Inaugural crowd to face intense scrutiny: Law enforcement officials bracing for the largest crowds in inaugural history are preparing far-reaching security thousands of video cameras, sharpshooters, air patrols to safeguard President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in. ›23:19 21 Nov, Fri

Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth: The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her." ›16:21 19 Nov, Wed

Vatican forgives John Lennon for Jesus quip: The Vatican's newspaper has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, calling the remark a "boast" by a young man grappling with sudden fame. ›19:17

Seeking Common Ground on Abortion: Can evangelicals and liberals come together over abortion, gay rights, and the role of religion in public life? ›14:35 10 Oct, Wed

A Muslim Letter to Christians: In an unprecedented letter, Muslim leaders across the globe invite the worlds Christians to the table. ›14:33 11 Oct, Thu

Stocks jump on Geithner speculation: Wall Street put a stop to a terrifying decline and stormed higher as President-elect Obama appeared ready to tap the chief of the N.Y. Federal Reserve as the next treasury secretary. ›00:52

Cars: Wheres the Perfect Part?: In the past, finding the perfect part for a classic-car restoration meant joining enthusiast clubs, hanging around swap meets and pawing through junkyards. How the Web has revolutionized the hunt. ›16:21 9 Oct, Tue

Disputed Senate ballots hold key to Minn. win: The pile of disputed ballots in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race is growing at a pace sure to dwarf the 215-vote margin prior to the recount, making it tough to tell who is gaining an edge as the recount progresses. ›17:56 21 Nov, Fri

Hirsh: Democracy's Strange Bedfellows: The champions of democracy often share an overly romantic view of how quickly it can flower in hostile soil. ›16:56 11 Oct, Thu

Al Gore's Nobel Patrol: A vigilant fan of the former veep keeps watch as the Nobel Committee announces its peace prize. ›15:10 12 Oct, Fri

Quiz: Surprising Thanksgiving calories!: While President-elect Barack Obama fills his Cabinet, many foodies are wondering who will fill the ones in his kitchen. Famous chefs from Charlie Palmer to Rachael Ray share their meal suggestions for a fictional inaugural dinner. ›19:38 21 Nov, Fri

FDIC to guarantee $1.4 trillion in bank debt: Federal regulators will guarantee as much as $1.4 trillion in U.S. banks' debt in a bid to get the distressed financial system pumping again. ›01:03

American history museum back in business: The National Museum of American History has reopened after a two-year, $85 million renovation. ›20:04 21 Nov, Fri

Keep warm with cool winter coats: Fashion legend Diane von Furstenberg is in the running to make Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day dress. She was one of the many fashion designers asked to submit a sketch for President-elect Obama's wife. ›13:04 20 Nov, Thu

Bush signs bill providing extra jobless benefits: President George W. Bush on Friday ensured that millions of laid-off workers will keep getting their unemployment checks as the year-end holidays approach. ›16:48 21 Nov, Fri

Starr: How to Fix the Yankees: With their longtime manager halfway out the door, the Yankees in transition will be the most fascinating story in baseball. ›22:28 10 Oct, Wed

It's a Snap! The latest collection of readers' photos: It's a Snap! The latest collection of readers' photos ›23:21 20 Nov, Thu

A beginners guide to Twilight: How to pretend like you know what your teenage daughter is talking about. And maybe, just maybe, you'll get addicted to Twilight, too. ›21:20 18 Nov, Tue

Larry Craig, Hall of Famer: Not even a sex-sting arrest and an on-again, off-again guilty plea can keep Idahos senior senator from induction into the pantheon of Gem State greats. ›17:40 12 Oct, Fri

Tyler Florence's complete holiday dinner: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two women one who says she wants to wow her friends with a "New York look" and another who wants to surprise her husband. ›15:59 19 Sep, Fri

Video: Obama pick moves the market: Nov. 21: Stocks went on a huge rally Friday after news spread that N.Y. Fed chief Tim Geithner was President-elect Barack Obama's choice for Treasury Secretary. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:43 21 Nov, Fri