Obama: Portugal is a key partner in Afghanistan

President Barack Obama says the NATO meetings provide an important opportunity for countries to align their approach to the transition in Afghanistan. (Nov. 19)

Harry Potter fans describe 'bittersweet' ending to series

Harry Potter fans, many who camped out several hours to see the first show at midnight, discuss the excitement of being the first to see "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Obama's wet arrival in Portugal

President Obama touched down in a rainy Portuguese capital Friday morning. He's in Lisbon for two days of meetings with NATO allies and the European Union.

Bernanke defends recent Fed decision

In his first speech since the Fed announced a $600 billion bond-purchase plan, Ben Bernanke defended the plan saying it's needed to boost the economy and reduce unemployment.

New 'foreign-born' pandas home in China

China opened a new home for pandas born in foreign countries, now living in China, on Friday in the Bifengxia Panda Base in Sichuan Province.

Homeless man finds and returns $3300 in cash

Dave Talley, a homeless man, found $3,300 in cash in a backpack left behind at a light rail station in Arizona. Despite being tempted to keep the money, Talley tracked down and returned the backpack to its owner. (Nov. 18)

Obama: GM stock sale a success for his policy

President Barack Obama on Thursday welcomed the return of a rejuvenated General Motors to the U.S. stock market, calling it a beginning of seeing 'some of the tough decisions that we made in the midst of the crisis pay off.' (Nov. 18)

General Motors shares jump on Wall Street return

General Motors stock is again trading on Wall Street, signaling the rebirth of an American corporate icon that collapsed into bankruptcy and was rescued with a $50 billion infusion from taxpayers. (Nov. 18)

Ethics committee: Rangel deserves censure

The House ethics committee's chief counsel recommends Rep. Charles Rangel be censured in connection with a finding that he engaged in improper financial and fundraising conduct. This is the most serious punishment, short of expulsion. (Nov. 18)

Obama: Ratifying START treaty a U.S. imperative

A stern President Barack Obama on Thursday said it was a 'national security imperative' for the Senate to ratify a pending nuclear arms treaty with Russia before ending its work this year.

Suspect device found on German plane

Namibian police intercept a suspicious package -- including a detonator and a running clock -- on a Munich-bound Air Berlin flight.