Top headlines:
Cops: Man swallows stolen earrings at mall: An X-ray marked the spot for southwest Florida police who say a teenager swallowed a $16 pair of earrings after taking them from a JCPenney store at a mall. ›02:36 2 Dec, Tue
Obamas campaign manager to write book: In a book tentatively titled "The Audacity to Win," David Plouffe plans to give an inside look at the Obama run, the historic election victory and also offer advice for how to manage a large organization. ›15:25
Congresswoman hangs up on Obama: A Florida congresswoman hung up on president-elect Obama Wednesday, thinking it was a prank. ›11:44
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
$1 million inaugural package for disadvantaged: A Va. businessman has spent $1 million to bring to Barack Obama's inauguration disadvantaged people, terminally ill patients, wounded soldiers and others down on their luck. ›13:48
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival deals from $49: While everyone associates reggae with Jamaica (thanks to Bob Marley), many may not know that the island also offers a cutting-edge music scene for jazz and blues lovers. The annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is another reason for music aficionados to head to the island. ›17:13
Movies no place to learn real history: Moviesbased on history, such as "Frost/Nixon," create a current of discontent among those who prefer letter-perfect depictions, but historians and film experts caution they are intended to entertain, not inform. ›22:51 2 Dec, Tue
New videogames lure players into the kitchen: A new crop of video games is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food. ›15:33
What's next for Schwarzenegger?: With Arnold Schwarzenegger's governorship entering its final years and his ability to attract the spotlight intact, one question is arising more frequently: What will Arnold do? ›11:57
Keep it simple: Three-ingredient meals: Minimalist Mark Bittman shares secrets for easy dishes that are sure to please. ›15:41 3 Dec, Wed
Real fish story about a long-lost ring: The one that didn't get away held an unlikely surprise for a Texas man: A blue-stoned class ring inside an 8-pound bass 21 years after it was lost. ›03:01
Money 911: Your recession, credit woes: Should the recession affect your money management? Is it a good idea to take money out of a 401(k) to pay off your mortgage? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky offers useful advice to protect your credit, manage your investments and more. ›15:20
Memoir: Hard living in the Big Easy: In "The House on First Street," journalist Julia Reed tells the story of her New Orleans home before and after Hurricane Katrina. In this excerpt, she writes about why New Orleanians have a particular penchant for dangerous situations. ›16:47 3 Dec, Wed
Couple charged with torturing, abusing teen: A California couple has been charged with kidnapping and torturing a 17-year-old boy police say they sometimes kept shackled in their home. ›22:54
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 3 Dec, Wed
Solar car completes first round-the-world trip: The first solar-powered car to travel around the world ended its journey at the U.N. climate talks Thursday, arriving with the message that clean technologies are available now to stop global warming. ›13:48
Bernanke urges more action on foreclosures: Fed chief Ben Bernanke called on the government to ramp up efforts to stem soaring home foreclosures, which are feeding into the countrys deep economic troubles. ›17:14
Forget your inhibitions on the world's sexiest islands: Whether you choose a beachy scene like Mykonos or an energetic city island like Hong Kong, these are the places where it's okay to forget about the horrors of the boring old real world and get back to sexy. ›19:51
Mercurio: Democrats' 2010 goals?: Armed with substantial gains in voters, Democrats might aim for more governorships, a bluer West and a deeper presidential pool in 2012 ›12:24
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
European court makes ruling on DNA rights: In a landmark decision, Europe's top human rights court struck down a British law that allows the government to store DNA and fingerprints from people with no criminal record. ›21:15
Cruise, Holmes discuss love at first sight: I knew I wanted to marry Kate when I met her, Tom Cruise says in the Dec. 7 issue of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. ›20:36
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
Top 10 stupid gifts from chickens to toilet golf: Short of gift ideas for that person who really does have everything? Then how about an underwear repair kit or maybe a Barack Obama "Yes, We Can" can opener? ›14:56
