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World's sexiest islands 2008: Whether you choose a beachy scene like Mykonos or an energetic city island like Hong Kong, these are the places where it's okay to forget about the horrors of the boring old real world and get back to sexy. ›19:51
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
Pioli could pull pieces together quickly for Lions: Scott Pioli has worked for a respected owner and brilliant coach. But if he's looking for a challenge, Alex Marvez suggests Detroit. ›19:39
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Loser: Renee gone, Blue team leads: It was makeover week at The Biggest Loser as contestants headed to New York City, where they met with season four Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, who helped them pick outfits to wear on The Tyra Banks Show. Back at the ranch, the contestants lost a bit less weight than usual because they spent half of the week traveling, and one family was split up before making the final four. ›13:50 3 Dec, Wed
U.S. mulls unusual tactic in Blackwater case: Blackwater Worldwide guards involved in the deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting of Iraqi civilians could face mandatory 30-year prison sentences under an aggressive anti-drug law being considered. ›02:09 5 Dec, Fri
Dog Whisperer: Fidos first day home: In his book "Member of the Family," Cesar Millan provides advice on making your dog feel welcomed and getting the relationship with your new pet off to a good start. An excerpt. ›19:45 3 Dec, Wed
Keep it simple: Three-ingredient meals: Minimalist Mark Bittman shares secrets for easy dishes that are sure to please. ›15:41 3 Dec, Wed
Binge drinking may hike stroke risk: People who occasionally binge-drink may have a heightened long-term risk of suffering a stroke, even if they do not regularly drink heavily, a new study suggests. ›00:38
NFLPA sues to block drug suspensions: The NFL Players Association is suing to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy.The suit filed in federal court is on behalf of Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings, and Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints.The five players were suspended for testing positive for a banned diuretic that can be used as a masking agent for steroids. ›00:05 05 Dec, Fri
49 detained over 'satanic' clothes: Police have arrested 49 people this week in a northern Iranian city during a crackdown on "satanic" clothes, IRNA news agency reported Thursday. ›20:46
Cop shoots himself after gun-safety lesson: A top cop mistakenly shot himself in the thigh after giving his daughter a lesson in gun safety, police said. ›11:17 29 Nov, Sat
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
Hell on wheels: The world's worst taxi rides: Taxi drivers around the world have perfected the art of loud righteous indignation that's meant to intimidate. ... Where taking a cab is an extreme adventure, and how to avoid being scammed. ›14:53 3 Dec, Wed
Measles deaths drop by 74 percent: Measles deaths worldwide declined dramatically to about 200,000 a year, continuing a successful trend, global health authorities reported Thursday. ›16:37
Breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread: The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, researchers say. ›18:54
NYT: Obama plots green jolt to economy: NYT: President-elect Barack Obama and leaders in Congress are fashioning a plan to pour billions of dollars into a jobs program to jolt the economy and lay the groundwork for a more energy-efficient economy. ›02:40
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
Sound of Music hotel plan hits sour note: The Austrian city of Salzburg has blocked plans to open a hotel in a former home of the von Trapp family immortalized in The Sound of Music after protests by neighbors. ›17:24 3 Dec, Wed
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
Painting the desert red in the Wild West: Where else but in charmingly offbeat New Mexico can you find people living in "earthship" homes or a Wild West town where outlawsand ghostsare said to have roamed? ›15:38
LIVE: Chargers try to keep playoff hopes alive: ›01:06 05 Dec, Fri
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
Delta lays out new frequent flier rules: Delta Air Lines said on Thursday it will adopt a popular feature of Northwest Airlines' frequent-flier program, as it aims to merge the two reward systems by the end of 2009. ›18:41
