Randy Jackson reveals his weight battle: After landing in an emergency room with diabetes and gastric bypass surgery that helped him lose 100 pounds, Randy Jackson of American Idol has written about his experience in hopes of helping others defeat obesity. Weight control is like a serious disease, he said. ›16:53 1 Dec, Mon
Bill Gates Answers Your Questions: The Microsoft co-founder and leading philanthropist answers selected reader questions in this exclusive NEWSWEEK forum. ›22:02 9 Oct, Tue
Costellos Spectacle a different look at music: Elvis Costello's experience on the other side of interviews and a natural rapport with people in similar jobs make up for any deficits as a trained TV prober and give "Spectacle," a mix of music and talk, heft along with entertainment value. ›21:38 1 Dec, Mon
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
Luckys favorite holiday gifts that give back: Gearing up to start your holiday shopping? Lucky magazine shares affordable ideas for the giving season, including presents that benefit charities and 50 stylish gifts under $25. ›19:01 1 Dec, Mon
Carbon monoxide kills 11 girls at China school: Eleven girls died of carbon monoxide poisoning at a school in northern China's Shaanxi province, an education official said Tuesday evening. The girls had reportedly lit a fire to keep warm. ›10:22
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
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
Iraq: With U.S. Help, Warlords Gain New Power: ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat
Rare turtle in close call with soup pot: A rare Vietnamese turtle, one of just four believed left in the world, was swept away by a flood, taken hostage by an enterprising fisherman and nearly ended up in a soup pot. ›22:13 28 Nov, Fri
Obama has bipartisan economy pledge for govs: The president-elect is promising the country's governors that they will play a role in designing an economic recovery plan. ›13:29
5Top: Sports films for non-sports fans: "Bend it Like Beckham" is a sweet girl-power tale, and for fun and mostly mindless entertainment, it doesnt get much better than Caddyshack. ›18:03 1 Dec, Mon
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. ›15:46
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
Official: 3 die, 29 hurt in India blast: A bomb exploded in a train coach in India's insurgency-hit northeast on Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring another 29, a state government official said. ›10:10
Harvin improving, still in doubt for SEC title game: Florida's Percy Harvin limped around campus in a protective boot Monday and showed improvement, but coach Urban Meyer said his star receiver remained questionable for the Southeastern Conference championship game."The great news in the training room today, it's very positive, very positive, a lot of thumbs up, including from the player, a big thumbs up, a smile on his face," Meyer said. "He's as competitive a human being as I've ever been around. ›23:10 01 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
Seeking Common Ground on Abortion: Can evangelicals and liberals come together over abortion, gay rights, and the role of religion in public life? ›14:35 10 Oct, Wed
Man held after bus driver stabbing death: New York City police are questioning a man in the killing of an on-duty bus driver who was stabbed in front of horrified passengers. ›15:34
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
EarthTalk Q&A: Eco-clubs, Bush's legacy: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›20:39 21 Nov, Fri