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
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
Plax hit with weapon charge; Pierce under scrutiny: Plaxico Burress was led out of a police precinct in handcuffs Monday after surrendering on a weapons possession charge, and authorities said that teammate Antonio Pierce is being investigated over his role in an accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub. ›00:46
Cop shoots himself after gun-safety lesson: A top cop mistakenly shot himself in the thigh after giving his daughter a lesson in gun safety, police said. ›11:17 29 Nov, Sat
Restraining order granted to Kirsten Dunst: A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has awarded actress Kirsten Dunst a restraining order against a man who was arrested for trespassing on her property. ›21:58 1 Dec, Mon
Ga. runoff could decide balance of power: Georgia voters are returning to the polls Tuesday to decide one of two unresolved U.S. Senate races that Democrats need to win for a 60-seat majority impervious to GOP filibusters. ›13:37
Parents paid for babies named after Mussolini: An Italian right-wing party is offering 1,500 euros ($1,930) to parents who name their babies after wartime fascist dictator Benito Mussolini or his wife Rachele, saying their names are under threat. ›19:22 26 Nov, Wed
Celtics aren't sorry to be repetitive: The Celtics outclassed the Magic for their ninth straight victory Monday. Charley Rosen says they're looking like champs again. ›05:22
Scoop: Idol's emotional focus will highlight Abdul: "American Idol" plans to give the show a more emotional focus, which will play to the strengths of judge Paula Abdul. ›13:56
Hudson's estranged brother-in-law arrested: Police arrested the estranged brother-in-law of Jennifer Hudson on Monday in the deaths of the entertainer's mother, brother and young nephew. ›01:15
Tidbits: Britney's breakdown? Love was first!: While Britney Spears rebuilds her post-breakdown image, Courtney Love is reminding fans that she's already been there, done that. ›13:55
Trampled NY worker lacked crowd training: A worker trampled to death when customers stormed a Wal-Mart for bargains on the day after Thanksgiving had no experience in crowd control and was placed at the entrance because of his hulking frame, police and a lawyer said Monday. ›13:59
Britney Spears, Obama lead Yahoo top searches: Barack Obama's presidential victory got more clicks than any other story on yahoo.com this year, but the most searched term was "Britney Spears," Yahoo Inc reported on Monday. ›15:27 1 Dec, Mon
Experts warn of water shortages by 2080: Half the world's population could face a shortage of clean water by 2080 because of climate change, experts warned Tuesday. ›16:07 18 Nov, Tue
Music going the way of the Web: Digital music sales account for 18 percent of the U.S. music market and that figure will grow to 41 percent in five years, Forrester Research said in a report released on Monday. ›01:22
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
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
Laser technique produces bevy of antimatter: Blasting a gold target with high-powered lasers creates huge amounts of antimatter, reported scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at a conference last week. ›16:53 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
Video: Are video games recession proof?: Dec. 1: CNBC's Jim Goldman reports that while consumers are pulling back on spending for many holiday gifts, they are continuing to shell out cash for video games.(MSNBC) ›20:00 1 Dec, Mon
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