American Airlines files for bankruptcy

2011-11-29 17:37:55

American Airlines, the third-largest US carrier, and its parent AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy protection.

Michael Jackson doctor gets 4 yrs in jail

2011-11-29 15:30:34

Michael Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in jail and denied probation for his conviction.

Doris Day releases new album at 87

2011-11-29 07:56:55

Doris Day returns to the US record world she conquered more than 60 years ago with a new album, My Heart.

Black Friday pepper spray suspect surrenders

2011-11-27 19:52:54

A woman suspected of dousing fellow Walmart shoppers with pepper spray has turned herself in.

Crowds hit US stores for 'Black Friday' deals

2011-11-26 11:48:07

Bargain hunters flocked to US stores late Thursday and overnight Friday, searching for deals while fretting about their own shaky economic well-being.

Thanksgiving Day

2011-11-24 17:12:53

Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude.

Plea deal in California gay killing

2011-11-22 20:20:55

A Southern California teenager pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing a gay student during a computer lab class 3 years ago.

Woman jailed for stealing $1m

2011-11-22 20:08:02

A former employee of author Mark Twain's Connecticut home who admitted to embezzling more than $1 million from it in a long-running scheme.

Text bullying becomes more common

2011-11-22 13:32:36

A growing number of US kids say they have been picked on via text messaging, including having rumors spread about them or been threatened.

A mom arrested on child abuse charges

2011-11-22 20:08:33

Police say they've arrested the mother of a 5-year-old Arizona girl who has been missing without a trace for more than a month.

Stan Lee dreams up new heroes for Web

2011-11-19 07:54:39

Stan Lee is aiming his powers at the Web, where the legendary creator of Marvel comic characters.

Occupy protesters join in Chicago

2011-11-18 09:52:12

More than 1,000 Occupy Chicago demonstrators joined forces afternoon,answering the call for an International "Jobs Not Cuts"Day of Action.