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Boater found; NFL players still missing, Coast Guard says March 2, 2009 at 8:55 pm One of four missing boaters was found Monday clinging to an overturned fishing vessel off Florida's Gulf Coast, and the search for the other three -- including two NFL players -- has narrowed, the Coast Guard said. China: Man starts eatery for disabled son March 2, 2009 at 8:40 pm Zhao Jiuhe sweeps the floors at his dad's restaurant, chats with customers and waitresses whom he calls "older sisters," and clears the tables. Obama releases internal Bush Justice Department memos March 2, 2009 at 8:33 pm The Obama administration Monday released nine previously secret internal Justice Department memos and opinions defining the legal limits of government power in combating terrorism. RNC chief Steele: Limbaugh is more a performer than GOP leader March 2, 2009 at 8:30 pm Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele is taking issue with the notion that Rush Limbaugh is the de facto leader of the GOP, calling the conservative radio talk show host an entertainer whose comments can be ugly. Obama's trade rep pick owes almost $10,000 in taxes March 2, 2009 at 8:05 pm Former Dallas, Texas, Mayor Ron Kirk, who is President Obama's nominee to be the U.S. trade representative, owes nearly $10,000 in taxes. He's the fourth Obama pick that has come under fire for tax issues. 700 police fired in Dominican president's war against corruption March 2, 2009 at 7:46 pm Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez fired 700 police officers Sunday and forced the retirement of 31 military and police generals, two days after he promised in a state-of-the-nation speech to cleanse the government of corruption. Raul Castro shakes up Cuban Cabinet March 2, 2009 at 7:31 pm In a major shake-up the likes of which Cubans have not seen for decades, President Raul Castro on Monday reorganized his Cabinet, replacing long-time aides to his brother Fidel, who resigned from office a year ago, citing poor health. Navy releases 9 suspected pirates, citing lack of evidence March 2, 2009 at 7:27 pm The U.S. Navy released nine of the 16 suspected pirates it was holding on a ship for the last few weeks, according to defense officials. Lawyer: Soldier to be discharged after reporting for duty with kids March 2, 2009 at 7:22 pm A soldier who reported for duty with her children in tow has been granted her request for a discharge, her lawyer said Monday. Southwest settles with FAA for $7.5 million March 2, 2009 at 7:15 pm Southwest Airlines will pay $7.5 million to settle complaints that it flew unsafe aircraft, and the fine will double unless the airline completes additional safety measures within a year, federal regulators announced Monday. Abortion, not resume, could dominate Sebelius confirmation March 2, 2009 at 7:11 pm The congressional showdown over Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' nomination to President Obama's Cabinet may focus less on her qualifications than on the issue of abortion, analysts said. Senate debates $410 billion '09 spending bill March 2, 2009 at 6:46 pm The U.S. Senate began tackling a $410 billion emergency spending bill Monday aimed at keeping the federal government operating for the remainder of fiscal year 2009, which ends September 30. Decades later, asbestos-ravaged town has its day in court March 2, 2009 at 6:42 pm For much of the last century, people in the small town of Libby, Montana, were surrounded by toxic asbestos. It covered patches of grass, dusted the tops of cars and drifted through the air in a hazy smoke that became a part of their daily lives. Court papers: 92 interrogation tapes destroyed by CIA March 2, 2009 at 5:37 pm The CIA destroyed 92 videotapes of terror-suspect interrogations, according to a court document filed by the government on Monday. The disclosure marks the first time the specific number of tapes has been made public. Zimbabwe's top human rights activist released March 2, 2009 at 5:12 pm Jestina Mukoko, Zimbabwe's top human rights activist, was released from custody Monday, she announced. Rapist's case could set standard for post-conviction DNA tests March 2, 2009 at 4:49 pm A lawyer for a convicted rapist asked the Supreme Court on Monday for a chance to prove his client's innocence with a new DNA test, a request met with skepticism from some justices. Israel's Olmert may face corruption charges March 2, 2009 at 4:20 pm Israel's attorney general says he is considering charging Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with corruption over allegations he illegally received funds from an American businessman. In a recession, tech gadgets become a luxury March 2, 2009 at 10:05 am Matthew Baron is one of those gizmo guys, the kind who covets all toys new and shiny. Dow slides below 7,000; AIG takes $62B hit March 2, 2009 at 9:54 am Wall Street was braced for fresh punishment Monday with the benchmark Dow Jones plunging below 7,000 points straight off the opening bell after U.S. insurance giant AIG revealed monumental quarterly losses of $62 billion. HSBC announces shares issue as profits slide March 2, 2009 at 9:53 am HSBC on Monday announced a 62 percent slide in annual pre-tax profits to $9.3 billion, delivering a further blow for the beleaguered UK banking industry. Red Carpet Close-up March 2, 2009 at 9:53 am In a recession, tech gadgets become a luxury March 2, 2009 at 9:51 am Matthew Baron is one of those gizmo guys, the kind who covets all toys new and shiny. Budget concerns force states to reconsider the death penalty March 2, 2009 at 9:44 am Brian Sanderholm thinks Justin Thurber deserves to die for raping and killing his 19-year-old daughter. Commentary: Paul Harvey, behind the voice March 2, 2009 at 9:39 am I've never been one to attend the performances of symphony orchestras, but off and on, for more than 35 years, I gave myself the gift of something even better: Russia: 5 years lost due to financial crisis March 2, 2009 at 9:37 am Russia's finance minister Monday made a rare admission of responsibility for the country's severe economic crisis. Quiz: Which athlete are you? March 2, 2009 at 9:37 am What can I do to grow taller? March 2, 2009 at 9:35 am Hi, Budget concerns force states to reconsider the death penalty March 2, 2009 at 9:34 am Brian Sanderholm thinks Justin Thurber deserves to die for raping and killing his 19-year-old daughter. Winning bidder won't pay for Chinese relics March 2, 2009 at 9:34 am A Chinese man who bid nearly $40 million for a pair of controversial antique Chinese statues said Monday he is refusing to pay for them, state media reported. Can a 'smart grid' turn us on to energy efficiency? March 2, 2009 at 9:34 am Think of the future of green energy and the mental picture you may conjure up is one of vast solar plants glinting like a beetle's eye in the sun, or ranks of wind turbines turning in the breeze. Mass stranding of whales, dolphins in Australia March 2, 2009 at 9:31 am Rescuers have saved more than 50 whales and five dolphins that stranded themselves on a beach in Tasmania, officials said Monday. Antibiotic-resistant infections among children on the rise March 2, 2009 at 9:31 am It was 10 a.m. on a recent weekday and the emergency room at Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, was quiet, except for a little boy crying in room 45. Storm targets Northeast after dumping snow on South March 2, 2009 at 9:29 am A heavy winter snowstorm churned its way up the Eastern Seaboard early Monday, dumping up to 11 inches of snow in parts of the Carolinas, with southern New England and Boston facing up to 15 inches of snow as the day goes on, the National Weather Service said. Doctors: No definitive answers on flu deaths among young March 2, 2009 at 9:26 am For most, the flu is a winter inconvenience -- stuffy nose, fever, body aches and a few days of bed rest. But what seems fairly routine also can become life-threatening. Spain: Ski chairlift cable breaks injuring 17 March 2, 2009 at 9:23 am A chairlift cable broke at a ski resort in southern Spain on Monday, injuring 17 skiers, CNN partner station CNN+ reported. Is AIG facing collapse? The losses explained March 2, 2009 at 9:17 am Global stock markets were reeling Monday as U.S. insurance giant AIG revealed losses of $62 billion -- the largest quarterly loss in corporate history.