· Bush signs jobless benefits extension
US president ensured that millions of laid-off workers will keep getting their unemployment checks as the year-end holidays approach.
· Indian navy sinks suspected pirate "mother" ship
Larger "mother ships" are often used to take gangs of pirates and smaller attack boats into deep water, and can be used as mobile bases to attack merchant vessels.
· Cheney indicted in South Texas county
VP accused of conflict of interest and "at least misdemeanor assaults" on detainees due to link to prison companies.
· Obama, McCain bury sour campaign, vow cooperation
The 40-minute session at Obama's transition headquarters was just latest effort by president-elect to heal wounds from long and bitter campaign.