Economists getting gloomier about outlook: In its official forecast released Monday, the National Association of Business Economists said they expect the U.S. economy to come to a halt in the fourth quarter, showing no growth in the last three months of the year. ›15:09
Financial fears hurtle Dow down 700 points: Financial markets took a bleak view of the future Monday, seeing contagion in a credit crisis that threatens to cascade through economies globally despite government efforts to provide relief. ›19:00
Obama attacks McCain on health care: Democrat Barack Obama sharply criticized Republican John McCain's health care proposals Saturday, saying they could force millions of Americans to struggle to buy medical insurance. ›20:03 4 Oct, Sat
5 smart snacking tips to help you slim down: While eating all day long may seem like a dieting no-no, it can actually help you avoid weight-loss yo-yoing. ›12:17 3 Oct, Fri
Simpson jurors did not trust witness testimony: Jurors who found O.J. Simpson guilty in his armed robbery trial say secret audio tapes and surveillance video swayed them more than witness accounts. ›16:57
Mudslinging grips McCain, Obama campaigns: The heightened attacks, initiated over the weekend by the Republican campaign, gathered intensity Monday as Democrats resurrected their opponent's links to a financial scandal two decades ago. ›17:31
Bugs in your iPhone? Blame Mercury: Internet Astrology doyenne Susan Miller isnt surprised the Hubble repair mission scheduled for early this month had to be postponed due to yet another malfunction on the space telescope. What did they expect? Mercury is in retrograde! ›12:56 3 Oct, Fri
Snag your own A-list retreat: You know those resorts you see in the pages of magazines? The places where Jessica Alba lounges by the pool and Nicole Kidman unwinds after her wedding? Well, they're not as exclusive as you may think. Here's why you'll love them and how to snag your own luxurious vacation for a steal. ›04:37
Stripper science earns frivolous fame: The 2008 Ig Nobel laureates include researchers who studied the spermicidal properties of cola drinks, as well as psychologists who found a link between exotic dancers' fertility and their earnings. ›23:51 2 Oct, Thu
CERN computer grid links 7,000 scientists: CERN, the world's biggest particle physics laboratory and creator of the Worldwide Web, on Friday unveiled a new computer network allowing thousands of scientists around the world to crunch data on its huge experiments. ›17:28 3 Oct, Fri
Springsteen rocks Obama rallies in Philly, Ohio: Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have lost faith in the American dream. ›23:14 5 Oct, Sun
Crisis aside, many face other economic woes: The crisis on Wall Street is drawing attention away from the financial problems many Americans were already facing because of the weak economy. ›11:33
Mental health parity plan tacked onto bailout: Legislation requiring equal treatment of mental and physical health problems was approved Friday as part of the government's massive economic bailout bill. ›18:47 3 Oct, Fri
NYT: Election divides Catholic Church: The pitched competition for Catholic voters is setting off skirmishes over how to apply the churchs teachings not only on abortion but also on the war in Iraq, immigration and racism. ›23:33 4 Oct, Sat
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
Dispute behind Nobel Prize for HIV research: The announcement of the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine brings another chapter, perhaps the concluding one, to one of the ugliest controversies in modern medical science. ›17:23
Obama accuses McCain of smear tactics: Democrat Barack Obama on Sunday accused Republican opponent John McCain of launching a smear campaign to reverse his slide in the polls. ›00:43
FDA rejects ban on child cold medicines: A top government health official rejected the idea of an immediate ban on cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm. ›23:35 2 Oct, Thu
Web page offers news for small business owners: A new Web page on msnbc.com offers small business owners and entrepreneurs a place to get expert advice, network with other entrepreneurs and learn how to grow their companies. ›18:46
Google, Yahoo eye 'brief' delay in partnership: Google and Yahoo have decided to delay implementing a controversial search advertising partnership, Yahoo said on Friday. ›22:37 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