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.

Quake kills at least 72 in Kyrgyzstan

A powerful earthquake struck the mountains of Central Asia, destroying a village in Kyrgyzstan and killing at least 72 people, emergency officials said Monday.

Ford 'MyKey' to limit teens' speed

So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Former Goldman exec to run rescue

The administration has selected a former Goldman Sachs executive to be the interim head of its $700 billion rescue effort for financial institutions.

Experts: Half of mammals in decline

One in two mammal species on Earth are in decline and at least one in four are at risk of disappearing, according to a survey released Monday.