Expecting parents: What is a doula?: Greek for "a woman who serves," a doula can help comfort, inform and encourage a laboring woman, satisfying needs that hospital staff and family can't always tend to. Find out how a doula might fit into your birth experience. ›16:57 20 Nov, Thu
Gday! Hugh Jackman is new Sexiest Man Alive: On the ninth week of The Biggest Loser, tension from last weeks elimination lingered on for the Blue team. The competition came down to a swing vote again, as Amy C. had to choose between team loyalty and friendship. Despite reaching a milestone in her weight-loss goal, Coleen was sent home after losing only three pounds. ›23:13 18 Nov, Tue
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
Red is the new white at Chinese weddings: In China, many young couples are forgoing Western rituals and gowns for the crimson costumes of the ancient Han way. Considered auspicious in China, red is the color of choice at traditional weddings. ›14:06 19 Nov, Wed
U.N. climate chief hails Obama pledge: The recent commitments on global warming by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama mark a new beginning for world negotiations, the head of the U.N.'s climate change body said Wednesday. ›23:26 19 Nov, Wed
Do Women Lead Differently Than Men?: Americans could elect our first female president in 2008. What the most powerful women of the past can teach us about how to rule in the future. ›21:39 6 Oct, Sat
Bumpy road ahead for cleaner cars: Call it an economic and environmental murder mystery in the making: Will a cash-strapped Detroit kill the electric car again? ›21:37 19 Nov, Wed
Starr: How to Fix the Yankees: With their longtime manager halfway out the door, the Yankees in transition will be the most fascinating story in baseball. ›22:28 10 Oct, Wed
27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable: A pre-dawn blaze raced through a barn at a former race track in western Kentucky on Thursday, killing 27 horses and wiping out the dreams of at least one owner. ›21:14 20 Nov, Thu
Interview: Susan Faludi on 9/11 Myths: In her new book, Susan Faludi examines the cultural impact of the 9/11 terror attacks. What she says about their effect on U.S. politics, feminism and the differences between American and European approaches to history. ›17:08 8 Oct, Mon
U.S. intel office adds warming to warnings: A major U.S. intelligence report coming out Thursday is adding climate change to the "traditional" mix of factors expected to destabilize the world into the near future. ›21:33 19 Nov, Wed
Women: For best workout, add weights: Cardio may help you shed pounds, but weight training will help you get a tight, trim look. Dust off those dumbbells and try these exercises to go from shapeless to sexy. ›16:51 19 Nov, Wed
EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory: As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction. ›19:56 20 Nov, Thu
EU announces interest in Arctic region: The European Union's executive body said Thursday that the bloc should try to obtain its fair share of oil, gas, minerals and fish exposed by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. ›23:14 20 Nov, Thu
Top 5 turkey-friendly wines: Even though it's a bit more flavorful than its cousin chicken, turkey is still a relatively blank canvas when it comes to food matching. In honor of Thanksgiving, Epicurious presents the top turkey-friendly wines. ›16:58 20 Nov, Thu
Obama: Warming must be tackled now: President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered a surprise message to a climate change summit convened by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, vowing to take action once in office. ›23:41 17 Nov, Mon
Burger King limits sodium in kids meals: Burger King Corp. said it is cutting the amount of sodium in its kids meals and promoting menu combinations with less than 650 calories as part of a push to emphasize nutrition. ›15:23 19 Nov, Wed
Video: Foreign auto industry empowering New South: Nov. 20: As Detroit's troubled automakers seek a government bailout, the resilience of their foreign rivals could put the American South to the forefront of the U.S. car industry. NBC's Ron Mott reports.(Nightly News) ›23:49 20 Nov, Thu
Newsweek: U.S. hospitals target cross-border care: In the hopes of capitalizing on Americans crossing the Mexican border in search of cheaper treatment, some U.S. hospital chains are starting to build facilities just across the border. ›18:45 19 Nov, Wed
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
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46 12 Oct, Fri
Gellman: A Letter to a Bigot: What I want to say to a person of prejudice. ›22:12 12 Oct, Fri
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16 8 Oct, Mon
Organ policy leaves some with subpar livers: An organ allocation policy that puts the sickest patients first in line to receive available donor livers has created unintended consequences for those low on the organ wait list. ›22:54 20 Nov, Thu