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An economic war of words has broken out between France and Britain as both nations try to hang on to their coveted AAA ratings. There is speculation that France will be downgraded soon. Meanwhile, the head of France's central bank suggested that rating agencies might want to take a closer look at Britain.

The move is unusual because a new model of the popular sedan had just been unveiled this summer. But Honda said competition in the U.S. car market has stiffened with a reinvigorated General Motors and Chrysler.

Former coach Jim Tressel had to step down earlier this year because of numerous violations by the program. Now, new coach Urban Meyer faces the challenge of attracting recruits while being banned from going to bowl games for at least a year.

Once known as a kitschy toy, the ukulele is now a hit with even the hippest musicians. Young people worldwide comb YouTube for instructional videos to learn to play the four-stringed instrument. And to ukulele fans, player Jake Shimabukuro is the big kahuna.

The video game, which was released today and cost as much to make as a big Hollywood blockbuster, is being touted as the heir to the "World of Warcraft" throne.

Study after study shows that religious people are more fulfilled. But why? Commentator Eric Weiner describes the journey he took to find the happiness in holiness.

Readers have chosen to abolish the Electoral College, to limit campaign contributions from corporations, to deny corporations the rights of citizens and to prohibit members of Congress from lobbying once they leave office.

The new interim coach of the Montreal Canadiens is being rejected by fans of the hockey team. Not because of a losing record — but because he doesn't speak French. Robert Siegel speaks with Stu Cowan, sports editor of the Montreal Gazette.

The Iowa caucuses are two weeks from Tuesday. And the biggest challenge for GOP presidential candidates is still ahead: getting their supporters to turn out on a cold January night. Get-out-the-vote efforts could make all the difference in a race that now appears to be up for grabs.

Although in the past bell ringers were primarily volunteers, for many behind the kettle today, the temporary job has become a lifesaver. For first-time bell ringers Lynn and Rusty Smith, the minimum wage job is helping to keep them afloat during tough economic times.