Washington -- The U.S. Congressional Budget Office said Thursday the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program will end up costing the government $109 billion.

Washington -- The U.S. space agency says it's inviting graduate and undergraduate U.S. students to take part in its fourth annual Systems Engineering Paper Competition.

Indian Wells, Calif. -- Rafael Nadal, seeking his first tournament title of the year, reached the semifinals Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

New York -- Hollywood film star Julianne Moore is to return to TV's "As the World Turns" where she played Frannie and Sabrina Hughes from 1985-88, CBS said Thursday.

New York -- U.S. scientists say they might have discovered a new way to trick the body into consuming more fat to avoid obesity.