Bush agrees to time 'horizon' on Iraq troop cuts
President Bush and Iraq's prime minister have agreed to set a "general time horizon" for bringing more U.S. troops home from the war, a dramatic shift from the administration's once-ironclad unwillingness to talk about any kind of deadline or timetable.
America reaches gingerly to Iran
The hope is that engagement can jolt a stagnant effort to resolve worries about Tehran's disputed nuclear program where war drums could not.
Trap-door spider to bear Colbert's name
Talk show host Stephen Colbert has a big decision to make: Which spider species should bear his name?
Obama has to keep the cash flowing
The Democratic candidate far outpaces McCain in June fundraising. But he needs a whole lot more.
South Africa set to honor Mandela
Hero of nation's struggle against apartheid will celebrate 90th birthday today.
Comedy baron: Fine Jackson for N-word
National Briefs: When Michael Richards stunned a nightclub audience two years ago by shouting the N-word at a black patron, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada was quick to join the Rev. Jesse Jackson in calling for a ban on the word's use.
Consumption scars Earth, pope says
National Briefs: Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday that mankind's "insatiable consumption" has scarred the Earth and squandered its resources. He told followers that taking care of the planet is vital to humanity.
Judge OKs trial of suspected bin Laden aide
A federal judge on Thursday refused to halt Monday's scheduled military trial for Osama bin Laden's suspected driver, ruling that he could not intervene in the military justice process established by Congress.
Former robber is McDonald's finalist
A Miami man who held up a McDonald's at gunpoint in 1994 is now promoting the restaurant's signature sandwich in song.
More tickets for poor English
Feds to tighten language rule.
AIDS vaccine won't get planned large-scale trial dropped
Plans for a large-scale trial of a potential AIDS vaccine are being dropped in favor of a smaller, more focused study, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday.
Gore pushes clean energy
Says survival of nation is at risk.
Southern states are still the fattest
Mississippi again leads nation in obesity.
Leading Alzheimer's theory takes a hit
Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed, they could be saved. But a new vaccine that did just that suggests the theory is wrong.
Argentine farmers rejoice
Senate rejects rise in grain export tax.
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