Busloads of ski-bound teens turn pot over to police
Five busloads of students who stopped in Nevada en route to a ski trip were given a break on Thursday.

Air traffic alert after volcano spews ash cloud
A remote volcano in Alaska's Aleutian Islands erupted violently early on Thursday, spouting an ash cloud 15,000 feet.

North Korea's new leaders lash out at South Korea
North Korea sounded a bellicose note in its first communication with the outside world since the death of leader Kim Jong-il.

Iowa's moderate Republicans: an edge for Romney?
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Iowa's moderate Republicans are a small and dispirited bunch, but they could provide a vital boost for Mitt Romney in the state's tight kickoff presidential contest.

Police name Texas Christmas shooting suspect
Dressed in a Santa suit, Aziz Yazdanapah showed up at his estranged wife's home and killed everyone.

Police: Neighbor confessed in death of Indiana girl
The man accused of killing a nine-year-old neighbor he was watching told investigators he beat the girl with a brick.

Snow, tears mark funeral for North Korean leader
The world watched anxiously on Wednesday as North Korea staged a huge funeral for former leader Kim Jong-il.

Gunman in Santa Suit Killed Six
A gunman killed six people and himself at a family Christmas celebration while dressed in a Santa Claus suit.

Neighbor To Be Charged with Murder
The neighbor of a 9-year-old Indiana girl whose remains were discovered the day after Christmas will be formally charged with murder.

Seven Shot Dead In "Christmas Capital of Texas"
Police in a Dallas suburb dubbed the "Christmas Capital of Texas" searched for clues on Monday to explain the apparent murder-suicide rampage that left seven people shot dead among unwrapped holiday presents.

Congress Passes Payroll Tax Deal
President Obama signed into law a two-month payroll tax cut extension, capping a year of fierce partisan combat over spending.

Delta Facing Lawsuit Over Baggage Policy
Nearly four of every 1,000 passengers filed a complaint about mishandled bags in 2010 - about 2 million reports in all.

Ron Paul Under Fire for Newsletter
A direct-mail solicitation for Ron Paul's newsletters two decades ago warned of a "coming race war in our big cities."

Casey Anthony Sued By Man Who Found Her Child's Remains
The man who found 2-year-old Caylee Anthony's body in 2008 is suing her mother for defamation damages.

George H.W. Bush Backs Romney for President
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush backs Mitt Romney for president, an important boost from the Republican establishment.