Salmon helped in pesticide ruling: Farms and orchards that continue to use three pesticides that harm salmon will have to greatly expand buffer zones around so the chemicals don't reach streams, federal biologists ruled Tuesday. ›18:01 19 Nov, Wed
Study: Autism costs strain family finances: More than half a million U.S. children have autism with costly health care needs that often put an unprecedented financial strain on their families, national data show. ›14:08 1 Dec, Mon
Tina Fey's husband talks about her facial scar: Tina Feys husband is talking about something the 30 Rock actress would rather not discuss: the scar on her left cheek. ›15:20 1 Dec, Mon
'Christmas Story' fans celebrate film's 25th year: Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where it was made. ›23:07 30 Nov, Sun
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
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 1 Dec, Mon
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
Russia upgrades missiles to evade U.S. arms: Russia's military is planning to upgrade its missiles to allow them to evade American weapons in space and penetrate any prospective missile shield, a Russian general said Monday. ›21:00 1 Dec, Mon
Newsweek: The gospel of Will Smith: 'Seven Pounds' is about a man searching for salvation. The man who plays him is searching, too. ›20:35 1 Dec, Mon
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
Rice gives piano recital fit for a queen: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave a piano recital for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. ›11:22
New fanlike coral found in deep sea: A spectacular new species of coral has been discovered thriving in veritable forests on the peaks of undersea mountains off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. ›16:33 1 Dec, Mon
Gloom returns to world markets: European stocks were little changed Tuesday as hopes of a modest rebound on Wall Street following the previous days savage retreat helped offset an overnight slump in Asia. ›12:22
Test Pattern: Ho ho horrible holiday links: Tacky Christmas sweaters, hideous holiday lights and more fun holiday-themed links. ›14:09 1 Dec, Mon
Climate crusaders set to act in Congress: Democrats now have all their climate ducks lined up: Four crusaders from California ready to join forces in Congress with President-elect Barack Obama to pass mandatory emissions curbs . ›23:16 21 Nov, Fri
Depression in elderly tied to heart disease: Older people who are depressed are much more likely to develop a dangerous type of internal body fat that can lead to diabetes and heart disease, a disturbing new study found. ›21:05 1 Dec, Mon
Key to HIV shot may be bodys initial reaction: The body's initial response to contracting HIV could provide the answers scientists need to develop a vaccine for the AIDS-causing virus, a Nobel-winning expert said on Monday. ›19:34 1 Dec, Mon
Hopes of ever separating conjoined girls dashed: Twin girls born joined at the head have overcome long odds, but the doctor who brought them to the U.S. now says there's no longer a chance they will ever lead separate lives. ›22:03 28 Nov, Fri
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Video: Mumbai: Anatomy of an attack: Dec. 1: In the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, the Indian government is considering creating an office of homeland security, but it must first figure out why the current system failed to protect its citizens. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports.(Nightly News) ›23:48 1 Dec, Mon