Westboro Baptist Church Plans Protest at Obama's Grandmother's Funeral

Barack Obama's Grandmother, who died just before she got to see her grandson become the first black president of the United States, will have a private burial, said the family earlier in the week. The location and date of the funeral will likely go undisclosed.That doesn't...

What not to wear to the polls on Election Day

"ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) -- Campaign paraphernalia is everywhere nowadays. People are sporting T-shirts, hats and pins touting their candidate of choice. But wearing your political allegiances can cause a problem at the polls. ...

Body in suitcase was full of heroin packets, cops say

"WHITE PLAINS, New York (AP) -- An autopsy has revealed that a man found dead in a suitcase in a suburban park was a drug "mule" who had 50 packets of heroin in his body and probably died when one or two of them broke open. Investigators expressed surprise that the man's body...

Poll on the economy: Americans gloomier, for now

"As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak — not whisper — the word "depression." In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed...

Irani Trophy 2008-09: Preview

"The new season begins in earnest in Baroda when the star studded Rest of India team takes on the Ranji champions Delhi. With the series against Australia looming large, and the selectors more or less making their intentions clear, this match has suddenly gained epic...

Clegg targets mainstream appeal

In the UK, the ruling Labour government has seen its public approval ratings take a dramatic slide in the past year. At the same time, the rival Conservative party remains unpopular with voters. UK voters seem to think they have no good option, which frustrates the third...

Eight bad reasons to have sex

"(The Frisky) -- As I'm sure you're well aware, there are many good reasons to have sex. In fact, sometimes you don't need any reason at all -- other than, say, loving your partner. ...

Senator Bennett bet Romney, surprised that he's not McCain's choice

"Utah Republican Sen. Bob Bennett's prediction yesterday that John McCain would pick Mitt Romney as his running mate was dead wrong. But he lost no time in talking up the attributes of McCain's choice - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.     "While her appointment comes...

'Detective' asks store for free porn 3 times

"LONGMONT, Colorado (AP) -- A man claiming to be a police detective tried to get an adult novelty shop to give him free X-rated videos, saying he wanted to make sure the performers weren't underage, authorities said. He made three tries within nine days last month and was...

Preacher killed wife, stuffed body in freezer, police say

"(CNN) -- An evangelical preacher killed his wife several years ago and stuffed her body in a freezer after she caught him abusing their daughter, according to police and court documents. ...