Don't vaccinate? Doctors paying to hear views: There are so many parents in the free-spirited town of Ashland, Ore., who won't get their kids vaccinated that federal researchers are paying money just to hear their side of things. ›20:36
Skakel claims key evidence withheld: Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's lawyers have filed a new appeal of his murder conviction, claiming that police and prosecutors failed to provide them with evidence that pointed to another suspect and discredited a key state witness. ›13:51
NYT analysis: Difficult road for Panetta at CIA: For Leon E. Panetta, President-elect Barack Obamas choice for CIA chief, achieving success will be especially difficult because of intense pressure over recent counterterrorism policies in which the C.I.A. played a leading role. ›09:29
U.N.: One-third of Gaza casualties are kids: Palestinian children are dying at a heavy rate in the Israeli-Hamas fighting about one of every three persons killed, according to Gaza statistics. ›12:31
Anti-Israel demonstration in Egypt turns violent: ›18:59 7 Nov, Fri
Critics suggest reeling Chrysler is a lost cause: Even by the standards of battered automakers, Chrysler is in dire shape. ›14:15
At CES, progress comes a step at a time: The big debuts at the International Consumer Electronics Show arent whiz-bang hardware systems. Theyre ideas designed to protect the environment and improve the technology consumers already use. ›14:50
When it comes to breasts, three's a crowd: Up to 6 percent of the population is thought to have an extra breast or nipple. ›23:55 29 Dec, Mon
Racism: What we say doesn't match what we do: Think you wouldn't tolerate a racist act? Think again, says a surprising experiment that exposed some college students to one and found indifference at best. ›20:44 8 Jan, Thu
Frank: House to put conditions on bailout: A key lawmaker said Friday he expects the House to act soon to impose conditions on any new release of the second $350 billion in federal bailout funds. ›19:14
Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent in Dec.: The Labor Department reported Friday that the jobless rate rose to 7.2 percent in December and payrolls dropped by 524,000 jobs. ›20:55
Researchers make car parts out of coconuts: A team at Baylor University has made trunk liners, floorboards and car door interior covers using fibers from the outer husks of coconuts, replacing the synthetic polyester fibers typically used in composite materials. ›23:59 6 Jan, Tue
Monkey goby invasion a Great Lakes fear: Dozens of foreign species could spread across the Great Lakes in coming years despite policies designed to keep them out, causing significant damage, a federal report says. ›20:36 8 Jan, Thu
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Ashlee, Pete and many more celebs ring in the New Year, Lindsay heads to the beach, Cloris is rosey and more. ›12:28 6 Jan, Tue
Charges dropped against Stockman: Federal prosecutors dropped charges Friday against former Reagan budget director David Stockman, who was accused of overseeing a sweeping fraud at a troubled auto parts supplier. ›19:35
Waste pond ruptures, this time in Ala.: A power plant waste pond in Alabama ruptured but the spill has been contained, the Tennessee Valley Authority reported Friday. ›17:42
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 8 Jan, Thu
Women can smell a man's intentions: It's not hard to tell when a guy is "happy to see you." The twinkle in his eye, his swagger, that sexy smile all are clear signs he's in the mood. ›17:43
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 8 Jan, Thu
Lab discloses problem with vitamin D testing: The nation's largest medical lab company says it recently discovered and fixed a problem that led to inaccuracies in a small number of tests for vitamin D deficiency. ›14:09 8 Jan, Thu
Weight loss a phone call away, study finds: Phone and e-mail counseling help people improve their diet and lose weight, according to a new study that points to a potentially simple but effective tool in the fight against obesity. ›20:12