U.S. sets climate target ahead of summit

President Obama will attend the U.N. climate summit next month in Denmark, taking with him a pledge to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent by 2020, the White House says.

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Stocks rise after slew of economic reports

Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.

Jobs, spending data hint at recovery

10-time All-Star Iverson reportedly will retire

  Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson. It says Iverson plans to retire but also that "I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level."

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‘Old Dogs’ is nothing but a mangy mongrel 

Travolta, Williams give it their best but can’t elevate empty-headed comedy.

‘Princess and the Frog’ is a hearty hop

Being thankful ... you’re not like mom and dad

For all the fractured family dynamics a Thanksgiving gathering can expose, there are lessons to be learned about love, both by your partner and by you.

CDC: Swine flu shot safe; no big problems seen

Cosmic Log: Give us geeky gift ideas

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Plenty of gift guides point you to high-tech gadgets, but how many point you to nuclear-powered toys? Weigh in with your holiday gift suggestions for true science geeks.

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Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving

Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.

Talking turkey, coast to coast