NASDAQ Vaults to 11-Year High on Surge in Jobs


A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high on Friday as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery.

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.

White Sox sign Danks to $65 million deal

Roethlisberger aims to play through pain

Battle for NFL playoff spots goes down to the wire

Rookie Cole crucial as Miami beat Boston

Oldman Needed Help Regaining British Accent for Tinker Tailor

Radcliffe Admits Being Drunk During "Harry Potter" Series

Gervais in Tears Over Bear's Death

Roseanne Wants to Be President

Deal reached to avert government shutdown

Rivals pounce on Gingrich at last Iowa debate

Gingrich at center stage in Iowa debate

U.S. formally ends war in Iraq

New Record Set at Wing Bowl Eating Extravaganza

Big Freeze Stops Famed Brussels Statue from Peeing

U.S. Border Cops Nab Go-Kart Hauling Mexican Pot

German beer drinking slide stopped by warm weather