Body Odd: Exercise pill is a cheat: Body Odd: Getting buff without the sweat not as great as you might think. ›18:43 6 Aug, Wed
Concerts and music festivals worth the trip: The dollar may be weak and vacationers loathe to board planes, but that hasn't stopped music fans from flocking to see their favorite performers. ›19:57 6 Aug, Wed
Surprises in landmark U.S. adoption survey: The first federal survey of both men and women on adoption challenges some stereotypes and offers some surprising findings. ›18:52
Obama doubts Clinton backers to cause trouble: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday dismissed suggestions the nominating convention could be marred by tensions between his supporters and die-hard backers of Hillary Clinton. ›16:37
Obama pokes McCain over tire-pressure issue: Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday taunted Republican presidential rival John McCain for first mocking the idea of keeping tires inflated for energy conservation and then agreeing the practice works. ›18:37 6 Aug, Wed
New York-bound: Jets, Pack reach Favre deal: ›06:50
Ready for takeoff ... and emergencies: Flight crews, airports and airlines are ready should you need emergency medical assistance. The Well-Mannered Traveler says you should be, too. ›13:27
Fineman: Tense times remain for Clinton, Obama: Bill wont say Obamas ready to president, and Hillary says the presumptive nominee hasnt fulfilled his fundraising promises. Howard Fineman on the continued tension between the old and new guard. ›18:49 6 Aug, Wed
Travel etiquette: Don't offend the locals: Memorizing every detail of a country's decorum rulebook before heading overseas is difficult if not impossible. Here are tips on getting by graciously in the 10 most visited countries. ›16:31 6 Aug, Wed
If trends continue, well all be fat in 40 years: Even viruses can go down with a viral infection, French scientists reported on Wednesday, in a discovery that may help explain how they swap genes and evolve so rapidly. ›19:37 6 Aug, Wed
Drop anchor at these new cruise ports: The opportunity to explore the most remote corners of the world during a cruise vacation is ever more feasible as todays cruise itineraries span the planet. ›19:46
Labor Day cruises starting at just $239: With Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, just six weeks away, are you prepared to let go? Sure, you can ease the seasonal transition with a long weekend of barbecues, Wiffle ball and final days at the pool, but how about a cruise for real closure? ›14:45
Economic woes hit European vacationers too: While the economic downturn has put a crimp in Europeans' style, continental holidays are even tougher on visitors from North America. ›18:10 6 Aug, Wed
Rep: Woman's past irrelevant to NASCAR bias suit: The former racing official who has accused NASCAR of racial discrimination and sexual harassment in a $225 million lawsuit had a restraining order filed against her by a former boyfriend and was arrested for driving under the influence, The Associated Press has learned.Mauricia Grant, who filed her suit against NASCAR in June, also was charged with driving with a suspended license while still employed as a technical inspector for NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide Series. ›19:25
Shaky science casts doubt on doping results: Most people associate shock therapy more with torture rather than healing. But since the 1980s, the number of patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy has tripled to 100,000 a year. ›12:22 6 Aug, Wed
Top 10 countries who will win medals in Beijing: China has its sights set on winning the medal count. Can it happen? Jeff Gordon ranks the countries who will fare best in Beijing. ›17:57
FBI: Hospital used homeless as 'human pawns': The average time that hospital emergency rooms patients wait to see a doctor has grown from about 38 minutes to almost an hour over the past decade, according to new federal statistics released Wednesday. ›18:46 6 Aug, Wed
TV preacher's wife in court over lawsuit: As one of the leaders of a Houston megachurch, the wife of renowned pastor Joel Osteen is known for her Christianity. But a flight attendant is accusing Victoria Osteen of committing some very unchristian-like behavior. ›12:37
Which Olympics host cities win big, stumble?: Curmudgeonly contrarians may claim that the Olympics is not about sports, it's about politics. But we know better: The Olympics has always been about improving the appeal of the host city. ›13:48 6 Aug, Wed
Analysis: Case against Ivins not airtight: Lacking hard proof, U.S. federal prosecutors relied on the process of elimination and circumstantial evidence to finger Bruce Ivins as the anthrax killer. ›11:39
Survey: Public divided on in-flight cell use: The friendly skies are not so affable when it comes to using cell phones on commercial airliners. A Department of Transportation survey finds nearly half of U.S. residents oppose in-flight cell phone use, but nearly half of the younger generation support it. ›17:50