AP Top Stories 12.31.09

Thursday, Dec. 31: Taliban claims responsibility for Afghan attack; Obama to get preliminary report on attempted terror attack; Rush Limbaugh taken to the hospital because of chest pains; New Zealand rings in 2010.

AP Top Stories 12.30.09

Wednesday Dec. 30: Obama calls recent attempted terror attack 'totally unacceptable'; NYC terror trial expected to cost more than first estimate; Goldman legal battle may not be over yet; Worst of the swine flu may be over.

AP Top Stories 12.29.09

Tuesday, Dec. 29: Obama says 'a systemic failure has occurred' in skies; Web posts suggest lonely, depressed terror suspect; Brazilian family wants boy back from U.S.; 85-year-old fulfills her dream of flying by paragliding

AP Top Stories 12.29.09

Tuesday Dec. 29: Obama promises to use every element to keep America safe; U.S. Looks for new sanctions against Iran; China executes British drug smuggler; Custody battles heats up between Palin, Johnston.

AP Top Stories 12.28.09

December 28, 2009: White House reviews air security; Holiday sales up; Iran cracks down on opposition protests; Whales stranded in New Zealand.

AP Top Stories 12.26.09

December 26th: Official says U.S. knew of terror suspect's ties; Vatican reviewing security measures; Charlie Sheen jailed on domestic abuse charges; Airport baggage area proposal.

AP Top Stories 12.25.09

December 25, 2009: Taliban releases purported video of U.S. Soldier; Pope unhurt following Christmas Eve fall; Christians welcome Christmas Day; Actress Brittany Murphy buried in L.A.

AP Top Stories 12.24.09

December 24, 2009: Senate tackles final health care vote; U.S. Dad picks up son in Brazil; Winter storm means White Christmas; Empire State Building dresses up for Santa.

AP Top Stories 12.23.09

December 23, 2009: Dozens hurt after plane skids off Jamaica runway; Another test vote for health care; Rapper T.I. released from prison; Santa gets help from elephants in Thailand.

AP Top Stories 12.22.09

December 22: Airports start to get back to normal; Funeral for Chris Henry; Ft. Hood shooter latest; Rail-service returns between Britain and France.

AP Top Stories 12.21.09

December 21st: East Coast still digging out; Polanski loses court bid; Pills in Murphy's home; Reindeer - not just for sleighs.

AP Top Stories 12.21.09

December 21st: Senate health care bill moves forward; East coast digs out from snowstorm; Actress Brittany Murphy dies; Step-father admits trying to kill stepson with sewing needles.

AP Top Stories 12.20.09

Dec. 20: Mid-Atlantic digging out from snowstorm; Airports try to resume normal operations after the storm; 12 Guantanamo detainees transferred; Actress Brittany Murphy has died.

AP Top Stories 12.19.09

December 19th: A victory for Obama's health overhaul plan, East Coast walloped by wintry storm, Travel tie-ups in the U.K. and doctors start removing needles from Brazilian toddler.

AP Top Stories 12.18.09

Dec. 18: East Coast gets ready for snow; Republicans delay health care vote; 10 killed in Pakistan bombing; Jon and Kate divorce.

End of the Road: GM to Discontinue Saab

General Motors will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, marking the third time this year that a deal by GM to sell an unwanted brand has fallen through.

AP Top Stories 12.18.09

December 18: U.N. Climate change summit; Accused Mumbai gunmen retracts confession; Another set-back for N.J. Dad in Brazil; Colts win again.

AP Top Stories 12.17.09

Dec. 17: Clinton pledges billions for climate change; Bengals player dies; Brazil court delays boy's return; Church billboard stirs talk.

AP Top Stories 12.17.09

December 17: Climate deal unlikely; N.J. Dad goes to Brazil to get his son; Maj. Nadal Hasan out of ICU; Search called off for missing climbers.

AP Top Stories 12.16.09

Dec. 16: Outlook for progress on health care bill remains unclear; Utah mom's disappearance now a criminal investigation; Tiger Woods selected Athlete of the Decade; Driver survives runaway car incident

Fed Holds Rates at Record Low to Fuel Recovery

The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to hold interest rates at a record low to drive down double-digit unemployment and sustain the economic recovery.

