5 killed in fire at Texas homeless shelter

Fire tore through a small-town homeless shelter early Monday, partially collapsing the building and killing five men, fire officials said.

Obama, CNN Twitter accounts hacked
Social networking tool Twitter was hit by a major hacker attack on Monday, with several "high profile" accounts — including that of President-elect Barack Obama — taken over by computer criminals, the company said.

Scribner to publish Laura Bush's memoir

The first lady is finally telling her side of the story. Laura Bush's memoir, which is expected to be published in 2010, will provide an intimate account of her eight years in the White House, revealing her recollections of personal and historical moments.

Man arrested in murder of Ohio mom

Police in Ohio have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a Dayton mother and the kidnapping of her 4-year-old son, who was later abandoned at a highway rest stop. His father says the boy is "still terrified."

Heavy civilian casualties in Gaza

As Israel seized control of much of Gaza Strip on Monday, President George W. Bush said he understands "Israel's desire to protect itself" from the militant group Hamas.

Intel picks signal break from Bush

President-elect Barack Obama's decision to fill the nation's top intelligence jobs with two men short on direct experience in intelligence gathering surprised the spy community and signaled the Democrat's intention for a clean break from Bush administration policies.

Scoop: Two puppies moving into White House?

The Obama family has arrived in Washington. and a source says that there's a good chance that the first family could ultimately decide to get two dogs at once.

Taliban claim 5,220 foreign troops killed
The Taliban has long exaggerated its military successes, but its figures for 2008 may be the militia's most startling claims yet.