Israeli airstrikes kill dozens of Gaza civilians, paralyze life in battered territory. Israel's three-day aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip has killed dozens of civilians, along with Hamas fighters, and has paralyzed life in a territory already battered by blackouts and supply shortages during 18 months of border closures.
Broncos pack bags following historic collapse from 3-game lead to also-rans in AFC West. Despite a broken backfield, the worst injury epidemic in franchise history and a dreadful defense, the Denver Broncos never once trailed in the AFC West in 2008.
Utah's Whittingham agrees to 5-year contract extension worth total of $6M. Utah coach Kyle Whittingham signed a five-year contract extension worth $6 million on Monday, a reward for leading the Utes to a perfect regular season and BCS bid.
GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: All 4 road teams are favorites in playoffs. The Indianapolis Colts ended the regular season on a nine-game winning streak, earning the designation as a team no one would want to meet in the playoffs.
In three days of treating the wounded from Israel's air assault, nurse Ragda Mustafa has not had time to shower when she changes her blood-splattered clothes, and she takes just brief naps at her small hospital in northern Gaza.
Corn dust ignites, causes explosion burns 3 workers at Arizona grain silo; 1 critically hurt. Three workers are being treated for burns after corn dust exploded at a silo south of Phoenix.
Ravens' run to playoffs started in Miami, a 'turning point' for team mired in 3-game skid. The Baltimore Ravens knew they had something special brewing during their first training camp under John Harbaugh.
Fire damages buildings at compound of Texas sect whose leader faces trial on polygamy charges. A fire has burned four structures at the compound of a Texas sect whose leader is accused of performing polygamous weddings.
Wall Street moved lower Monday as the oil price jumped on Middle East tensions, while commodities gave a big boost to Bay Street. . Today on Stockhouse
South Korea's SK Engineering and Construction to help upgrade Ecuador's largest refinery. South Korean company SK Engineering and Construction has signed a $187 million contract to help Ecuador upgrade its largest oil refinery.
Alabama suspends Andre Smith for Sugar Bowl for violating team rules. Alabama All-America left tackle Andre Smith has been suspended from the Sugar Bowl for violating team rules, possibly signaling an end to the Outland Trophy winner's college career.
Defending champion Giants embrace idea of a week off to get healthy and regain their edge. New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is embracing the fact that his team has earned the top seed in the NFC playoffs and will receive a first-round bye this weekend.
Hearing not so good at noisy holiday parties? It's not just your ears; blame your aging brain. It's almost New Year's Eve, a time for plunging into boisterous crowds bathed in loud music. And for some of us, that means turning to an old friend and hearing things like this: "Did you know (BOOM-da-da-BOOM) went over (Bob! You look wonder-) so she said (clink-clink) and then I (Here, have another one) what would you do?" Huh? Too noisy to hear! But wait ? how come these younger people understood what she said? What's wrong with your ears? Actually, part of the problem may be your brain.
Steelers' defense one of best statistically in NFL history _ now, playoffs await. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense wasn't only the NFL's best this season, it was one of the best statistically in league history. A scant 55 yards prevented the Steelers from accomplishing something no defense has done since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
NJ finds church group discriminated by not allowing gay civil union ceremony on its property. A church group that owns beachfront property discriminated against a lesbian couple by not allowing them to rent the locale for their civil union ceremony, a New Jersey department ruled Monday in a case that has become a flash point in the nation's gay rights battle.
A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world Monday. A look at economic developments and stock-market activity around the world Monday:
After signing Mike Singletary as coach, Niners move to big questions on QB, coordinators. The 49ers secured Mike Singletary's future with a dramatic postgame flourish. A day later, the quarterback just as responsible for San Francisco's late-season turnaround still didn't know what his own future holds.
Doctor says knee replacement surgery for Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis a success. Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis underwent knee replacement surgery Monday.
Peyton Manning, Colts must take long road through playoffs despite 9-game win streak. INDIANAPOLIS ? The Indianapolis Colts survived a long, grinding journey to earn a playoff spot. Reaching the Super Bowl will be far more difficult.
Banks, investment firms reduce borrowing from Federal Reserve's emergency lending program. Commercial banks and investment firms borrowed less from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program last week, the government said Monday, although demand for the loans remains high amid a global credit crunch.
Venezuela's economy grew 4.9 percent this year, lowest since 2003. Venezuela says its economy grew 4.9 percent this year ? the slowest expansion since 2003.
In election terms, 2009 is an off-year, sandwiched between the presidential campaign of 2008 and the full slate of House, Senate and gubernatorial contests set for 2010. That means the action in ?09 will be limited to three marquee races: the governor?s races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayor?s race in New York.
Underground explosion blows off manhole covers, knocks out power for hours in Savannah, Ga.. Crews were waiting for an area to cool off under the streets of downtown Savannah before they could start determining what caused an electrical explosion Monday that blew off manhole covers and knocked out power for hours to many stores, restaurants and homes.
By winning final 2 games for Raiders, Tom Cable bolsters chances of keeping coaching job. The last time the Oakland Raiders went into the offseason on a winning note, they ended up claiming division titles the next three seasons.
