LOS ANGELES – “Slumdog Millionaire” was the final answer at the Critics’ Choice Awards Thursday, as the sweeping drama about an improbable winner of India’s version of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” took the top prizes at the closely watched Oscar barometer. The movie, set in the terror-hit city …

First of all, the press conference was designed to rally support for Mr. Obama’s $3.6 trillion, with a t, budget, which has frightened many members of Congress. That kind of spending could lead to bankruptcy if the economy continues to be weak. While the president was authoritative Tuesday night, he …

Launching into orbit could become a little easier and cheaper, thanks to a futuristic space plane that looks like it might have flown straight out of a “Star Wars” film. The European Space Agency and British government have awarded $1 million euros ($1.28 million dollars) to Reaction Engines Limited (REL), …

The continued desire of Democratic congressional leaders to get something done on health care reform before the August recess is completely understandable, despite the odds against it. The recent polling tells the story. Congressional job approval is down to 30 percent in the newest FOX poll. The president’s job approval …

An American who left the United States to join an Al Qaeda-linked group in Somalia is strongly condemning President Obama’s efforts to seek “a new beginning” with the Muslim world, mocking Obama’s “magic of charisma” and warning of more attacks against U.S. interests. “Despite the fact that you have been …

Bogota, Colombia – He called himself “César” but his real name is Gerardo Aguilar Ramirez. As “commandanté of the 1st Front of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia,” and one of the top 10 leaders of the hyper-violent FARC, he has well-earned credentials as a drug-dealing terrorist with a penchant …

Dance fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Steve-O, the former “Jackass” star who has been making a jackass of himself for six weeks on “Dancing With the Stars,” was finally sent home tonight. In sharp contrast to his missteps on the dance floor, Steve-O exited the show gracefully. (Host …

NASA rocket scientists secretly working on what they say is a better, safer rocket want President Obama to ditch the space agency’s official space-shuttle replacement design and pick theirs instead. Representatives of the alternative project, named DIRECT, met with members of Obama’s transition team before the inauguration in January and …

Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean has taken a bumpy ride in the hot seat since she finished as the runner-up in the national pageant, but some from her Christian college remain firmly in her corner. Prejean will return to San Diego Christian College to study education this fall. On its …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: A Specter of His Former Self Despite promises from Majority Leader Harry Reid, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter apparently will not retain his seniority on his five committees. Specter left the Republican Party to join the Democrats last week. The Senate approved a …