The Secret Service has formally apologized for allowing two party crashers into the White House state dinner on Tuesday night. The Secret Service continues to investigate how the husband and wife — who are looking for a role in a reality TV show — got past security and actually met the president. Melissa Blocks talks with Roxanne Roberts of The Washington Post. Full Story »
The Virginia couple who sneaked into a state dinner this week met President Obama in the receiving line, the White House said Friday, as the Secret Service issued an apology that security procedures were not followed. Full Story »
After a Northwest Airlines plane flew past Minneapolis last month, air traffic controllers asked the pilots repeatedly for explanations about why they didn't heed radio calls, according to transcripts released on Friday. Full Story »
South Carolina is luring more people into stores this holiday weekend by offering a tax-free promotion. But the write-off only applies to guns. Gun stores are extending their hours, and one is even preparing free barbecue for people in line. Nov. 27-28 are being dubbed the "Second Amendment Weekend." It's the brainchild of State Rep. Mike Pitts, who says he doesn't see the weekend so much as a stimulus, but as a political statement. Buyers will not pay state or local sales taxes on handguns, rifles and shotguns, which can run upward of 9 percent. ... Full Story »
World markets have been shaken by fears that Dubai's main finance company may be unable to meet scheduled payments on a debt of more than $60 billion. Governments and financial analysts worry that the emirate could default and have an impact on the recovery of the world economy. Full Story »
The world's No. 1 golfer was injured in a car accident early Friday outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said the PGA star's wife used a golf club to smash out the back window and help get him out of the SUV. Full Story »
Market confidence has been hit hard by news that Dubai World, a government investment company, has asked creditors if it can postpone its forthcoming payments until May. The Dow lost 1.5 percent during Friday's abbreviated trading session. Full Story »
This weekend, Honduras is holding a presidential election, which many hope will end months of political turmoil. A coup in June removed the country's president, Manuel Zelaya. Honduras is one of the poorest in the hemisphere; the political infighting has only made life more difficult. Full Story »
The suspect's twin sisters, aunt and a 6-year-old cousin were shot to death during a family celebration in Jupiter, Fla. One of the sisters was pregnant. Two other people were wounded, one critically. Full Story »
Texas longhorns have made a comeback. The animals, once nearly extinct, now number more than 330,000 in herds across the country. Tip to tip, their horns can measure six feet and beyond. And every year, breeders gather in Fort Worth, Texas, to answer the question: Whose horns are longer? Full Story »
