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The biggest Initial Public Offering of stock so far this year was taking place in London and Hong Kong Thursday. Giant commodities firm Glencore is hoping to raise billions.

Also, though not much isn't already known about what's in the papers, Ellsberg says today's declassification of them is a timely reminder of the dangers of too much government secrecy.

During an appearance at the National Press Club in Washington, astronaut Mark Kelly addressed speculation about starting a second career as a politician. So will he or won't he?

A long-running campaign to discourage the depiction of smoking in movies is paying off. There were far fewer incidents in 2010 than five years earlier. Filmmakers with public policies to reduce smoking in films showed the steepest declines.

Companies are lining up to help out Christian Lopez, the fan who graciously returned the historic baseball — and might have to pay a hefty tax bill because of the gifts he got in return.

Much like The Rapture that didn't happen on May 21, the much-publicized "Carmageddon" in Los Angeles over this past weekend seems to been much ado about nothing. But be warned: It's all going to happen again next summer. "Carmaggedon II," anyone?

Bonds was convicted in April of obstruction of justice in relation to an investigation into his use of steroids and human growth hormone. Bonds will also be on probation for two years.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a blunt warning to China, saying it will not ignore challenges against "fundamental principles of international order."

Customs officials confiscated more than 80 pound of caramel spread. Officials say they'll release the sweet treat when the team presents a health certificate for the milk-based product.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has voted to change its definition of marriage to "two people" and allow its pastors to officiate at same-sex weddings in states where such marriages are legal.