Top headlines:
Some unaware of risks in delaying motherhood: Many women may not be fully aware of the potential consequences of waiting until later in life to have a baby, a UK study suggests. ›17:52
Slide show: Slide show: Fangs for the memories: From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back. ›20:26 19 Nov, Wed
Violence against Amsterdam gays a problem: Amsterdam faces an ingrained problem of violence against gay men, despite its reputation as a haven of tolerance, according to a study released Thursday. ›23:43
Paulson says stricter regulation not the answer: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the financial crisis now plaguing the world economy is an event that happens "once or twice" in 100 years. ›22:57
After 30 years, his second National Book Award: Judges for the National Book Award honored a comeback, giving the fiction award to Peter Matthiessen's "Shadow Country," a thorough revision of a trilogy of novels from the 1990s. The 81-year-old author last won a National Book Award nearly 30 years ago. ›12:10
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
Bill Gates Answers Your Questions: The Microsoft co-founder and leading philanthropist answers selected reader questions in this exclusive NEWSWEEK forum. ›22:02 9 Oct, Tue
Filipino militants open fire on GIs: American troops traveling in a Philippine army convoy came under fire earlier this week from suspected Muslim militants, officials said on Thursday. No casualties were reported. ›12:25
Cowboys put first-round pick Jones on IR: Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season.The team said Thursday that Jones, one of Dallas' two first-round draft picks, will be placed on injured reserve because of a big left toe injury sustained while doing rehabilitation after hurting his left hamstring Oct. 12.Jones returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the team now says that was to evaluate his ability to play with the toe injury. ›23:21
Mortgage rates fall for a third straight week: Mortgage rates dropped for a third straight week, reflecting the impact the weakening economy is having on financial markets. ›17:54
Cover-up alleged in missionary plane downing: A classified CIA report on the 2001 shoot down of a small plane carrying American missionaries by the Peruvian air force suggests that U.S. officials may have misled Congress. ›20:33
Phils' Utley, Feliz set for have surgery: Philadelphia Phillies All Star second baseman Chase Utley and starting third baseman Pedro Feliz (FAY'-leez) will undergo surgery within the next week.Utley will have hip surgery next week and could resume baseball activity in three to four months.He was bothered by a right hip problem during the season, but still managed to lead all second basemen with 33 home runs and 104 RBIs. Depending on the extent of the repair needed, Utley may not be fully healthy until May. ›21:21
GM stock soars after historic plummet: Shares of General Motors Corp. soared in afternoon trading, reversing the morning's historic plummet, on news of a deal that could result in a financial bailout of the automaker industry. ›18:55
Slide show: Images: Celebrity cougar couples: Even though they're separated by years (decades in some cases), these celebrity twosomes are living proof that age is only a number. ›21:59
Pilot has mid-flight mental breakdown: An Air Canada co-pilot having a mental breakdown had to be forcibly removed from the cockpit, restrained and sedated, and a stewardess with flying experience helped the pilot safely make an emergency landing, an Irish investigation concluded Wednesday. ›16:15
Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects: A federal judge has ordered the release of five Algerian terror suspects who have been held without charges almost seven years at Guantanamo Bay. ›20:27
ConsumerMan: Shady retirement seminars: Many Americans nearing retirement are bombarded with invitations to attend financial management seminars. A free lunch is offered. But that lunch may prove to be pricey. ›12:42
Top 5 turkey-friendly wines: Even though it's a bit more flavorful than its cousin chicken, turkey is still a relatively blank canvas when it comes to food matching. In honor of Thanksgiving, Epicurious presents the top turkey-friendly wines. ›16:58
Xbox 360 gets a makeover and avatars: Will Halo 3 players want to make cute little avatars on their Xbox 360? Well, guess what? Theyll have to. Its the first thing youre prompted to do in the New Xbox Experience, the shiny new makeover to the Xbox interface that rolled out on Wednesday. ›02:21
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
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
Iraq: With U.S. Help, Warlords Gain New Power: ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat
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
Google empowers users to edit search results: If Google delivers useless search results, just erase them and you won't see them again. ›00:39 21 Nov, Fri
