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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
Report: Petty, Gillett Evernham in merger talks: Petty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned.Multiple people familiar with the talks told the AP that the two teams are discussing a deal that would merge Petty's No. 43 Dodge with GEM to become a four-car operation. They requested anonymity because the negotiations are ongoing.SI.com first reported Thursday that Petty Enterprises' top operation will not return in 2009. ›00:18 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
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
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
Students find planet outside our solar system: Three undergraduate students have discovered a large planet orbiting a fast-rotating star. Extrasolar planet discoveries like this have become common, but this one is unusual both for who found it and the type of star it orbits. ›22:32
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
Dow closes down 215 after late tumble: A period of relative calm on Wall Street ended as stocks tumbled in the final hour of trading on growing investor anxiety ahead of the governments November employment report. ›23:16
Can the Youth Vote Save Obama?: With the Hillary juggernaut growing in strength every day, Barack Obama is hoping Iowas youth can help keep him in the game. ›14:47 8 Oct, Mon
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Congresswoman hangs up on Obama: A Florida congresswoman hung up on president-elect Obama Wednesday, thinking it was a prank. ›11:44
A cloud hangs over BlackBerry Storm: After nearly two weeks on the market, the much-anticipated BlackBerry Storm has lived up to its name, with longtime BlackBerry loyalists frustrated by the smartphone's bugginess, sluggishness and user unfriendliness with its three touchscreen keyboards. ›13:47
Burmese Battle Spiritual and Economic Ills: Businesses are struggling, prices are rising and residents are facing a spiritual crisis. An on-scene report from post-protest Rangoon. ›18:10 11 Oct, Thu
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
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
President, first lady buying home in Dallas: President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have bought a home in the Preston Hollow of Dallas where they will live after the president leaves office in January. ›21:30
What happens if carmaker goes bankrupt?: Q&A: If one of the Detroit Big Three files for bankruptcy, the impact could trickle down in several ways to the people who buy their cars. ›23:10
New videogames lure players into the kitchen: A new crop of video games is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food. ›15:33
Sumatra fault primed for more mega-quakes: One of the most dangerous faults in the world is primed for another monster earthquake, according to new research. ›17:19
Ruling could mean end to saucy Bratz dolls: Pouty-lipped Bratz will stay on store shelves until after the holidays, but their fate after that was uncertain after a court ruling banning MGA from making the Barbie alternative. ›20:37
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
Tom Arnold reveals he was molested as a child: In his new film, Gardens of the Night, Tom Arnold tackles the role of a child molester. But in real life, Tom said he was the victim of sexual molestation when he was a young child. ›02:30
Obamas campaign manager to write book: In a book tentatively titled "The Audacity to Win," David Plouffe plans to give an inside look at the Obama run, the historic election victory and also offer advice for how to manage a large organization. ›15:25
Cruise, Holmes discuss love at first sight: I knew I wanted to marry Kate when I met her, Tom Cruise says in the Dec. 7 issue of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. ›02:03 5 Dec, Fri
