Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Britney gets her Bambi, Cruise and Beckham do Broadway, Oprah plants a tree and more. ›12:57
J.K. Rowling is back on bookshelves: The woman behind Harry Potter will release a new book Dec. 4: "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," a collection of fairy tales that is mentioned in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Proceeds will go to a charity for children in Eastern Europe co-founded by Rowling. ›16:25
New doctors still too tired for safety: Doctors-in-training are still too exhausted, says a new U.S. report that calls on hospitals to let them have a nap. ›18:06
China: 6 babies may have died from toxic milk: Chinas Health Ministry says six babies may have died from tainted milk, up from a previous official figure of three deaths. ›01:09
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
Randy Jackson on conquering diabetes: In "Body With Soul," the musician and "American Idol" judge writes about his struggle with his weight and diabetes, and provides tips for those facing the disease. An excerpt. ›13:57 1 Dec, Mon
Childhood sleep terrors inherited, study finds: Night terrors, which send children into sudden inconsolable screaming, are at least partially inherited, according to a study published on Monday. ›17:26 1 Dec, Mon
Cell phones more distracting than passengers: Mobile phone calls distract drivers far more than even the chattiest passenger, causing drivers to follow too closely and miss exits, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. ›15:46 1 Dec, Mon
Bush, first lady mark World AIDS Day: President Bush says his presidential initiative has already met its goal of treating two million people with the deadly AIDS disease in sub-Saharan Africa. ›15:53 1 Dec, Mon
Britney brings Circus to big top in NYC: Britney Spears starred in her own "Circus" on Tuesday, performing songs from her new album of that name under a big top in New York City, unveiling plans for a 2009 tour and celebrating her 27th birthday. ›16:05
Curtis Stones apple-honey tarte tatin: Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone shares a sweet and satisfying dessert that won't eat up your time. ›15:52
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
No Joke! Ledgers role is Oscar-worthy: Nomination, or win, for turn in Dark Knight more than mere sentimentality ›14:13 1 Dec, Mon
Good Housekeeping's best toy awards: From cool chemistry sets to gourmet cupcake makers, Good Houseekeeping magazine lists the most exciting, creative (and safe!) presents for your little ones. ›16:06 28 Nov, Fri
Obama has bipartisan economy pledge for govs: The president-elect pledged quick work Tuesday on an economic recovery plan to include tax cuts and increased federal spending, and told the nation's governors he wants their advice. ›16:25
Earthlings, space beer has splashed down: Space beer, the result of a five-month mission to boldly grow, where almost no one has grown barley before, has landed in Japan. ›16:12
C-sections tied to higher asthma risk for babies: Babies born by Caesarean section are more likely to develop asthma than children delivered naturally, Swiss researchers said on Tuesday. ›01:52
Video: Building team, Obama opts for pragmatism: Dec. 1: Evidently eager to emphasize diplomacy and not ideology as a way to solve the world's problems, President-elect Barack Obama Monday introduced a national security team comprised largely of foreign policy centrists. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports.(Nightly News) ›23:45 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
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
Cosmic Log: Rocket rides for sale: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A brand-new travel agency is selling front-row seats on an XCOR Aerospace rocket plane that will soar more than halfway to outer space. ›17:57