Tot missing for 5 days found alive under bed

A tot missing for 5 days has been found alive under her baby sitter's bed, authorities said early Thursday. Police said 3 people had been detained in the case.

U.N. to evacuate 600 staff from Afghanistan

AARP to endorse House health bill, sources say

In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials tell The Associated Press.

Gay leaders blame ads, Obama for loss

Stocks end day mixed despite upbeat Fed view

Stocks pulled back from a brief run after the Federal Reserve said the economy is showing more signs of recovery, ending the day mixed.

Clunker deals: old Ford pickups for new ones

Yankees oust Phillies for record 27th title

Hideki Matsui tied the World Series record with six RBIs on a home run, single and double that each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Wednesday night to earn their record 27th championship.

Matsui mashes his way to World Series MVP

Scoop: Rihanna says album helped recovery

Rihanna has sold more than 12 million albums and has had four No. 1 songs, but currently, her fame revolves around one fight. She now hopes to move on with music.

TV version of ‘2012’ is already in the works

Costs of defensive medicine spur heated debate

Dr. James Wang says he tries to tell his patients when extra medical procedures aren't necessary. If they insist, though, he will do it — not so much to protect their health as his own practice.

Members quit doctors group over Coke alliance

Report: Tech use doesn’t add to social isolation

Americans’ love affairs with mobile phones and the Internet are not contributing factors to an increase in social isolation in the United States, according to a new study.

Countdown begins for NASA's uncertain future

With airlines shrinking, your flight could be cut

Airlines are cutting money-losing flights during the current travel slump, and that can cause headaches for passengers who bought tickets on those trips.

Honeymoon ideas for adventurous newlyweds