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Sound of Music hotel plan hits sour note: The Austrian city of Salzburg has blocked plans to open a hotel in a former home of the von Trapp family immortalized in The Sound of Music after protests by neighbors. ›17:24
Loser: Renee gone, Blue team leads: It was makeover week at The Biggest Loser as contestants headed to New York City, where they met with season four Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, who helped them pick outfits to wear on The Tyra Banks Show. Back at the ranch, the contestants lost a bit less weight than usual because they spent half of the week traveling, and one family was split up before making the final four. ›13:50
Obama names Richardson commerce chief: President-elect Barack Obama named Bill Richardson as his choice for commerce secretary on Wednesday, after passing over his vanquished Democratic rival for secretary of state. ›17:48
We're too poor to keep our children: What happens when you can no longer afford your family? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman whose heart is in three states after sending two of her three kids to live with relatives, leaving her to deal with foreclosure and an alcoholic husband. ›19:16
Man: God ordered me to ram vehicle: A man who rammed his truck into a woman's vehicle on a highway early Friday told authorities he crashed into her while going more than 100 mph because God told him "she needed to be taken off the road." ›02:06 2 Dec, Tue
Obama has bipartisan economy pledge for govs: The president-elect pledged quick work Tuesday on an economic recovery plan to include tax cuts and increased federal spending, and told the nation's governors he wants their advice. ›16:25 2 Dec, Tue
India siege raises concerns at U.S. hotels: The deadly attack in India had far-reaching implications for police and private security officials in New York and other U.S. cities. ›16:20
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
Treasury urged to cut mortgage rates: Financial industry lobbyists are urging the Treasury Department to take steps to lower mortgage rates in an effort to stabilize the housing market. ›00:02 4 Dec, Thu
Activists blast U.S. at climate talks: Environmentalists criticized the United States and other rich countries Tuesday for failing so far to make meaningful commitments at a U.N. conference on climate change. ›17:26 2 Dec, Tue
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
Cops: College adviser ran prostitute raffle: An Ohio State University academic adviser and a real estate agent held a $10-a-ticket raffle that offered an evening with a prostitute who is also a child sex-abuse caseworker, police said. ›23:37 1 Dec, Mon
Newsweek: Do the Big Three deserve $34 billion?: Newsweek: Do the Big Three deserve $34 billion? ›15:13 2 Dec, Tue
Deer gets revenge after hunter shoots him: A hunter bagged a big buck on the second day of firearms season, but the kill caused him a lot of pain. ›02:02 2 Dec, Tue
Curtis Stones apple-honey tarte tatin: Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone shares a sweet and satisfying dessert that won't eat up your time. ›15:52 2 Dec, Tue
Dog Whisperer: Fidos first day home: In his book, "Member of the Family," Cesar Millan provides advice on making your dog feel welcomed and getting the relationship with your new pet off to a good start. An excerpt. ›19:45
Frost/Nixon belabors the obvious: Frost/Nixon undercuts some of the films most powerful moments by tossing in scenes where the characters tell the audience what it has already seen. ›14:50
Bison roundup shows species' prairie recovery: Bison are no longer in danger of extinction. With more than 500,000 living in North America, the animals can be found on private ranches, public parks and wildlife preserves. ›19:57 28 Nov, Fri
Who's the smartest person in TV?: Who says cartoons are for kids? Entertainment Weekly has named "Family Guy" and "American Dad" creator Seth MacFarlane the smartest person in television. ›00:25 4 Dec, Thu
Editor: J.K Rowling 'fierce' but fair: J.K. Rowling's first editor, who championed 'Harry Potter' after several publishers had turned the boy wizard down, expounds on the author's determination and why he was always confident she would do well. ›18:57
Online retailers see 'Cyber Monday' surge: Online merchants finally got some relief with the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, spurred by a bevy of deals and free shipping offers. ›21:58
DeGeneres thanks Pitt for fighting Prop 8: While Brad Pitts $100,000 donation to defeat California's Prop 8 may not have been enough to sway the vote, it certainly endeared him to opponents of the measure, including Ellen DeGeneres. ›20:29
Top 20 medical breakthroughs for women: This years biggest advances are changing the face and future of your health. From cancer and Alzheimers disease to eating disorders and obesity, Health magazine reveals breakthroughs you need to know about now. ›15:46 2 Dec, Tue
At last, Capitol Visitor Center opens to public: The long-planned Capitol Visitor Center in Washington is opening to the public about three years later than planned and $360 million over budget. ›23:22 2 Dec, Tue
