Study: Tuna travel across the Atlantic: Bluefin tuna from both sides of the Atlantic get together as juveniles, a discovery that could affect how the tuna fishery is managed. ›22:41 2 Oct, Thu
Registration gains favor Democrats: As the deadline for voter registration arrives today in many states, Sen. Barack Obama's campaign could benefit from newcomers to the rolls in key states in numbers that outweigh Republican gains. ›09:02
Ballesteros taken to hospital after fainting: Five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros was admitted to a Madrid hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting.Ballesteros was taken to La Paz hospital after briefly losing consciousness, the hospital said in a statement. His condition was stable, and he was undergoing diagnostic tests, the hospital said.No further information on his condition or treatment would be made available under instructions from Ballesteros' family, the hospital said. ›17:41
As economy sags, so do faces ... and breasts: The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times. ›13:37 3 Oct, Fri
Tree power could save forests from fires: Tree power might sound like a hippie battle cry, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have literally tapped into the tiny electrical current carried in trees and created a company, Voltree, to capitalize on it as a power source. ›16:15 1 Oct, Wed
Bush wins ruling in prosecutors' case: A federal appeals court ruled Monday that two of President Bush's top aides do not have to cooperate with a congressional investigation about the firings of nine federal prosecutors in 2006. ›19:24
$1.75 eBay bid gets home: With a winning bid of just $1.75, a Chicago woman won an auction for an abandoned home in Saginaw, Mich. She was the top bidder during an auction on eBay, The Saginaw News reported. ›18:22 2 Oct, Thu
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Plug in: Airport-saavy Internet tips: For some travelers wishing to log on, swaggering into the airline club lounge might be the savviest choice. For others, the in-air connection will do the trick. And what about that ever-present threat of the dead battery? Grab your gizmo and read on for the latest in airport Wi-Fi. ›17:28
Smog impact found to vary by gender, race: It's not just the elderly who are vulnerable to the ill effects of air pollution, new research suggests. ›16:27 1 Oct, Wed
World's luxurious wilderness adventures: Rough it in style and experience the outdoors without giving up plumbing, white sheets and gourmet meals. ›15:23
Animal detectors used to warn drivers: Colorado highway planners are experimenting with the same technology used by some prisons for perimeter security to prevent drivers from colliding with deer and elk. ›19:36 1 Oct, Wed
Shock! He survived lightning at gas pump: A dramatic surveillance video captured the vivid flash of lightning that shocked William Hall just as he was pumping gasoline: "I couldnt move ... it was very scary. But he came away with a bump on his head and a bruised elbow. ›14:00
Top picks in sizzling Buenos Aires: The best of Buenos Aires, from hot neighborhoods like San Telmo and Ricoleta to where to tango in style and hip hotels such as the Faena Hotel + Universe. ›00:15 4 Oct, Sat
Test Pattern: Trace family names, identify accents: How about five fun links to start off your week? Trace your family surnames, test your color IQ, play dolphin Olympics, check out where album-cover photos were taken, and guess some world accents. ›13:46
Birds no longer flock to Ike-ravaged beach: One of North America's renowned bird migration and bird watching areas is strangely silent. The reason: Hurricane Ike. ›20:32 3 Oct, Fri
Houston joins L.A. in severe-smog club: Houston has joined Los Angeles to become the second place in the U.S. classified as having a severe smog problem, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. ›00:04 3 Oct, Fri
Justices begin session with smoking suit: The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday suggesting it would side with tobacco companies in their fight to block lawsuits over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes. ›17:47
Judge bars footage of Smith's breast surgery: A judge ordered a Texas doctor and his wife not to distribute videotaped footage of Anna Nicole Smith's 1994 breast augmentation surgery. ›21:43 5 Oct, Sun
Columbia astronaut's diary goes on display: Pages from an Israeli astronaut's diary that survived the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia and a 37-mile fall to earth are going on display this weekend for the first time in Jerusalem. ›17:01 3 Oct, Fri
Spiritual surfers praise The Big Kahuna: He may not be able to walk on water, but when the mood strikes, Father Matthew Munoz can ride one gnarly wave all the way into the beach. ›21:02 5 Oct, Sun