Weary Gulf Coast eyes Ike

With powerful Hurricane Ike on an uncertain course toward the Gulf of Mexico, many on these low-lying islands took a wait-and-see approach to evacuating Sunday.

Failing Iraq war strategy led to surge

Wall Street may cheer Fannie, Freddie bailout

Wall Street finally got what it's been angling for: a bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that could aid a recovery of the broken U.S. housing market and arrest a slide in stock and credit markets worldwide.

Report: Struggling WaMu ousts CEO

Brady's knee injury reportedly to end his season

Tom Brady went from the disappointment of a Super Bowl loss to the devastation of an injury that could keep him out for the rest of the season.

With Brady out, Cassel leads Pats past Chiefs

Britney makes triumphant return to VMAs

Britney Spears' appearance at the Video Music Awards this year was brief, but she didn't embarrass herself as she did at last year's show. In fact, she came back to win all three of the awards for which she was nominated.

Review: Brand hosts VMAs with candor

Heavy teens run risk of severe liver damage

In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat and have even needed liver transplants.

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Philadelphia museum seeks chemical attraction

For anyone whose last foray into chemistry was being forced to memorize the periodic table of elements in high school, there's new reason to take another look at a subject you may have vowed never to revisit after final exams.

It was a hot summer for video games

Deluxe designer hotels

These haute couture-inspired hotels provide a sense of privilege—and a new way for designers to stay relevant and competitive.

7 camping tips for parents