Is it really just the economy, stupid?: The battle for electoral votes will be fought in high unemployment states such as Michigan, but also in places with relatively low unemployment such as Virginia. ›11:59
63-year-old sues AARP for age discrimination: AARP, the national advocacy group for older Americans, is being accused of age discrimination. ›23:45 19 Aug, Tue
Half of college students consider suicide: More than half of American college students have considered suicide at some points in their lives, a new survey reveals. ›22:33 18 Aug, Mon
Orbitz adds vacation rentals to online offerings: Travelers booking their vacations on Orbitz.com now have the option to rent a private home or condominium for their trips rather than a hotel room, online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide Inc. said Tuesday. ›18:31 19 Aug, Tue
Citizens' U.S. border crossings tracked: Federal government has been using its system of checkpoints to collect information on U.S. citizens crossing by land; data will be stored for 15 years. ›03:01
Speed diet: Women using ADD drugs to get thin: A growing number of women in Hollywood are abusing the ADD drug Adderall in their quest to be thin. But along with the rapid weight loss, they may be gaining a dangerous addiction. ›13:37
Spend a couple weeks in Tibet and Nepal: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range on this guided journey through the spiritual heart of Tibet, beginning and ending in Katmandu, Nepal. ›16:01 19 Aug, Tue
School spankings: Minorities get more: A quarter of a million schoolchildren were paddled in 2007 and black children, American Indians and kids with disabilities got a disproportionate share, according to a study. ›04:24
High energy costs cut two ways in Colorado: President Bush won Colorado in 2000 and 2004, but Democrats hope to swing the state this year. Candidates will have to meet voter concerns about energy and the environment. ›13:27
Cow chases bear away from tree: Residents of a rural Colorado town say a cow chased off a bear that had climbed into her favorite apple tree. ›22:27 18 Aug, Mon
Sleepless nights can hike teens blood pressure: Poor sleep habits can do more than annoy parents and make teenagers drowsy in school they can lead to high blood pressure, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. ›22:11 18 Aug, Mon
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Video: Going beyond the Bird's Nest in Beijing: Aug. 19: NBC's Brian Williams takes a tour of the centuries-old dwellings in Beijing that few Olympics spectators have seen.(Nightly News) ›23:33 19 Aug, Tue
At Sydney bar, cocktails is a spa treatment: Order a cocktail at Zeta Bar and you are likely to find yourself whisked away to a secluded area, blindfolded and fitted with headphones as scented mists are sprayed in your face. Instead of just giving customers a choice of shaken or stirred, patrons are offered a full sensory experience, which they liken to visiting a spa. ›14:07 19 Aug, Tue
From diet supplements to illegal Net pharmacy: A Georgia company that manufactures herbal nutritional supplements and three of its executives have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges for illegally selling generic prescription drugs over the Internet, msnbc.com's Mike Brunker reports. ›10:03 19 Aug, Tue
At Sydney bar, cocktails is a spa treatment: Order a cocktail at Zeta Bar and you are likely to find yourself whisked away to a secluded area, blindfolded and fitted with headphones as scented mists are sprayed in your face. Instead of just giving customers a choice of shaken or stirred, patrons are offered a full sensory experience, which they liken to visiting a spa. ›14:07 19 Aug, Tue
Texas sect child ordered into state care: A Texas judge has ordered a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly married to jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs to be placed in foster care. ›23:52 19 Aug, Tue
More true tales of award-winning weirdness: Honoring knuckleheads, nincompoops and National Aviation Day. ›13:47 19 Aug, Tue
Feinstein breaks ankle, will skip convention: Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has broken her ankle and will skip next week's Democratic National Convention. ›18:11 19 Aug, Tue
California fines 18 hospitals for shoddy care: Eighteen hospitals in California were fined for state health code violations in which patients received shoddy care that in some cases led to deaths. ›22:31 19 Aug, Tue
Video: Extreme Beijing: BMX makes its Olympic debut: Aug. 19: BMX racing is the latest Olympic sport designed to attract a younger, edgier crowd. In Beijing, America's 25-year-old powerhouse Donny Robinson will be doing his part to deliver them the adrenaline rush they're looking for. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports.(Nightly News) ›23:17 19 Aug, Tue