AP Top Stories 12.16.09

December 16: Iran test fires missile; Massive protests in Copenhagen; Health concerns for Kim Jong Il; Search ends for Oregon hikers.

AP Top Stories 12.15.09

December 15th: Obama says Democrats "on the precipice" of passing health care bill; Guantanamo detainees to Illinois; Successful first flight for Boeing 787; Baby beluga whale born.

Retail Sales

There was a time when free shipping was a rare deal. This holiday season, you might feel it's your right as a paying customer. But if you can't bear the thought of paying for delivery, here's how to get around it.

AP Top Stories 12.14.09

Dec. 14: President Obama grades himself; Accenture drops Tiger Woods; Search continues for missing climbers in Oregon; Toyota unveils plug-in hybrids.

AP Top Stories 12.13.09

December 13th: Amanda Knox tells AP she's scared in jailhouse interview; Searchers trying to find two missing climbers on Mt. Hood; Houston elects openly-gay mayor; Italian premier bloodied by punch in the face.

AP Top Stories 12.11.09

December 11th: Pakistan to deport detained Americans; Divorce filing for S.C. First lady; Arrest in New York hit-and-run; Brian Kelly introduced as new Notre Dame football coach.

Soros: Finance Gap Could Wreck Climate Talks

Politically active U.S. billionaire George Soros says the 10 billion dollars a year proposed by rich nations to help the poor adapt to climate change is not sufficient. He warns the finance gap could wreck the climate talks.

AP Top Stories 12.10.09

December 10th, 2009: Obama picks up Nobel in Norway; Pakistan probing held Americans; Extreme cold across parts of the country; Big waves in Hawaii.

AP Top Stories 12.09.09

Dec. 9: Brutal winter storm moving east; Five missing Americans may be in Pakistan; Obama welcomes health care compromise; Big waves draw top surfers in Hawaii.

AP Top Stories 12.09.09

December 9: Senate democrats drop government-run option from health care plan; Race to fill Sen. Ted Kennedy's seat; Winter storm wallops mid-section of U.S.; Iraqi parliament wants answers following blasts.

Will Tiger's Sponsors Stay With Him?

Tiger Woods was in the news again Tuesday, as his mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital overnight. Will the continued coverage of golf's greatest player hurt his bottom line?

AP Top Stories 12.08.09

Dec. 8: Obama unveils job creation plan; Blasts in Baghdad kills more than 100; Gates says U.S. Will be in Afghanistan for the long haul; This decade could be the warmest ever.

AP Top Stories 12.07.09

Dec. 7: Climate summit starts in Copehagen; Sen. Reid tries to rally votes for health care reform; Blast in Pakistan kills 10; Kennedy Center awards handed out.

AP Top Stories 12.06.09

Dec. 6: Pres. Obama goes to Capitol Hill; Gates: No good bin Laden intelligence in years; Copenhagen climate change summit gets underway Monday; Consumer group: Zhu Zhu pets unsafe.

AP Top Stories 12.05.09

December 5th: Victim's family speaks out following Knox conviction; Senate works Saturday on health care reform; Russian club owner arrested following deadly fire; Orphaned gorillas get new home.

AP Top Stories 12.03.09

Dec. 3: Obama bemoans desperation of people out of work; Secret Service puts 3 on leave over gatecrashing incident; 2 workers hurt during fall on Cowboys Stadium roof; Oregon tree cutters safe after 2 nights in snow.

Comcast Buys a Controlling Stake in NBC

Comcast has bought a controlling stake in NBC Universal. The move creates the country's largest entertainment conglomerate.

AP Top Stories 12.02.09

December 2nd: Police release photos of Tiger Woods' damaged Cadillac; Congress questions Afghan troop plan; More alleged Seattle cop-shooter helpers to face charges; Leap forward in robotic limbs.

AP Top Stories 12.01.09

December 1: Obama's new Afghan plan; Seattle killer shot; Shoe thrower targeted; Bowden to retire.

GM CEO Henderson Resigns

General Motors' CEO Frederick "Fritz" Henderson has resigned after eight turbulent months as head of the largest U.S. automaker.

AP Top Stories 12.01.09

Dec. 1: Obama to outline new Afghan strategy; Seattle police kill suspect accused of gunning down police officers; White House party crashers called before Congress; Tiger Woods skips his own charity golf tournament.