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President Obama is sending 100 troops to Uganda. It's a tiny operation, but has become quite common for the U.S. military, and may be used even more often in the coming years.

After long, grinding wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. opted for a much more limited role in Libya. But the ultimate outcome in all these countries remains uncertain.

The second game of the World Series came down to the ninth inning Thursday night, as the Texas Rangers used base hits, sacrifices and a stolen base to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1. The series is now tied, 1-1.

With a book about Steve Jobs' life set to hit real and virtual shelves soon, his official biographer, Walter Isaacson, is appearing on 60 Minutes. The book reveals that Jobs waited months before having surgery on a tumor — and unknowingly met his biological father.

Contrary to what you may have heard, more Facebook friends hasn't been proved to make your brain bigger. Check out what researchers actually found in a new study.

The rocket launched from South America, carrying the first satellites for a future European GPS system.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in Pakistan to urge the country's leadership to eliminate safe havens for terrorists, says that U.S. officials met with the Haqqani network this summer. She did not say who the participants were, or what was discussed.

Earlier this year, Texas prisons also nixed final meal requests for death row inmates. Texas prisoners now receive two meals a day on weekends.

Since he entered the frontrunner spotlight, GOP hopeful Herman Cain has struggled at times to maintain a consistent message. This week he's drawn criticism over his tax plan, as well as his stance on social issues.

Cain now holds a big lead over Mitt Romney in a new University of Iowa poll. Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann lag further behind, trailing even Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul.