Alzheimer's drugs double death risk in elderly
Anti-psychotic drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease may double a patient's chance of dying within a few years, suggests a new study that adds to known concerns.
Cowboy churches rope in new Christians
Moments after flying headfirst onto the arena dirt, the man brushes off his protective vest as rodeo clowns rush in to distract the still-bucking bull. But this isn't a typical rodeo. It's an outreach ministry.
On ‘Grey's Anatomy,' not all wishes come true
This week at Seattle Grace, the Chief finally recognized that Seattle Grace's constant revolving door of doctors, not to mention its self-operating interns, is far from normal.
NYT analysis: Difficult road for Panetta at CIA
For Leon E. Panetta, President-elect Barack Obama's choice for CIA chief, achieving success will be especially difficult because of intense pressure over recent counterterrorism policies in which the C.I.A. played a leading role.
Gaza fighting rages as U.N. call ignored
Israeli aircraft bombarded Gaza early Friday and Hamas fired rockets into southern Israel, as the government said there would be no quick end to the fighting despite a U.N. resolution calling for a cease-fire.
Obama urges delay in digital TV transition
President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting.
Obama team preparing bailout overhaul
Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy F. Geithner and President-elect Barack Obama's economic team are overhauling the embattled bailout and broadening its scope well beyond Wall Street.
Merle Haggard sues environmental group
Haggard claims in the lawsuit that the group forged his signature and exaggerated his involvement with the organization to solicit money.
In Iran: No credit cards, alcohol ... or urinals
One moment, Rick Steves — in Iran filming — would see murals encouraging young men to walk into the blazing sunset of martyrdom. The next, a bookstore worker would give him a free book.
Madoff said to have stashed $173 million
Prosecutors say Bernard Madoff had $173 million in signed checks in his office desk that he was ready to send out at the time of his arrest last month.
