Suspect's wife charged in FBI agent's death: An FBI agent trying to arrest a cocaine-dealing suspect at a home near Pittsburgh was fatally shot Wednesday by the man's wife, authorities said. ›01:23
Community colleges suddenly in spotlight: Long the neglected stepchildren of American higher education, community colleges have come front-and-center in the eyes of students, policymakers and philanthropists. ›22:50 19 Nov, Wed
Age limit on Neb. safe haven near approval: A 30-day age limit in the Nebraska safe-haven law appears headed for final approval. The Legislature voted 41-6 Wednesday to give second-round approval to the limit. A final vote is expected Friday. ›19:50 19 Nov, Wed
Video: Ann Curry, above the clouds: Nov. 19: NBC's Ann Curry countered altitude sickness and bone-numbing fatigue while trying to make her way to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro.(Nightly News) ›00:20
Is your parent overmedicated?: When Siri Carpenter suspected her mother's multiple prescriptions were causing memory loss, she discovered an epidemic that affects millions. ›13:34 17 Nov, Mon
A real-life Star Trek deflector shield: In "Star Trek," a deflector shield surrounded the Starship Enterprise, and radiation bounced off it. Now tests show it's possible to create a real deflector shield that would have the same effect. ›00:37
New cardiac care program treats patients faster: The last thing Erik FitzPatrick remembers of the Corporate Challenge road race, he was waving to his wife and young daughter as he neared the finish line. ›16:49 16 Nov, Sun
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Obama: Warming must be tackled now: President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered a surprise message to a climate change summit convened by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, vowing to take action once in office. ›23:41 17 Nov, Mon
Septic tanks make Malibu special, smelly: Malibu, which has long relied on septic tanks over sewer pipes as a way to limit development, may soon be forced to acquiesce. ›21:24 19 Nov, Wed
Dutch bars hit hard by smoking ban: Hunkered down in a thick winter coat and scarf, Steven Jankipersadsing lit up a cigarette after finishing his bowl of pea soup outside a Dutch cafe. ›21:06 19 Nov, Wed
New penguin found, 500 years after extinction: Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago. ›14:32 19 Nov, Wed
Australia invests in whale research: Australia will invest millions of dollars in non-lethal whale research to show Japan that the animals do not need to be killed in order to be studied, the government announced Monday ›22:40 16 Nov, Sun
Newsweek: U.S. hospitals target cross-border care: In the hopes of capitalizing on Americans crossing the Mexican border in search of cheaper treatment, some U.S. hospital chains are starting to build facilities just across the border. ›18:45 19 Nov, Wed
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Fed lowers its projections for economy: The Federal Reserve has sharply lowered its projection for economic activity this year and next, and signaled additional interest rate reductions may be needed. ›19:39 19 Nov, Wed
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
Canadian seal hunt will continue as usual: Canada's new fisheries minister said Wednesday she expects next year's commercial seal hunt will proceed as usual, despite a European Union proposal that threatens to ban seal products. ›23:29 19 Nov, Wed
Got photos of polar bears in the wild?: If you have taken photos of polar bears in the wild, noting the date and location of the images, you can be part of the largest study to identify individual bears by their "whisker prints." ›22:27 17 Nov, Mon
Homes sought for dogs as tracks close: Pet adoption agencies are pushing to find homes for a growing number of retired greyhounds amid a struggling dog racing industry and a weak U.S. economy. ›11:44 18 Nov, Tue
Study: Ginkgo fails to prevent Alzheimers: Ginkgo, long promoted as an aid to memory, didnt help prevent dementia and Alzheimers disease in the longest and largest test of the extract in older Americans. ›20:59 18 Nov, Tue