JetBlue strives for top-dog status: At JetBlue, the skies are going to the dogs. In an effort to take the lead as the pet-friendly airline, JetBlue Airways recently launched its new JetPaws in-cabin pet program. ›20:27 7 Jan, Wed
Repairs begin at China's quake-hit panda center: Repairs at China's famous Wolong Panda Breeding Center have begun, nearly eight months after it sustained heavy damage in a magnitude 7.9 earthquake, the facility's director said Friday. ›17:11
Activist blog closed amid China's porn sweep: China expanded an Internet cleanup campaign Friday, shutting down an edgy blog hosting site for apparently carrying "harmful comments" and naming more than a dozen sites containing pornography or other vulgar content. ›16:19
Obamas to keep seasoned White House chef: While many foodies speculated a high-profile chef would be given the job, President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have decided to keep current White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford in the kitchen. She is the only woman to hold the title. ›18:08
No rental car, but they still have my money: Kay Rihn reserves a nonrefundable rental car through Hotwire. She goes ahead and mails a check. Turns out she doesn't have a reservation. But her money? It's gone. ›00:04
Twins born on separate days, months, years: They're twins, all right, despite what their spanking new birth certificates say. ›22:58 2 Jan, Fri
Police stop school bus on liquor-store run: A school bus driver made an unscheduled stop at a liquor store, then allegedly asked a student to help hide her purchases when police stopped her, the district superintendent said. ›21:56 8 Jan, Thu
Man flees court and loses probation: A man who would have been on probation for his drug conviction will now have to spend six months in jail all because he fled before hearing a jury's sentencing verdict. ›23:11
Digital TV switch may leave millions behind: In less than six weeks, the nation's television broadcasters are due to shut off their analog signals and begin transmitting in digital potentially blacking out as many as 8 million U.S. households that rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air channels. ›19:58
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
Hawaii air/cruise, 7 nights, from $1,099: Need a break from the cold? A package offering round-trip airfare to Honolulu, seven nights' cruise ship accommodations and all meals is going for $1,099 per person plus taxes of $63. ›16:39
Mantyhose: Not your moms pantyhose: A growing number of men from construction workers to athletes and businessmen have found a passion for pantyhose, claiming they're for support, comfort and aesthetic purposes. Luckily, there are now pairs made specifically for men so they don't have to ravage their wives' or girlfriends' dressers to nestle into a pair of nylons. ›20:28 7 Jan, Wed
Want to eat better in 2009? 5 foods to try now: When it comes to eating, most of us are creatures of habit. Get out of your diet slump and try these five unusual nutritional foods now. ›13:18
Low times for high tech as CES opens: Bill Gates isn't at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Steve Jobs isn't at Macworld. One way or the other, 2009 will be a turning point for the consumer technology industry. ›15:36
Fire survivor: Lou the mule saved me: Jolene Solomon is beginning the new year with her life, her mule named Lou and little else. She says Lou's braying alerted to a fire that consumed her house but she escaped unharmed. ›03:31 7 Jan, Wed
Single ladies: Drive him wild, not away: You don't have to be perfect to attract a guy and keep him, according to "The Man Plan," but you have to be pretty close. From keeping the wrong pictures near your bed to showing off too much cleavage, here are some common mistakes to avoid. ›16:55 7 Jan, Wed
Cheap thrills for U.S. travelers in 2009: Theres nothing wrong with trying to stretch your travel budget as far as it will go, but theres no need to stay in your hotel room watching TV to save money. ›15:58
Merle Haggard sues environmental group: Haggard claims in the lawsuit that the group forged his signature and exaggerated his involvement with the organization to solicit money. ›01:41
Great Barrier Reef's coral growth is slowing: The growth of coral in the Great Barrier Reef has slowed to the most sluggish rate in at least 400 years and signs point to manmade greenhouse gas emissions as the culprit, according to a new study. ›19:00 1 Jan, Thu
Pelicans dying from Bay Area to Baja: Wildlife experts are trying to figure out why sick, disoriented and bruised California brown pelicans are being found in record numbers along more than 1,000 miles of coastline. ›22:12 7 Jan, Wed
City of sin calls with a 3-night getaway: If you need a quick getaway at a great price, check out this 3-night deal to Sin City, starting at just $169. ›16:54 8 Jan, Thu