Italian group asks MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore'

A national Italian-American organization based in New Jersey says an MTV reality show that depicts Italian-American beachgoers as the 'hottest, tannest, craziest Guidos' is offensive and should be scrapped before it airs. (Nov. 25)

Toyota to replace 4 million gas pedals

Toyota will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats. (Nov. 24)

President Obama pardons Courage the turkey

Joined by his daughters Sasha and Malia, President Obama pardons Courage, the White House turkey. The president also spoke to American service members and their families, and touched on the tough economic times facing the country.

NYC boy missing for 11 days lived in subways

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome who was missing in New York City for 11 days says her son spent the entire time in the subway system. (Nov. 25)

Lacrosse players accused of sex assault conspiracy

Three lacrosse players at Sacred Heart University have been charged with conspiring to sexually assault a female student in a dorm room. A lawyer for one of the men said the accusations were a gross exaggeration of alcohol-fueled hijinks. (Nov. 24)

Police: Ky. census worker killed himself

A Kentucky census worker found naked, bound with duct tape and hanging from a tree with "fed" scrawled on his chest killed himself but staged his death to make it look like a homicide, authorities said Tuesday. (Nov. 24)

Ham hits celebrity chef Deen in the nose

While handing out Thanksgiving food donations in Atlanta, celebrity chef Paula Deen was accidentally hit in the face with a ham. (Nov. 23)

October home sales rise 10.1 percent from Sept.

Home sales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2.5 years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit.(Nov. 23)

Cause of radiation spike at Three Mile Island found

Officials are trying to determine how workers cutting a pipe stirred up radioactive dust at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. A plant spokesman said that the public was not endangered, when a dozen workers were exposed to radiation. (Nov. 23)

Bulls escape film set for Tom Cruise movie in Spain

Bulls broke free from a film set in the southern Spanish town of Cadiz Sunday. "Knight & Day" stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz hadn't arrived in town yet. Two women were slightly hurt, and filming has been suspended.

Astronaut becomes dad in space

Astronauts celebrate a birth on the International Space Station. Randolph Bresnik is now the father of a new baby girl. Abigail Mae arrived just hours after his first spacewalk. Wife Rebecca delivered the six-pound, 13-ounce girl in Houston.

Terror suspects plan to plead not guilty

The five men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so that they can air their criticisms of U.S. foreign policy.