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National Board calls 'Slumdog' year's best film: The National Board of Review has picked Slumdog Millionaire as the years best film. The boards picks, announced Thursday, are considered the first major harbinger of the Academy Awards. ›21:48
Deal struck to protect Congo gorillas: A deal between Congo rebels and the government has paved the way for staff who fled to return to the gorilla sector of Virunga National Park for the first time in 15 months. ›22:22 28 Nov, Fri
U.S. gives Mexico $197 million for drug war: The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. ›10:45
Dutch drop murder case over late abortion: Prosecutors said Thursday they have dropped their murder investigation and will not press charges against a Dutch woman who had a late-term abortion in Spain. ›17:03
Potential Obama pick visits Education Dept.: A potential education secretary, Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan, visited the Education Department Thursday morning on what he said was a purely social call. ›17:05
Big solar installation completed in Calif.: Utility officials said the largest solar panel installation in the state has been completed the first of some 150 solar projects planned for warehouse and factory roofs in Southern California. ›16:35 2 Dec, Tue
Video: Designers try hand at Michelle Obama's party dress: Dec. 4: Women's Wear Daily enlisted major designers including Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta to sketch potential Inauguration dresses for the incoming first lady. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:07 5 Dec, Fri
Rescued pilot whales join larger pod: A group of whales rescued from an Australian beach have joined a larger pod in deep waters a sign they are doing fine after their ordeal, an official said Monday. ›16:23 24 Nov, Mon
Video: Wounds of war linger long after battle: Dec. 4: More than 5,500 vets from Iraq and Afghanistan have suffered from traumatic brain injuries, and new research suggests the effects of trauma may also manifest as other disorders. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:02 5 Dec, Fri
Obama's fundraising grand finale: $104 million: Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised $104 million in the weeks around Election Day, a grand finale to a successful bid that shattered fundraising records. ›02:53 5 Dec, Fri
Pakistani group denies role in Mumbai attacks: Deep Background: The sole surviving terrorist behind the Mumbai attacks allegedly spent 18 months training at camps run by a banned Pakistani militant organization with a history of high-profile attacks in India. So what is Lashkar-e-Taiba? ›17:33
Plax's doctor, Pierce will speak with authorities: Antonio Pierce and the doctor who treated his New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress after he accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub will talk to investigators Friday.Pierce and Dr. Josyann Abisaab will be accompanied by their lawyers when they meet with the authorities, NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Public Information Paul Browne said. It is unclear when and where the parties will meet. ›01:35 05 Dec, Fri
European court makes ruling on DNA rights: In a landmark decision, Europe's top human rights court struck down a British law that allows the government to store DNA and fingerprints from people with no criminal record. ›21:15
What's next for Schwarzenegger?: With Arnold Schwarzenegger's governorship entering its final years and his ability to attract the spotlight intact, one question is arising more frequently: What will Arnold do? ›11:57
Judges reject Alaska offshore drilling plan: Federal regulators improperly granted Shell Oil permission for exploratory drilling in Alaska's Beaufort Sea, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. ›17:08 21 Nov, Fri
Hutchison steps toward Texas governor run: In a move that could spark a bruising Republican primary battle in 2010, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is taking formal steps toward a run for Texas governor. ›17:36
NASA sets May date for Hubble repairs: NASA has set a May date for its space shuttle mission to fix the Hubble Space Telescope for a final time. ›23:58
Dad's 'tough love' inspires Facebook group: An Australian father who made his 5-year-old son walk 8 miles to school every day to discipline him has inspired an appreciation group on social networking site Facebook. ›20:25
VW Jetta TDI named 'Green Car of the Year': Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI as the "Green Car of the Year," making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award. ›21:04 20 Nov, Thu
Cosmic Log: Snow globes full of stars: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers are offering a double dose of cosmic ornaments for the holidays, in the form of stunning images of globular clusters. ›00:05 5 Dec, Fri
Final OK for Iraq-U.S. security pact: Iraq's three-member presidential council on Thursday approved a security pact with the United States setting out a three-year timeframe for the full withdrawal of U.S. troops, a spokesman said. ›16:13
Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses: A Minnesota judge has blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy.Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson issued a temporary restraining order at the players' request on Wednesday, saying he wanted more time to hear arguments in the case. No further hearing date immediately was set. ›16:59
FAA advances NYC airport slot auctions plan: The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines on Thursday it is moving forward with plans to auction some of the carriers' takeoff and landing slots at three New York City-area airports. ›02:29 5 Dec, Fri
What's next for Schwarzenegger?: With Arnold Schwarzenegger's governorship entering its final years and his ability to attract the spotlight intact, one question is arising more frequently: What will Arnold do? ›11:57
