Pirates open fire on U.S. cruise ship: Pirates near Somalia chased and shot at a U.S. cruise liner with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack the vessel, a maritime official said Tuesday. ›14:05
Affordable places to escape the cold: When average daily temperatures dip far below freezing, it's time to get out of the city. But with the economy struggling, sunbathing on a private beach in Maldives may not be a financially feasible option. ›14:58
Rapport with Obama will be key for Clinton: Hillary Clinton's success as secretary of state may depend as much on Obama's willingness to admit her to his inner circle as her mastery of the job, officials say. ›05:57
9 ways to tell if your travel pro is crooked: As a rule, most travel agents are well-trained, competent professionals who work hard for you. But there are exceptions to every rule. Here are some simple ways to determine if your travel pro is crooked. ›16:00 1 Dec, Mon
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Sail to Australia & New Zealand: The idea of traveling to Australia and New Zealand is often put on that someday wish list since high prices have been a long-time roadblock. Well, you can now turn someday into today, thanks to slashed prices on exotic cruises down under. ›14:53
Larry Craig, Hall of Famer: Not even a sex-sting arrest and an on-again, off-again guilty plea can keep Idahos senior senator from induction into the pantheon of Gem State greats. ›17:40 12 Oct, Fri
Newsweek: Why we need better batteries: ›07:52 26 Nov, Wed
Hirsh: Democracy's Strange Bedfellows: The champions of democracy often share an overly romantic view of how quickly it can flower in hostile soil. ›16:56 11 Oct, Thu
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 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
Americas best small ski towns: Skip the big mountain resorts and opt for one of these five communities with authentic snowbound charm. ›19:53 30 Nov, Sun
Thailand, air/15 nights, from $1,795: Meet Buddhist monks, ride an elephant, dine with locals at their home, and otherwise immerse yourself in Thai culture as you journey from the country's urban south to its rural north. ›14:51
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
Liberals to keep pressure on Obama for results: The President-elect drew plenty of support from moderates, but the liberal side of the Democratic Party followed him most resoundingly. Now the left-leaning voters who worked relentlessly to get Obama elected want results. ›17:49 1 Dec, Mon
U.S. intel office adds warming to warnings: A major U.S. intelligence report coming out Thursday is adding climate change to the "traditional" mix of factors expected to destabilize the world into the near future. ›21:33 19 Nov, Wed
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46 12 Oct, Fri
Clift: Why Is Howard Dean So Quiet?: Howard Dean has stayed oddly quiet lately while intraparty squabbling over the Democrats primary calendar escalates. What gives? ›22:25 12 Oct, Fri
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
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
Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat