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Stepdad denies hitting girl in brain injury case: A man accused of beating his stepdaughter so severely that she suffered a permanent brain injury triggering a right-to-die case testified Friday that he never hit her and believed his wife's claims that the girl injured herself. ›22:23 21 Nov, Fri
Vegas doctor convicted of using Botox knockoff: A doctor and his wife have been convicted of treating patients with a Botox knockoff at their Las Vegas clinic. ›00:28 21 Nov, Fri
EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory: As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction. ›19:56 20 Nov, Thu
GM to return two leased jets amid criticism: General Motors Corp will return two of its leased corporate jets amid intense criticism in Washington this week on the luxury travel arrangements of its chief executive. ›18:41 21 Nov, Fri
Date-rape doctor they could not convict: Despite all the legal advances of the past three decades, little has changed for women who report a date rape. ›13:15 21 Nov, Fri
Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Gday! Hugh Jackman is new Sexiest Man Alive:
Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obamas advice: The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her." ›16:21 19 Nov, Wed
Graffiti triggers crime, littering, study shows: The mere presence of graffiti doubles the number of people littering and stealing in a neighborhood, new research suggests. ›19:32 20 Nov, Thu
Turkeys killed as Palin addresses media: Gov. Sarah Palin has granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to one lucky turkey, but the video that shocked some viewers captured what was happening in the background. ›16:16 21 Nov, Fri
Spears makes unexpected appearance in court: A court spokesman said after the hearing that Spears appeared to give an update on her upcoming album, Circus, and details of her tour and other promotions. ›00:53
Gifting necessities seen as big holiday hit: Forget the wish list. Shoppers may be giving the gift of necessity this holiday season, buying up cards for gas, groceries and even utilities to help friends and family through lean times. ›19:57 21 Nov, Fri
Chinese still buying cars - fuel efficient ones: ›18:22 12 Nov, Wed
'Wheel' and 'Jeopardy!' are bigger than TV: Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune have been TVs reigning syndicated shows for a quarter-century. And as they carry on in TV tandem, each show has struck out for other media platforms. ›17:46 18 Nov, Tue
A beginners guide to Twilight: How to pretend like you know what your teenage daughter is talking about. And maybe, just maybe, you'll get addicted to Twilight, too. ›21:20 18 Nov, Tue
Expecting parents: What is a doula?: Greek for "a woman who serves," a doula can help comfort, inform and encourage a laboring woman, satisfying needs that hospital staff and family can't always tend to. Find out how a doula might fit into your birth experience. ›16:57 20 Nov, Thu
Gas prices dip below $2 as oil prices waver: Only four months after peaking at an unheard of $4.11 a gallon, the national average price for gasoline tumbled below $2 Friday, its lowest point in more than three years. ›23:03 21 Nov, Fri
AIDS official blasts Russia as infections rise: A top Russian anti-AIDS coordinator on Friday lambasted the government's approach to fighting HIV, saying the number of registered cases was growing 10 percent a year. ›22:43 21 Nov, Fri
Bush signs bill providing extra jobless benefits: President George W. Bush on Friday ensured that millions of laid-off workers will keep getting their unemployment checks as the year-end holidays approach. ›16:48 21 Nov, Fri
Why We Suck: When Denis Leary attacks: In his new book, the writer/comedian/actor rants about well pretty much everyone. Leary uses his wit and biting humor to comment on celebrities, those who are politically correct and the obese, for starters. An excerpt. ›20:03 19 Nov, Wed
Report predicts U.S. decline, Russia rise: Global warming could be a boon to Russia while the U.S. could further decline in importance during the next two decades, says a U.S. intelligence report with predictions for the world in 2025. ›11:07 21 Nov, Fri
Red is the new white at Chinese weddings: In China, many young couples are forgoing Western rituals and gowns for the crimson costumes of the ancient Han way. Considered auspicious in China, red is the color of choice at traditional weddings.
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Hansbrough back in lineup as UNC bests UCSB: ›05:07