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British envoy: U.S. was 'hell bent' on Iraq war

The United States was "hell bent" on a 2003 military invasion of Iraq and actively undermined efforts by Britain, a former British diplomat told an inquiry Friday.

25 countries tell Iran to ax nuke program

Dinner crashers met Obama, White House says

The couple who crashed a White House dinner met President Obama, the White House says, as a “deeply concerned” Secret Service acknowledges its officers failed protocols.

Lobbyists pushed off advisory panels

These cities are poised to recover the fastest

Though Omaha, Neb., seems second-rate to some, Warren Buffett may have been on to something.

Dubai’s debt woes cast shadow over region

Unbeaten Florida upsets No. 2 Michigan State

Erving Walker hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:56 left and Florida hung on to upset No. 2 Michigan State 77-74 on Friday night in the Legends Classic.

Cops: Wife uses golf club to rescue Tiger

Polanski set to be released on bail

The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.

Viggo Mortensen hits ‘The Road’

Don't lick your lips and other winter skin savers

The year’s coldest season is full of myths. Talking snowmen? Red-nosed reindeer? Turns out there are also plenty of complexion misconceptions floating around.

6 tips for overcoming holiday diet fears

Astronauts land with families on their mind

The space shuttle Atlantis sailed down through clear skies to a Florida landing on Friday, wrapping up an 11-day mission to the International Space Station and bringing a new father down to meet his week-old daughter.

Holiday Web shopping looks brighter

The best new travel gadgets of the year

Read on for the scoop on 2009’s hottest holiday gadgets, each guaranteed to make every day feel like Hanukkah or Christmas all over again.

FAA transcripts show efforts to reach Flight 188