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Woman hits jackpot in first trip to Las Vegas: A 24-year-old woman, on her first trip to Las Vegas, is worrying less about the nation's economy. That's because Jessica Agbunag won $2.4 million on Wednesday at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the California Hotel and Casino. ›19:04 21 Nov, Fri
Video: Auto troubles ripple across Michigan: Nov. 22: Grand Rapids has always prided itself on an economy that is more diverse than Detroits. But in Michigan, while you can run from the auto industry, you cant hide from its struggles. CNBCs Scott Cohn reports.(Nightly News) ›00:18
First Read: Geithner likely to be treasury secretary: part of an effort to reassure markets. ›20:04 21 Nov, Fri
Autumn babies face greater risk of asthma: Babies born four months before the peak cold and flu season have a 30 percent higher risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Friday, suggesting that these common infections may trigger asthma. ›14:27 21 Nov, Fri
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Vatican forgives John Lennon for Jesus quip: The Vatican's newspaper has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, calling the remark a "boast" by a young man grappling with sudden fame. ›19:17 22 Nov, Sat
U.K. may ban 'happy hour' as drink deaths rise: Britain is considering a ban on "happy hour" discounts at bars and restaurants to curb drinking, a spokesman said Saturday, as health advocates warned that a rise in liver-related deaths among young people may signal a future epidemic. ›18:05 22 Nov, Sat
Panda bites student who just wanted a hug: A college student in southern China just needed a hug, but he probably shouldn't have picked a panda for his warm and fuzzy moment. ›15:52 22 Nov, Sat
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Bill Clinton's complex knot of conflicts: If Hillary Rodham Clinton is nominated for secretary of state, legal experts say unwinding some of the most nettlesome conflicts involving her husband's global fundraising would prove complicated. ›18:56 22 Nov, Sat
Jet off to Bermuda with JetBlue, from $365: For Bermuda's 400th birthday, JetBlue offers a discounted weekend getaway to the island chain of pink-sand beaches. ›16:46 21 Nov, Fri
Sooners' intensity overwhelms Texas Tech: By thrashing No. 2 Texas Tech, the Sooners sent a strong message to anyone who doubts they can win big games, CFN says. ›06:42
American history museum back in business: The National Museum of American History has reopened after a two-year, $85 million renovation. ›20:04 21 Nov, Fri
Malaysian Islamic body bans yoga: Malaysia's top Islamic body, fresh from banning tomboys, issues an edict that prohibits Muslims from practicing yoga, saying that elements of Hinduism could corrupt them. ›02:31
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
Australians try to save stranded whales: Rescuers moved 11 pilot whales more than 7 miles to a deep-water beach in the hope they would return to sea after the mammals became stranded in southeastern Australia, officials said. ›08:38
NYT: Obama tilts to center, inviting a clash of ideas: Barack Obama won the nomination with the hearty support of the left wing of his party. Now, his reported selections for two major Cabinet positions suggest a plan to govern from the center-right. ›03:48 22 Nov, Sat
HIV tests not as routine as government wants: Two years after the government urged that HIV tests become as common as cholesterol checks, one in five people infected with the AIDS virus still doesn't know it. ›22:42 20 Nov, Thu
Sorry, but I have to rob you: The man who held up a general store in Vermont was not only apologetic about it, he even left behind one-dollar bills at the owner's request. ›20:31 21 Nov, Fri
Organ policy leaves some with subpar livers: An organ allocation policy that puts the sickest patients first in line to receive available donor livers has created unintended consequences for those low on the organ wait list. ›22:54 20 Nov, Thu
Video: Family takes stock after Calif. blazes: Nov. 22: In the aftermath of last weekends devastating wildfires in California, many homeowners are making the emotional journey back to look for those items that cannot be replaced. NBCs Michael Okwu reports.(Nightly News) ›00:21
Haynesworth worthy of MVP consideration: Albert Haynesworth is making a strong case to be the first defensive player to earn MVP honors in 22 years, Alex Marvez says. ›17:24 22 Nov, Sat
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Pet store chain linked to puppy mills: After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling dogs bred under appalling conditions. ›22:08 20 Nov, Thu
