CO2 levels rising as climate talks loom

Researchers at a key observatory in Hawaii say global warming gases are building in the atmosphere at record levels from emissions that match worst-case scenarios.

  U.S. gives millions as Afghans target poppies

Stocks end with big gains, helped by home sales

Investors halted stocks' three-day losing streak Monday, sending prices higher across the market on a lower dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.

Debt stress could be the Grinch this Christmas

No. 6 Purdue survives No. 9 Vols in a thriller

  E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 73-72 victory over No. 9 Tennessee on Monday night in the championship game of the Paradise Jam.

‘Rogue tweeter’ hacks account of Jets’ Clowney

Mya? Donny? Kelly? Who will win ‘Dancing’?

The R&B star was the judges' favorite after the final performances Monday night. But with the point margin so close, fan-favorite Osmond is a strong bet to win.

Cast your vote for ‘Dancing’ winner

Largest crib recall in U.S. history announced

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history Monday, citing the potential danger of cribs with drop-down sides.

Man in ‘coma’ heard everything for 23 years

Cosmic Log: Play the galactic slots

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Galaxy Zoo's latest online experiment is a “cosmic slot machine” that matches galactic smash-ups with computer simulations. The payoff? Pure science.

Gifts for the hardcore techies

Thanksgiving fliers face full jets, fees

The number of air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday will be down this year, which means shorter lines and fewer airport hassles, but passengers may keep grumbling.

Holidays will again test N.Y.-area bottleneck