Travis Barker sues owners over plane crash: The lawsuit names the planes owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and a maintenance company. He is seeking more than $25,000 in damages. ›01:56
Video: Video: A green national electricity grid?: Nov. 17: With today's supercharged lifestyles using 13 times more electricity than just 60 years ago, some argue that a national electricity grid could drastically reduce carbon emissions and prevent massive blackouts. NBC's Anne Thompson reports.(Nightly News) ›00:23 18 Nov, Tue
Consumer alert: Hazardous window blinds: In the second week of Top Chef, it was all about showing your craft. After a hot Quickfire challenge, the cooks had to cook and serve lunch to their biggest critics yet former "Top Chef" hopefuls. In the end, Jill was forced to pack up her knives after she was unable to stand by her dish. ›16:25 20 Nov, Thu
Minneapolis lures Southwest with data, walleye: Minneapolis airport chief Jeff Hamiel claims no special knowledge for luring Southwest Airlines to his town, but loads of data and a walleye dinner seem to have done the trick. ›17:47 21 Nov, Fri
Doris Lessings Nobel Prize: The unpredictable curmudgeon has written about everything from feminism to sci-fi to cats (twice). ›15:18 12 Oct, Fri
Gellman: A Letter to a Bigot: What I want to say to a person of prejudice. ›22:12 12 Oct, Fri
Got man boobs? Boy bras are a hit in Japan: In best-selling author James Patterson's latest book, "Cross Country," Detective Cross is called to the worst murder scene he has encountered in all his years on the force. An excerpt. ›16:27 21 Nov, Fri
Review: Twilight in the eye of the beholder: Fans of the novel will swoon over the faithfulness of the screen adaptation; others will chuckle at the adolescent over-earnestness of it all. ›14:19 21 Nov, Fri
Women: For best workout, add weights: Ann Currys mission to document the retreat of Mount Kilimanjaros glaciers has been accomplished, but she and her team will not be pushing on to the summit. There is disappointment involved, she said, but most of us are real proud of ourselves. ›16:47 19 Nov, Wed
The 'Dog Whisperer' Wins Another Convert: A few minutes with Cesar MillanTVs Dog Whispererwas all it took to win back a skeptic. ›18:28 10 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 21 Nov, Fri
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 21 Nov, Fri
Could Nobel Win Push Gore Into 08 Race?: Thousands of activists are hoping to convince Al Gore to run for president. Could a Nobel Peace Prize give the reluctant candidate a push? ›14:39 8 Oct, Mon
Quiz: Who blindsided Charlie on 'Survivor'?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›13:52 22 Oct, Wed
Co-founder of Slinky company dies at 90: Betty James, who co-founded the company that made the Slinky and beat the odds as a single mother in the late 1950s to become a successful executive, has died. She was 90. ›22:56
Head to a 'one-third club' country and save: Looking at a retirement fund statement can be a painful experience these days, but looking at the international currency charts is much more cheerful for Americans. For the most dramatic travel dollar changes, Tim Leffel says to look for destinations in the one-third club. ›20:21 21 Nov, Fri
Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obamas advice: 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.
Obama makes key Cabinet picks: Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees. ›00:51
Woman: I have great sex, but no Big O: From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back. ›20:26 19 Nov, Wed
Immigrant's killing reveals tensions in N.Y.: The case of Marcelo Lucero, who died Nov. 8, has once again highlighted the extraordinary amount of tension between white Long Island residents and the booming Hispanic population. ›23:05
Yellowstone reverts to more snowmobiles: Yellowstone National Park will let in 720 snowmobiles a day the same as the past three winters while officials try to form a long-term access plan. ›22:33 18 Nov, Tue