Some shareholders gushed over a North Sea transaction Monday, while a mini mining merger stirred speculator interest. . Stockhouse Canadian Small and Micro-cap Stock Report for Monday, December 29, 2008
Analysis: In defining limited objectives, Israel can decide to end Gaza operation any time. Israel has dropped tons of bombs on the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented show of force to make Hamas stop rocket attacks, but it has not said it will try to topple the Islamic militants who have ruled the territory for 18 months.
US enters 2009 with 305 million residents. My, how the country has grown.
The White House, calling Monday for a lasting cease-fire in the Mideast, backed Israel's deadly air attacks on the Gaza Strip and said the Islamic militant group ruling there had shown its "true colors as a terrorist organization."
Packers fall to 6-10 after NFC title game appearance, but failure not about Brett Favre. Despite a remarkably ugly player-front office dispute that turned training camp into a circus, the Green Bay Packers didn't fail this season because Brett Favre was playing somewhere else.
Notable retailers who have filed for bankruptcy protection this year. Retailers have come under growing pressure as consumers cut their spending because of the drop in home values, worries about job security, eroding credit and higher food costs. Experts expect a spate of bankruptcies after holiday sales are tallied and weaker players become unable to survive.
Gold, energy prices advance as fighting continues between Israel, Hamas; grain prices decline. Gold and energy rose in light trading Monday as investors looked for defensive positions amid stepped-up fighting in the Middle East.
Alex Spanos, billionaire developer and owner of San Diego Chargers, says he has dementia. Billionaire developer and San Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos has announced in a letter that he suffers from dementia.
HUD approves $28 million to help 3 Florida areas deal with high foreclosures. A federal agency is giving more than $28 million dollars to three Florida communities that have been slammed by high foreclosures and dropping home values.
Commodities may face lingering economic pressures; prices expected to stabilize later in 2009. During the first six months of 2008, commodities looked to be the savior of investors who were losing money in the stock market. In the second half, particularly for those who had invested in oil, futures contracts were their undoing.
Implants play might see a 50% retracement . Retail sales are down. Autos and the housing industry are still in the dumps. The financial sector may be under repair ? or not. No one knows at this point.
Group of conservative Iranian clerics recruit volunteers to fight Israel in Gaza. A group of influential conservative Iranian clerics launched an online registration drive on Monday seeking volunteers to fight against Israel in response to its air assault on the Gaza Strip. About 3,550 people registered Monday with the Combatant Clergy Society's Web site. The weeklong online campaign gives volunteers three options on ways they can fight Israel: military, financial and propaganda.
The White House, calling Monday for a lasting cease-fire in the Mideast, backed Israel's deadly air attacks on the Gaza Strip and said the Islamic militant group ruling there had shown its "true colors as a terrorist organization."
More than 400 Cubans mob embassy in Havana, seeking Spanish citizenship under new law. More than 400 Cubans of Spanish ancestry mobbed that country's stately embassy in Havana on Monday, waiting to apply for citizenship under the newly enacted "law of grandchildren."
A federal judge on Monday refused to grant class-action status to lawsuits claiming that thousands of Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially toxic fumes while living in government-issued trailers.
Federal judge rejects class-action status for suits claiming toxic fumes in hurricane trailers. A federal judge on Monday refused to grant class-action status to lawsuits claiming that thousands of Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially toxic fumes while living in government-issued trailers.
Egypt started taking in a trickle of wounded Palestinians from the Gaza Strip on Monday. An Egyptian official said 32 Gazans were taken to hospitals in Egypt as the Israeli assault on the coastal area continued for the third day.
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center director to retire this week; collaborated with MoMA. The founding director of P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, an exhibition and art performance space that helped launch the careers of such artists as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Donald Judd, is retiring this week.
Adrian Williams scores career-high 29 points to lead Brown over Quinnipiac, 89-73. Adrian Williams scored a career-high 29 points to lead Brown to an 89-73 win over Quinnipiac on Monday.
Commodity trading also affected . While a number of different types of risks can impact trading at any given time, as 2008 progressed, financial risks, such as bankruptcy fears, appeared to move to the forefront of investors? minds, particularly during the autumn.
US enters 2009 with 305 million residents. My, how the country has grown.
Ellie Nesler, who sparked a national debate about vigilantism after killing her son's accused molester in a courtroom in 1993, has died of cancer. She was 56.
Ellie Nesler, who sparked vigilante debate by killing son's accused molester, dies at 56. Ellie Nesler, who sparked a national debate about vigilantism after killing her son's accused molester in a courtroom in 1993, has died of cancer. She was 56.
No wasting away in Margaritaville: Jimmy Buffett gets bigger, more diversified with age. It's like the world's biggest beach party, hosted by the world's richest beach bum.
Montana researcher says Jell-O may eliminate lake trout in Yellowstone National Park. A researcher at Montana State University said Jell-O, ultrasound, microwaves and electroshocking are among the possible solutions to eliminate lake trout in Yellowstone National Park.
With 4 linemen hurt, Panthers welcome first-round bye after comeback win over Saints. Carolina Panthers coach John Fox spent last week insisting too much is made of having a bye in the playoffs, repeatedly mentioning how the New York Giants didn't have a week off last year en route to winning the Super Bowl.
