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.