Some blacks choose inauguration over work

Asante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20.

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Burris rejected in bid to claim Senate seat

Roland Burris failed in his bid to take President-elect Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat on Tuesday in a scripted piece of political theater staged just before the opening of the 111th Congress.

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Mothers against Facebook breast-feeding ban

Facebook has sparked a massive online debate - and protests - and after removing photos that expose too much of a mother's breast.

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Remains identified as those of Caylee Anthony

Investigators announced Friday that remains found near the home of Caylee Anthony were those of the missing girl.

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Admirals, generals: Let gays serve openly

More than 100 retired generals and admirals called Monday for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly, according to a statement obtained by The Associated Press.

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Priest: No communion for Obama supporters

A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because the Democratic president-elect supports abortion.

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McCain concedes, urges unity with Obama

Sen. John McCain ended his quest for the presidency Tuesday night in his home state of Arizona, where he conceded the race to his Democratic rival, Barack Obama.

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Vote: Who won the final presidential debate?

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Aide: John Paul was wounded in 1982 stabbing

The late Pope John Paul was wounded by a knife-wielding priest in 1982, a year after he was shot in St. Peter's Square, but the injury was kept secret, his former top aide says in a documentary film.

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Marine fighting extradition, could delay trial

A Marine who fled to Mexico before he was charged with killing a pregnant soldier is fighting extradition in a move that prosecutors said could delay his trial in the United States.

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House, in second effort, passes bailout bill

The House passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry Friday, reversing itself after members came around to a larger Senate version.

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Deal said to be near on big financial bailout

Democrats and Republicans have made "tremendous progress" in negotiations over a $700 billion rescue plan for Wall Street, according to a leading Democrat.

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