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A traditional arabic Dhow sails in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Survey: Americans Will Forfeit $34 Billion Worth Of Vacation Days In 2011

The survey found that most Americans said they didn't take vacation because they could not afford it.

Iranians shout slogans during a demonstration outside the British Embassy in Tehran, Nov. 29. New British sanctions against Iran's central bank sparked the recent protests. Now, the U.S. is considering even tougher measures.

U.S. Weighs Sanctions Targeting Iran's Central Bank

Iran may soon face economic measures tougher than anything it has encountered before: The U.S. Congress is considering sanctions against the central bank of Iran, with the likely effect of limiting Iran's oil exports. But some analysts say the move could lead to a dangerous spike in oil prices.

A placard of a child sits on a table during a conference Oct. 31 on human sex trafficking in Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Education estimates that about 5,000 girls in the state are at risk for trafficking each year.

States Fail In Fight Against Sex Trafficking

A new report finds that too many states inadvertently provide safe havens when it comes to sex trafficking — even when children bear the consequences. The study graded states on how well they protect children who are pushed into the sex trade and punish adults who use those services. More than half of states got grades of D or F.

An design rendering shows the Genting Group's proposed casino and resort complex on Miami's Biscayne Bay. The Malaysian developer's plans are meeting resistance in Florida, where casinos are tightly controlled.

In Miami, Plans For Mega-Casinos Bring Hope And Ire

A Malaysian developer plans to spend more than $3 billion to build a Miami casino that it says will be the world's largest. The gaming industry says its plans for the city's waterfront are a big win for the local economy. But critics, including The Walt Disney Co., are betting against them.

Obama Uses Pa. Trip To Push Tax Cut Extension

At a high school in Scranton, Pa., Wednesday, President Obama exhorted Republicans in Congress to extend the pay roll tax cut. He said putting money in the pockets of working people is more important than partisan politics.

Students Speak Their Mind At Penn State Forum

Penn State students attended a forum on campus Wednesday night to discuss the child sex abuse scandal. Former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is charged with abusing eight boys over a 15-year period. A new accuser, who is not part of the criminal case, has filed a lawsuit alleging Sandusky abused him more than 100 times and threatened his family to keep him quiet.

Obama, Presidents Clinton And Bush To Mark 'World AIDS Day'

They'll be part of a discussion about how to bring about "the beginning of the end of AIDS." The event, at George Washington University, will be webcast live.

Keith Curo, of Pasadena, stops to look over the damage caused by a fallen tree at a Shell gas station Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Pasadena, Calif.

'Monster Winds' Roar Across Utah; California Also Whipped

Gusts above 90 mph have turned over trucks, knocked down trees and cut power to many. Winds have also been roaring across Southern California and Nevada.

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech on road safety at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Nov. 30.

Sarkozy: We Need To 'Overhaul Europe'

Speaking ahead of a European Union summit, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said the Eurozone needs a more political rule.

It's best to keep this out of Rover's paws.

Dog Shoots Man: Butt, And Pride, Injured

Shotgun's loaded. It's pointing toward a hunter's backside. Fido gets excited and steps on the weapon. And ... you can imagine the rest. Fortunately, the man's going to be OK.

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