McCain has 3 weeks to reverse Obama lead

McCain, his presidential hopes battered by chaos in the American economy, has to come up with a consistent campaign message to close the gap.

Wildfire burns 750 acres near Los Angeles

States warned about mortgage crisis

State whistleblowers tried to curtail greedy lending — and were thwarted by the Bush Administration and the financial industry.

Plan pushed for government to buy bank stocks

Rays work late into night, get even with Red Sox

After teams combine for 7 HRs, sac fly wins it for Tampa Bay in 11th; ALCS tied 1-1

Dodgers try to keep Philly winless in L.A.

Leonardo DiCaprio: Half a boy and half a man

What’s made the legendary actor’s transition from teen heartthrob to leading man such a challenge? That boyish face

Review: ‘Body of Lies’ deserves a swift burial

10 ways to pick up your pace

You can blame your energy crisis on a lack of shut-eye, but there may be other reasons you're slogging along like a turtle. Find out what's fueling your fatigue.

Limit on cold remedies for kids was FDA's idea

Cosmic Log: Cassini's closest encounter

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter survives its closest-ever encounter with a Saturnian moon and sends back a fresh crop of pictures and data.

U.S. space tourist blasts off

Signature drinks from around the world

For the adventurous who would like to try signature drinks in their international destinations of origin, here’s a list of top favorites. Cheers!

Top 10 fun fall foliage adventures