Top headlines:
Mortgage applications surge by record: Mortgage applications surged by the largest amount on record last week as a new Federal Reserve program pushed interest rates down to their lowest level in more than 3 years. ›18:36
The 'Dog Whisperer' Wins Another Convert: A few minutes with Cesar MillanTVs Dog Whispererwas all it took to win back a skeptic. ›18:28 10 Oct, Wed
Activist vows no retreat against Japan whalers: The leader of a militant conservation group that has skirmished violently with Japanese whalers he will not retreat from confrontation during his bid to stop this season's hunt in Antarctic waters. ›15:46
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Newsweek: Do the Big Three deserve $34 billion?: Newsweek: Do the Big Three deserve $34 billion? ›15:13 2 Dec, Tue
Women on top: Female execs rise in porn biz: From the owner of the small adult store near you, to video directors, to promoters, women executives have quietly become integral to the world of adult entertainment. ›13:41
Bush set to relax rules protecting species: Animals in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams and other projects don't pose a threat, under a regulation the Bush administration is set to put in place. ›16:13 20 Nov, Thu
GOP's Chambliss wins Ga. runoff: The GOP's Sen. Saxby Chambliss won the Georgia Senate runoff Tuesday over Democrat Jim Martin in a race that attracted light voter turnout despite the contest's high stakes. ›13:55
Hotels offer outrageous perks for your pets: Massages, happy hours, and monogrammed towelsfor pets. Its just another dog day at these fine hotels. ›18:04
Interview: Susan Faludi on 9/11 Myths: In her new book, Susan Faludi examines the cultural impact of the 9/11 terror attacks. What she says about their effect on U.S. politics, feminism and the differences between American and European approaches to history. ›17:08 8 Oct, Mon
Allergic reactions to HPV shot are uncommon: A study of Merck & Co Inc's cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil found that allergic reactions were uncommon and most young women can tolerate subsequent doses. ›18:30
Obese children risk thyroid damage: Obese children may be damaging their thyroids, creating a vicious cycle of metabolism and overweight, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday. ›16:01
Brand-name drugs no better than generics: There is no evidence that brand-name drugs given to treat heart and other cardiovascular conditions work any better than their cheaper generic counterparts, U.S. researchers said. ›21:35 2 Dec, Tue
Online retailers see 'Cyber Monday' surge: Online merchants finally got some relief with the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, spurred by a bevy of deals and free shipping offers. ›21:58
Fed: Economy darkens before holidays: The economic picture has darkened further as Americans hunkered down heading into the holidays, forcing retailers to ring up fewer sales and factories to cut back on production. ›23:43
Binge drinking may hike stroke risk: People who occasionally binge-drink may have a heightened long-term risk of suffering a stroke, even if they do not regularly drink heavily, a new study suggests. ›00:38 4 Dec, Thu
Treasury urged to cut mortgage rates: Financial industry lobbyists are urging the Treasury Department to take steps to lower mortgage rates in an effort to stabilize the housing market. ›00:02 4 Dec, Thu
VS 'angels' cut carbs for big show: Let's take a moment to savor this little tidbit: Even Victoria's Secret's handpicked "angels" ramp up the cardio and cut out the carbs before they parade around in their underwear for a nationally televised broadcast. ›20:38 2 Dec, Tue
Study explains dark spots on Venus: The clouds are parting on Venus as new images reveal more about the structure of a dense layer that enshrouds the hot planet. ›20:11
Climate explorers eye poles, Everest: A team of explorers plans to ski to the North and South Poles and climb Mount Everest all within 365 days and with the goal not to conquer but to protect the ice from global warming. ›23:51 21 Nov, Fri
Technology may be altering how brains work: Some scientists think the wired world may be changing the way we read, learn and interact with each other. ›19:01
Saad Hariri on Lebanons Future: Saad Hariri takes up the mantle of his assassinated father, and argues for the world to isolate Syria. ›15:46 12 Oct, Fri
Cars: Wheres the Perfect Part?: In the past, finding the perfect part for a classic-car restoration meant joining enthusiast clubs, hanging around swap meets and pawing through junkyards. How the Web has revolutionized the hunt. ›16:21 9 Oct, Tue
20 questions: A day with the Duggars: The family that keeps on growing reveals the daily chaos that comes with having 17 children plus one on the way. In their book "The Duggars: 20 and Counting!" parents Michelle and Jim Bob also share how they react to the inquiring minds of the public. An excerpt. ›15:03 2 Dec, Tue
