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
Boy murder suspect can visit mom on holiday: An 8-year-old boy accused of killing his father and another man in Arizona will be allowed to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. ›01:33
More American kids went hungry last year: New government figures show that almost 700,000 children went hungry in America at some point in 2007. ›21:23 17 Nov, Mon
FDA sending inspectors to other nations: The FDA will open it first overseas office in China, whose growing role as an exporter of food and drug products to the U.S. has combined with several recent food safety scares to prompt a strategy change. ›05:33 19 Nov, Wed
Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth: Have Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al inspired you to embark on a globe-trotting adventure of your own? Here, Travel + Leisure magazine offers advice on the cheapest and best ways to get to Belize, Iceland, Australia and Mount Kilimanjaro. ›16:47 19 Nov, Wed
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Al-Qaida No. 2 says Obama betrays race: Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader used a racial epithet to insult Barack Obama in a message posted Wednesday, describing the president-elect in demeaning terms that imply he does the bidding of whites. ›20:47 19 Nov, Wed
Study: Fast-food ad ban may cut obesity in kids: Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday. ›23:32 19 Nov, Wed
With no money, Pakistan moms abandon kids: ›18:59 7 Nov, Fri
How a camera can 'steal' your keys: Scientists in California have developed a software algorithm that automatically creates a physical key based solely on a picture of one, regardless of angle or distance. ›00:15
Cosmic Log: Interplanetary Internet passes test: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: After a decade of tinkering, NASA has successfully conducted the first deep-space test of a protocol designed to accommodate an interplanetary Internet. ›08:06 19 Nov, Wed
Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease: Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found. ›13:57 18 Nov, Tue
The New Yorker: The perils of efficiency: Four decades after the Green Revolution, and after waves of reforms intended to transform agriculture, were still having a hard time insuring that people simply get enough to eat. ›00:12 18 Nov, Tue
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
Report: Economy is sickening U.S. hospitals: The dismal economy has U.S. hospitals ailing, with new data showing declines in overall admissions and elective procedures, plus a big jump in patients who can't pay for care. ›22:14 19 Nov, Wed
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
Have a question for a cougar?: Whether you're explaining why you're the best person for a job, pushing across a 10-K finish line, or climbing toward your between-the-sheets peak, success can often come down to what you've been eating. Women's Health magazine reveals which foods will up your chances of getting the results you're gunning for. ›22:14 18 Nov, Tue
Working in health care can be risky: A new study shows that health care workers are more likely to die from bloodborne infections and related illnesses than people working in other occupations. ›19:37 19 Nov, Wed
Experts: Lack of playtime is hurting children: Without ample opportunity for forms of play that foster innovation and creative thinking, Americas children will be at a disadvantage in the global economy, psychologist argues. ›20:13 18 Nov, Tue
Why some brains stay sharp in old age: A handful of people reach old age with razor-sharp brains. Scientists call them "super aged." But what makes them special? ›20:40 17 Nov, Mon
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon