'Koobface' virus turns up on Facebook
Facebook's 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed "Koobface" that uses the social network's messaging system to infect PCs, then tries to gather information such as credit-card numbers.
Paris robbers in drag steal $100 million
Armed robbers — some dressed in drag — made off with $100 million in loot from a lightning-fast jewelry store theft in central Paris, in what police Friday called one of France's costliest jewel heists.
Tomlinson, Rivers help Chargers rout Raiders
The San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters. It's probably too late. LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run against his favorite punching bag and Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, including a 59-yarder to Vincent Jackson, to give the Chargers a 34-7 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church dies
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II, who presided over a vast post-Soviet revival of faith but struggled against the influence of other churches, died Friday at age 79.
Muslims delay hajj amid tough economy
Many American Muslims have been forced to postpone their hajj pilgrimage because of rising economic anxiety and travel costs.
Honda quits F1 amid slowdown
Honda has pulled out of Formula One racing, the Japanese automaker saying Friday it needs to focus on its core business amid the slowdown in the global economy.
Auto execs back on Capitol Hill seeking aid
Congressional leaders seized on grim new unemployment data on Friday to try to rally support for a rescue plan of up to $34 billion for U.S. automakers.
Obama urges donors to ease Clinton debt
The president-elect wants to keep an outstanding commitment before Hillary Clinton becomes his secretary of state by calling on his donors to help her reduce her massive campaign debt.
Al-Sadr movement seeks reinvention
The followers of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr once were powerful enough to battle the U.S. military and play kingmaker in Iraq but lately their influence has been on the wane.
India admits 'lapses' in terror attacks
India's top law enforcement official admitted Friday there were government "lapses" in last week's terror attack on Mumbai.
