NYT: Taliban reopen northern Afghan front

Over the past two years the Taliban have steadily staged a resurgence in northern Kunduz province, where they now threaten a vital NATO supply line.

Dubai debt plea sends fear around world

Lobbyists pushed off advisory panels

Hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists are likely to be ejected from federal advisory panels as part of an initiative by the Obama administration to curb K Street's influence, experts say.

Obama: Too many fear end of American dream

Black Friday holiday shopping kicks off

America's retailers are ushering in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season with expanded hours and deep discounts on everything from toys to TVs to lure crowds of shoppers.

Stocks rise after slew of economic reports

No. 3 Texas wins wild one vs. Texas A&M

Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.

Broncos buck trend, beat Giants

Polanski set to be released on bail

The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.

‘Old Dogs’ is nothing but a mangy mongrel 

Drug-resistant H1N1 no major change in virus

Tamiflu resistance in some H1N1 patients with badly weakened immune systems does not seem to reflect a major change in the virus' susceptibility to the frontline drug, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

Coma recovery case attracts doubters

Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners

Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts thought they were going to give thanks with pantry leftovers Thursday as their mission drew to a close, but found turkey dinners awaiting them.

Holiday Web shopping looks brighter

Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving

Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.

Talking turkey, coast to coast