also being urged to be flexible with sick students.

Police interview with Tiger Woods' neighbors is released

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:17:56 EST

A shoeless Tiger Woods snored on their lawn while the golfer's wife stood silently by in the minutes after his SUV crashed into a tree, neighbors told Florida investigators.

Director Polanski set to be freed on bail

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:53:15 EST

Filmmaker Roman Polanski is expected to be released on bail Friday as he fights extradition to the United States on a sex charge from the 1970s, Swiss prosecutors announced Thursday.

Senate OKs amendment on mammogram access

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:43:48 EST

The Senate took another step forward in the health care debate Thursday, casting its first votes on what is certain to be a long series of politically charged amendments.

Commentary: Obama is scaling back the war goals

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:37:58 EST

When President Obama announced plans Tuesday to send 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, it appeared to be a major escalation of the war in that country. But, foreign affairs analyst Fareed Zakaria says that the United States may in fact be "scaling down" the goals of the military operation.

Ohio man pleads insanity in 11 deaths

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:43:56 EST

A man charged with murder in the deaths of 11 women pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Thursday, said Ryan Miday, a spokesman for the prosecutor in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

10 Web trends to watch in 2010

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:52:29 EST

As 2009 draws to a close, the Web's attention turns to the year ahead. What can we expect of the online realm in 2010?

This week's fun photos from around the world

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:37:52 EST

Decrease in smoking extends life span, but obesity may curb gains

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:51:06 EST

Although fewer people are smoking -- and therefore less likely to die from cigarette-related causes -- the obesity epidemic may negate any gains in life span, according to a new study.

N.Y. Senate kills same-sex marriage bill

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:26:05 EST

The New York state Senate on Wednesday killed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in the state, voting 38-24 against a measure that had the support of the state Assembly and Gov. David Paterson.