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Video: Obama's CIA pick signals dramatic shift: Jan. 6: Monday's surprise announcement that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta to lead the CIA points to a major change in direction for U.S. intelligence policy. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›23:59 6 Jan, Tue
Party hard? Try the morning-after panini: After a long night of imbibing and questionable activities that you may wish to forget, you're going to be hungry. Skip the long lines at the brunch spot and try making this delicious panini courtesy of Curtis Stone. ›18:24 31 Dec, Wed
Zookeeper's son cashes in on polar bear: The son of the late German zookeeper who nurtured celebrity polar bear cub Knut at Berlin zoo has raised nearly 7,000 euros ($9,748) by selling off his father's belongings on Internet auction site eBay. ›20:17 5 Jan, Mon
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When it comes to breasts, three's a crowd: Up to 6 percent of the population is thought to have an extra breast or nipple. ›23:55 29 Dec, Mon
Scribner to publish Laura Bushs memoir: The first lady is finally telling her side of the story. Laura Bush's memoir, which is expected to be published in 2010, will provide an intimate account of her eight years in the White House, revealing her recollections of personal and historical moments. ›16:57 5 Jan, Mon
House, Senate convene for 111th Congress: The House and Senate have convened for a new Congress that will immediately confront the country's struggling economy. ›22:46 6 Jan, Tue
To find happiness, turn losses into wins: In "The Great Eight," gold medal Olympian Scott Hamilton reveals the secrets to happiness that helped him through his battle with cancer. In this excerpt, he writes about how each of life's challenges can be a gift. ›15:00 6 Jan, Tue
Aw, snap! Its Colbert & Colmes for a day: Jettisoned by his longtime co-host Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes was adopted by Stephen Colbert for a day, at least. "The Colbert Report" anchor introduced the Fox News commentator as his new co-host, but later turned him into a bat. ›17:49 6 Jan, Tue
Beijing woman dies from bird flu, China says: A Chinese woman has died from bird flu in a Beijing hospital, the government reported , but the World Health Organization said the case did not signal a new public health threat. ›20:46 6 Jan, Tue
Holes in health care mean teens face future ills: Many adolescents are falling through cracks in the health care system what a major new report calls missed opportunities to shape the next generations health. ›22:55 5 Jan, Mon
Microsoft: 2008 was 'biggest year ever' for Xbox: Microsoft Corp sold 28 million units worldwide of its Xbox 360 video game console through the end of 2008, expanding the Xbox's lead over rival Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 console in worldwide unit sales, the company said on Monday. ›18:54 6 Jan, Tue
Diet, not exercise, plays key role in weight loss: Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role. ›18:46 6 Jan, Tue
At 19, college swimmer faces mortality: In Danny Thrall's heart, he was a swimmer. But his heart betrayed him. ›20:22 4 Jan, Sun
Travolta family returns to U.S. after autopsy: Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama. ›21:33 6 Jan, Tue
Perez Hilton: Get your 15 minutes of fame: Have no talent? No problem! The self-proclaimed "queen of all media" and founder of the celebrity blog PerezHilton.com gives tongue-in-cheek advice on how to "keep up with the Hiltons" and keep your name in the spotlight in his new book, "Red Carpet Suicide." ›16:49 6 Jan, Tue
Waistline war: 20 worst packaged foods: Battling the bulge? Watch out for these packaged perpetrators, says Men's Health editor Dave Zinczenko in his book, "Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide." ›15:12 2 Jan, Fri
Video: Can America afford to heal its healthcare?: Jan. 6: Health care reform is one of the most complex problems President-elect Barack Obama has promised to tackle, but that could prove to be more of a challenge than ever during the current financial crisis. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:04
Lovesick teen's boyfriend jailed over murders: A 20-year-old man who helped kill a lovesick girl's family because the two were forbidden to date has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. ›10:01
Sail to Asia in luxury for a discount: Although exotic cruises to Asia can indeed cost a pretty penny, weve found a spring voyage on VacationsToGo.com priced at 33 percent off rack rates at $3,995. ›14:42 6 Jan, Tue
Rare pink iguana evaded Darwin: When English naturalist Charles Darwin explored the Galapagos Islands in the early 1800s, he, and countless scientists since, overlooked a hefty pink iguana. ›00:31 6 Jan, Tue
Worst Week star Erinn Hayes is pregnant: Hayes, 32, tells PEOPLE exclusively that she and her husband, construction superintendent Jack Hayes, 34, planned the pregnancy to coincide with her characters. Im nothing if not an opportunist, jokes Hayes. ›02:41
10 parenting resolutions for the new year: From reclaiming your home to planning a long weekend getaway, resolve to live a happier and saner life in 2009! Parenting expert Stacey Boyd shares easy ways to transform your habits and provide a healthier environment for your little ones. ›21:05 6 Jan, Tue
Ex-contractor to face charge in Iraq death: Federal prosecutors intend to charge a former security contractor for Blackwater USA in the killing of an Iraqi guard in 2006, his lawyer said Tuesday. ›20:55 6 Jan, Tue
