1. Senate Democrats grill Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, accusing him of inconsistency on voting rights, ethics , and membership in a conservative organization. 2. British Prime Minister Tony Bla...
1. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito says he'll keep an open mind on abortion cases, but defends his 1991 ruling that women seeking abortions must notify husbands. 2. Iran removes UN seals on uranium...
1. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon resumes breathing on his own and moves his hand and leg in response to stimulation as doctors begin bringing him out of an induced coma. 2. Vice President Dick C...
1. A scan of Ariel Sharon's brain shows improvement. Doctors will start bringing the Israeli prime minister out of his medically induced coma Monday. 2. Congressman Tom DeLay steps down as House major...
1. Embattled Congressman Tom Delay abandons his bid to remain as House majority leader, clearing the way for Republicans to shed the taint of scandal. 2. One of Ariel Sharon's surgeons says the Israel...
1. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon improves significantly after more emergency brain surgery. He remains in serious condition and in a medically induced coma . 2. As Shiites rally in Baghdad to pr...
1. "Brokeback Mountain", the tale of cowboys in a forbidden romance led contenders for the Screen Actors Guild Awards with four nominations, including honors for lead actor Heath Ledger. The film biog...
1. Joaquin Phoenix, whose portrayal of Johnny Cash in "Walk the Line" has made him an Oscar front-runner , returned to the scene of one of the musician's most famous concerts -- Folsom State Prison. 2...
1. "The Chronicles of Narnia" snatch the box office crown from "King Kong" during another fierce four-day holiday battle for the top spot. Less than 2 million dollars separated "Kong" and "Narnia" eac...
1. On the last day of 2005, bombings and shootings in Iraq kill at least 20 people. Final results from parliamentary elections are expected next week. 2. The world greets the arrival of 2006 in a gene...
