Top headlines:
Lawyer gets 5-cent IRS bill, 4-cent refund: James Howarth is a little confused by two letters he has received from the Internal Revenue Service. ›17:31 3 Jan, Sat
Obama arrives in D.C. in style: With a brief glance out his car window, President-elect Barack Obama bid a brief hello last night to the town he will now call home and to his new neighbors. ›10:36
JetBlue, TSA pay discrimination settlement: The American Civil Liberties Union said Monday JetBlue Airways Corp. and the Transportation Security Administration paid $240,000 to a man who claimed he was discriminated against based on his ethnicity and Arabic writing on his T-shirt. ›23:31
allDAY: Stars reveal their New Year's resolutions: Haven't had time to eat healthy? Change your mindset for the new year! These meals, developed by Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, co-author and creator of Flat Belly Diet, will leave you satisfied on fewer calories, helping you to lose weight without feeling hungry. ›15:42 31 Dec, Wed
Is Hugh Jackman ready to go Dancing?: Hugh Jackman is Peoples Sexiest Man Alive for 2008, the 2009 Oscar host and an action hero but does that mean the renaissance man should give Dancing With the Stars a chance, too? ›01:27
Dewey author turns the page for new cat: On Christmas night, a surveillance camera on a Caribbean cruise ship recorded a woman in a bathrobe falling over the railing. Two days later, her husband told a fellow passenger he was heading to the ships casino to see if he could change his luck. ›21:17 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
Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed immediately: A prosecutor says disgraced financier Bernard Madoff violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives, and wants him jailed. ›00:05 6 Jan, Tue
Romijn, OConnell welcome twin girls: Rebecca Romijn and Jerry OConnell have two new additions to the family. The couple welcomed twin girls just before the New Year, Access Hollywood has learned. ›16:39
Foreigners stressed as unemployment rises: Laid-off foreign workers are scrambling for temporary visas and seeking advice from immigration attorneys about how long they can stay in the country while hunting for jobs. ›18:10 4 Jan, Sun
Joy's LIFE Diet Challenge: Jan. 5: Two teams face off in a month-long battle of the bulge. Find out how you can play along at home. ›12:43
10 ways to save money in 2009: Ted Lapidus, the fashion designer known for creating the unisex image in the 1960s, has died at age 79. President Nicolas Sarkozy responded by praising Lapidus as a designer who democratized French elegance and classicism. ›22:17 29 Dec, Mon
Blago pick: Not seating me could look racist: Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, whom Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed to fill President-elect Obamas Senate seat, said that if Democrats refuse to seat him, it could give the appearance of racism. He would be the Senates only black member. ›13:52 31 Dec, Wed
Woman gives naked intruder the 'squeeze': The Multnomah County, Ore., Sheriff's Office said an 88-year-old woman fended off a naked intruder by grabbing the man's crotch and squeezing. ›02:01 31 Dec, Wed
Seasoned road warrior shares lessons learned: All the travel chaos this past year does have the proverbial silver lining: You learn stuff. Here are five things Joe Brancatelli of Portfolio.com learned this year. ›20:24 30 Dec, Tue
TV listings:
Best bets: Bachelor, Biggest Losers return: New year, new slew of reality shows. "The Bachelor" and "The Biggest Loser" return, plus the CW finds frights with "13 Fear is Real." ›19:06 4 Jan, Sun
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
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
Police: Woman in wheelchair flees on foot: Police say a woman who begged from a wheelchair was caught running from a crime scene on foot in Monterrey, Mexico. ›23:22
Wallet-friendly getaways to Puerto Rico: This winter, travelers who book a four-night air-inclusive package to the island will save $200 off regular rates. ›01:36 3 Jan, Sat
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Heather Graham is festive in Italy, Hugh Jackman is courtside in New York, Woody Allen gets jazzy in Poland and more. ›12:41 30 Dec, Tue
Richardson withdrawal leaves cabinet gap: The President-elect's fast-track cabinet has an unexpected opening, with the New Mexico Governor, Obama's choice for commerce secretary, withdrawing under pressure of a federal investigation. ›13:43