Unscarred for life

2011-11-13 09:17:46

After months of pain, a former racist skinhead has put a new face forward.

Cartoonist delivered hugs

2011-11-13 07:59:30

Bil Keane's Family Circus comics entertained readers with a simple but sublime mix of humor and traditional family values for more than a half century.

What will US pets find under the Christmas tree?

2011-11-11 08:08:17

Just over half of US pet owners will buy gifts for their pets this holiday season, and they'll spend an average of $46 on their animals, with toys and treats topping the list.

In Pictures: Across America

2011-11-11 06:06:56

Across America

Kindle Fire lures potential tablet buyers

2011-11-10 04:49:01

Amazon's upcoming Kindle Fire tablet has driven more preorders than Apple's iPad.

US funding cut would harm UNESCO

2011-11-10 07:52:58

Experts warned the US against cutting off its funding to UNESCO.

Strapped county sacks Santa to save $660

2011-11-09 14:36:15

Faced with the difficult task of balancing a budget in austere times, officials in New York's Suffolk County said on Friday they had no choice: they had to sack Santa Claus.

NY man drops 198 lbs since Jan

2011-11-09 14:09:12

When Jay Wornick's wife said they both should lose some weight as a New Year's resolution, he took up the challenge.

MJ doctor convicted in star's drug death

2011-11-09 08:05:44

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

For fans, verdict doesn't heal loss

2011-11-09 08:05:44

To the blare of vuvuzelas and the thudding groove of Beat It, jubilant Michael Jackson fans celebrated on Monday.

Wal-Mart heir brings top-notch art to Arkansas

2011-11-09 08:05:44

As an heir to the Wal-Mart fortune, Alice Walton had the means to buy almost any piece of art on the market.

Michael Jackson doctor found guilty

2011-11-08 06:38:35

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death.