Curb your cravings with chocolate: When you feel an urge for M&M's or tiramisu, it seems nothing else will do. But experts have discovered new ways to curb cravings and to indulge them without going overboard. ›12:22 3 Oct, Fri
Snag your own A-list retreat: You know those resorts you see in the pages of magazines? The places where Jessica Alba lounges by the pool and Nicole Kidman unwinds after her wedding? Well, they're not as exclusive as you may think. Here's why you'll love them and how to snag your own luxurious vacation for a steal. ›04:37
Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive: A blink-and-you'll-miss-it town in rural east Georgia is the last place you'd expect to find the country's only museum dedicated to the classic comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. ›21:32 3 Oct, Fri
Fewer 'sworn virgins' in Albania: In this strongly patriarchal society where for centuries women had virtually no standing, sworn virgins enjoyed the same rights and respect as men. ›03:20
Palin expands character attacks: Sarah Palin is expanding the Republican attacks on Barack Obama's character, invoking his controversial former pastor. ›19:08
Enjoy a 3-night Toronto getaway for $449: An air/hotel offer from American Airlines and Fairmont Hotels, plus some train deals, will get you thinking about a northern getaway. ›14:54
Mudslinging grips McCain, Obama campaigns: The heightened attacks, initiated over the weekend by the Republican campaign, gathered intensity Monday as Democrats resurrected their opponent's links to a financial scandal two decades ago. ›19:35
Broken promises: How airlines have betrayed us: Airline passengers are usually a forgiving lot. When a flight doesn't take off as planned, they understand. When they have to pay extra for a checked bag because of higher fuel prices, they oblige. But airlines continue to use travelers' goodwill against them through betrayal. ›13:47
Study: Tuna travel across the Atlantic: Bluefin tuna from both sides of the Atlantic get together as juveniles, a discovery that could affect how the tuna fishery is managed. ›22:41 2 Oct, Thu
The 10 best hotels in the country: There are hundreds of great hotels in the U.S., so why not stay in one of the top 10? ›17:12 26 Sep, Fri
Springsteen rocks Obama rallies in Philly, Ohio: Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have lost faith in the American dream. ›23:14 5 Oct, Sun
'Smoot' reaches new heights at MIT: The father of a measurement known as the "Smoot" returned Saturday to be honored at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he and his fraternity brothers invented it 50 years ago. ›04:14 5 Oct, Sun
'Petit Le Mans' adds green competition: Everyone in the field of Saturday's Petit Le Mans will be competing in the first Green Challenge, a competition to highlight fuel efficiency and lower emissions. ›19:38 3 Oct, Fri
First U.S. CO2 auction nets $38.5 million: Northeastern fossil fuel-burning power plants, which are now required to buy credits to cover the carbon they emit, spent nearly $40 million in the first such U.S. cap-and-trade auction. ›19:25 29 Sep, Mon
Paramount, DreamWorks to separate: Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks say they are formally separating following DreamWorks' deal to partner with Reliance Entertainment of India. ›21:20 5 Oct, Sun
Flu deaths linked to staph infections: More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a new government report that urges parents to have their kids get the flu shot. ›12:33
Vatican sees the light of solar power: The first of a planned 2,400 solar panels have been installed on top of the papal audience hall at Vatican City. ›20:32 29 Sep, Mon
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Dozens dead in India ethnic riots: Clashes between ethnic groups in India's remote northeast has left at least 49 people dead in four days, including 19 killed on Monday, officials said. ›19:25
Columbia astronaut's diary goes on display: Pages from an Israeli astronaut's diary that survived the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia and a 37-mile fall to earth are going on display this weekend for the first time in Jerusalem. ›17:01 3 Oct, Fri
5 smart snacking tips to help you slim down: While eating all day long may seem like a dieting no-no, it can actually help you avoid weight-loss yo-yoing. ›12:17 3 Oct, Fri