An expensive surprise: Life at sea takes a visa: The Belams found a deal through an online travel agency that priced a 21-day cruise to Brazil at $2,200 per person a good value. Or so they thought. ›16:55 1 Dec, Mon
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
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 1 Dec, Mon
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Rome might not be history, series creator says: Series creator Bruno Heller says he wants to produce a theatrical wrap-up to his critically beloved and prematurely canceled HBO drama Rome. ›15:01 1 Dec, Mon
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
The Duggars: How they live debt-free: Readers have a lot of questions about how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar manage to raise their 17 kids without going broke. Here, the busy couple comes clean about living debt-free, preparing for grandkids and more plus they offer a crowd-pleasing recipe. ›21:56 1 Dec, Mon
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgottena shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
VW Jetta TDI named 'Green Car of the Year': Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI as the "Green Car of the Year," making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award. ›21:04 20 Nov, Thu
Top 20 medical breakthroughs for women: This years biggest advances are changing the face and future of your health. From cancer and Alzheimers disease to eating disorders and obesity, Health magazine reveals breakthroughs you need to know about now. ›21:37 1 Dec, Mon
U.N. climate chief hails Obama pledge: The recent commitments on global warming by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama mark a new beginning for world negotiations, the head of the U.N.'s climate change body said Wednesday. ›23:26 19 Nov, Wed
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 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
Anthony Bourdain dishes on parenting and food: After spending years introducing television viewers to unusual eats from around the globe, culinary bad boy Anthony Bourdain is focused on a smaller perhaps tougher audience: his 19-month-old daughter. ›20:02 28 Nov, Fri
Panel: Biological attack likely by 2013: The U.S. can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study being briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden. ›04:00
Got Thanksgiving leftovers? Make sliders: Looking for something different to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Consider these turkey sliders from 12-year-old San Diego resident Joey Yarwick, the winner of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers second annual The Next Gourmet Burger Kids Recipe Contest. ›16:48 28 Nov, Fri
Crash survivors Barker, DJ AM to reunite: Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina. ›14:15 1 Dec, Mon
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
Costa del Sol, Spain, air/resort, from $699: A six-night stay in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia with a guided tour of the city of Ronda, which has evocative remains from Moorish and Roman times. ›16:02 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
Cosmic Log: Seasons greetings from space: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Are you looking for out-of-this-world greeting cards to send out during the holidays? The folks behind NASA's Great Observatories have just the thing. ›22:16 1 Dec, Mon