Lance will ride in 2009 Tour de France: Lance Armstrong will ride in the 2009 Tour de France, marking the first time he will compete in that race and the Giro d'Italia in the same year."I'm committed to riding for the best guy," Armstrong said Monday, acknowledging the taxing schedule could leave him riding in a supporting role in France. Armstrong's Astana team includes 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contador and is loaded with other talented riders. ›19:42
Rome might not be history, series creator says: Series creator Bruno Heller says he wants to produce a theatrical wrap-up to his critically beloved and prematurely canceled HBO drama Rome. ›15:01
9 ways to tell if your travel pro is crooked: As a rule, most travel agents are well-trained, competent professionals who work hard for you. But there are exceptions to every rule. Here are some simple ways to determine if your travel pro is crooked. ›16:00
An expensive surprise: Life at sea takes a visa: The Belams found a deal through an online travel agency that priced a 21-day cruise to Brazil at $2,200 per person a good value. Or so they thought. ›16:55
U.S. deaths in Afghanistan drop sharply: One American serviceman died in Afghanistan in November, a dramatic drop from earlier months that the U.S. military attributed in part to their campaign against insurgents. ›21:01
Planet found orbiting puffed-up star: A planet outside of the solar system has been discovered orbiting a dying, puffed-up star called a red giant. ›19:14
2 hurt in shooting at Miami mall: Authorities responding to a shooting at suburban Miami mall say one person has been shot and taken to a hospital. ›20:29
Harrell broke two fingers in nine places: Texas Tech officials confirm that quarterback Graham Harrell had surgery to repair nine breaks in two fingers of his non-throwing hand but won't miss any playing time.Tech spokesman Chris Cook confirmed the surgery Monday. He didn't have details on whether Harrell's fingers got caught in a facemask or slammed against a helmet in Saturday's 35-28 win over Baylor.ESPN.com first reported the injury and surgery Sunday on the nation's leading passer. ›20:38
Is gay the new black?: Gay is the new black, say the protest signs and magazine covers, casting the gay marriage battle as the last frontier of equal rights for all. ›18:53 30 Nov, Sun
Crash survivors Barker, DJ AM to reunite: Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina. ›14:15
Revving up the race for fuel efficiency: New research suggests that impressive increases in fuel economy could be obtained by integrating innovative devices into the nations fleet of gas-guzzling vehicles. ›13:39
GM board meets to review bailout request: The board of General Motors Corp met on Sunday to review a restructuring plan intended to cut costs and win support for up to $12 billion in emergency funding from the government. ›00:38
Burress appears in court; bail set at $100K: referring to his $35 million contract with the Giants. ›20:56
New hope on AIDS in Africa: In a sign of hope on a continent ravaged by AIDS, a South African fertility clinic has started a service allowing couples infected with the virus to have a healthy baby. ›12:20
NFL Review: Jets, refs blew it: The Jets blew it vs. the Broncos with a stupid play call. Then the refs went and made it worse. See how in our Week 13 Review. ›18:02
Russia upgrades missiles to evade U.S. arms: Russia's military is planning to upgrade its missiles to allow them to evade American weapons in space and penetrate any prospective missile shield, a Russian general said Monday. ›21:00
Ex-Detroit mayoral aide admits to crimes: Stoic and publicly silent through months of a sex scandal, the woman whose relationship with former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick led to his downfall broke her silence Monday, shedding tears as she pleaded guilty. ›20:41
Jewels worn by Winona Ryder vanish: Police in Spain are investigating $125,000 in missing designer jewelry last seen on Winona Ryder at an event on Sunday. ›02:22
Wall Street tumbles on fears about economy: Confirmation that the U.S. is in a recession and signs pointing to a prolonged downturn sent stocks plunging once again, hurtling the Dow down more than 430 points. ›20:26
Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit: Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit ›14:30
Weekly Wrap: Way to go, coach: Rookie coach Kevin McDonald rode his Hilltoppers to two big upsets, earning him a prime spot in Jeff Goodman's Weekly Wrap. ›17:34
Plax hit with weapon charge; Pierce under scrutiny: Plaxico Burress was led out of a police precinct in handcuffs Monday after surrendering on a weapons possession charge, and authorities said that teammate Antonio Pierce is being investigated over his role in an accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub. ›20:59
Lie, cheat and steal: high school ethics survey: In the past year, 30 percent of U.S. high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, according to a new, large-scale survey suggesting that Americans are too apathetic about ethical standards. ›19:39 30 Nov, Sun
Manufacturing index drops to 26-year low: A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity fell to a 26-year low in November as new orders declined for the twelfth straight month, a trade group said Monday. ›17:21