Iran sends mouse, two turtles into space

Iran launches a research rocket carrying several animals into space and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country can  defeat the West in the battle of technology.

Court to rule again on al-Bashir genocide charge

Ill. gov. declares victory, challenger to fight

Two Illinois Democrats were virtually tied early in the race to decide who will defend the governor's office from a Republican Party eager to exploit political disarray.

Obama's budget faces congressional minefield

Upbeat housing news helps stocks end day up

Better news from the U.S. housing industry sent stocks higher Tuesday, including an increase in the number of people with contracts to buy homes.

NYT: No help in sight, more homeowners walk away

Rosenthal: Revamped defense key to Colts’ Super run

Rosenthal: The Indianapolis Colts begin and end with Peyton Manning. But make no mistake, a better, tougher, and more unpredictable defense has played a huge role in this team reaching the Super Bowl.

Manning the biggest star by far on Media Day

‘Idol’ goes to the kids in the Mile High City

There were enough “Idol” hopefuls who brought along cute little kids that it was sometimes hard to tell whether this was a singing competition or the waiting area for “SuperNanny.”

Scoop: Bullock locked in custody battle

Child abuse drops dramatically in U.S.

A massive new federal study has found a significant decrease in serious child abuse in America. Incidents of serious child abuse have dropped by 26 percent between 1993 and 2006.

Does this city make my butt look big?

Cosmic Log: Dodging the arrow of time?

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The last season of "Lost" might clear up fictional time-travel mysteries, but the true mysteries of time can be found in "From Eternity to Here."

Ski America: 30 smart tips and tricks

Mastering the moguls is the easy part. Figuring out where to go is another story. Here are some ways you can map out the perfect winter getaway so you can just focus on the slopes.

On the road to the Winter Olympics