Top headlines:
U.S. gives Mexico $197 million for drug war: The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. ›10:45
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
National Mall will be open for inauguration: President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural committee says, in a change from tradition, the entire length of the National Mall will be open to the public during his inauguration. ›17:51
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Lil Wayne leads Grammy nominations with 8: Lil Wayne is the one to beat at the Grammys. He has eight nominations, including album of the year for Tha Carter III. ›13:52
Mars science laboratory delayed to 2011: The Mars Science Laboratory mission, originally slated to launch next year, has been delayed until 2011, NASA announced today. ›17:59
Oooo! An Office mug! 10 gifts for TV junkies: Know a TV watcher who needs a gift? From "Office" mugs to the "Deadliest Catch" video game, here are 10 treats for under the tree. ›23:23 3 Dec, Wed
Sumatra fault primed for more mega-quakes: One of the most dangerous faults in the world is primed for another monster earthquake, according to new research. ›17:19
Experts offer range of ideas for Big Three: Auto industry experts have a wide range of ideas on how to fix the problems facing the Big Three, ranging from higher gas taxes to bankruptcy. Here is a sampling of their views. ›15:06
Tom Arnold reveals he was molested as a child: In his new film, Gardens of the Night, Tom Arnold tackles the role of a child molester. But in real life, Tom said he was the victim of sexual molestation when he was a young child. ›02:30
Pakistani group denies role in Mumbai attacks: Deep Background: The sole surviving terrorist behind the Mumbai attacks allegedly spent 18 months training at camps run by a banned Pakistani militant organization with a history of high-profile attacks in India. So what is Lashkar-e-Taiba? ›17:33
Van driver headed to Nobel ceremony: A scientist-turned-van driver in Alabama whose work helped two other men win this year's chemistry Nobel Prize is headed to Sweden to watch them collect the award. ›20:02
Portable media players shrink in size, price: Portable media players are almost essential for any music, video or photo fan which could be just about anyone on your holiday gift list. ›20:58
National Board calls 'Slumdog' year's best film: The National Board of Review has picked Slumdog Millionaire as the years best film. The boards picks, announced Thursday, are considered the first major harbinger of the Academy Awards. ›21:48
After 55 days, contest ends for 2 living in truck: A radio station had to make two contestants an offer they couldn't refuse in order to get them to quit a game to win a new car. ›23:32 28 Nov, Fri
A cloud hangs over BlackBerry Storm: After nearly two weeks on the market, the much-anticipated BlackBerry Storm has lived up to its name, with longtime BlackBerry loyalists frustrated by the smartphone's bugginess, sluggishness and user unfriendliness with its three touchscreen keyboards. ›13:47
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
Newsweek: Do the Big Three deserve $34 billion?: Newsweek: Do the Big Three deserve $34 billion? ›15:13 2 Dec, Tue
Second-tier jobs will have clout in Obama era: We know who the new secretary of state will be in president-elect Barack Obamas administration. But what about the second-tier appointees who could end up immensely powerful? ›16:38
White House rejects impeachment ornament: The White House won't display a Christmas tree ornament that calls for President Bush's impeachment. ›03:13 3 Dec, Wed
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
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
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
