Solar panels on graves power Spanish town: A gritty, working-class town outside Barcelona has placed a sea of solar panels atop mausoleums at its cemetery, transforming a place of perpetual rest into one buzzing with renewable energy. ›18:33 23 Nov, Sun
Bush, first lady mark World AIDS Day: President Bush says his presidential initiative has already met its goal of treating two million people with the deadly AIDS disease in sub-Saharan Africa. ›15:53 1 Dec, Mon
3 back from dead update their stories: Their lives were rudely interrupted in dramatically different ways, from a lightning bolt to a heart attack to an ATV accident. But Lara Eustermann, Jill Finley and Zack Dunlap have one thing in common: Theyre very thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving. ›15:59 26 Nov, Wed
Will mad cow prevention mean pollution?: A federal regulation aimed at preventing mad cow disease from getting into the food supply could lead to cattle carcasses rotting on farms, spreading germs and polluting the water. ›22:20 21 Nov, Fri
Cell phones more distracting than passengers: Mobile phone calls distract drivers far more than even the chattiest passenger, causing drivers to follow too closely and miss exits, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. ›15:46 1 Dec, Mon
Newsweek: Why we need better batteries: ›07:52 26 Nov, Wed
Miracle Worker author dies at 94: Playwright William Gibson, whose "The Miracle Worker" has thrilled audiences for nearly a half-century with the true story of the deaf-blind Helen Keller's rescue from a world of ignorance, has died. He was 94. ›14:05 28 Nov, Fri
AdBlog: Im a lumberjack, and Im OK: ›12:16 11 Nov, Tue
Eau de Penn State: Flowers, not football: Want to smell like your alma mater? A fragrance developer says it has made a perfume and a cologne inspired by Penn State, and plans to roll out more college scents next year. ›14:13 1 Dec, Mon
It's official: U.S. is in recession: A panel of the National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday that the U.S. economy fell into a recession last year. ›19:46 1 Dec, Mon
The 11 lamest blogs on the Internet: Let's face it, though: The blogosphere isn't all brilliance. For every innovative and inspiring site, there are at least a dozen downright dreadful alternatives. ›13:45
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
Mom calls for jail in cyberbullying case: The landmark court case of a Missouri teen who committed suicide after allegedly being cyberbullied in a classmates ruse ended in a conviction but it was little more than cold comfort to a still-grieving mother. I can never bring Megan back, Tina Meier said. ›16:00 1 Dec, Mon
Sears reports $146 million quarterly loss: Sears Holdings Corp. said Tuesday hefty charges and weak results at its U.S. department stores and Kmart locations drove it to post a much wider-than-expected third-quarter loss. ›13:19
Newsweek: Why Obama's lukewarm on nuclear power: ›08:49 26 Nov, Wed
Wall Street rises after huge drop: Wall Street opens higher Tuesday, following a now-familiar pattern of snapping back after a huge selloff. ›15:11
Man in eagle deaths grateful for pardon: Twelve years after pleading guilty to federal charges in the deaths of three bald eagles, Leslie Owen Collier learned his name was cleared: He was pardoned by President George W. Bush. ›00:10 1 Dec, Mon
Video: Latinas learn to lower health risks: Dec. 1: Latina women in the U.S. are increasingly eager to confront their health risks, and recently they've started to see dramatic results. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:58 1 Dec, Mon
Newsweek: Gore on carbon, coal and illusion: ›15:24
Top 5 party and gift wines: Wondering what bottle to bring to the party? Epicurious profiles five perfect presents in the red, white, and sparkling varieties. ›16:11 26 Nov, Wed
Video: The 'R' word, finally outed: Dec. 1: A panel of economists officially announced Monday that the U.S. fell into a recession in December 2007. CNBC's Maria Bartiromo reports.(Nightly News) ›23:41 1 Dec, Mon
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? YouTube: Borrowing from "American Idol," the online video site announced plans Monday for a YouTube Symphony Orchestra, featuring a collaboration of wannabe musicians with Carnegie Hall, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, composer Tan Dun and others. ›22:13 1 Dec, Mon
EU announces interest in Arctic region: The European Union's executive body said Thursday that the bloc should try to obtain its fair share of oil, gas, minerals and fish exposed by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. ›23:14 20 Nov, Thu
Some doctors may stop vaccines because of cost: About one in 10 doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money when they do it, according to a new survey. ›16:17 1 Dec, Mon