Top headlines:
Tiny bit of melamine in food usually OK: Eating a tiny bit of a melamine, the chemical responsible for a global food safety scare, is not harmful except when it is in baby formula, U.S. food safety officials said Friday. ›17:17 3 Oct, Fri
Stevens told pal to 'lay low,' tapes show: Sen. Ted Stevens told a contractor friend that they needed to stick together and "really lay low" to beat an FBI investigation, according to audiotapes played Monday at his corruption trial. ›17:45
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Houston joins L.A. in severe-smog club: Houston has joined Los Angeles to become the second place in the U.S. classified as having a severe smog problem, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. ›00:04 3 Oct, Fri
Justices won't hear jury, Bible case: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider a murder case in which a jury foreman read passages of the Bible to hold-out jurors who subsequently voted to impose the death penalty. ›18:36
NYT: McCain, Obama sharply divided on Iraq: One of the most pressing questions Barack Obama or John McCain would confront if elected president is how to build on the security gains in Iraq at a time when troop levels have begun to drop. ›09:37
FDA rejects ban on child cold medicines: A top government health official rejected the idea of an immediate ban on cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm. ›23:35 2 Oct, Thu
Test Pattern: Trace family names, identify accents: How about five fun links to start off your week? Trace your family surnames, test your color IQ, play dolphin Olympics, check out where album-cover photos were taken, and guess some world accents. ›13:46
Contest pairs horse trainers with wild mustangs: As a Johnny Cash tune played over the loudspeakers, horse trainer Gary Main Jr. coaxed Victory through a display of discipline and skill inside the Wyoming State Fair arena. ›19:09 5 Oct, Sun
Palin expands character attacks: Sarah Palin is expanding the Republican attacks on Barack Obama's character, invoking his controversial former pastor. ›19:08
NYT: Election divides Catholic Church: The pitched competition for Catholic voters is setting off skirmishes over how to apply the churchs teachings not only on abortion but also on the war in Iraq, immigration and racism. ›23:33 4 Oct, Sat
As economy sags, so do faces ... and breasts: The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times. ›13:37 3 Oct, Fri
Bear gets caught with hand in honey jar: Far from the Hundred Acre Wood, a Montana grizzly bear was relocated for soothing the 'rumbly in his tumbly' by stealing honey from commercial hives. ›16:23 29 Sep, Mon
Shock! He survived lightning at gas pump: A dramatic surveillance video captured the vivid flash of lightning that shocked William Hall just as he was pumping gasoline: "I couldnt move ... it was very scary. But he came away with a bump on his head and a bruised elbow. ›14:00
Ike debris threatens Texas wildlife: Tons of debris swept up by Hurricane Ike last month still litter miles of Texas beaches. ›22:21 2 Oct, Thu
Video: Todd on shifting electoral map: Oct. 5: NBC's Chuck Todd tells us that industrial Midwest states have moved out of the "toss-up" category and into the Obama column.(Nightly News) ›22:55 5 Oct, Sun
California to help climate by curbing sprawl: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that attempts to ease greenhouse gas emissions by giving priority to transportation projects that limit commutes and curb urban sprawl. ›19:26 1 Oct, Wed
Mental health parity plan tacked onto bailout: Legislation requiring equal treatment of mental and physical health problems was approved Friday as part of the government's massive economic bailout bill. ›18:47 3 Oct, Fri
FBI file details Evel Knievel allegations: According to his FBI file, daredevil Evel Knievel was nearly charged with being part of a crime syndicate. He in turn threatened to sue the FBI, and neither side followed through. ›18:26
Fey as Palin continues to boost 'SNL' ratings: Aided by intense interest in Thursday's vice-presidential debate, NBC's "Saturday Night Live's" ratings jumped 23 percent over last week as former head writer Tina Fey once again portrayed vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. ›13:07
Vatican sees the light of solar power: The first of a planned 2,400 solar panels have been installed on top of the papal audience hall at Vatican City. ›20:32 29 Sep, Mon
Unassuming algae eyed as green fuel: Experts say that within a decade it should be possible to efficiently process algae for fuel, helping to ease the world's energy needs and responding to global warming. ›08:53 28 Sep, Sun
May-Treanor finished Dancing, Burke says: Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanors Dancing With the Stars days are over, according to competitor Brooke Burke, who told a morning radio show that the Olympic gold medalist has a torn Achilles tendon. ›16:24
When you are denied health insurance: Have you ever had irregular periods? A cesarean section? Allergies? You may find yourself in this position: eager to buy coverage but unable to get a company to sell it to you. ›12:35
