'War and Peace': New Versions Worth the Read: 'War and Peace' has been the Everest of literature for more than 150 years. Two new English versions remind us why Tolstoy's tome is still worth the climb. ›22:06 6 Oct, Sat
Reputed mobster involved in Mumbai attacks?: Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while leaders of the ousted government named a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom. ›10:33
Traveling with Fido? Good manners is a must: As more shops, restaurants and hotels put out a welcome mat for Fido, its important for all traveling pets to have good manners. ›17:57
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
Clift: Why Is Howard Dean So Quiet?: Howard Dean has stayed oddly quiet lately while intraparty squabbling over the Democrats primary calendar escalates. What gives? ›22:25 12 Oct, Fri
Good to go: Travel gifts for tight budgets: Unless youre the sort who regularly shops Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, this is probably not the year to go hog wild on the holiday shopping. ›14:55 2 Dec, Tue
Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47 8 Oct, Mon
Study: 49 states flunk college affordability: An independent report on American higher education flunks all but one state when it comes to affordability an embarrassing verdict that is unlikely to improve as the economy contracts. ›14:12
The world's worst taxi rides: Taxi drivers around the world have perfected the art of loud righteous indignation that's meant to intimidate. It's up to you to decide when to cut your losses, pay up and get out of the situation. ... Where taking a cab is an extreme adventure, and how to avoid being scammed. ›14:53
California Democrat considered for trade job: Rep. Xavier Becerra, a strong proponent of labor protections in free trade pacts, is in discussions with the Obama transition team about taking the job of U.S. trade representative. ›18:27
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
World Blog: Cleaning up, and hoping, in Thailand: Nations began signing a treaty banning cluster bombs Wednesday in a move that supporters hope will shame the U.S., Russia and China and other non-signers into abandoning weapons. ›12:48
U.S. boutique hotels, from only $69: Budget hotels get a bad rap. Most of us think of boring cookie-cutter rooms that offer nothing more than a comfortable place to sleep. But, you don't always have to sacrifice style to save. ›14:50
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Activist vows no retreat against Japan whalers: The leader of a militant conservation group that has skirmished violently with Japanese whalers he will not retreat from confrontation during his bid to stop this season's hunt in Antarctic waters. ›15:46
Newsweek: Gore on carbon, coal and illusion: ›15:24 2 Dec, Tue
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgottena shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Climate crusaders set to act in Congress: Democrats now have all their climate ducks lined up: Four crusaders from California ready to join forces in Congress with President-elect Barack Obama to pass mandatory emissions curbs . ›23:16 21 Nov, Fri
Outrageous hotel perks for pets: Massages, happy hours, and monogrammed towelsfor pets. Its just another dog day at these fine hotels. ›18:04
Some U.S. travelers cancel plans to visit India: In the past decade, India has gone from a place that relatively few Americans visited to one of the top international destinations for U.S. residents ahead of other locales like Brazil, Switzerland and Greece. ›15:43 2 Dec, Tue
Climate explorers eye poles, Everest: A team of explorers plans to ski to the North and South Poles and climb Mount Everest all within 365 days and with the goal not to conquer but to protect the ice from global warming. ›23:51 21 Nov, Fri