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Missing asteroids in our solar system may be the handiwork of rampaging giant planets as they migrated to their current positions, according to a new computer simulation. Scientists have known that planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune migrated during the first several million years of early existence. The …

If you need proof that the virtual has become reality, look no further than the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Automakers typically introduce a new vehicle during a lavishly produced press conference at one of the major auto shows, flanking it with a bigwig spouting hyperbole. Not so with the 2009 Nissan …

It is worse than the Watergate years. It is worse than the Clinton scandals. Corruption in America at this very moment has reached critical mass. We are talking about financial and political wrongdoing, and here is just a partial list: • Illinois Governor Blagojevich is about to be thrown out …

Wear sunscreen, drink water, keep track of each other, don’t drown. As obvious as sounds, these are the basic rules for a successful day at the beach. But if you want to be extra safe and well prepared, and perhaps save a little money in the process, is there more …

Bernard Madoff may be the luckiest man on the face of the Earth. The world’s greatest scammer is 70 years old and facing up to 150 years in prison for his $50 billion swindle, but it could have been worse — much, much worse — if he’d committed his crimes …

Who knew G.I. Joe hates corporate fat cats too? Because you’ve probably heard already, but America’s number one movie this weekend is about an evil rich guy intent on destroying the world. Ring a bell? It should. This dude’s an arms merchant. And for a twist, a Scottish one. Well, …

“Like nothing you’ve ever seen … ‘Avatar’s’ a fantastic adventure, destined to change the way movies are made,” reports Jeffrey Godsick, executive vice president of Fox. “We screened 24 minutes of selected scenes this month in Amsterdam for 2,000 exhibitors, and for 200 more at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. All were …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Unproductive Day There were no votes cast in the U.S. Senate today. Morning scheduling problems meant that any voting had to be delayed until later in the day. And the decision had already been made to break at 2 P.M. The reason? …

Washington, D.C. – At times during our history, international events have provided starring roles for American presidents: Teddy Roosevelt received the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War. John Kennedy’s pledge of solidarity, “Ich bin ein Berliner,” offered hope to captive peoples behind the Iron Curtain. …

President Obama is meeting with the leaders of the credit card industry to talk about fees and interest charges that critics call abusive. Both houses of Congress are trying to figure out how to limit those kinds of practices and require greater disclosure. But here’s the one thing the government …