Historic health care bill advances toward first vote; Landrieu's a 'yes' vote AP - 8 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - And then there was one.
President Obama says his trip to Asia helped build steps toward US economy's recovery AP - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future.
Scientists stunned by quick restart of European Big Bang machine after year of repairs AP - 3 hours ago
GENEVA (AP) - Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world's largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
Pope assures archbishop Vatican is seeking closer relations with Anglicans AP - 27 minutes ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) - After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
GOP: Recommendations for fewer women's health tests could mean rationed health care under bill AP - 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.
Rescuers search for dozens trapped after gas blast at China coal mine kills at least 42 AP - 2 hours ago
HARBIN, China (AP) - Rescuers working in frigid cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed trapped a third of a mile (half a kilometer) underground after a huge gas explosion Saturday ripped through a coal mine in northern China, killing at least 42 people.
Atlantis astronaut embarking on 1st career spacewalk awaits word on birth of daughter AP - 1 hour ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and concentrated instead on his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.
Prosecutors request life in prison for American suspect at Italy murder trial AP - 2 hours ago
PERUGIA, Italy (AP) - Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game — charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy."
'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite, tops $67.2M opening day of 'Dark Knight' AP - 1 hour ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.
Saints say Reggie Bush and Sedrick Ellis not going to Tampa AP - 1 hour ago
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the New Orleans Saints for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.