A robot powered by a ground-based laser beam climbed a long cable dangling from a helicopter on Wednesday to qualify for prize money in a two (m) million US dollar competition to test the fiction concept of space elevators. (Nov. 05)
It was pure baseball ecstasy early Thursday morning for the Yankees, who reveled in a champagne celebration after winning the World Series in six games against the Phillies. After the game, the champions spoke about their latest accomplishment. (Nov. 5)
Fans in Times Square celebrated the New York Yankees 27th World Series title Wednesday night. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3, winning the series four games to two. (Nov. 5)
The Yankees celebrated their 27th championship Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium, after beating the Phillies, 7-3, in Game 6 of the World Series. The title comes in the team's inagural season in their new ballpark in the Bronx. (Nov. 4)
Engineers compete and test the potential reality of the science fiction concept of space elevators. The AP's John Mone on why leaving the Earth, may not require rocket science. (Nov. 4)
COMMENTARY: When is it too cold to play the World Series? With temperatures dipping into the 40s during this year's Northeastern Fall Classic, AP National Sports Columnist Jim Litke has a few thoughts for Commissioner Bud Selig. (Nov. 4)
A Minnesota police chief fears the city will lose a big chunk of revenue after it was forced to repost the sale of an infamous motorized recliner on eBay. The chair was confiscated from a man accused of driving it drunk. (Nov. 4)
Chrysler plans to overhaul its cars with technology from its new Italian partner, Fiat SpA, and it says it has the cash to pay for the changes. Many auto analysts, however, are skeptical about the company's future. (Nov. 4)
U.S. Olympic hopefuls Gretchen Bleiler and Lowell Bailey took part Wednesday in a New York celebration of the 100 day countdown to the start of the Vancouver Olympics. (Nov 4)
General Motors decision to scrap the sale of Opel raises new uncertainty over the unit's future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia, and prompting workers to plan walkouts in protest.(Nov. 4)
Investors couldn't hold on to their optimism after the Federal Reserve gave an encouraging assessment of the economy and stocks lost most of their gains in the last hour of trading. (Nov. 4)
The Federal Reserve pledges to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an 'extended period,' in a sign that the economy is growing, the AP's Mark Hamrick says. (Nov. 4)
The Yanks send 37-year-old Andy Pettitte to the mound for Game 6 Tuesday night in hopes of closing out the visiting Phils, who start 38-year-old Pedro Martinez. Here are their thoughts. (Nov. 4)
Motorola's Droid, the latest smartphone that runs the Android software, offers a good alternative to the iPhone if you're seeking a feature-packed phone with a full keyboard and strong wireless service. The AP's Rachel Metz takes a closer look. (Nov. 4)
General Motors' decision to keep its Opel and Vauxhaul subsidiaries has shocked Europe. Politicians are astonished and concerned and want more information. Many autoworkers are angry. (Nov 04)
Opposition protesters returned to the streets of Tehran Wednesday for the first time in nearly two months, clashing with security forces just blocks from a government rally to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover. (Nov. 4)
Three female spectacled bears in a zoo in eastern German have suddenly lost nearly all their fur. The senior curator at Leipzig Zoo said the three bears were suffering from some sort of disease, as yet to be identified. (Nov. 4)
Coup-plotter Simon Mann has returned to Britain after being pardoned in Equatorial Guinea. Mann is urging U.K. prosecutors to file charges against others, including the son of former British Prime Minister Thatcher. (Nov 04)
Officials at Lock Haven University in central Pennsylvania made a huge bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich that stretched more than 200 feet and used 225 pounds of bacon, 200 pounds of lettuce and 16 gallons of mayo. (Nov. 4)
Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was carrying hundreds of tons of weapons from Iran bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas — the largest arms shipment Israel has ever commandeered. (Nov. 4)
Restaurant customers in one Texas town are praising a new type of door handle that makes a trip to the restroom a bit more sanitary. Rich Matthews has the story. (Nov. 3)
Apple computer boats that there is an iPhone app for just about everything. Well, scientists in Germany have come up with an application that allows people to become backseat drivers in their own cars.(Nov. 3)
A high school goalie in Wisconsin netted his team's lone goal when he punted from his end of the field all the way to the other side and over his counterpart's head. (Nov. 3)
Chase Utley is helping keep the Phillies' title defense alive with his hot bat. The veteran second baseman tied the record for home runs in a World Series with two more on Monday night. (Nov 3)
Powered by two homers from Chase Utley, the Phillies outlasted the Yankees, 8-6, Monday night at Citizden Bank Park. Afterwards, the talk was about Philadelphia's star tandem, as the series shifts back to New York for Game 6 Wednesday night. (Nov. 3)
Making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway on Tuesday agreed to buy the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. (Nov. 3)
Chase Utley homered twice to tie a World Series record and the Phillies forced a sixth game by beating the Yankees, 8-6, Monday night. Cliff Lee pitched into the eighth inning to get his second win of the series. (Nov. 3)
The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper has apologized to readers for mistakenly running an ad congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning back-to-back World Series titles. (Nov. 2)
Stocks ended higher but well off their best levels of the day as volatility continued to tug at the market.(Nov. 2)
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for CIT Group was not unexpected. The lender to thousands of small and mid-sized businesses has been struggling for months to avoid collapse. (Nov. 2)
Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter.(Nov. 2)
Oakland Raiders fans reacted Monday to a report that Raiders coach Tom Cable's former wife and recent girlfriend say he has a history of violent behavior towards women. (Nov. 2)
The world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named 'Lightning Bolt' into his life. (Nov. 2)
A. J. Burnett will be opposed by fellow Razorback Cliff Lee of the Phillies Monday night as the Yankees try to wrap up the World Series by winning Game 5 in Philadelphia. (Nov. 2)
Brett Favre made his return to Green Bay Sunday with his new team, as the Vikings beat his former club, the Packers. Before the game, fans for both teams talked about the quarterback who spent 16 seasons with Green Bay. (Nov. 1)
Johnny Damon's steal of two bases on the same play and Alex Rodriguez's RBI double Sunday night snapped a ninth-inning tie, leading the New York Yankees to a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. (Nov. 2)
Alex Rodriguez had the go-ahead ninth-inning RBI double to give the New York Yankees a 7-4 win over the Phillies and a 3-1 World Series lead. Johnny Damon set up the winning hit by stealing second and third on the same play. (Nov. 2)
Florida remains the top-ranked team in the nation, but Texas replaced Oklahoma as the No. 2 team in the country in the latest AP College Football Top 25 poll. Oregon jumped three spots to seventh, after crushing USC, 47-20. (Nov. 1)
Ravens hand Broncos their first loss, 30-7. Joseph Addai throws for a touchdown as Colts edge 49ers, 18-14. Eagles rout Giants, 40-17. Ted Ginn Jr. returns two kickoffs for touchdowns in Miami's win. Rams break losing streak. (Nov. 1)
From sculptures to costumes, everything at this New York festival is a tasty treat. That's because it's all made out of chocolate. (Oct. 30)