Parole board KOs Lohans boxing match: Spokeswoman Heather Groll says the board frowns on Michael Lohans participation in a boxing match because he spent 20 months in prison for attempted assault. ›23:13 21 Nov, Fri
Just dating him in the meantime? Dont!: Even though it's a bit more flavorful than its cousin chicken, turkey is still a relatively blank canvas when it comes to food matching. In honor of Thanksgiving, Epicurious presents the top turkey-friendly wines. ›16:58 20 Nov, Thu
Scoop: Madonna's speedy divorce no surprise: The quick resolution of Guy Ritchie and Madonnas divorce came as a surprise to many, but not to those who are close to the Material Girl. ›14:44 21 Nov, Fri
U.N. climate chief hails Obama pledge: The recent commitments on global warming by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama mark a new beginning for world negotiations, the head of the U.N.'s climate change body said Wednesday. ›23:26 19 Nov, Wed
Sexism award goes to 'ugly ducklings' mayor: An Australian outback mayor's plea for lovelorn female "ugly ducklings" to move to a remote mining town to reverse a shortage of eligible women has won him the country's yearly award for outrageous sexism. ›14:23 21 Nov, Fri
U.K. may ban 'happy hour' as drink deaths rise: Britain is considering a ban on "happy hour" discounts at bars and restaurants to curb drinking, a spokesman said Saturday, as health advocates warned that a rise in liver-related deaths among young people may signal a future epidemic. ›18:05
Obama: 'Millions of jobs' in danger next year: President-elect Barack Obama said on Saturday that he was crafting a two-year stimulus plan to revive the troubled economy, warning that swift action was needed to prevent a deep slump. ›20:40
Ohio cops nab possible 'Granny Robber' suspect: Police in Ohio have arrested a 68-year-old woman on a bank robbery charge and they want to know if she's the so-called "Granny Robber" they've been seeking since last May. ›18:51
Spacewalkers work on toughest task: Astronauts are spacewalking again in hopes of wrapping up greasy repair work on a gummed-up joint at the international space station. ›19:32
'Card check' best hope for auto workers union?: One advantage the Honda and Hyundai plants in Alabama have over the General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford plants in Michigan is lower labor costs. But what if the UAW could more easily organize workers at Honda and Hyundai? ›17:38 21 Nov, Fri
Cosmic Log: A galaxy far, farther away: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The Hubble Space Telescope helps scientists figure out why a galaxy seemed unusually active. It turns out they had the galaxy in the wrong place. ›23:45 20 Nov, Thu
Cabbage batch kids: 2,200 Koreans make kimchi: Judges for the National Book Award honored a comeback, giving the fiction award to Peter Matthiessen's "Shadow Country," a thorough revision of a trilogy of novels from the 1990s. The 81-year-old author last won a National Book Award nearly 30 years ago. ›12:10 20 Nov, Thu
Great expectations await Michelle Obama: Food Network star Tyler Florence shares his favorite festive recipes, including roasted turkey, leek and cornbread stuffing, balsamic braised brussel sprouts, velvety mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and more. ›21:11 21 Nov, Fri
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
Cheeky! 'Butt bandit' suspect nabbed: Police have arrested a man suspected of leaving greasy, graphic imprints on the windows of stores, churches and schools in a small Nebraska town. ›01:26
First Read: Obama considering Mabus for cabinet: Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus is being considered for multiple positions in the Obama administration, including secretary of education, energy and ambassador to the United Nations. ›17:55 21 Nov, Fri
Bill Clinton's complex knot of conflicts: If Hillary Rodham Clinton is nominated for secretary of state, legal experts say unwinding some of the most nettlesome conflicts involving her husband's global fundraising would prove complicated. ›18:56
NYT: Obama tilts to center, inviting a clash of ideas: Barack Obama won the nomination with the hearty support of the left wing of his party. Now, his reported selections for two major Cabinet positions suggest a plan to govern from the center-right. ›03:48
After 30 years, his second National Book Award: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recalls of two kinds of window blinds, citing the strangulation death of a child and the near strangulation of another. ›14:13 20 Nov, Thu
APEC leaders: No new trade barriers: Leaders from 21 nations that account for half the worlds economy pledged Saturday not to implement protectionist measures for the next 12 months no matter how punishing the global downturn gets. ›00:16 23 Nov, Sun
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