Teen commits suicide as webcam users watch

Authorities say a South Florida teen committed suicide in front of a live online Webcam audience after blogging about his plan to kill himself.

Obama makes key Cabinet picks

Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees.

GM, Chrysler make cuts to hold on for loans

Chrysler and GM need to follow Lee Iacocca's play book now as they try to outlast the debate in Washington over whether they will get billions in government loans.

Heisman, BCS on line in Tech vs. OU

When Graham Harrell and No. 2 Texas Tech meet Sam Bradford and No. 5 Oklahoma on Saturday night, the Heisman race - as well as the national championship chase - will be center stage.

Stocks leap on treasury speculation

Wall Street put a stop to a terrifying decline and stormed higher as President-elect Obama appeared ready to tap the chief of the N.Y. Federal Reserve as the next treasury secretary.

Inaugural crowd to face scrutiny
Law enforcement officials bracing for the largest crowds in inaugural history are preparing far-reaching security — thousands of video cameras, sharpshooters, air patrols — to safeguard President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in.

Child deaths test faith-healing exemptions
Three criminal cases have revived concerns about exemptions that most states grant to parents who rely on faith healing instead of doctors to treat sick children.

Meteor lights up skies over Canada

A massive ball of fire that lit up the skies over two Western Canadian provinces on Thursday evening was likely among the biggest meteor events to be witnessed in Canada this year, one expert said.

N.Y. elementary school renamed for Obama
At the behest of its students, an elementary school near New York City has been renamed after President-elect Barack Obama.