Top headlines:
3 dead in Puerto Rico plane crash: An emergency response team on Thursday reached the remote site of a small-plane crash in the Puerto Rican rainforest, recovering the remains of a Caribbean pilot and two U.S. tourists. ›19:45
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
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
$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. ›00:54 5 Dec, Fri
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
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
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
NBC to pull plug on ER on March 12: NBC says "ER" will treat its last patients during a two-hour series finale set to air March 12. ›01:39
President, first lady buying home in Dallas: President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have bought a home in the Preston Hollow of Dallas where they will live after the president leaves office in January. ›21:30
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 3 Dec, Wed
Rowling: New book is for the fans: Author J.K. Rowling said on Thursday that it was demand from Harry Potter fans that prompted her to publish her latest work "The Tales of Beedle the Bard." ›22:07
VW Jetta TDI named 'Green Car of the Year': Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI as the "Green Car of the Year," making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award. ›21:04 20 Nov, Thu
Fowl foul: Thanksgiving dinner stolen: A Wisconsin family found it hard to be thankful after a thief made off with their turkey dinner. ›04:59 30 Nov, Sun
NYT: Obama plots green jolt to economy: NYT: President-elect Barack Obama and leaders in Congress are fashioning a plan to pour billions of dollars into a jobs program to jolt the economy and lay the groundwork for a more energy-efficient economy. ›02:40
LIVE: Chargers try to keep playoff hopes alive: ›01:06 05 Dec, Fri
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
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 3 Dec, Wed
Money, mistletoe and the gift of nookie: Need to holiday-proof your relationship this year? Sex therapist Dr. Ian Kerner highlights four triggers that can easily hijack emotions, escalate tensions, and put a serious damper on all that good cheer. ›20:48
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
I'll drink to that: Prohibition repeal turns 75: With wraiths of the 1930s seemingly lurking around every corner Stock panic! Bank failures! Cloche hats! the appeal of repeal is particularly strong this year, with a number of bars and restaurants planning to mark the milestone. ›23:27 3 Dec, Wed
Will mad cow prevention mean pollution?: A federal regulation aimed at preventing mad cow disease from getting into the food supply could lead to cattle carcasses rotting on farms, spreading germs and polluting the water. ›22:20 21 Nov, Fri
Man in eagle deaths grateful for pardon: Twelve years after pleading guilty to federal charges in the deaths of three bald eagles, Leslie Owen Collier learned his name was cleared: He was pardoned by President George W. Bush. ›00:10 1 Dec, Mon
Source: Obama, Becerra meet on trade job: California Congressman Xavier Becerra has met with President-elect Barack Obama to discuss the job of U.S. trade representative. ›23:06
Zimbabwe declares health emergency: Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over its cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health system due to the country's economic crisis. ›20:31
