Nine missing after Coast Guard plane collides with chopper

As many as nine people were believed to be missing after a Coast Guard plane collided with a military helicopter off the coast of Southern California. A pilot reported seeing a fireball in the vicinity of the crash site.

White House: 3rd qtr. growth 'welcome milestone'

In an interview with AP White House reporter Mark Smith, Christina Romer, President Barack Obama's chief economist, calls the third quarter 3.5 percent growth in the U.S. Economy a welcome milestone. (Oct. 29)

Obama hails new GDP, talks health care reform

President Barack Obama is hailing new figures showing the economy grew at a 3.5 percent rate in the third quarter. In remarks to a small business group, Obama says he believes the new figures show that the recession is easing. (Oct. 29)

Record-breaking October snow hits west

A slow-moving autumn storm in areas of the Rocky Mountains and western plains has dumped more than 3 feet of snow in parts of Colorado, closed dozens of schools, delayed flights and slowed the morning commute on Thursday. (Oct. 29)

Birmingham, Ala. mayor convicted, out of office

Federal jurors convict Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford of bribery, a conviction automatically removing him from office. The flashy mayor could face years in prison. (Oct. 29)

Pelosi presents health care bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says new health care legislation will make affordable, quality health care available to nearly all Americans and represents a historic step. (Oct. 29)

Police Continue to Search for Thompson's Killer

Police in Florida continue to ask for the public's help in finding the person who kidnapped and killed 7-year-old Somer Thompson. (Oct. 29)

Bomb wrecks Pakistan market

A bomb has ripped through a market in Peshawar, burning stalls, collapsing buildings and killing more than 90 people. The attack in the northwestern city came as U.S. Secretary of State Clinton visited Pakistan's capital Wednesday. (Oct 28)

NFL leaders testify about head injuries

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday into the impact of head injuries on football players. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith both spoke to the committee.

Ares I-X rocket launches successfully

NASA successfully launched the Ares I-X rocket on Wednesday. The rocket was designed to test systems for Project Constellation, which will eventually replace the Space Shuttle.

Attacks in Afghanistan

The Taliban protests the upcoming election runoff in Afghanistan with more violence, reports Mandy Clark.

FAA revokes licenses of wayward Northwest pilots

The FAA has revoked the licenses of the two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew past their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles. Delta Airlines, the pilots' employer, says it has suspended the two pilots. (Oct. 27)