U.S. chef selling oodles of noodles in Tokyo: Originally a Chinese recipe of broth, noodles and various toppings, ramen is a culinary delight close to the hearts of most Japanese. But U.S. chef Ivan Orkin's version is a real hit with the locals he and his team are now making some 200 bowls a day. ›16:43 2 Dec, Tue
Kidnappers kill ex-Cubs catcher's brother: Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday after a rebound on Wall Street, but pervasive concerns about the dismal outlook for the world economy limited gains. ›12:49
Movies no place to learn real history: Whenever a movie based on history, such as "Frost/Nixon," hits the theaters, it creates a current of discontent among those who prefer letter-perfect depictions, but historians and film experts caution that movies are intended primarily to entertain, not inform. ›22:51 2 Dec, Tue
Conjoined twin dies after separation: The brother of major league catcher Henry Blanco has been killed in Venezuela. ›09:57
Keep it simple: Three-ingredient meals: Minimalist Mark Bittman shares secrets for easy dishes that are sure to please. ›15:41
VS 'angels' cut carbs for big show: Let's take a moment to savor this little tidbit: Even Victoria's Secret's handpicked "angels" ramp up the cardio and cut out the carbs before they parade around in their underwear for a nationally televised broadcast. ›20:38 2 Dec, Tue
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
Scientists turn into virtual body snatchers: Shaking hands with yourself is an amusing out-of-body experience. The illusion of having your stomach slashed with a knife, not so much. Both sensations, however, can feel real in a Swedish body-swapping experiment. ›00:17
First Read: Richardson to be officially announced: . ›19:42 2 Dec, Tue
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Retailers tiptoe between Christmas, holidays: As American shoppers embark on their annual shopping binge , a prickly marketing question splits American consumers and stores: Christmas or holiday? ›16:42 2 Dec, Tue
Maude among TV Hall of Fame inductees: "Maude" and "Golden Girls" star Bea Arthur is happily poised to enter the TV Academy Hall of Fame, but she acknowledges it's her own fault the recognition didn't come sooner. ›18:27
Baby formula poses hidden risks: Tough financial times often call for inventive, improvised measures for families to make ends meet, but it nearly cost the life of a 5-month-old boy in Florida. Experts discuss the dangers of intoxication for infants when their baby formula is watered down. ›14:38
Explosives found in Mumbai train station: Police in Mumbai found explosives Wednesday hidden in a bag left behind last week at the city's train station at the start of a three-day rampage by Islamist militants. ›15:53
Obama has bipartisan economy pledge for govs: The president-elect pledged quick work Tuesday on an economic recovery plan to include tax cuts and increased federal spending, and told the nation's governors he wants their advice. ›16:25 2 Dec, Tue
GM CEO heading to Capitol by way of Malibu: Eager to avoid another scathing lecture about corporate excess from members of Congress, top U.S. auto CEOs will travel to Washington this week in hybrid vehicles. ›12:46
A lifeline abroad for Iraq children: Faith was breathing for Hope. So when the newborn conjoined Williams twins were separated, it turned out that Hope couldn't live without her sister. ›16:05
Police break up Zimbabwe health protest: An Italian judge has suspended a kidnapping trial linked to the CIA's extraordinary rendition program after the government said testimony could be a threat to Italy's national security. ›12:46
World's oldest marijuana stash totally busted: Nearly two pounds of still-green plant material found in a 2,700-year-old grave in the Gobi Desert has just been identified as the world's oldest marijuana stash, according to a paper in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Botany. ›18:19
Coleman pleads no contest to charge: Actor Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley. ›23:16 2 Dec, Tue
Invisible lights on Mars mapped: Mars' ultraviolet auroral lights have been mapped for the first time. The map could in turn shed light on the way the Red Planet interacts with electrically charged particles spit out by the sun. ›00:25