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Longevity risk: When retirees outlive savings: Like many other elderly Americans, Edie Stark has been hard hit by the meltdown in U.S. financial markets. She is 84 and has been worried a lot lately about outliving her savings. ›14:28
Obama: Warming must be tackled now: President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered a surprise message to a climate change summit convened by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, vowing to take action once in office. ›23:41 17 Nov, Mon
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
Get away with a hot deal to Iceland, from $699: While Icelanders have seen their currency, the kronur, drop by an alarming 51 percent against the dollar since just last year, the current economic slump has been an unexpected windfall for the countrys tourism industry. ›16:46
Docs on alert during meningitis shot shortage: U.S. health officials asked doctors on Thursday to be alert for possible cases of meningitis and other illnesses in children caused by Hib bacteria amid an ongoing vaccine shortage. ›22:31 20 Nov, Thu
Wholl dress Michelle Obama for inauguration?: 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
EarthTalk Q&A: Eco-clubs, Bush's legacy: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›20:39
Russia OKs longer presidential terms: The lower house of Russia's parliament gave its final approval to a bill extending the presidential term, a move widely seen as paving the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency. ›17:23
Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth: Have Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al inspired you to embark on a globe-trotting adventure of your own? Here, Travel + Leisure magazine offers advice on the cheapest and best ways to get to Belize, Iceland, Australia and Mount Kilimanjaro. ›15:31 19 Nov, Wed
Danger in your house paint?: VOCs or "volatile organic compounds" are harmful chemicals that are found in most interior and exterior paints. TODAY home expert Lou Manfredini highlights safe, toxin-free options for your consideration. ›23:14 19 Nov, Wed
Sheik gave Jackson gifts, assistant testifies: Michael Jacksons former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts. ›15:22
Report predicts U.S. decline, Russia rise: Global warming could be a boon to Russia while the U.S. could further decline in importance during the next two decades, says a U.S. intelligence report with predictions for the world in 2025. ›11:07
Ex-child soldiers launch aid group: Three former child soldiers from Africa announced the launch of a new U.N.-backed advocacy group Thursday to help other kids escape and heal from war. ›11:33
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
GM to return two leased jets amid criticism: General Motors Corp will return two of its leased corporate jets amid intense criticism in Washington this week on the luxury travel arrangements of its chief executive. ›18:41
FCC appeals Jackson case to Supreme Court: The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jacksons breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl. ›22:45
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
U.S. intel office adds warming to warnings: A major U.S. intelligence report coming out Thursday is adding climate change to the "traditional" mix of factors expected to destabilize the world into the near future. ›21:33 19 Nov, Wed
Alex Cross back to solve slew of killings: In best-selling author James Patterson's latest book, "Cross Country," Detective Cross is called to the worst murder scene he has encountered in all his years on the force. An excerpt. ›16:27
Tibetan exiles debate movement's future: A summit of Tibetan exiles is turning into a clash of generations over the direction of their struggle for independence from China. ›21:04
Rosie ODonnell laughs off Walters comments: I do not know what Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos did, but oooooh, lady she is pissed off! ODonnell said on a clip on her Web site. ›15:02
A beginners guide to Twilight: How to pretend like you know what your teenage daughter is talking about. And maybe, just maybe, you'll get addicted to Twilight, too. ›21:20 18 Nov, Tue
'Top Chef': Jill is ostrich-ized and sent home: In the second week of Top Chef, it was all about showing your craft. After a hot Quickfire challenge, the cooks had to cook and serve lunch to their biggest critics yet former "Top Chef" hopefuls. In the end, Jill was forced to pack up her knives after she was unable to stand by her dish. ›16:25 20 Nov, Thu
Bolt tells a familiar heros tale: One could forgive a movie aimed at children for shamelessly cribbing plot points, but when the canine protagonist of Bolt borrows a character arc from Buzz Lightyear, even youngsters will smell a rip-off. ›19:56 18 Nov, Tue
