SportsBiz: Golf industry gets hit hard
The economic meltdown is hitting the golf industry hard. More courses are scheduled to close in the U.S. this year (nearly 100) than the 80 expected to open.
Bombs found in Mumbai train station
Police in Mumbai found explosives Wednesday hidden in a bag left behind last week at the city's train station at the start of a three-day rampage by Islamist militants.
China forces AIDS activist to return home
A Chinese AIDS activist said Wednesday that she was forcibly taken back to her rural home after participating in World AIDS Day in Beijing.
Alert over Web sites touting stem cell therapies
Consumers should be wary of Web sites from clinics that offer stem cell treatments, says a study that found a lack of firm medical evidence to back up their claims.
Thai premier's ouster ends airport sieges
Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while leaders of the ousted government named a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.
Passengers describe 'cheeky' pirate attack
Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said Wednesday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness.
Harvard endowment loses $8 billion
Harvard University says its endowment has tumbled $8 billion in the four months since the end of the last fiscal year.
Conservatives form rival to Episcopal Church
Theological conservatives upset by the liberal views of the Episcopal Church are forming a rival denomination.
Online retailers see 'Cyber Monday' surge
Online merchants finally got some relief with the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, spurred by a bevy of deals and free shipping offers.
UAW open to contract concessions
The United Auto Workers said Wednesday it is willing to change its contracts with U.S. automakers to do its part to help the struggling companies secure $34 billion in loans.
