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
CO2 rise means louder oceans, study finds: Beyond the damage it is expected to inflict upon sensitive marine ecosystems, ocean acidification may also allow sound to travel farther underwater, creating a louder deep sea din. ›19:44 30 Sep, Tue
Mission to monitor ocean's climate control: Australian scientists set sail later this week on a voyage that could lead to better data from the Southern Ocean, which plays a major role in acting as a brake on climate change. ›16:07 1 Oct, Wed
Enjoy a 3-night Toronto getaway for $449: An air/hotel offer from American Airlines and Fairmont Hotels, plus some train deals, will get you thinking about a northern getaway. ›14:54
Miley Cyrus celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland: Miley Cyrus celebrated her 16th birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday even though she doesnt actually turn 16 until Nov. 23. ›13:27
Vatican sees the light of solar power: The first of a planned 2,400 solar panels have been installed on top of the papal audience hall at Vatican City. ›20:32 29 Sep, Mon
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
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Bar crawls around the world are worth a shot: From New York and Disney World to Bollywood and Beirut, our favorite places to drink in the culture. ›22:50 2 Oct, Thu
Meltdown trips up aspiring investment bankers: The path to a high-powered career in investment banking suddenly is full of roadblocks for MBA students who have seen Wall Street drastically reshaped while they sit in the classroom. ›17:30
China cancels some U.S. military contacts: China has canceled some military contacts with the Pentagon as a result of America's recent announcement of a planned arms sale to Taiwan, a Pentagon official said Monday. ›19:31
Lohan's father to jump into boxing ring: The estranged father of Lindsay Lohan has publicly feuded with the actress, her girlfriend and her mother. Now Michael Lohan is auctioning off the chance to knock him out in a charity boxing match. ›17:03
All-electric Smart car is unveiled: Get ready for a new sound not look to the tiny Smart cars produced by Daimler. On Thursday, the company introduced its Smart ED an all-electric vehicle that makes barely a peep. ›19:47 2 Oct, Thu
30 die after 2 strong quakes hit Tibet: A pair of strong earthquakes jolted the capital of Tibet and surrounding areas Monday, killing more than 30 people and causing hundreds of houses to collapse, a news agency said. ›16:05
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
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
Video: Todd on shifting electoral map: Oct. 5: NBC's Chuck Todd tells us that industrial Midwest states have moved out of the "toss-up" category and into the Obama column.(Nightly News) ›22:55 5 Oct, Sun
Essay: When Palin talks, women talk: Like it or not, VP candidate Sarah Palin wears her badge of motherhood on her sleeve. Here, The New York Times Magazine contributor Lisa Belkin looks at how Palin's public discussion of personal issues has got us all talking about ourselves. ›14:41
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
Ike debris threatens Texas wildlife: Tons of debris swept up by Hurricane Ike last month still litter miles of Texas beaches. ›22:21 2 Oct, Thu
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
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
Citi says it is suing over Wachovia, Wells deal: Citigroup Inc. said Monday it has filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court against Wachovia, Wells Fargo and the directors of both companies seeking more than $60 billion. ›19:47
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