Pirates open fire on U.S. cruise ship

Pirates near Somalia chased and shot at a U.S. cruise liner with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack the vessel, a maritime official said Tuesday.

Activists blast U.S. at climate talks

Obama has bipartisan economy pledge for govs

The president-elect pledged quick work Tuesday on an economic recovery plan to include tax cuts and increased federal spending, and told the nation's governors he wants their advice.

Wall Street gives back earlier gains

Wall Street gave up most of an early gain and fluctuated Tuesday as investors looked for safe bets a day after the market’s huge dive.

Ford CEO: We may not need bailout billions

Burress posts bail, arrives at Giants stadium

Plaxico Burress arrived at Giants Stadium on Tuesday, facing the possibility his career with the Super Bowl champions could be over and he could land in jail after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a nightclub.

Celizic: Burress should've packed his brain, not a gun

Scoop: ‘Idol's’ emotional focus will highlight Abdul

"American Idol" plans to give the show a more emotional focus, which will play to the strengths of judge Paula Abdul.

Britney brings ‘Circus’ to big top in NYC

New doctors still too tired for safety

Doctors-in-training are still too exhausted, says a new U.S. report that calls on hospitals to let them have a nap.

Your brooding teen: Just moody or mentally ill?

Best PSP games of 2008

Three years after its release, and the PSP is still lacking games — most people use it to watch movies on the go. But a nice mix of sports, arcade, shoot-‘em-ups, creative and traditional titles have made their way to the handheld this year.

The 11 lamest blogs on the Internet

Good to go: Travel gifts for tight budgets

Unless you’re the sort who regularly shops Neiman Marcus’ Christmas Book, this is probably not the year to go hog wild on the holiday shopping.

Airliner lands with shattered windshield