Judges reject Alaska offshore drilling plan: Federal regulators improperly granted Shell Oil permission for exploratory drilling in Alaska's Beaufort Sea, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. ›17:08 21 Nov, Fri
Facebook curator detained by Croatian police: Send good karma, post a photo, criticize the prime minister all things you can do with the click of a mouse at Facebook, right? ›15:15
Neocons Converge Around Giuliani Campaign: ›21:52 6 Oct, Sat
Amid crisis, automakers look green in L.A.: Even as the auto industry is engulfed in a crisis, automakers are showing off their greenest rides at the Los Angeles auto show. Heres a round-up of whats on show. By Dan Carney. ›18:55 24 Nov, Mon
Did Iceman munch on moss?: A new study of the well-known "Iceman" mummy finds that he ate moss, though perhaps not on purpose. ›19:40
Fortunetelling big Internet business in Japan: An Internet firm specializing in crystal balls, tarot readings, I-ching and horoscopes is raking in business as Japanese seek reassurance about the future in the midst of a global financial crisis. ›17:24
Global AIDS crisis overblown? Some dare to say so: As World AIDS Day is marked on Monday, some experts are growing more outspoken in complaining that AIDS is eating up funding at the expense of more pressing health needs. ›17:42 30 Nov, Sun
WKRP in Cincinnati ... back on the air: A low-power TV station has changed its call letters to WKRP, the same as the fictional radio station in the 1970s hit series WKRP in Cincinnati. ›16:20 29 Nov, Sat
Bison roundup shows species' prairie recovery: Bison are no longer in danger of extinction. With more than 500,000 living in North America, the animals can be found on private ranches, public parks and wildlife preserves. ›19:57 28 Nov, Fri
Video: Capitol residents rent out homes for inauguration: Nov. 30: An estimated 1.5 million people will descend upon Washington for Barack Obamas inauguration. But with just 95,000 hotel rooms in the area, many locals are hoping to make a bundle by renting out their homes. NBCs Kevin Corke reports.(Nightly News) ›23:55 30 Nov, Sun
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
Floods leave Venice under water: Water in Venice has risen to its highest level in more than 20 years, leaving much of the Italian city under floods and forcing residents and tourists to wade through knee-high water. ›14:18
Obama daughters to help with dog, chores: There's no special treatment for the new first daughters when it comes to lending a hand and doing chores in the White House. In an interview with Barbara Walters, the Obamas said Sasha and Malia will help out with the dog and around the house. ›15:05 28 Nov, Fri
India: Pakistan must take 'strong action': India formally demanded that Pakistan take "strong action" against the people behind the Mumbai attacks on Monday. ›16:32
Brain waves show autism language problems: Unique brain wave patterns, spotted for the first time in autistic children, may help explain why they have so much trouble communicating. ›17:12
Capital Sources: Mike Huckabee, Unplugged: The former Arkansas governor struggles to raise money, lags behind the GOP presidential front runners in the polls and has been maligned by Bushs former counsel. Why he keeps on keepin on. ›18:16 11 Oct, Thu
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Reese Witherspoon is ready for Christmas, Rihanna spikes the competition, Ben Affleck goes to Africa and more. ›13:11 25 Nov, Tue
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
Military fears surge in mental health disorders: Some 15,000 soldiers are heading home to this sprawling base after spending more than a year at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and military health officials are bracing for a surge in brain injuries and psychological problems among those troops. ›20:18 29 Nov, Sat
Circus will get you in the mood to groove: It's time for another Britney Spears comeback: Call this one the remix version, and Circus will leave you thoroughly entertained. ›17:44
No electricity? Island now energy independent: Energy independence is still only a hypothetical goal for the U.S., but the owner of a tiny island off the coast of Connecticut says he has already achieved that feat and is offering his work as a model. ›01:50 23 Nov, Sun