Conservatives sweep to power in faltering Japan

Japan's conservative Liberal Democratic Party surged back to power in an election Sunday, giving ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe another chance to push his radical economic recipe.

Consumer prices drop for first time in six months

U.S. consumer prices fell last month, pointing to muted inflation pressures that should allow the Fed to stay on its ultra-easy monetary policy path as it nurses the economy back to health.

Packers beat Bears, clinch NFC North title

  The Green Bay Packers clinched their second straight NFC North title with a 21-13 victory over the archrival Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Texans clinch AFC South with win over Colts

'SNL' pays moving tribute to victims of Sandy Hook

“SNL” struck a reverential chord by opening Saturday night's show with The New York City Children’s Choir singing a moving rendition of “Silent Night.”

After massacre, parents' divide deepens on guns

  In the wake of Friday's massacre, parents are united in their desire to protect the nation's children, but many are deeply divided about how that should happen when it comes to guns. Some are calling for more regulation while others argue teachers should be armed.

A sobering moment from outer space

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: An astronaut offers up a picture of Earth as seen from space in hopes of bringing different perspectives to the horrible shootings in Connecticut.

Mexico's Maya face Dec. 21 with ancestral calm

Southwest to charge passengers who don't show up

Southwest Airlines customers will soon pay a fee for not canceling a ticket before their flight.