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Kidnappers kill ex-Cubs catcher's brother: Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday after a rebound on Wall Street, but pervasive concerns about the dismal outlook for the world economy limited gains. ›12:49
First Read: New Nixon tapes: Ruthless, cynical, profane: Richard Nixon's reputation takes a fresh pounding every time the National Archives releases another batch of audio tapes from his presidency, and today's opening of nearly 200 hours of Nixon White House recordings is no exception. ›19:02 2 Dec, Tue
Bison roundup shows species' prairie recovery: Bison are no longer in danger of extinction. With more than 500,000 living in North America, the animals can be found on private ranches, public parks and wildlife preserves. ›19:57 28 Nov, Fri
Real Estate: Keeping Tabs On 'This Old House': Now in its 28th year, 'This Old House' has helped transform dozens of houses. But what does it really cost to be part of this DIY club? ›17:21 9 Oct, Tue
It's all glitter as queen opens Parliament: Hard times have hit Britain, but you wouldn't know it by watching Queen Elizabeth II open Parliament. ›23:28
Conjoined twin dies after separation: The brother of major league catcher Henry Blanco has been killed in Venezuela. ›09:57
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 2 Dec, Tue
Keep it simple: Three-ingredient meals: Minimalist Mark Bittman shares secrets for easy dishes that are sure to please. ›15:41
Hirsh: Democracy's Strange Bedfellows: The champions of democracy often share an overly romantic view of how quickly it can flower in hostile soil. ›16:56 11 Oct, Thu
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Obama names Richardson commerce chief: President-elect Barack Obama named Bill Richardson as his choice for commerce secretary on Wednesday, after passing over his vanquished Democratic rival for secretary of state. ›17:48
Deer gets revenge after hunter shoots him: A hunter bagged a big buck on the second day of firearms season, but the kill caused him a lot of pain. ›02:02 2 Dec, Tue
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
Hebron settlers brace for showdown: The Russian navy said Wednesday one of its warships would sail this week through Panama Canal a symbolic projection of Moscow's power to the U.S. zone of influence. ›19:55
Lopez to host Miss America pageant again: Mario Lopez will again host the Miss America pageant, which airs Jan. 24 on TLC. ›22:20 1 Dec, Mon
Detroit: Behind the UAWs Striking Ways: The unions strategic mini-strikes against Chrysler and GM struck a chord with members and fear among management. Is Ford next? ›00:16 11 Oct, Thu
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
GM CEO heading to Capitol by way of Malibu: Eager to avoid another scathing lecture about corporate excess from members of Congress, top U.S. auto CEOs will travel to Washington this week in hybrid vehicles. ›12:46
Road salt shortage vexes states: Some U.S. cities are paying as much as $170 a ton as road salt prices nationwide soar because of shipping problems and surging demand. ›17:39 2 Dec, Tue
Video: Richardson brings extensive resume to Cabinet: Dec. 3: Adding another former rival to his Cabinet, President-elect Barack Obama named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports.(Nightly News) ›23:51
Rice: Pakistan must help in terror probe: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday Pakistan bears a "special responsibility" to help get to the bottom of last week's terror attacks in India. ›22:44
Will mad cow prevention mean pollution?: A federal regulation aimed at preventing mad cow disease from getting into the food supply could lead to cattle carcasses rotting on farms, spreading germs and polluting the water. ›22:20 21 Nov, Fri
U.S., Russia refuses to sign cluster-bomb ban: Riot police charged into a group of doctors and nurses protesting Zimbabwe's deepening economic and health crisis, eyewitnesses said Wednesday as deaths rose sharply from a cholera epidemic. ›13:20
Newsweek: Gore on carbon, coal and illusion: ›15:24 2 Dec, Tue
