AOL, struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed as much as 36 percent of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner next month. (Nov. 19)
A person in a chicken suit showed up at a city council meeting in Durango, Colorado, as members discussed rules for keeping backyard chickens. The chicken's identity remains a mystery. (Nov. 19)
Astronomers are constructing one of the biggest, most powerful instruments ever built, capable of peering far deeper into the universe and further back in time than ever before.(Nov. 19)
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, according to a source with knowledge of the case. (Nov. 19)
An AP survey finds a significant number of NFL players are wary of reporting concussions. Are they just a by-product of a violent sport? (Nov. 19)
A gem in the Vatican art collection has gotten a new look after a two-year restoration. The 6th century Crux Vaticana is purported to hold fragments of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. (Nov 19)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term in office Thursday. In his address, he pledged to fight corruption and ensure that Afghanistan takes control of its own security. (Nov 19)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is encouraged by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to battle corruption and get his security forces sufficiently trained to take the lead within five years. (Nov. 19)
Hundreds of screaming fans turned up in London's Leicester Square to catch a glimpse of 'High School Musical' heartthrob Zac Efron at the world premiere of his latest movie 'Me and Orson Wells.' (Nov. 19)
Nicole Richie hospitalized with pneumonia; Janet Jackson talks about Michael's drug problem; Taylor Swift to debut greeting card line in spring. (Nov. 19)
A suicide bomber has killed 19 people by detonating explosives on his body outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, officials said. The blast in Peshawar Thursday was the seventh in less than two weeks in the region. (Nov 19)
Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton talk about the message and themes in their new Iraq war film 'The Messenger.' (19 Nov.)
In an ABC Exclusive interview, Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. Jackson says she felt Michael 'was in denial.' (Nov. 18)
A wild turkey that has been playing chicken along the N.J. Turnpike since August won't be dodging Thanksgiving traffic. The bird was netted Wednesday at the Jersey City interchange after failed attempts over the weekend. (Nov. 18)
Angels manager Mike Scioscia is the baseball writer's choice for American League manager of the year. (Nov. 18)
There are few places more electric than your neighborhood Best Buy store. Stocked full of the latest gadgets, almost everything uses power. But now Best Buy is pushing to conserve as much energy as possible with an all new store design.(Nov. 18)
At the grand opening of the American Eagle Outfitters store in New York's Times Square Tuesday night, 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester talked about her music career. (Nov. 18)
After leading a near-miraculous turnaround, Colorado's Jim Tracy easily outdistances Tony La Russa of the Cardinals in balloting for NL manager of the year. (Nov. 18)
Actor Johnny Depp is People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' for the second time. (Nov. 18)
DNA tests have revealed that more than half the crocodiles kept at a rescue centre in Cambodia are pure Siamese crocodiles, a critically-endangered species that was declared extinct in the wild until the year 2000. (Nov. 18)
The cast of the Broadway hit 'Memphis' talks about the bygone era of rock and roll and how the world has changed. (Nov. 18)
'Vampire Diaries' star Iam Somerhalder is talking about what motivates his bad boy vampire character, Damon, and teasing what's to come on the CW hit show. (Nov. 17)
Palm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smart phone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre it's back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi. (Nov. 18)
'Fringe' star Anna Torv has her own observations about what to expect in this week's episode and beyond for the Fox show. (Nov. 18)
'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder is talking about the other hit show he's back in - 'Lost.' Somerhalder is teasing about the return of his character Boone. (Nov. 18)
Gym Class Heroes vocalist Travis McCoy talks about his trip around the world as Ambassador for the Staying Alive Foundation, an AIDS awareness charity, which is the basis for a new documentary. (Nov. 18)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named 27 vehicles as winners of their top safety pick award for the 2010 model year.( Nov. 18)
A man appealing his conviction for murdering a British student in Italy has testified that he heard her arguing with her American roommate, Amanda Knox, just minutes before she was murdered. (Nov. 18)
U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Seoul on the last stop of his eight-day trip to Asia. Protesters have been demonstrating in the streets against the Afghan conflict, but Obama is pledging to find a strategy that can end it. (Nov 18)
A team of Japanese scientists claims to have succeeded in growing replacement teeth in mice. The researchers say it's the first time that a fully functional and three-dimensional organ has been regenerated. (Nov. 18)
Taking time out from promoting her new range of hair products in Los Angeles, Paris Hilton confessed her secrets for looking young and beautiful. (Nov. 18)
The Vatican has released a new volume of books pairing Bible stories with paintings from the Sistine Chapel. (18 November 2009)
Paparazzo testifies in Parker-Broderick case; Tim Burton honored by the New York Museum of Modern Art; Michael Jackson's famous white sequined glove to go to auction. (Nov. 18)
Visionary director Tim Burton was honored by New York's Museum of Modern Art with a special exhibition of some of his art work. He was joined at the event by his friend Johnny Depp, partner Helena Bonham Carter and other celeb pals. (Nov. 18)
The Buffalo Bills fired Dick Jauron who was in his fourth season as the team' s head coach. Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell has been named an interim replacement. (Nov. 17)
Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke, who posted the lowest ERA in the majors, is the winner of the American League Cy Young Award. (Nov. 17)
Peter Criss talks about his breast cancer diagnoses, and how he discovered it. The former Kiss drummer was shocked, since the disease has a rare occurrence in men. (Nov. 17)
Higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials stocks Tuesday and major stock indexes managed to post new 13-month highs. (Nov. 17)
The Ford Fusion is Motor Trend magazine's car of the year. (Nov. 17)
Some conservative commentators seized on President Barack Obama's deep bow to Japan's Emperor Akihito over the weekend, accusing the U.S. commander in chief of groveling before a foreign leader. (Nov. 17)