Obama: Yemen devices a 'credible terrorist threat'

Calling it a "credible terrorist threat," President Barack Obama said apparent explosive material was found on two U.S.-bound packages from Yemen.

First thoughts: Running in place

The Florida Senate story is just another example of how this election season has been full of sound and fury, even though the overall dynamic remains the same — that Republicans are poised for gains all across the country.

Solving the foreclosure mess

A survey of legal, housing and finance experts agrees there are solutions to the foreclosure fiasco, however resolving the mess will take a great deal of compromise from all sides.

Wall Street edges up to close strong October

PFT 10-pack: Ready for all-New York Super Bowl

Favre returns to practice, listed as questionable

Wasn't 3-D supposed to be cooler than this?

The onslaught of 3-D has turned into the biggest film industry marketing scam of the past couple years. Here's what went wrong.

Costume mishaps put the 'Ow!' in Halloween

Sprained ankles, abraded eyeballs and second-degree burns caused by flaming costumes are among the Halloween costume injuries reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission each year.

How your brain handles terrorism scares

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Reports of suspicious packages sent from Yemen add a real-life fear factor to the Halloween weekend — and activate our brain's wiring for handling stress.

Abandoned places: ghosts of vacations past

What happens when all the guests disappear, when the swimming pools dry up, when planes get grounded for good?

World’s creepiest attractions