Video: More kids walk to school: Oct. 5: NBC's Rehema Ellis reports on a bold step that's healthy for kids and school budgets.(Nightly News) ›23:52 5 Oct, Sun
NYT: McCain, Obama sharply divided on Iraq: One of the most pressing questions Barack Obama or John McCain would confront if elected president is how to build on the security gains in Iraq at a time when troop levels have begun to drop. ›09:37
Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show: Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial. ›17:45
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
Inmates get self-help via Dale Carnegie: A Dale Carnegie course at Louisiana State Penitentiary offers prisoners the tools to resolve disputes, and in the process teaches speaking skills and trains them to be self-confident. ›16:40
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
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
Best bets: Who will win Nobel lit prize?: A British betting agency gives Italian scholar and journalist Claudio Magris the edge with 3-1 odds of winning the prize, while others say American novelist Philip Roth and Japanese writer Haruki Murakami top the list of hopefuls this year. ›17:33 1 Oct, Wed
American loses 'milkshake murder' appeal: An American woman lost an appeal Monday of her conviction in a Hong Kong court for the beating death of her husband in a sensational case widely known as the "milkshake murder" trial. ›08:04
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
World's luxurious wilderness adventures: Rough it in style and experience the outdoors without giving up plumbing, white sheets and gourmet meals. ›15:23
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
Bush Sr., Ferraro on Biden vs. Palin: In their first-ever joint interview, the first man and woman to tangle in a U.S. vice presidential debate previewed the Joe Biden-Sarah Palin face-off and recalled their own historic confrontation a quarter-century ago. ›16:23 1 Oct, Wed
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
The dirty truth about cleaning products: What does being "green" actually mean? In her new book, Sloan Barnett shares several simple steps you can take to live a healthier life while helping keep the planet clean. In this excerpt, Barnett writes about the dangers of some of the most common household cleaners. ›13:50 2 Oct, Thu
Military: Bomber kills 27 in Sri Lanka: A suspected rebel suicide bomber blew himself up Monday inside a crowded opposition party office in northern Sri Lanka, killing a former army general and 26 others. ›11:19
Don't panic! 5 essential real estate tips: With the economy in misery, most of us are a bit confused when it comes to real estate. Is this the time to buy, or sell, or do nothing at all? Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran addresses the top five issues that have people panicking. ›21:46 2 Oct, Thu
Quake kills at least 72 in Kyrgyzstan: A powerful earthquake struck the mountains of Central Asia, destroying a village in Kyrgyzstan and killing at least 72 people, emergency officials said Monday. ›13:27
Judge overturns decision on gray wolves: A federal court Monday overturned the Bush administration's decision to remove gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region from the endangered species list. ›01:14 30 Sep, Tue
Rare turtles fail to produce offspring: She's around 80 years old. He's 100. Breathless scientists watched as the world's most endangered turtles successfully mated. ›17:33 4 Oct, Sat
Russia steps up Georgia pullout plans: Russian forces stepped up preparations Monday to withdraw from bases and checkpoints surrounding two separatist regions in Georgia, four days before a deadline being closely watched by the West. ›19:20