Onboard innovators: In pursuit of pain-free flying: While most of us tend to sigh and suffer our frustrating flying moments silently, a few intrepid travelers have managed to turn those moments into marketable products. ›16:29 6 Jan, Tue
January is the saddest movie month of the year: If youre a moviegoer, the transition from December to January is a rough one, like falling asleep in Willy Wonkas chocolate factory and waking up in the dystopia of Blade Runner. ›18:22 5 Jan, Mon
Even guys cuddle their sweethearts' clothing: As many as three-quarters of women and two-thirds of men say they snuggle with shirts and other clothing worn by someone dear, but not near, researchers reported. ›13:04 7 Jan, Wed
Drugmakers aim to polish image with ad blitz: The pharmaceutical industry, confronting sluggish growth, low prestige and the prospect of more-aggressive government oversight, is moving on several fronts to burnish its image. ›11:09
Ill. panel recommends governor's ouster: A key panel unanimously recommended Thursday that Gov. Rod Blagojevich be impeached for abusing his power, mismanaging Illinois government and committing possible criminal acts. ›01:12 9 Jan, Fri
Ala. sheriff locked up over measly jail meals: This time, somebody listened to prisoners' complaints over lousy jail food. ›15:29
No credit cards, alcohol ... or urinals: One moment, Rick Steves in Iran filming would see murals encouraging young men to walk into the blazing sunset of martyrdom. The next, a bookstore worker would give him a free book. ›23:35
2 hours screen time a day may lead to unfit kids: Researchers have found that young teens who spend more than two hours in front of the TV or computer each day showed less endurance during a running test than their peers. ›21:40 7 Jan, Wed
Tourists burn a trail to Australian Antarctic outpost: An isolated Australian outpost in remote Antarctica has become a popular destination for adventure-seeking tourists, as more tour operators put it on their itinerary for more than just researchers. ›14:41
Pioneering civil rights lawyer dies: Charles Morgan Jr., a civil rights-era lawyer from Alabama who represented Julian Bond and Muhammad Ali and argued for the "one man, one vote" principle, died Thursday. He was 78. ›21:15
Clinton State Department team takes shape: The Secretary of State-designate isn't waiting to be confirmed to name her team, settling already on several senior positions, say Democratic sources and officials familiar with the transition. ›18:09
Merle Haggard sues environmental group: Haggard claims in the lawsuit that the group forged his signature and exaggerated his involvement with the organization to solicit money. ›01:41 9 Jan, Fri
New therapy helps boy with rare disease: A drug used to suppress the immune system in cancer and rheumatoid arthritis has helped extend the life of a Minnesota boy struggling with a rare and deadly form of the genetic disorder Pompe disease. ›16:56
Obama warns that major stimulus needed: President-elect Barack Obama warned Thursday that the nation's recession could "linger for years" unless Congress acts to pump huge sums from Washington into the U.S. economy. ›20:54
Landing in Tehran 30 years later: Travel guru Rick Steves, well known for his useful tips on seeing Europe and other locales on the cheap, recently took an eye-opening trip to Iran. ›22:23
No rental car, but they still have my money: Kay Rihn reserves a nonrefundable rental car through Hotwire. She goes ahead and mails a check. Turns out she doesn't have a reservation. But her money? It's gone. ›00:04 9 Jan, Fri
Cheney: Obama should keep terror policies: Vice President said Wednesday it would be a mistake for the President-elect to scrap the Bush administration's terrorist-fighting policies designed to prevent future attacks on the U.S. ›14:00
Quiz: Who was top money-making movie star in '08?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›16:02 17 Dec, Wed
Prediction: Trendy sex not so hot in 2009: Every new year is a time for trend prediction and, in 2009, even sex isnt immune. So heres my 2009 prediction about trendy sex: Its over, writes Brian Alexander. ›17:02
Private funeral set for Jett Travolta in Florida: John Travolta and his family were expected to host a private memorial service Thursday for their son, 16-year-old Jett Travolta, at their home in a central Florida gated community. ›19:35
Melamine found in more U.S. infant formula: The FDA says the industrial chemical melamine and a byproduct cyanuric acid have now been detected in four of 89 containers of infant formula made in the United States. ›20:37 7 Jan, Wed
Man who made bomb threat won't face charges: A Kentucky man who claimed to have a bomb aboard a Los Angeles-bound jetliner and was then tackled and bound by other passengers will not face federal charges, the FBI said. ›14:30
Pinched Americans hit the gym, but seek deals: People squeezed by the economic crisis are still paying for gym memberships and diet centers, but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in. ›23:59
Now hair this Sanjaya is back!: Sanjaya Malakar, who was known as much for his big hair and personality as for his mediocre voice on his unsuccessful Idol Season 6 campaign, is about to release some new music and a memoir. ›14:53