Rare turtle in close call with soup pot: A rare Vietnamese turtle, one of just four believed left in the world, was swept away by a flood, taken hostage by an enterprising fisherman and nearly ended up in a soup pot. ›22:13 28 Nov, Fri
Memoir: Hard living in the Big Easy: In "The House on First Street," journalist Julia Reed tells the story of her New Orleans home before and after Hurricane Katrina. In this excerpt, she writes about why New Orleanians have a particular penchant for dangerous situations. ›16:47
SEC adopts new rules for rating agencies: Federal regulators on Wednesday adopted new rules designed to stem conflicts of interest and provide more transparency for Wall Streets credit-rating industry. ›16:47
Newsweek: Why we need better batteries: ›07:52 26 Nov, Wed
No electricity? Island now energy independent: Energy independence is still only a hypothetical goal for the U.S., but the owner of a tiny island off the coast of Connecticut says he has already achieved that feat and is offering his work as a model. ›01:50 23 Nov, Sun
$1 billion network for green cars vowed: A $1 billion network of electric car recharging stations will dot San Francisco Bay area highways under a plan unveiled Thursday. ›22:55 20 Nov, Thu
Non-sports fans will cheer for these films: "Bend It Like Beckham" is a sweet girl-power tale, and for fun and mostly mindless entertainment, it doesnt get much better than Caddyshack. ›18:03 1 Dec, Mon
Funky Islamic fashion struts catwalk: For many, Islamic fashion might seem synonymous with strait-laced garments that leave everything to the imagination, but some Asian designers are trying to equip modern Muslim women with a wardrobe that obeys both sartorial trends and spiritual dictates. ›16:04
I'll drink to that: Prohibition repeal turns 75: With wraiths of the 1930s seemingly lurking around every corner Stock panic! Bank failures! Cloche hats! the appeal of repeal is particularly strong this year, with a number of bars and restaurants planning to mark the milestone. ›16:04
Activists blast U.S. at climate talks: Environmentalists criticized the United States and other rich countries Tuesday for failing so far to make meaningful commitments at a U.N. conference on climate change. ›17:26 2 Dec, Tue
Walter: Obama unscathed in Georgia: Little ventured, nothing lost for cautious president-elect; Chambliss' victory, decisive as it was, maintained the status quo for Republicans. ›17:48
Tent experiences geta designer makeover: Tents have always meant escapeif only to the backyard. But the latest experiences under cover are giving the concept a designer makeover. ›14:49
Curtis Stones apple-honey tarte tatin: Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone shares a sweet and satisfying dessert that won't eat up your time. ›15:52 2 Dec, Tue
Want to sail without danger? Go surfing ... online: Always wanted to sail around the globe but never had the nerve? Just sign up online and now you can compete in one of France's most beloved yachting events without ever having to leave your desk. ›17:02
NYT: Obama faces delicate task with CIA: The president-elect must take charge of the CIA in what is proving to be one of the more treacherous patches of the transition. ›05:48
Frost/Nixon belabors the obvious: Frost/Nixon undercuts some of the films most powerful moments by tossing in scenes where the characters tell the audience what it has already seen. ›14:50
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgottena shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Mortgage applications surge by record: Mortgage applications surged by the largest amount on record last week as a new Federal Reserve program pushed interest rates down to their lowest level in more than 3 years. ›18:36
Auto union says it will restart contract talks: A United Auto Workers official said Wednesday the union has agreed to restart contract talks with U.S. automakers and delay their payments into a union-run health care trust. ›19:02
Akon looks for fresh start with Freedom: Akon's explosive rise to the top of the music charts was fueled by feel-good songs and naughty grooves but recent missteps with the law has the music star distancing himself from street life with his new album, "Freedom." ›19:11
TV soaps and their stars face cost-cutting: The troubles that are part of imaginary life on daytime soaps are hitting those shows for real in the form of budget cuts and dismissals. ›02:10