Judge: Corps’ failure led to Katrina flooding

A federal judge has ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast in 2005.

Iran brushes aside U.N. nuclear deal

CBO: Senate health plan to cost $849 billion

The Congressional Budget Office estimates a health care plan by Senate Democrats would cover 94 percent of Americans and reduce the number of uninsured by 31 million.

Another Obama nominee faces tax troubles

Stocks close lower on recovery worries

Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added to worries about the economy and sent stocks modestly lower.

NYT: ‘Glitch’ could cost a million jobless

Nowitzki’s 41 lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

Jamison returns, leads Wiz past Cavs

Scoop: Pitt passes on millions to trick-or-treat

With so many celebrities willing to attend the opening of an envelope if a paycheck is involved, a recent decision by Brad Pitt is especially impressive.

Tidbits: Jon Gosselin’s ex-girlfriend may sue him

CBO: Senate health plan to cost $849 billion

The Congressional Budget Office estimates a health care plan by Senate Democrats would cover 94 percent of Americans and reduce the number of uninsured by 31 million.

Sebelius: Women need mammograms at age 40

Cosmic Log: X marks the galactic spot

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers' X-files include the mystery of an X-shape seen in the stars of some galaxies — but this mystery may be close to being explained.

Shuttle delivers the goods to space station

Recalibrating the calculus of holiday travel

More Americans are hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year, but fewer than ever are heading to the airport. While that’s certainly a sign of the times, it may also be an indicator of long-term changes ahead.

Top budget resorts in the U.S.