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3 airports opening new runways amid economic woes: At some major U.S. airports today, youd hardly know theres an economic slowdown. In Seattle, Chicago and near Washington, D.C., new runways are being opened up today. This, despite a projected 10 percent drop in domestic flights this winter. ›16:00
FDA opens first office in China for inspections: U.S. officials opened the first overseas Food and Drug Administration office in Beijing on Wednesday as they gear up for a long battle to ensure the quality of food, drug and feed imports from China. ›18:22 19 Nov, Wed
Experts: New evidence for Herod's tomb site: Online dating service eHarmony said Wednesday it will launch a new Web site which caters to same-sex singles as part of a discrimination settlement with New Jersey's Civil Rights Division. ›23:40 19 Nov, Wed
Over 1,000 melamine babies still in hospitals: Over a thousand Chinese infants are still in hospital receiving treatment for kidney damage caused by tainted milk, China's Health Ministry said on Thursday, more than two months after the scandal broke. ›14:40
Bush reopens American history museum: The Star-Spangled Banner is so threadbare you can see through tattered sections of its bold stripes and bright stars to the table on which it rests at the overhauled National Museum of American History opening this week. ›00:11
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Newsweek: U.S. hospitals target cross-border care: In the hopes of capitalizing on Americans crossing the Mexican border in search of cheaper treatment, some U.S. hospital chains are starting to build facilities just across the border. ›18:45 19 Nov, Wed
New BlackBerry is good iPhone challenger: Review: BlackBerry fans can rejoice: the Storm, Research In Motions first all-touchscreen Blackberry will make even iPhone users salivate just a little bit over some of the features of this very slick and sophisticated smartphone. ›04:59
Inmates break out of cells for sex: Three male and three female inmates at a southern Indiana jail face charges that they devised a way to sneak between cell blocks to help pass their time behind bars by having sex. ›12:10
'Top Chef': Jill is ostrich-ized and sent home: In the second week of Top Chef, it was all about showing your craft. After a hot Quickfire challenge, the cooks had to cook and serve lunch to their biggest critics yet former "Top Chef" hopefuls. In the end, Jill was forced to pack up her knives after she was unable to stand by her dish. ›14:13
Wholl dress Michelle Obama for inauguration?: Fashion legend Diane von Furstenberg is in the running to make Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day dress. She was one of the many fashion designers asked to submit a sketch for President-elect Obama's wife. ›14:22
Obama pledged change, picks insiders: President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts. ›12:42
Brazil cops blame 10 for deadly air crash: A police investigation found that 10 government and airline officials were to blame for Brazil's worst air disaster, saying they failed to properly train pilots, authorities said Wednesday. ›13:18
Spacewalker learns from tool mistake: It was bad enough when Dan Lyons stopped sharing his musings about the technology scene in a hilarious satire of what Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs would be like as a blogger. ›23:08 19 Nov, Wed
Cops Taser pallbearer at dad's funeral: Five North Carolina sheriff's deputies will be disciplined after they used a Taser while serving an arrest warrant on a man at his father's funeral. ›16:17
Holder's likely nomination revives pardon furor: Eric Holder is in line for nomination by President-elect Barack Obama to the attorney general's job that Holder has long wanted, but a 2001 episode with fugitive financier Marc Rich is stirring partisan acrimony. ›16:36
McDonald's courts moms as emissaries: McDonald's has recruited mothers to go behind the scenes of the company's operations, meet senior executives and then communicate what they see via the Web in a bid to brighten its image. ›16:22
Quit your job and make your game: Created by two guys with a big idea and little money, "World of Goo" is proof that small-time game developers fueled by nothing more than a unique vision and a willingness to take big risks are coming up with some the year's most compelling, distinctive and buzzed-about games. ›09:38
Senate leader calls off vote on auto bailout: The Senate's top Democrat has called off a planned vote this week on a $25 billion auto industry bailout. ›01:22
Tastemakers have high hopes for Michelle Obama: Nov. 19: The Latin superstar talks to TODAYshow.coms Sara Haines about his music career, being the son of a famous musician and what he would be doing if he wasn't singing. You may be surprised by his answers!(Today Show) ›10:58 19 Nov, Wed
Keep warm with cool winter coats: As a constant part of your ensemble, it is essential that your jacket reflects your style and adds a level of interest to your appearance. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas offers the inside scoop on the winter's hottest outerwear. ›16:25
Recharge yourself! 23 secret power foods: Bored with the same old salad? Phil Lempert steals a recipe from Atwood Cafe in Chicago for a delicious dish of roasted beets, honey and lemon vinaigrette, topped with fried goat cheese. ›22:16 18 Nov, Tue
Video: Video: Chatting with Enrique Iglesias: If you're curious about older women who love younger men, E-mail us! ›21:50 18 Nov, Tue
Retirement dreams give way to despair, anger: A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger. ›14:51
