Talking turkey, coast to coast: Pies, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and, of course, turkey remain Turkey Day staples. But lots of other ethnic groups have flocked to America, each with its own twists on the basics. ›20:35
Sexism award goes to 'ugly ducklings' mayor: An Australian outback mayor's plea for lovelorn female "ugly ducklings" to move to a remote mining town to reverse a shortage of eligible women has won him the country's yearly award for outrageous sexism. ›14:23
Myanmar sends comedian, monk to prison: Courts in military-ruled Myanmar handed long prison sentences Friday to a prominent Buddhist monk and a popular comedian who are active in the country's pro-democracy movement. ›17:30
Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Autumn babies face greater risk of asthma: Babies born four months before the peak cold and flu season have a 30 percent higher risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Friday, suggesting that these common infections may trigger asthma. ›14:27
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
FCC appeals Jackson case to Supreme Court: The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jacksons breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl. ›22:45
Immunity idol? That's no immunity idol!: Once again, a fake hidden immunity idol was played, and once again, the gullible person who played it went home. ›02:36
Americans giving despite economic crisis: As more Americans turn to charity amid worsening economic gloom, operators of food banks and other aid groups are finding that even when times are tough, people still give. ›16:36
Newsweek: Michelle Williams tries to move on: You've seen Michelle Williams all over the tabloids since her ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger died from a prescription overdose last January. It's tough to watch her new movie, "Wendy and Lucy," without thinking about him, especially since the melancholy film is about losing your best friend. ›22:56
Obama team springs leaks: Barack Obama was famously able to impose discipline and control over his presidential campaign, but it didn't take long for him to discover that running a transition is something quite different. ›15:15
Are you smart? Take our weekly news quiz: How much do you remember about the week in news? Take msnbc.com's weekly quiz and find out what you can recall. ›19:43 20 Mar, Thu
Honda unveils fuel cell sportscar concept: American Honda Motor Co. has overhauled the look of its fuel cell concept cars, unveiling a futuristic, lightweight three-seater at the Los Angeles Auto Show dubbed the FC Sport. ›18:13 20 Nov, Thu
Mukasey feeling better, checks out of hospital: The attorney general was given a "clean bill of health" and went back to work Friday after his harrowing collapse at a late-night dinner speech. ›18:03
Robber apologizes during holdup: The man who held up a general store in Vermont was not only apologetic about it, he even left behind one-dollar bills at the owner's request. ›20:31
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
The Terminal 2? Japanese man makes airport home: Hiroshi Nohara is on a layover at the Mexico City airport. It has lasted almost three months, and he has no plans to leave. ›19:38
VW Jetta TDI named 'Green Car of the Year': Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI as the "Green Car of the Year," making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award. ›21:04 20 Nov, Thu
Photographer tries to capture Earth's artistry: An environmental activist who's also a crack photographer hopes to jar people into protecting the planet with a free exhibit of 150 aerial photos from around the globe. ›19:00 18 Nov, Tue
Julianne Hough wont return to Dancing: Julianne Hough, two-time winner of the Dancing With the Stars mirror ball trophy, has announced she will not return for the shows eighth season. ›21:24 20 Nov, Thu
Bush set to relax rules protecting species: Animals in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams and other projects don't pose a threat, under a regulation the Bush administration is set to put in place. ›16:13 20 Nov, Thu
Yosemite rockfalls force camp closures: A third of the units at a lodging complex at Yosemite will be permanently closed because an unstable cliff has created the potential for deadly rockslides, the National Park Service said Friday. ›19:43
Madonna, Ritchie granted divorce: The show-business marriage that began in a Scottish castle came to an end in a drab London courtroom Friday as Madonna and Guy Ritchie were granted a preliminary decree of divorce. ›17:04
Greys interns get off easy after a close call: What exactly does it take to get fired from Seattle Grace? Illegal operations, stealing a heart, sex in the locker room ... none of these are fireable offenses, apparently. ›03:44