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Plague threatens last of the ferrets: On the grasslands near Badlands National Park, wildlife officials have been waging a war since spring to save one of the nation's largest colonies of endangered black-footed ferrets. ›21:55 30 Aug, Sat
When sex and technology don't mix: If youre given the choice between an awesome gadget and a weekend getaway with a hot girl ... sometimes its just best to change the channel. Such is the case with Playboy TV's new reality dating show, "Gadget or the Girl." ›13:08 5 Sep, Fri
Government questions plastic bottles' safety: Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about a chemical used in baby bottles and food containers, just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared the substance safe. ›23:48 3 Sep, Wed
Jessica Simpson sings at Grand Ole Opry: Pop star turned country singer Jessica Simpson told a crowd during her Grand Ole Opry debut that it was an honor to be on the famous stage. ›22:46 7 Sep, Sun
Afghan leader set for trial in NYC: Ex-Afghan tribal leader Bashir Noorzai faces trial Monday on charges he smuggled heroin into the United States part of a parade of prosecutions in New York involving reputed foreign drug lords. ›10:04
Google is world's most powerful 10-year-old: When Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google Inc. on Sept. 7, 1998, they had little more than their ingenuity, four computers and an investor's $100,000 bet on their belief that an Internet search engine could change the world. ›16:39 5 Sep, Fri
Zimbabwe opposition: No deal better than bad deal: If Robert Mugabe cannot agree at the negotiating table to surrender most of his powers, he should put the decision to his people in a new election, the main opposition leader said Sunday. ›20:56 7 Sep, Sun
Donny and Marie bring sincere to Sin City: Sibling entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond will bring their wholesome entertainment to Sin City as the duo begin a half-year stint in Las Vegas. ›22:33 7 Sep, Sun
Storms force shift in shuttle schedule: The target dates for the next two space shuttle liftoffs have been moved two days later, due to the impact of recent tropical storms on launch preparations, NASA said Friday. ›16:48 5 Sep, Fri
Continental to charge $15 for first checked bag: Continental Airlines Inc. said Friday it is charging some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag, matching a similar fee imposed by other carriers. ›15:45 5 Sep, Fri
Bush may create largest protected area: President Bush on Monday said he was considering creating two protected marine areas in the Pacific Ocean one of which would be the world's largest, covering an area almost as large as Alaska. ›23:45 25 Aug, Mon
Madonna dedicates 'Like a Virgin' to pope: Italian news reports say pop star Madonna dedicated "Like a Virgin" to Pope Benedict XVI when she sang the song in concert just a few miles from the Vatican. ›21:43 7 Sep, Sun
It was a hot summer for video games: The dog days of summer tend to dry the flow of game launches to a trickle. But this summer has been ... different. The recent weeks and months have offered up a surprising number of gaming gems. You just have to know where to look. ›09:06 5 Sep, Fri
Canada PM calls Oct. 14 election: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call early elections in hopes of strengthening his minority government's hold on power. ›13:59 7 Sep, Sun
Tidbits: Battle brews between Jamie Lynn, Casey: Relationship woes just keep mounting for Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge. Sources tell the Star the young parents are officially on the outs. ›03:47
Woody Allen makes opera directing debut: Shy 72-year-old filmmaker Woody Allen would take no bows after his successful debut as an opera director despite prolonged applause from the crowd. ›22:40 7 Sep, Sun
U.S. to review Afghan deaths after videos: The U.S. military said it planned to reopen an investigation into civilian deaths in a coalition air strike in western Afghanistan last month after new evidence emerged about casualties. ›06:46
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Murray stuns No. 1 Nadal in U.S. Open semifinals: ›04:11
Beyond hotels: Accomodations for the budget-minded: Budget-minded travelers have plenty of ways to save money and take trips. ›13:45 4 Sep, Thu
Police say Gary Coleman involved in accident: Utah authorities say a truck driven by actor Gary Coleman hit a man on his foot after the two argued in a bowling alley. ›22:20 7 Sep, Sun
Huge ice shelf breaks loose in Canada: A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away in Canada's northern Arctic, another indication of how warmer temperatures are changing the polar frontier, scientists said Wednesday. ›02:48 4 Sep, Thu
Meet the 2008 Chase class: Who will fight for this year's championship? Larry McReynolds introduces the 12 drivers in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup field. ›04:08
Was Palin's SSN published on the Web?: Part of vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's Social Security number apparently was published on the Web earlier this week, stirring up privacy concerns. ›13:09 5 Sep, Fri
