Suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders

  Authorities say a scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines has turned himself in.

U.S. sets climate target ahead of summit

Aspiring reality TV stars crash Obama party

Two aspiring reality-TV stars appear to have crashed the White House's state dinner, penetrating security to mingle with the likes of Joe Biden and Rahm Emanuel.

Obama to speak Tuesday on Afghanistan policy

Stocks rise after slew of economic reports

  Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.

Jobs, spending data hint at recovery

Nets drop to 0-15, are 2 losses from record

  The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA’s worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.

  No. 5 Kentucky survives OT scare from Stanford

‘Old Dogs’ is nothing but a mangy mongrel 

Travolta, Williams give it their best but can’t elevate empty-headed comedy.

‘Princess and the Frog’ is a hearty hop

Being thankful ... you’re not like mom and dad

For all the fractured family dynamics a Thanksgiving gathering can expose, there are lessons to be learned about love, both by your partner and by you.

CDC: Swine flu shot safe; no big problems seen

Cosmic Log: Give us geeky gift ideas

  Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Plenty of gift guides point you to high-tech gadgets, but how many point you to nuclear-powered toys? Weigh in with your holiday gift suggestions for true science geeks.

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Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving

Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.

Talking turkey, coast to coast