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China forces AIDS activist to return home: Escalating aggression from a group of extremist Israeli youths holed up in one of the West Bank's most explosive flash points a disputed house in Hebron approached a boiling point Wednesday. ›20:11
Women on top: Female execs rise in porn biz: From the owner of the small adult store near you, to video directors, to promoters, women executives have quietly become integral to the world of adult entertainment. ›13:41
NYT: Obama faces delicate task with CIA: The president-elect must take charge of the CIA in what is proving to be one of the more treacherous patches of the transition. ›05:48
Rescue dog wins TODAYs Best in Show: and wins a pampering pup prize. ›17:21
Neocons Converge Around Giuliani Campaign: ›21:52 6 Oct, Sat
Cop shoots himself after gun-safety lesson: A top cop mistakenly shot himself in the thigh after giving his daughter a lesson in gun safety, police said. ›11:17 29 Nov, Sat
J.K. Rowling is back on bookshelves: The woman behind Harry Potter will release a new book Dec. 4: "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," a collection of fairy tales that is mentioned in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Proceeds will go to a charity for children in Eastern Europe co-founded by Rowling. ›16:25 2 Dec, Tue
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16 8 Oct, Mon
Real Estate: Keeping Tabs On 'This Old House': Now in its 28th year, 'This Old House' has helped transform dozens of houses. But what does it really cost to be part of this DIY club? ›17:21 9 Oct, Tue
Franken pulls closer but Coleman still leads: Democrat Al Franken caught a couple of breaks Tuesday as the recount in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race drew closer to a finish, though not enough to undo Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's persistent lead. ›15:15
Lopez to host Miss America pageant again: Mario Lopez will again host the Miss America pageant, which airs Jan. 24 on TLC. ›22:20 1 Dec, Mon
Most Asian markets rise after U.S. rebound:
Mumbai gunman promised cash: The only gunman captured during the terror attack on Mumbai says he was promised that his impoverished family would get $1,250 if he died fighting for militant Islam, security officials said Wednesday. ›23:19
Passengers describe 'cheeky' pirate attack: Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said Wednesday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness. ›15:52
White House rejects impeachment ornament: The White House won't display a Christmas tree ornament that calls for President Bush's impeachment. ›03:13
Newsweek: Are gluten-free diets healthier or just hype?: Americans are spending about $2 billion a year on gluten-free products which advocates claim help with everything from autism to ADHD, but is the trend more about hype than health? ›23:14
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
Burmese Battle Spiritual and Economic Ills: Businesses are struggling, prices are rising and residents are facing a spiritual crisis. An on-scene report from post-protest Rangoon. ›18:10 11 Oct, Thu
Automaker aid bill doesnt have needed votes: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Democrats plan to tap the Wall Street rescue fund to save U.S. automakers doesnt have the votes to pass. ›00:18 4 Dec, Thu
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
Keep it simple: Three-ingredient meals: Minimalist Mark Bittman shares secrets for easy dishes that are sure to please. ›15:41
First Read: Richardson to be officially announced: . ›19:42 2 Dec, Tue
Binge drinking may hike stroke risk: People who occasionally binge-drink may have a heightened long-term risk of suffering a stroke, even if they do not regularly drink heavily, a new study suggests. ›00:38 4 Dec, Thu
Hospital preventive teams not saving lives: Special teams set up to spot patients at risk of having cardiac or respiratory arrests in U.S. hospitals do not save lives and may not be a good use of resources, researchers said Tuesday. ›21:53 2 Dec, Tue
