Schools remain closed in Las Vegas after a record-setting snowfall blanketed the area. The National Weather Service says 3.6 inches fell at McCarran International Airport. (Dec. 18)
The Department of Defense says a vehicle borne suicide bomber detonated himself in Khowst province eastern Afghanistan. In the process he killed 16, including 14 children, and wounded 58 others. (Dec. 28)
Bernard Madoff made an appearance at a federal courthouse to complete paperwork for his bail after a judge set new conditions for release, including a curfew and monitoring bracelet. (Dec. 17)
A teenager who worked as a virtual child slave for a family in Egypt and then accompanied the family to the U.S. when she was just ten-years-old looks back at her ordeal. (Dec. 28)
Australia's Taronga Zoo in Sydney recently showed off its latest addition, a baby pygmy hippo. Monifa, who is only three weeks old, is currently the size of a puppy. There are less than 3,000 pygmy hippos remaining in the world. (Nov. 7)
The astronaut who lost her tool bag on a spacewalk admits she made a mistake and says she should have checked to make sure it was tied down. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper called it 'very disheartening in an interview with The Associated Press. (Nov. 19)
With her new single 'Nattura,' Bjork calls for the Icelandic government to take a more environmental approach to the country's natural resources. (Oct. 23)
A broken O.J. Simpson was sentenced for a Las Vegas hotel armed robbery by a judge who rejected his apology and said, 'It was much more than stupidity.' (Dec. 5)
After receiving $7 billion in aid from U.S. taxpayers, the nation's largest banks say they either can't track exactly how they're spending the money or they simply refuse to discuss it. (Dec. 22)
Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich suggested the $700 billion bailout package was sending America towards 'casino socialism, where the only real product is debt'. (Sept. 28)
It's called 'buckypaper' and looks a lot like ordinary carbon paper, but don't be fooled by the cute name or flimsy appearance. It could revolutionize the way everything from airplanes to TVs are made. (Oct. 18)
Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, 'Terminator: Salvation' takes John Connor on a journey into the heart of Skynet's operations, where he uncovers the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind. Watch the trailer. (Dec. 12)
Barack Obama and nearly a quarter of a million people crowded into Chicago's Grant Park to celebrate his election victory. Produced by Charles Dharapak. (Nov. 5)
Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven are bound for the international space station. They will double as kitchen and bathroom installers on the mission, undertaking the most extreme home makeover ever attempted in orbit. (Nov. 14)
Evidence is mounting that a child's skull discovered near Caylee Anthony's home in suburban Orlando, Florida, belonged to the missing toddler. But investigators caution it could be a week or more before they have conclusive DNA evidence. (Dec. 12)
Maxwell, one of the key voices from R&B's neosoul era, is back making music after a long hiatus. The Grammy-nominated singer talks about his U.S. tour and upcoming fourth studio release, 'Black Summer's Night.' (Oct. 7)
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