NASA finds more cracks on Discovery's fuel tank

NASA engineers will repair small cracks found on the space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank -- a development that could further delay its..more.

New Orleans moves to get rid of last FEMA trailers

The era of the FEMA trailer a symbol of the prolonged rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina might be drawing to a close in New Orleans.more

Rattner settles with Cuomo for $10 million

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Obama administration auto industry czar Steven Rattner agreed to pay $10 million to resolve lawsuits by New York's attorney general over kickbacks allegedly paid to do business with the state's pension fund....more

Global stocks end 2010 at over 2-year highs

LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks are set to end the year at their highest levels in 28 months as investors gear up for continued risk-taking into 2011, prompted by a wilting dollar and narrowing yields on safe-haven U.S. bonds.---more

US missiles kill 8 kill in northwest Pakistan | World News | Comcast.net

ESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani intelligence officials say a U.S. missile strike has killed eight alleged militants in northwest Pakistan.---US missiles kill 8 kill in northwest Pakistan | World News | Comcast.net

Iraq Christians bury their dead after more attacks | World News | Comcast.net

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Christians buried their dead on Friday after a string of apparently coordinated attacks using bombs and rockets hit their dwindling community, killing two people and injuring 13 others.--Iraq Christians bury their dead after more attacks | World News | Comcast.net

BBC News - Boney M singer Bobby Farrell dies aged 61

The singer was found dead in a hotel room in St Petersburg, Russia, where he had been performing, John Seine said.

Farrell, he continued, had complained of breathing problems before and after a show on Wednesday. The cause of his death has yet to be established.--BBC News - Boney M singer Bobby Farrell dies aged 61

Medicare to swell with Baby Boomer onslaught - USATODAY.com

WASHINGTON — Baby Boomers are about to create a record population explosion in the nation's health care program for seniors---Medicare to swell with Baby Boomer onslaught - USATODAY.com

China defends rare earth quotas as in line with WTO | Reuters

(Reuters) - China defended its export controls on rare earth minerals on Thursday, saying that they were in line with World Trade Organization rules, after a government move to slash export quotas on rare earths sparked trade concerns.--China defends rare earth quotas as in line with WTO | Reuters

Christine O'Donnell Denies Money Misuse, 'Expects More' Accusations - ABC News

Former Tea Party Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell defended herself today against a report that the federal government was investigating her for misuse of campaign funds, saying the investigation was politically motivated.-Christine O'Donnell Denies Money Misuse, 'Expects More' Accusations - ABC News

Former President of Israel Is Convicted of Rape - NYTimes.com

JERUSALEM — Former President Moshe Katsav of Israel was convicted of two counts of rape by a Tel Aviv court on Thursday, capping a four-year spectacle that began with accusations of sexual misconduct against him while he was still in office.Former President of Israel Is Convicted of Rape - NYTimes.com

4.2 magnitude earthquake hits north central Indiana | The Indianapolis Star | IndyStar.com

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.2 magnitude earthquake centered 5 miles southeast of Greentown, Ind., at 7:55:21 a.m. today.----4.2 magnitude earthquake hits north central Indiana | The Indianapolis Star | IndyStar.com

Stupid News Stories: N.J. man: Iceland 'too small to fail'

BRANCHBURG, N.J., Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A New Jersey businessman and hockey enthusiast was so moved by Iceland's financial troubles he organized 100 people===Stupid News Stories: N.J. man: Iceland 'too small to fail'

Berlin police pepper spray snowballers - Yahoo! News

BERLIN (Reuters) – Two Berlin police officers were pelted by snowballs thrown by a group of about 40 youths but were able to fight them off with pepper spray, police said on Sunday.----Berlin police pepper spray snowballers - Yahoo! News

Kids tracking Santa get Michelle Obama surprise - Yahoo! News

HONOLULU (Reuters) – Eight-year-old Juliana-Rose Hatcher had tracked Santa Claus all of Friday with the aid of NORAD's Santa hotline, before she got some unexpected help from Michelle Obama.---Kids tracking Santa get Michelle Obama surprise - Yahoo! News

Artificial Christmas trees get nod over fresh: poll - Yahoo! News

VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Far more Canadians, Americans and Britons will celebrate Christmas on Saturday with artificial Christmas trees in their houses than real ones, according to a survey released on Friday.---Artificial Christmas trees get nod over fresh: poll - Yahoo! News

Cuban eggs, not cigars, fall foul of U.S. Customs - Yahoo! News

MIAMI (Reuters) – A Cuban-American father and daughter face a possible jail term or hefty fines after their attempt to bring 72 unhatched pigeon eggs from Cuba to the United States fell foul of U.S. Customs.----Cuban eggs, not cigars, fall foul of U.S. Customs - Yahoo! News

Is that really Kate? UK royal coin raises eyebrows - Yahoo! News

LONDON (Reuters Life!) – The design for an official commemorative coin to mark the engagement of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton was unveiled on Thursday, but not everyone might recognize the bride-to-be.--Is that really Kate? UK royal coin raises eyebrows - Yahoo! News

Odd Daily News: Man pushes stolen TV past police station

Seattle - Prosecutors in Washington state say a man was arrested when he was caught wheeling a 50-inch television in a shopping cart right past a police station. A bystander called 911 to report that she saw a man grab the TV out of the back of a delivery truck,---Odd Daily News: Man pushes stolen TV past police station

Odd Daily News: Epic string of train delays - 24 hour trip

France - The train was due to split in two and take some passengers to Nice and others to Portbou. But it was stuck for hours overnight south of Strasbourg waiting until 6:00 am for a replacement driver. As most passengers dozed in their seats and heated sleeper cars, several were hauled off by police for drunkenly disturbing their fellow travellers. Further down the line, the train was stuck for a further three hours for repairs after one of its motors broke down...More Odd Daily News: Epic string of train delays - 24 hour trip