Anna Chapman deported to Russia, British tabloids will miss her ...
Anna Chapman, one of 10 Russian spies to be deported from New York Thursday, was once married to a British man in London. He called her "wild."
Obama touts electric delivery truck, but still a long haul to market? ...
President Obama on Thursday toured a Missouri factory that makes electric delivery trucks, dismissing criticism of his program to provide federal funding to promote electric vehicles.
Consumer credit plunges despite low interest rates ...
Consumer credit plunged by $9.15 billion, suggesting that Americans are still wary of taking on new debt.
Norway bomb plot shows reach of Al Qaeda-linked groups ...
An Uzbek, a Uighur, and a Kurdish Iraqi were arrested Thursday in a Norway bomb plot described as linked to Al Qaeda – and to planners of foiled attacks in New York and in the UK.
Tour de France 101: Who’s favored to win? ...
The obvious pick for the 2010 Tour de France winner is last year's victor Alberto Contador. But youngster Andy Schleck, a consummate climber, could do well on this year's especially hilly course.
Why some earthquakes unleash tsunamis and others don't ...
Two earthquakes struck just months apart along the same fault. If one produced the deadliest tsunami in modern history, why didn't the second?
Zombie satellite still careening through space ...
Zombie satellite, frustrating scientists, continues drifting through space, but could possibly collide with other satellites.
Giant propellers spotted in rings of Saturn ...
Giant propeller-shaped structures appear to be created by a new class of hidden moons.
Protons actually smaller than we thought, new measurement finds ...
The proton, which was previously thought to be really, really, really, really small, could actually be really, really, really, really, really small, new research suggests.
Emmy nods: Conan O'Brien gets his day as TV landscape evolves ...
Emmy Award nominations released Thursday tapped Conan O'Brien's short-lived stint on NBC's Tonight Show, as well as a handful of shows from non-broadcast networks.
LeBron James show: a one-hour ticket to his fabulous universe ...
LeBron James can send shivers through the stock market and destroy Cleveland singlehandedly, it would seem. With his ESPN special Thursday, LeBron James is now taking athlete worship to a new level.
Somaliland elections: Why the world ignores Horn of Africa's oasis of stability ...
The self-declared republic of Somaliland voted this past weekend for a new president. Somaliland is the one corner of Somalia that functions, but the international community refuses recognize it as a nation-state. Is the West scuppering its best chance for democracy in the region?
'Grim Sleeper' arrest 'shows long arm of the law still prevails' says victim's father ...
'Grim Sleeper' arrest surprised neighbors. "We knew he was kind of weird, but he was a regular person," says neighbor.
Canada oil sands project in Alberta partially acquired by Total ...
Canada oil sands: The UTS board has agreed to sell the company to a subsidiary of Total for $1.4 billion cash and shares in a new corporation.
Gulf oil spill: Government argues to reinstate drilling moratorium ...
The Obama administration will argue its case on deepwater drilling Thursday. The government issued the moratorium in the wake of the Gulf oil spill, but a judge blocked it last month.
Solar energy fuels experimental airplane all day, and all night ...
Solar energy plane stays aloft for 26 hours – and could, in theory, fly forever.
How to boost confidence in the American economy ...
America needs to boost its confidence in the economy in order to fend off a stalled recovery or a double dip back into recession. It can do this by balancing gloomy news with encouraging signs, and seizing opportunities where others might see only risks.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest point in 50 years ...
Mortgage rates haven't been this low since the 1950's, when home loans lasted from 20 to 25 years.
Bestselling books the week of 7/8/10 according to IndieBound* ...
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Why is Cuba releasing 52 political prisoners? ...
Cuba says it will start releasing 52 political prisoners – the biggest release in more than a decade – today. Spain conducted the negotiations, but some Cuba analysts expect the US to respond by easing the American embargo on Cuba.
Tour de France Stage 5: Cavendish redeemed; Lance Armstrong still 18th ...
