Long-term risk in troop brain injuries
Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, researchers say.

Crisis as Canada PM suspends Parliament

Canada's Prime Minister said Thursday that he's been allowed to suspend Parliament, a decision that that allows him to delay a vote that could bring down his new government.

Sorting out NFL pretenders from contenders
Curran: Just which teams vying for the NFL postseason actually have a chance to reach Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla.? Tom Curran is here to sort out the top teams and figure out which are contenders and which are pretenders.

Ruling could mean end to saucy Bratz dolls

Pouty-lipped Bratz will stay on store shelves until after the holidays, but their fate after that  was uncertain after a court ruling banning MGA from making the Barbie alternative.

European, U.K. central banks cut rates
The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.5 percent, following similar moves by central banks across the continent.

Tough times spur male suicide fears

In today's world, the stressors are out in force: war, debt, joblessness, divorce. A lot of guys are fighting depression and might become casualties of the most needless death: Suicide.

Solar car completes first round-the-world trip

The first solar-powered car to travel around the world ended its journey at the U.N. climate talks Thursday, arriving with the message that clean technologies are available now to stop global warming.

President, first lady buying home in Dallas

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have bought a home in the Preston Hollow of Dallas where they will live after the president leaves office in January.