Chocolate lovers paradises around the world: From Belgium to the Bay area and Hershey, Pa., to Tuscanys Chocolate Valley, we find the top spots around the world where the chocolate is worth writing home about. ›19:55 30 Nov, Sun
Bomber slays 10 at Afghan market: A suicide bomber apparently trying to target Afghan police detonated his explosives in a crowded market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, killing eight civilians and two policemen, an official said. ›10:07
Septic tanks make Malibu special, smelly: Malibu, which has long relied on septic tanks over sewer pipes as a way to limit development, may soon be forced to acquiesce. ›21:24 19 Nov, Wed
Police seek shoppers who trampled worker: Police are reviewing surveillance videos of a post-Thanksgiving shopper stampede that trampled a suburban Wal-Mart worker to death, but they acknowledge it may be difficult to bring criminal charges. ›13:44
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
Sears faces tough test this holiday season: The holiday season is expected to be difficult for most retailers, but it could prove especially tough for one of the nations most storied brands: Sears. ›16:06
EarthTalk Q&A: Eco-clubs, Bush's legacy: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›20:39 21 Nov, Fri
Cars: Wheres the Perfect Part?: In the past, finding the perfect part for a classic-car restoration meant joining enthusiast clubs, hanging around swap meets and pawing through junkyards. How the Web has revolutionized the hunt. ›16:21 9 Oct, Tue
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
Is gay the new black?: Gay is the new black, say the protest signs and magazine covers, casting the gay marriage battle as the last frontier of equal rights for all. ›18:53 30 Nov, Sun
Rice: India probe will test Pakistan's will: The United States has told Pakistan it expects nothing short of complete cooperation in investigations into the terrorist rampage in nuclear rival India. ›17:05
The 'Dog Whisperer' Wins Another Convert: A few minutes with Cesar MillanTVs Dog Whispererwas all it took to win back a skeptic. ›18:28 10 Oct, Wed
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
Slain anchors parents still ask: Why?: A suspect is in custody, but unanswered questions remain about why Anne Pressly was brutally murdered in her home, the Little Rock TV anchors parents said Monday. They revealed that there is evidence their daughter was sexually assaulted. ›14:22
GM board meets to review bailout request: The board of General Motors Corp met on Sunday to review a restructuring plan intended to cut costs and win support for up to $12 billion in emergency funding from the government. ›00:38
Parents charged in death of chained girl: Manslaughter and child-abuse charges have been filed against the father and stepmother of a teenager who died in a Michigan house fire while chained to her bed. ›20:24
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
N.M. baby dies from illness tied to formula: The New Mexico Health Department says a baby has died and another has been hospitalized due to a rare infection. ›19:04
2 hurt in shooting at Miami mall: Authorities responding to a shooting at suburban Miami mall say one person has been shot and taken to a hospital. ›20:29
Pro-logging mob attacks Brazilian police: A mob enraged by a crackdown on illegal logging trashed a Brazilian government office in a remote jungle city and tried to attack environmental workers, authorities said Monday. ›20:43 24 Nov, Mon
Germany plans lab tests for airport naked scans: Germany will begin laboratory tests in the next few weeks on full-body airport screening devices to see if they can produce images that do not show passengers naked, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. ›19:29 29 Nov, Sat
Rescued pilot whales join larger pod: A group of whales rescued from an Australian beach have joined a larger pod in deep waters a sign they are doing fine after their ordeal, an official said Monday. ›16:23 24 Nov, Mon
Could Nobel Win Push Gore Into 08 Race?: Thousands of activists are hoping to convince Al Gore to run for president. Could a Nobel Peace Prize give the reluctant candidate a push? ›14:39 8 Oct, Mon
Terror Watch: Gonzales Lawyers Up: Still under investigation by Congress and Justice Department lawyers who once worked for him, the former attorney general has turned to a leading Washington attorney to help him beat the rap. ›18:12 10 Oct, Wed