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U.N. official: 30 dead in Israeli strike near school

Three Israeli artillery shells struck near the perimeter of a U.N. school in northern Gaza today, killing at least 30 people and wounding 55, a United Nations official said. Most of the casualties were outside the school in the Jabalya refugee camp, the official said.


German billionaire kills self, family says

German billionaire Adolf Merckle, one of the richest men in the world, committed suicide Monday after his business empire got into trouble in the wake of the international financial crisis, Merckle's family said Tuesday in a statement.


Burris turned away at Senate door

Roland Burris was denied entry to the Senate chambers today as he tried to claim the seat once held by President-elect Barack Obama. Burris said the secretary of the Senate rejected his credentials, and therefore he would not be allowed access to the floor. An attorney for Burris said the rejection was unlawful.


Rollins: Seat Roland Burris!

To most Democrats and many Americans, the Bush/Cheney nightmare is over!


McCoy rallies Texas past Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl

Texas made its case, while Ohio State fell again in a BCS game. But this Fiesta Bowl had the most dramatic drive since the '05 Rose Bowl, says Arash Markazi.


Roundtable: Should a contender take chance on Marbury?

You're the GM of a title contender in need of a boost -- do you sign Stephon Marbury if he leaves the Knicks? The NBA Roundtable debates Marbury and much more.


Saints' Brees wins Offensive Player of the Year

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Phils' Romero among two suspended 50 games

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