A plane that sent a distress call after reporting troubles with its landing gear has landed safely. ...more

January 8, 2009

A woman wearing an explosive belt packed with ball bearings blew herself up in Baghdad near one of Iraq's most sacred Shiite shrines, killing as many as 40 other people and wounding scores more in a devastating attack that shattered festive celebrations ahead of one of Shiite Islam's holiest days. ...more

January 5, 2009

The after-Christmas shopping crowd disappointed many retailers Friday as consumers continued to save their money. For many businesses, this year's holiday shopping season was anything but merry. ...more

December 27, 2008

A Hilo Chevrolet dealer who tried to crush his Asian auto competition found the stunt a little harder to pull off than expected. ...more

December 21, 2008

Santa will make his annual pre-Christmas appearance this evening in the streets of downtown. The Plant City Christmas Parade, originally scheduled for Dec. 5, was canceled hours before its start because of a massive manhunt for a slaying suspect. It was rescheduled for 6 p.m. today. ...more

December 19, 2008

Were this 1998 instead of 2008, Colbie Caillat likely would have broken through on Lilith Fair, Sarah McLachlan's late '90s touring femme-festival. ...more

December 14, 2008

Twenty-seven children undergoing cancer treatment and their families experienced a private air show at MacDill Air Force Base today, complete with paratroopers and tours of airplanes. ...more

December 6, 2008

There's a little something for everyone at the St. Pete Times Forum in March. Well, if you consider Billy Joel, Elton John and Britney Spears something. Forum officials announced today that Joel and John's "Face 2 Face" tour is coming to Tampa on March 5. On March 8, Spears brings her "Circus" tour to town. It is the first arena tour in five years for the pop princess. ...more

December 2, 2008

Mario Williams, Steve Slaton and the Houston Texans put on quite a show in their "Monday Night Football" debut. ...more

December 2, 2008

It was hard to determine what gave Armwood's offense more fits: the Plant defense or the Plant crowd. Both were equally disruptive in the regular-season opener at Plant's Dad's Stadium on Sept. 5. ...more

December 2, 2008