How I got a life (and love) on Craigslist
After finding jobs, apartments, furniture and even useless knickknacks on Craigslist, one writer shares how the "bargain basement" of Internet dating yielded her a buried treasure — love.
Your happiness could be contagious
New research shows that happiness isn't just an individual phenomenon; we can catch happiness from friends and family members like an emotional virus.
Obama's fundraising grand finale: $104 million
Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised $104 million in the weeks around Election Day, a grand finale to a successful bid that shattered fundraising records.
Clinton looks to loyalists for staff
Preparing for her new role as secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton is moving to surround herself with a cast of die-hard loyalists and veterans of her husband's administration.
Thai airport reopens after protests
Dancers, drummers and apologetic tourism officials greeted travelers Friday at the official reopening of Thailand's main international airport, which was shut down for a week by anti-government protesters.
Australia: Holidays help economy
As Australia fights to head off recession, the national government on Thursday urged workers to take a holiday to help stimulate the economy.
Tomlinson, Rivers help Chargers rout Raiders
The San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters. It's probably too late. LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run against his favorite punching bag and Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, including a 59-yarder to Vincent Jackson, to give the Chargers a 34-7 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
Al-Sadr movement seeks reinvention
The followers of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr once were powerful enough to battle the U.S. military and play kingmaker in Iraq but lately their influence has been on the wane.
Scoop: Sarah Palin snubs Oprah Winfrey
Is Sarah Palin intentionally snubbing Oprah Winfrey?
Short on cash, some sell own body products
Seeking quick cash in a tanking economy, would-be sellers of sperm, eggs, blood plasma and even human hair are filling waiting rooms and swamping agencies with inquiries.
