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Its another girl for Garner and Affleck: This is the second child for the couple, who already have a daughter, Violet ›02:01 7 Jan, Wed
Bangkok inferno puts spotlight on police payoffs: ›18:59 7 Nov, Fri
Sports Biz: Five sure bets for 2009: So whats ahead for the year in sports business? Here are five predictions as we enter the last year of the decade. (Hint: Look for Tiger to roar back to the top of the golf rankings.) ›14:40
Detroit show features track for electric cars: Organizers of Detroit's annual auto show have carved out space in the convention center basement for a 700-foot-long oval driving track to showcase zero emissions vehicles. ›22:25
Mortgage rates fall to record low again: Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to a record level for a fourth straight week, dropping to the lowest mark since Freddie Mac started tracking the data nearly 28 years ago. ›21:08
Obama warns that major stimulus needed: President-elect Barack Obama warned Thursday that the nation's recession could "linger for years" unless Congress acts to pump huge sums from Washington into the U.S. economy. ›20:54
N.Y. judge: Monkey meat needs permit: A federal judge in Brooklyn has rejected a Liberian woman's argument that she had religious reasons for smuggling endangered monkey meat into the United States. ›23:40 3 Jan, Sat
Police stop school bus on liquor-store run: A school bus driver made an unscheduled stop at a liquor store, then allegedly asked a student to help hide her purchases when police stopped her, the district superintendent said. ›21:56
Obama: Major stimulus needed: President-elect Barack Obama warned Thursday that the nation's recession could "linger for years" unless Congress acts to pump huge sums from Washington into the U.S. economy. ›20:54
Job hunts grow harder as recession deepens: New claims for unemployment benefits dropped unexpectedly last week, but the number of people continuing to seek aid rose sharply. ›21:57
Protests over Calif. train shooting turn violent: Protests over the fatal shooting of an unarmed man by a transit police officer turned violent in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday night. ›16:42
Purple Heart won't be awarded for PTSD: The Pentagon on Thursday sought to assure troops that it takes post-traumatic stress seriously despite the recent decision not to award the Purple Heart to those with the disorder. ›21:09
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Strong earthquake rocks Costa Rica: A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica on Thursday, shattering windows, cracking walls and sending frightened residents running into the streets of the capital. ›21:49
Consumer borrowing plunged in November: Consumers cut back on their borrowing by a record amount in dollar terms in November, another sign of trouble for the rapidly weakening economy. ›21:59
Private funeral set for Jett Travolta in Florida: John Travolta and his family were expected to host a private memorial service Thursday for their son, 16-year-old Jett Travolta, at their home in a central Florida gated community. ›19:35
Cops probing sewer problem sniff out pot operation: Deputies investigating a sewer problem at a Minnesota home smelled something amiss a strong odor of marijuana. ›00:10 6 Jan, Tue
U.K. slashes rates to 315-year low: The Bank of England cut official interest rates by a half a percentage point to 1.5 percent on Thursday, the lowest level in its 315-year history. ›16:49
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Ashlee, Pete and many more celebs ring in the New Year, Lindsay heads to the beach, Cloris is rosey and more. ›12:28 6 Jan, Tue
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
Christie Brinkley, Peter Cook back in court: Though they reached a divorce settlement last July, legal problems between Christie Brinkley and her ex, Peter Cook, are heating up again. ›02:13
ConsumerMan: Obama coins worth the price?: For the Obama inauguration, you can find all sorts of souvenirs for sale, including commemorative coins. Are they a good investment? Well, is a t-shirt a good investment? ›14:41
Pioneering civil rights lawyer dies: Charles Morgan Jr., a civil rights-era lawyer from Alabama who represented Julian Bond and Muhammad Ali and argued for the "one man, one vote" principle, died Thursday. He was 78. ›21:15
Video: Gamers, the Army wants YOU: Jan. 7: Army recruiters are canvassing malls across the country in hopes of turning arcade junkies into real life warriors. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports.(Nightly News) ›00:08
