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In a rare move, Myanmar authorities have appealed for help from international aid agencies as food and water run short after a deadly cyclone. A World Vision official for the Asia-Pacific region says there are reportedly piles of bodies in the hardest-hit areas.

U.S. stock and bond markets wrap up a three-day weekend — a much-needed break after a tumultuous week, which began with the fire sale of Bear Stearns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week up nearly 3.5 percent. But it wasn't easy.

As turmoil on Wall Street dominates the presidential campaign, Barack Obama has issued a statement that neither criticizes nor explicitly endorses the Federal Reserve's decision to bail out AIG. "Sen. Obama is not going to be second-guessing the Federal Reserve at a time like this," said Jason Furman, a senior economic adviser to Obama.

Some apples are much better for baking whole than others, but which are the best? We've picked our favorite apple for baking — and found one classic cooking apple that failed the test.

Parting words from Walter Cronkite: His famous Vietnam commentary, originally aired on a special CBS News broadcast Feb. 27, 1968.

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has withdrawn from the country's presidential runoff election, saying the loss of life among his supporters is too high a price to pay. Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe has run a violent, illegitimate election. Tsvangirai's withdrawal spurred reaction from African leaders and the United Nations.

Stock in Crocs Inc. has plummeted 90 percent since October 2007, and many younger buyers are walking away from the colorful clog. But analysts say a fashion fad can turn into an established brand.

Backed by a four-piece band, the Chicago-bred MC plays a Tiny Desk home concert that simmers with soul.

Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving, almost 100 volunteer decorators show up at the White House. They spend the next five days stringing garlands and hanging ornaments, making the White House sparkle for the holidays. NPR has a related tradition, and it's about to end.

Consumer advocates say people who sign the agreements pay higher fees and may get smaller awards than they would if the case were to go to court.