NYT: Health bill revives abortion groups

  Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it with fund-raising appeals.

Boy becomes lost face of Somalia's war

Stocks end with big gains, helped by home sales

Investors halted stocks' three-day losing streak Monday, sending prices higher across the market on a lower dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.

Debt stress could be the Grinch this Christmas

Texans boot chances to beat rolling Titans

Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start.

No. 6 Purdue survives No. 9 Vols in a thriller

Mya? Donny? Kelly? Who will win ‘Dancing’?

The R&B star was the judges' favorite after the final performances Monday night. But with the point margin so close, fan-favorite Osmond is a strong bet to win.

Cast your vote for ‘Dancing’ winner

Largest crib recall in U.S. history announced

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history Monday, citing the potential danger of cribs with drop-down sides.

  NYT: Health bill revives abortion groups

Cosmic Log: Play the galactic slots

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Galaxy Zoo's latest online experiment is a “cosmic slot machine” that matches galactic smash-ups with computer simulations. The payoff? Pure science.

Gifts for the hardcore techies

Thanksgiving fliers face full jets, fees

The number of air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday will be down this year, which means shorter lines and fewer airport hassles, but passengers may keep grumbling.

Holidays will again test N.Y.-area bottleneck