Iraqis Vote on Future, Await 'New Beginning'
Aamer Madhani
Millions of Iraqis voted in national elections on Sunday despite bomb and grenade attacks in a test of democracy and Iraq's ability to take over security from American troops.
Missing Skier, Snowboarder Are Found, Doing Well
Authorities say two skiers who had been missing in Washington made their way to a campground and called to say they are OK.
Baby Weighs Half-Pound at Birth, Survives, Thrives
The world’s smallest-ever surviving baby boy — just 9 ounces when he was born — is eight months old now and doing well, Sky News reported Friday.
Women Take Prominent Role in Iraqi vote
Rebecca Santana
The minute Friday prayers are over, a crowd of women worshippers clothed in long black cloaks swarm around parliament member Maha al-Douri, peppering her with questions and requests. She is their access to power.
Cops Escort Woman Through Blizzard for Life-Saving Transplant
For more than a year, Maryann Steinbock waited for a new liver. Then, last Friday, the Long Island, N.Y. woman got the call. A compatible liver was available from Buffalo. Problem was, New York City was smack in the middle of a blizzard and the surgery needed to be performed there within 12 hours for the liver to be viable.