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Teen lives 118 days without a heart: An American teenager survived for nearly four months without a heart, kept alive by a custom-built artificial blood-pumping device, until she was able to have a heart transplant. ›20:43 19 Nov, Wed
Video: Ann Curry, above the clouds: Nov. 19: NBC's Ann Curry countered altitude sickness and bone-numbing fatigue while trying to make her way to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro.(Nightly News) ›00:20
Why Democrats gave Big Three a reprieve: A look at the political reasoning behind the decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to give the Big Three auto makers another shot at a $25 billion loan. ›21:49
Media's mistake way bigger than McNabb's: The media have been bashing Donovan McNabb for the last few days. Now Jason Whitlock is here to tell you why they're wrong. ›17:23
Consumer alert: Hazardous window blinds: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recalls of two kinds of window blinds, citing the strangulation death of a child and the near strangulation of another. ›12:10
Women: For best workout, add weights: Cardio may help you shed pounds, but weight training will help you get a tight, trim look. Dust off those dumbbells and try these exercises to go from shapeless to sexy. ›16:06
Congress votes to extend jobless benefits: Congress has passed legislation extending jobless benefits through the December holidays, keeping checks flowing to laid-off workers who would otherwise lose them. ›20:47
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
Ohio State-Michigan lacking intrigue this year: Two years ago, OSU-Michigan was a 1-2 showdown. This year? Bruce Hooley says it's making former stars in the series cringe. ›18:10
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
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Deflation poses new economic threat: Strapped consumers are rejoicing at falling prices. But some economists warn of the growing risk of a ruinous downward price spiral called deflation. Here's what's at stake. ›19:00
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
Cowboys put first-round pick Jones on IR: Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season.The team said Thursday that Jones, one of Dallas' two first-round draft picks, will be placed on injured reserve because of a big left toe injury sustained while doing rehabilitation after hurting his left hamstring Oct. 12.Jones returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the team now says that was to evaluate his ability to play with the toe injury. ›21:07
Newsweek: The recession means bargains: Newsweek: The recession means bargains ›14:21
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Slide show: Slide show: Fangs for the memories: From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back. ›20:20 19 Nov, Wed
EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory: As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction. ›19:56
U.S. jobless claims jump to 16-year high: New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market. ›16:03
Quinn has broken finger, will try to play Sunday: Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn broke his right index finger in Monday night's win over Buffalo but will try to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.The team initially thought Quinn only bruised his hand after banging it on the helmet of a Bills player, but X-rays taken after practice Wednesday revealed a fracture on the tip of his finger. A specialist at the Cleveland Clinic cleared Quinn to play. ›19:41
GMAC seeks to be bank holding company: GMAC Financial Services, the financing arm of General Motors, said it applied to become a bank holding company, making it eligible for aid under the governments bank rescue plan. ›19:06
Grass lawns shrink in Calif. drought: California's ever-growing population and the threat of a prolonged drought could kill the concept of the traditional lush lawn in the Golden State. ›21:18
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
Commuter, freight train collide; few injuries: A commuter train collided with a freight train Thursday in Southern California, producing no serious injuries but bringing back memories of a deadly commuter-train wreck in the region just two months ago. ›22:06