British cyclist Mark Cavendish won Stage 5 – his first stage win – of this year's Tour de France after a bumpy start to the 2010 season. Lance Armstrong stands 18th, two minutes and 30 seconds behind the leader after 613 miles of racing.
Tour de France 101: What's the peloton? ...
A thing of beauty, efficiency, and danger, the peloton cuts wind drag by up to 40 percent and where many riders spend most of their time during Tour de France.
Tour de France 101: Is this a race of individuals or teams? ...
It's both. There is a team winner and an individual winner. It is a team's job to aid its top rider – be it Lance Armstrong or Alberto Contador – in winning the whole Tour de France.
Solar energy powered plane lands after completing 24-hour flight ...
Solar energy is all that an experimental plane needed to complete its first 24-hour test flight.
Spy swap reportedly underway between US and Russia ...
Spy swap would have ten people arrested in the US exchanged for a number of people in Russian jails, convicted of spying for the West.
Palestinians brace for US pressure after Netanyahu's White House visit ...
After Netanyahu's visit to Washington on Tuesday, the US may pressure Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to drop his precondition for face-to-face talks with the Israelis: a permanent settlement freeze.
Amanda Knox will eat crab cakes for her birthday behind bars, says mom ...
Amanda Knox will celebrate her 23rd birthday in a sweltering Italian prison. Her mother and sister have brought food and gifts. Amanda Knox's mother is in Italy to face charges that she defamed the Italian police.
Why India's fuel subsidies actually benefit the rich ...
The Indian government must divert funds from more critical poverty alleviation measures to sustain fuel subsidies that primarily benefit the middle and upper classes.
Russia spies case rushes to a close. Why the hurry? ...
Quick resolution of the Russia spies case indicates that US-Russia negotiations over the matter have been fairly amicable. During the cold war, spy swaps occurred only after convictions and prison time.
Roman coins mother lode! UK treasure hunter finds 52,000 ancient coins ...
Roman coins worth $5 million were found in Britain treasure hunter Dave Crisp.
Octopus Paul rescues fellow octopi from the menu ...
Octopus Paul predicts Spain's victory, jubilant Spanish chef José Andrés takes octopus off all his menus
Duck boat crash survivor calls boating accident 'harrowing' ...
Duck boat crash survivor Sandy Cohen shared a lifejacket with a Hungarian teenager until she was pulled out of the water.
Bollywood takes on Adolf Hitler ...
India has long been oddly fascinated with Adolf Hitler, in part because the Führer offered to help India gain independence from Britain. A new Bollywood film may have pushed the limit.
LeBron James team decision: Must-see TV or too much hype? ...
LeBron James will announce his decision about which team he'll play for tonight.
What Russia gains from US-Russia spy swap ...
Igor Sutyagin is one of several accused US spies is to be traded later today for Anna Chapman and 10 other alleged Russian agents held in the US. A quick spy swap, say Russian analysts, means Russian spies will be home before they can spill many secrets.
Only way to end the Afghanistan war: US peace deal with the Taliban ...
Only a political solution can end the unwinnable Afghanistan war and extract the United States from this costly conflict.
The surprising star at Elena Kagan's hearing: Thurgood Marshall ...
Because Obama has avoided engaging the empathy debate, Republicans tried to use Kagan's mentor and former US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall as a way to taint Kagan's reputation.
At last, a court to try Somali pirates ...
Most navies catch and release Somali pirates. But Kenya's new pirate court, funded by the UN, aims to bring legal clarity to a complex international crime.
Why taxes need to come up, but tax rates don't have to ...
Current tax law is likely not the best way to raise the current-law level of revenues; we need to find the new sources of revenue from the broadest, most efficient tax bases available to us.
Kenya: Iraq, Afghan, Pakistan fighters in Somalia ...
Veteran insurgents from Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan have relocated to the chaotic country of Somalia in large enough numbers to spark worry inside the international community.