Speaking recently to a heavily NASA-populated crowd in Florida, the 68-year-old Republican contender promised to build a permanent U.S. moon base by the end of the decade…if he’s elected president.

During the holidays, a Canadian man discovered another use for the iPad—as a passport.

Christopher Hitchens, the British-American pundit and author whose writings both enraged and entertained people, has died. He was 62.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced 14 years on Wednesday for trying to sell President Barack Obama’s vacated senate set for cash or position, among other charges.

Accusations of marital infidelity and sexual harassments have finally taken their toll on Republican aspirant Herman Cain as the 65-year-old businessman announced Saturday that he was “suspending” his presidential campaign.

AMR Corp., American Airlines’ parent company, announced on Tuesday that it is filing for bankruptcy protection in a bid to counter the effects of rising costs and payoff debts that have accumulated over the years.

Secretary of Interior Blake Mora was one of nine people killed in the crash that occurred on Friday in Xochimilco, south of Mexico City. He was 45.

Toyota has recalled over half a million vehicles due to a problematic component that could cause drivers to make a little more effort to steer their cars.

Emily Tanen, a 30-year-old volunteer at the Manhattan branch of Animal Care and Control of New York City, got the sack at work for taking and publishing cute photos of dogs about to get euthanized, hoping that someone would give them the home and love they deserve.

“60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney died Friday night (November 4) in a New York City hospital due to complications following minor surgery. He was 92 years old.