Governors pledge fight on global warming: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, his counterparts in 12 states and regional leaders from four other countries signed a declaration Wednesday pledging to work together to combat global warming. ›14:46
Japanese whalers leave for annual hunt: The mother ship in Japan's whaling fleet left Monday for the country's annual hunt in the Antarctic, as anti-whaling activists vowed to disrupt the expedition once again. ›21:30 17 Nov, Mon
Paulson says stricter regulation not the answer: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the financial crisis now plaguing the world economy is an event that happens "once or twice" in 100 years. ›22:57
Ripping on 'The View' riles Barbara Walters: Barbara Walters says some people who have done "The View" have felt the need to dump on it, maybe for their own publicity and that hurts. ›17:04
Man gets life in 'Precious Doe' killing: A man convicted of killing and beheading a 3-year-old girl known as "Precious Doe" has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. ›21:47
The best and worst airlines of 2008: Some airlines still show up when they say they will. Here are the on-time superstarsand the worst offenders. ›20:10
Consumer alert: Hazardous window blinds: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recalls of two kinds of window blinds, citing the strangulation death of a child and the near strangulation of another. ›14:13
Gday! Hugh Jackman is new Sexiest Man Alive: Hugh Jackman, People's 2008 Sexiest Man Alive, is a romantic in a hard body who leaves women saying "Oh ... my ... God." ›13:07 19 Nov, Wed
Deflation poses new economic threat: Strapped consumers are rejoicing at falling prices. But some economists warn of the growing risk of a ruinous downward price spiral called deflation. Here's what's at stake. ›19:00
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Kevin Jonas ponders his answer, Heidi Klum Ushers in a new fashion show, George Carlin remembered and more. ›12:36 18 Nov, Tue
John McCain fights back vs. Jackson Browne: John McCain may have lost the presidential election to Barack Obama, but his campaign seems absolutely determined not to lose to Jackson Browne. ›14:10
Coleen couldn't tip the scale on 'Loser': When Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton arrived at the White House, they brought with them styles that suited their hometowns in Texas and Arkansas, but that wouldn't have held up in any fashion capital. Will the new first lady avoid the fashion faux pas of former first-timers? ›10:58 19 Nov, Wed
Bum nominations hard to avoid, history shows: No matter how careful he is, sooner or later President-elect Barack Obama is likely to make a bum nomination or two. ›19:36
Why We Suck: When Denis Leary attacks: In his new book, the writer/comedian/actor rants about well pretty much everyone. Leary uses his wit and biting humor to comment on celebrities, those who are politically correct and the obese, for starters. An excerpt. ›20:03 19 Nov, Wed
Grass lawns shrink in Calif. drought: California's ever-growing population and the threat of a prolonged drought could kill the concept of the traditional lush lawn in the Golden State. ›21:18
Experts warn of water shortages by 2080: Half the world's population could face a shortage of clean water by 2080 because of climate change, experts warned Tuesday. ›16:07 18 Nov, Tue
Septic tanks make Malibu special, smelly: Malibu, which has long relied on septic tanks over sewer pipes as a way to limit development, may soon be forced to acquiesce. ›21:24 19 Nov, Wed
Get an early jump on ski season: It's beginning to look a lot like ski season. Thanks to a handful of early storms and legions of snowmaking guns, the ski scene is already picking up around the nation. ›14:59
Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obamas advice: The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her." ›16:21 19 Nov, Wed
Obese have right to two airline seats, one fare: Obese people have the right to two seats for the price of one on flights within Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Thursday. ›21:04
No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine: Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama half of the fabulously fit new first couple. ›17:21 19 Nov, Wed