U.K. slashes interest rates to historic low
The Bank of England cut official interest rates by a half a percentage point to 1.5 percent on Thursday, the lowest level in its 315-year history.
On a tight budget? Apply to Harvard
The nation's top colleges have gotten to be so expensive that only the wealthiest families can possibly afford them, especially during bleak economic times like these. Right? Not necessarily. A new report shows that such schools might not be as costly as you think.
Draft report: Vote on Blagojevich impeachment
A draft report from the Illinois House committee investigating Governor Rod Blagojevich calls for the full chamber to vote on impeaching him.
Ballmer: Windows 7 is nearly final
Microsoft Corp.'s next version of the Windows operating system is almost ready for prime time.
U.N. halts Gaza aid deliveries, blames Israel
The United Nations halted all aid deliveries to the besieged Gaza Strip Thursday, citing a series of Israeli attacks on U.N. staff and installations.
Obama assembles powerful West Wing
Barack Obama is assembling a new and influential cadre of counselors just steps from the Oval Office whose power to direct domestic policy will rival, if not exceed, the authority of his Cabinet.
U.S. admiral to head anti-pirate patrols
A U.S. Navy commander will lead a new international force to battle pirates off the coast of Somalia, officials said Thursday.
Daschle confirmation hearing today
Showing the emphasis that some lawmakers are putting on health care issues this year, former Sen. Tom Daschle will be the first of President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet choices to undergo a hearing.
‘Dark Knight' wins People's Choice
"The Dark Knight" soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the People's Choice Awards, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale's Batman and the late Heath Ledger's Joker.
China jails democracy activist for 6 years
A 65-year-old democracy activist who tried to set up an opposition party in China has been sentenced to six years in jail, a human rights group said Thursday.
