Top headlines:
Fewer toys with high lead levels, group finds: After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year. ›23:06
Mukasey holds first briefing since collapse: Attorney General Michael Mukasey appeared in good health Wednesday in his first news conference since fainting during a speech Nov. 20. ›18:01
Pet gifts? Pounce on these healthy goodies: Pet holiday gifts? Pounce on these healthy goodies for your furry friends. ›13:43
Service sector shrinks in November: The U.S. service sector contracted dramatically in November as slower spending hurt insurers, retailers and hotels. ›15:52
Global AIDS crisis overblown? Some dare to say so: As World AIDS Day is marked on Monday, some experts are growing more outspoken in complaining that AIDS is eating up funding at the expense of more pressing health needs. ›17:42 30 Nov, Sun
Some U.S. travelers cancel plans to visit India: In the past decade, India has gone from a place that relatively few Americans visited to one of the top international destinations for U.S. residents ahead of other locales like Brazil, Switzerland and Greece. ›15:43 2 Dec, Tue
34 Nigerian kids die from tainted teething mix: Nigerian food and drug regulators on Tuesday updated the death toll to 34 in an outbreak of fatalities among infants given a locally-made teething formula tainted with a toxic agent. ›00:32
Traveling with dogs? Good manners a must: As more shops, restaurants and hotels put out a welcome mat for Fido, its important for all traveling pets to have good manners. ›17:57
GM CEO heading to Capitol by way of Malibu: Eager to avoid another scathing lecture about corporate excess from members of Congress, top U.S. auto CEOs will travel to Washington this week in hybrid vehicles. ›12:46
Good to go: Travel gifts for tight budgets: Unless youre the sort who regularly shops Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, this is probably not the year to go hog wild on the holiday shopping. ›14:55 2 Dec, Tue
An inside look at female porn executive's life: Joy King has enjoyed her 24 years in the X-rated movie business, but thats not to say that it has always been an easy road, especially for her personal life. ›13:41
Bush faces historic pardon choice: Anticipation is growing over possible pardons by President Bush. Conservative columnist William Kristol argues that the president should consider pardoning everyone who served in good faith in the war on terror." ›13:10 2 Dec, Tue
Hell on wheels: The world's worst taxi rides: Taxi drivers around the world have perfected the art of loud righteous indignation that's meant to intimidate. ... Where taking a cab is an extreme adventure, and how to avoid being scammed. ›14:53
Shark or boy? 5-year-old has extra set of teeth: A routine dental X-ray of the 5-year-old boy revealed a disturbing discovery: He possessed not one, not two, but three sets of teeth. ›21:21 25 Nov, Tue
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
Goldman mulling Web banking operation: Goldman Sachs Group Inc is considering launching an Internet banking operation, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation. ›13:05
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Tent experiences geta designer makeover: Tents have always meant escapeif only to the backyard. But the latest experiences under cover are giving the concept a designer makeover. ›14:49
GOP's Chambliss wins Ga. runoff: The GOP's Sen. Saxby Chambliss won the Georgia Senate runoff Tuesday over Democrat Jim Martin in a race that attracted light voter turnout despite the contest's high stakes. ›13:55
Conjoined twin dies after separation: Faith was breathing for Hope. So when the newborn conjoined Williams twins were separated, it turned out that Hope couldn't live without her sister. ›16:05
Vermont named healthiest state, Louisiana last: Louisiana has displaced Mississippi as the unhealthiest state, and other Southern states were close rivals due to high obesity and smoking rates in new rankings. ›20:06
Scoop: Celebs help Britney celebrate birthday: Britney Spears celebrated her 27th birthday at a rather trendy Manhattan nightclub with celebs such as Josh Lucas, Heidi Klum, Jeremy Piven and Will.i.Am. ›16:39
Coleman pleads no contest to charge: Actor Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley. ›23:16 2 Dec, Tue
Swayze angered by reports he is near death: "Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze, who has pancreatic cancer, is angry about tabloid stories that he is near death. ›19:08 2 Dec, Tue
