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Alert over Web sites touting stem cell therapies: Consumers should be wary of Web sites from clinics that offer stem cell treatments, says a study that found a lack of firm medical evidence to back up their claims. ›21:07 3 Dec, Wed
Video: Military re-enlistments on rise: Dec. 4: Thanks to a faltering U.S. economy and improved security in Iraq, military recruiters are seeing more early career soldiers re-enlist. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:47
Top 2008 baby names: Aiden and Emma: Babies Zuma Nesta Rock and Bronx Mowgli, you're in the minority. Most parents abandoned unusual names for their children, a U.S. survey reveals, opting instead for traditional names such as Emma and William. ›16:27
Cat lost in Yellowstone returned to Texas family: A cat lost in Yellowstone National Park in August has been returned to her family in Houston with the help of some West Yellowstone residents. Fluffy somehow survived for about three months despite the coyotes, foxes, owls, hawks, eagles and grizzly bears that frequent the area. ›01:55 3 Dec, Wed
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
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
80 whales die in stranding in Tasmania: Officials rushed Sunday to reach about 80 whales stranded on a remote coast in southern Australia. ›01:39 30 Nov, Sun
The phone that feels the flu before you do: Did your parents tell you to remember your scarf when you went out, so you wouldn't catch a cold? Today, the advice might be: Remember your cell phone. ›22:42 3 Dec, Wed
Climate crusaders set to act in Congress: Democrats now have all their climate ducks lined up: Four crusaders from California ready to join forces in Congress with President-elect Barack Obama to pass mandatory emissions curbs . ›23:16 21 Nov, Fri
$1 billion network for green cars vowed: A $1 billion network of electric car recharging stations will dot San Francisco Bay area highways under a plan unveiled Thursday. ›22:55 20 Nov, Thu
Amputee sprinter races to inspire kids: April Holmes has turned the loss of her leg into a career as a world-champion amputee sprinter and an inspirational speaker. God kept me alive for a reason, she said. I realized I had work to do. ›16:06
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
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Fowl foul: Thanksgiving dinner stolen: A Wisconsin family found it hard to be thankful after a thief made off with their turkey dinner. ›04:59 30 Nov, Sun
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Doris Lessings Nobel Prize: The unpredictable curmudgeon has written about everything from feminism to sci-fi to cats (twice). ›15:18 12 Oct, Fri
Video: Unemployment hits 26-year high: Dec. 4: The number of Americans drawing unemployment benefits reached a 26-year high in November as 30,000 additional jobs were lost across the globe in a single 24-hour period. CNBC's Margaret Brennan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:45
Memoir: Hard living in the Big Easy: In "The House on First Street," journalist Julia Reed tells the story of her New Orleans home before and after Hurricane Katrina. In this excerpt, she writes about why New Orleanians have a particular penchant for dangerous situations. ›16:47 3 Dec, Wed
Try this delicious dish from a Top Chef: On the fourth week of "Top Chef" three chefs had to prepare a dish for the TODAY show and Meredith Vieira, Hoda Kotb, Natalie Morales and Kathie Lee Gifford got to judge. Chef Ariane Durate won the competition and is sharing her simple and scrumptious recipes for mushroom and herb goat cheese bruschetta. ›16:54
Tent experiences geta designer makeover: Tents have always meant escapeif only to the backyard. But the latest experiences under cover are giving the concept a designer makeover. ›14:49 3 Dec, Wed
Starr: How to Fix the Yankees: With their longtime manager halfway out the door, the Yankees in transition will be the most fascinating story in baseball. ›22:28 10 Oct, Wed
Seeking Common Ground on Abortion: Can evangelicals and liberals come together over abortion, gay rights, and the role of religion in public life? ›14:35 10 Oct, Wed
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgottena shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu