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Newsweek: The recession means bargains: Newsweek: The recession means bargains ›14:21 20 Nov, Thu
Video: Big Three struggles ripple through Detroit: Nov. 20: NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports on the local businessesincluding a florist, a sign maker, and a restaurant ownerthat once thrived in the shadows of the Big Three automakers.(Nightly News) ›00:03
Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit: CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the New York Yankees' contract proposal."We've made him an offer. It's not going to be there forever," Hal Steinbrenner said Thursday after he was approved as the team's new controlling owner during a meeting at Major League Baseball headquarters.New York offered a six-year contract to the pitcher last Friday, the first day teams were allowed to start talking money with free agents. The proposal exceeds Johan Santana's $137. ›09:49
Stores may see bleak Black Friday sales: After pushing steep discounts throughout November that are usually reserved for the day after Thanksgiving, retailers are offering even bigger cuts and promotions for Black Friday. ›23:08 20 Nov, Thu
Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed: Commercial banks and investment firms reduced borrowing from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, although demand for the loans was still elevated. ›22:20 20 Nov, Thu
Attorney General Mukasey collapses: U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey, the no-nonsense ally in President George W. Bush's war on terror, was hospitalized Thursday after he collapsed during a late-night speech and lost consciousness. ›08:36
What a trip! Space station turns 10: The 10th anniversary of the international space station's birth provides a good opportunity for NASA to celebrate its successes and learn from its mistakes. ›17:49 20 Nov, Thu
Single-celled giant upends early evolution: Slowly rolling across the ocean floor, a humble single-celled creature is poised to revolutionize our understanding of how complex life evolved on Earth. ›21:23 20 Nov, Thu
Copernicus remains and grave found: Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton and hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer's books. ›16:29 20 Nov, Thu
Video: Congress drives hard bargain for Big Three: Nov. 20: Congress gave the big three automakers a December deadline to deliver a plan proving their viability before any bailout is considered. CNBC Phil LeBeau reports.(Nightly News) ›23:46 20 Nov, Thu
Governors pledge fight on global warming: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, his counterparts in 12 states and regional leaders from four other countries signed a declaration Wednesday pledging to work together to combat global warming. ›14:46 20 Nov, Thu
Man gets life in 'Precious Doe' killing: A man convicted of killing and beheading a 3-year-old girl known as "Precious Doe" has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. ›21:47 20 Nov, Thu
Did asteroid cause ancient N.Y. tsunami?: Long before New York City was the Big Apple, or even New Amsterdam, a giant tsunami crashed ashore. No one knows for sure what caused it, but new clues found in the Hudson's silt suggest an asteroid 330 feet in diameter slammed into the Atlantic Ocean nearby. ›21:39 20 Nov, Thu
No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine: Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama half of the fabulously fit new first couple. ›17:21 19 Nov, Wed
Stocks fall to levels not seen in five years: Stocks plunged for a second straight day Thursday, falling to levels not seen in at least five years as financial and energy stocks tumbled. ›23:21 20 Nov, Thu
5 keys to Steelers' win: Big Ben got untracked. The Steelers' D dominated. The Bengals were snow-blown away. Here are 5 keys to Thursday's game. ›06:35
Retirement dreams give way to despair, anger: A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger. ›14:51 20 Nov, Thu
Winter forecast: Warm, wet in central U.S.: Government forecasters are predicting a warmer-than-average winter for the much of the nation's midsection and a dry one for the Southeast. ›21:53 20 Nov, Thu
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
Michigan shocks No. 4 UCLA: ›05:10
Blind woman threatened over 1-cent bill: A 74-year-old blind woman was shocked when her daughter found a letter from the city saying a lien would be placed on her home unless she paid an overdue water bill. ›15:49 18 Nov, Tue
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
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
Dog crashes van into coffeehouse: A dog left inside a running van put the vehicle in drive, causing it to crash into a Long Island coffeehouse. Suffolk County police said no one was injured in the incident. ›22:41 20 Nov, Thu
