Fire survivor: Lou the mule saved me

Jolene Solomon is beginning the new year with her life, her mule named Lou and little else. She says Lou's braying alerted to a fire that consumed her house - but she escaped unharmed.

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Israeli minister vows 'war to the bitter end'

Israel turned the force of its punishing Gaza campaign toward Hamas field operatives on Monday, sending warplanes to bomb their houses in a sweep meant to tear at the roots of the militant organization.

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Tribune Co. files for bankruptcy protection

Media conglomerate Tribune Co., smothered by $13 billion in debt and weak prospects for generating cash through advertising has sought bankruptcy protection.

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Officials: Sen. Clinton eyed as secretary of state

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is among the candidates that President-elect Barack Obama is considering for secretary of state, two Obama advisors told NBC News.

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'The line just keeps going and going'

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Cowboys mum on whether Romo will play

The Cowboys still aren't saying whether Tony Romo will play Sunday with a broken pinkie on his throwing hand. But the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback didn't do much when reporters were allowed to watch the early portion of the Cowboys' last practice before Sunday's game at St.

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Ten fossils that evolved the tale of our origins

Where did we come from? Scientists have pieced together a tale of human origins from the fossils of our ancestors. But the tale is incomplete and its telling is being reshaped by the growing fossil record.

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Obama, McCain prepare for final debate

John McCain sought to change the course of a campaign moving decidedly in Barack Obama's direction Wednesday night in the third and final presidential debate.

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Forecasters see U.S. leading global downturn

The world economy will slow sharply this year and next, with the United States likely sliding into recession, the International Monetary Fund predicted Wednesday.

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Style often trumps substance in debates

The debates may be a forum for the pointed exchange of ideas, but in the realm of presidential politics, it's overall presentation that resonates with audiences and voters. And when it comes to debating, the superficial has substance.

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After Wall Street, anger spreads to Congress

The government's failure to reach a compromise on a hotly contested federal bailout package is adding to the frustration and confusion surrounding the country's current financial crisis.

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Debate is on; McCain agrees to participate

Republican John McCain agreed to attend the first presidential debate, set for Friday night, even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal.

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No Tiger, no worries for Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods is out of the picture as the U.S. battles Europe for the Ryder Cup this weekend. Interestingly enough, the Ryder Cup will flourish even without him.

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It's Sarah Palin's party Wednesday night

NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd previews Wednesday in St. Paul and the big debut of Sarah Palin.

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Palin disclosures raise questions about vetting

A series of disclosures about Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's choice as running mate, called into question how thoroughly McCain had examined her background before putting her on the Republican ticket.

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Bush headlines lineup at GOP convention

The Republicans swung their convention back on a political track Tuesday after a pause for Hurricane Gustav, giving President Bush a prime-time speaking slot to promote John McCain's candidacy

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