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Cosmic Log: A galaxy far, farther away: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The Hubble Space Telescope helps scientists figure out why a galaxy seemed unusually active. It turns out they had the galaxy in the wrong place. ›23:45 20 Nov, Thu
Vegas doctor convicted of using Botox knockoff: A doctor and his wife have been convicted of treating patients with a Botox knockoff at their Las Vegas clinic. ›00:28 21 Nov, Fri
Chefs dream up inaugural dinners for Obama: Lingerie model Karolina Kurkova has been voted the world's sexiest woman by E! entertainment television, beating sultry actresses Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson for the honor. ›18:19 21 Nov, Fri
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
Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth: The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her." ›16:21 19 Nov, Wed
Cosmic Log: The wired White House: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The tech-savvy campaigners who helped put Barack Obama in the White House say the nation is in for a historic four years of tech-savvy governance. ›13:51 21 Nov, Fri
Watch Jupiter and Venus hook up: The most spectacular celestial sight during these final days of November is reserved for the early evening sky, as Jupiter and Venus, the two brightest planets, draw closer together. ›19:33 21 Nov, Fri
Man wields bat to get cat from shelter: Dallas police are looking for an irate pet lover so intent on liberating his lost cat that he wielded a bat to fend off animal shelter employees. ›16:57 19 Nov, Wed
Wal-Mart picks Mike Duke as new CEO: Wal-Mart, the worlds largest retailer, unexpectedly announced Friday that its chief executive will retire in February and be replaced by the head of its international division. ›21:59 21 Nov, Fri
EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory: As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction. ›19:56 20 Nov, Thu
Newmans will gives assets to Woodward: Paul Newman has left the assets to his wife, the Oscars to his foundation and the race cars to the highest bidder. ›23:42 21 Nov, Fri
Keep warm with cool winter coats: Fashion legend Diane von Furstenberg is in the running to make Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day dress. She was one of the many fashion designers asked to submit a sketch for President-elect Obama's wife. ›13:04 20 Nov, Thu
Slide show: Images: Celebrity cougar couples: Looking to preserve your youth? Start by looking inside your own house. Dr. Robert Rey, who's best known as "Dr. 90210," has put down the knife and is sharing seven beauty secrets that will keep you looking young and vibrant. ›16:29 21 Nov, Fri
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
Expecting parents: What is a doula?: In his new book, the writer/comedian/actor rants about well pretty much everyone. Leary uses his wit and biting humor to comment on celebrities, those who are politically correct and the obese, for starters. An excerpt. ›20:03 19 Nov, Wed
Kids of centenarians live longer, healthier lives: People who make it to the age of 100 may indeed have some "good genes" that they pass on their children, according to a new study. ›21:18 21 Nov, Fri
Co-founder of Slinky company dies at 90: Betty James, who co-founded the company that made the Slinky and beat the odds as a single mother in the late 1950s to become a successful executive, has died. She was 90. ›22:56 22 Nov, Sat
Graffiti triggers crime, littering, study shows: The mere presence of graffiti doubles the number of people littering and stealing in a neighborhood, new research suggests. ›19:32 20 Nov, Thu
Dr. 90210 shares his 7 beauty secrets: Who said bras are only for women? A Japanese online lingerie retailer is selling bras for cross-dressing men and they've quickly become one of its most popular items. ›15:32 21 Nov, Fri
Travis Barker sues owners over plane crash: The lawsuit names the planes owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and a maintenance company. He is seeking more than $25,000 in damages. ›01:56 22 Nov, Sat
Newsweek: Why Geithner boosted the market: Newsweek: Why Geithner boosted the market ›14:21 20 Nov, Thu
Cops Taser pallbearer at dad's funeral: Five North Carolina sheriff's deputies will be disciplined after they used a Taser while serving an arrest warrant on a man at his father's funeral. ›16:17 20 Nov, Thu
One dead after shots fired in Wash. mall: Shots erupted in a packed Seattle-area shopping mall Saturday after an apparent argument between a gunman and two other young men, killing one of the men. ›09:26
Woman: I have great sex, but no Big O: From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back. ›20:26 19 Nov, Wed
