Michael Jackson's stunning death made him Yahoo's biggest star this year.

An oil tanker bound for the United States that was hijacked by Somali pirates was traveling outside a recommended maritime corridor, the commander of the EU Naval Force said Tuesday.

President Barack Obama plans to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan over six months, an accelerated timetable - with an endgame built in - that would have the first Marines there as early as Christmas, a senior...

The couple that got into the White House state dinner for the visiting Indian prime minister without invitations denied Tuesday that they were gatecrashers.

Japan's central bank decided Tuesday to further ease monetary policy by massaging the economy with cheap loans amid government pressure to respond to a surging yen and falling consumer prices.

Tom Arnold is married again.

East Texans are getting ready to 'fire up' their cozy fireplaces. But, before you throw that match on the log, there are a few safety tips you need to know to keep your family safe.

An electronic bingo casino is planning to reopen and a new one is getting ready for its first customers as attorneys wage a legal battle over the popular machines.

It started as a holiday celebration and quickly turned tragic. Just shy of a year ago, a group of East Texas cub scouts were run down as they were lining up to march in the Overton-New London Christmas Parade.

Many have been shopping from the convenience of home...or sneaking it in at work this "Cyber Monday."

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 7:35 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - Planes belonging to Southwest Airlines Co. and FedEx Corp. suffered minor damage when they bumped wings while on the ground in Salt...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 7:25 PM ET DEL RIO, Texas (AP) - A former Border Patrol agent convicted of helping drug traffickers safely smuggle marijuana has been sentenced to 15 years...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 7:15 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The independent ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission resigned Monday after her felony indictment for allegedly smuggling...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 7:15 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The maker of Fiesta brand Flour Burrito Tortillas is recalling 12-count packages that may contain undeclared whey.

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 6:35 PM ET EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A short-lived snowfall today covered parts of El Paso, stalling traffic and forcing officials to close a heavily traveled...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 5:55 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has announced an agreement to develop a Nashville Medical Trade Center on the site of the...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 5:55 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - A convicted sex offender serving a life sentence pulled a gun on two guards during a prison transfer today.

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 5:15 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A former U.S. soldier who raped a girl, killed her and then murdered 3 of her relatives is challenging his convictions,...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 4:55 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An East Texas grand jury has indicted a Texas Youth Commission official on a felony charge for allegedly smuggling a weapon...

Associated Press - November 30, 2009 4:45 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - SandRidge Energy Inc. says it has agreed to buy Permian Basin oil and gas properties from Forest Oil Corp.