NBC/WSJ poll: Obama's lead grows

Fueled by the candidates' responses to the current economic crisis ,  as well as their debate performances,  Barack Obama has increased his  lead over John McCain.

Great pumpkin is 1,900 pounds (and growing)

Steve Connolly hopes his ‘Beast from the East' will smash the current world record of 1,689 pounds. The problem is getting it to the weighing: "Lifting it at this time of the year is a tough thing. I'll have a fork truck come in."

Lying about your age? A computer can tell

How well can you hide your age? Computer scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a software program that estimates age based solely on someone's facial appearance.

8 die in bus rollover; driver DUI?

A bus driver with a history of motor vehicle offenses and substance abuse was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence  Monday after his casino-bound  bus ran into a ditch, killing eight.

Bush wins ruling in prosecutors case
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that two of President Bush's top aides do not have to cooperate with a congressional investigation about the firings of nine federal prosecutors in 2006.

World markets plunge as turmoil spreads

Global stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress economic growth.

NYT: McCain, Obama sharply divided on Iraq

One of the most pressing questions Barack Obama or John McCain would confront if elected president is how to build on the security gains in Iraq at a time when troop levels have begun to drop.

EBay to cut 1,600 jobs, buy Bill Me Later

After a series of changes designed to draw more people to its online marketplace, eBay Inc.'s latest alteration is aimed at its own employees.

Mudslinging begrimes presidential campaign

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday accused Democrat Barack Obama of "palling around with terrorists" because of his association with a former 1960s radical.