Tibetan exiles debate future of movement

A summit of Tibetan exiles is turning into a clash of generations over the direction of their struggle? for independence from China.

Priest: No communion for Obama supporters

A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because the Democratic president-elect supports abortion.

Young voter turnout likely sets new record

Young Americans can finally shake off their reputation for civic apathy. Young people appear to have voted in higher numbers than ever before, preliminary reports show.

Student dies during competitive-eating event

A student died just as he was about to win a university binge-eating contest, officials said Friday.

Hikers find 'abominable snowman' footprints

Japanese climbers returning from a mountain in western Nepal said on Tuesday they had found footprints they think belonged to the abominable snowman or Yeti.

'Plumber' says he has no plumbing license

Joe the Plumber, America's most famous tradesman, said Thursday he doesn't have a license and doesn't need one.

Why not arrest CEOs behind the money mess?

The government's $700 billion plan to rescue the creaking financial system has prompted readers to ask, why can't we just arrest the CEOs responsible for this mess?

Half of mammals are in decline, study finds

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.

Expectations low, Palin scores in debate

Analysis: While both vice presidential candidates succeeded in their only debate, the stakes were much higher for Sarah Palin. So, in the contest of low expectations, Palin won.

How about a double scoop of mama's milk?

Mooove over, Holsteins. PETA wants world-famous Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to tap nursing moms, rather than cows, for the milk used in its ice cream.

Beer drinkers sue to stop InBev-Bud merger

Ten angry beer drinkers are trying to derail the largest brewery takeover in history.

China lights Paralympics torch

Four days after closing the 2008 Beijing Games in triumph, China lit the 2008 Paralympics torch amid pomp and ceremony at Beijing's ancient Temple of Heaven, marking the start of a domestic relay for the September 6 Games.

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