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Plax hit with weapon charge; Pierce under scrutiny: Plaxico Burress was led out of a police precinct in handcuffs Monday after surrendering on a weapons possession charge, and authorities said that teammate Antonio Pierce is being investigated over his role in an accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub. ›00:46 02 Dec, Tue
Who are the worlds handsomest men?: According to a "Male Beauty" survey of nearly 10,000 men and women in 12 countries, Italians are the most handsome men in the world, while men who are balding and aging do not necessarily lose their looks. The No. 1 requirement: Good hygiene. ›19:08 29 Nov, Sat
Thai PM unable to quell crisis: Thailand's prime minister stayed away from the capital Monday, unable to quell a political crisis that has paralyzed his government and shut down the city's two main airports. ›21:53
80 whales die in stranding in Tasmania: Officials rushed Sunday to reach about 80 whales stranded on a remote coast in southern Australia. ›01:39 30 Nov, Sun
Bumpy road ahead for cleaner cars: Call it an economic and environmental murder mystery in the making: Will a cash-strapped Detroit kill the electric car again? ›21:37 19 Nov, Wed
Brazil leader asks God to halt rains: Brazil's president asked God to halt the devastating rains that have killed at least 116 people in a southern state and offered new plans on Monday to help tens of thousands of people rebuild ruined homes and businesses. ›23:19
Burmese Battle Spiritual and Economic Ills: Businesses are struggling, prices are rising and residents are facing a spiritual crisis. An on-scene report from post-protest Rangoon. ›18:10 11 Oct, Thu
Ford weighs Volvo sale amid industry crisis: Ford is considering selling Volvo as the beleaguered U.S. automaker seeks to raise cash and survive tight credit markets and a global automotive sales crisis. ›20:51
A Muslim Letter to Christians: In an unprecedented letter, Muslim leaders across the globe invite the worlds Christians to the table. ›14:33 11 Oct, Thu
Evidence grows for vitamin D, heart health link: People with a deficiency in vitamin D may be at increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease, the authors of a new review on research of vitamin D and heart health conclude. ›00:29 2 Dec, Tue
Shoppers turn out, but hold on to their wallets: Retailers who saw Thanksgiving holiday sales drop off as the weekend progressed stepped up online promotions on the day known as Cyber Monday to get consumers to keep shopping. ›23:13
Bombs kill more than 30 in Iraq: Suicide bombers struck Monday near a Baghdad police academy and in Mosul against a joint U.S.-Iraqi patrol, killing more than people, Iraqi officials said. ›20:32
Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit: Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit ›14:30
Sears faces tough test this holiday season: The holiday season is expected to be difficult for most retailers, but it could prove especially tough for one of the nations most storied brands: Sears. ›16:06
Video: Are video games recession proof?: Dec. 1: CNBC's Jim Goldman reports that while consumers are pulling back on spending for many holiday gifts, they are continuing to shell out cash for video games.(MSNBC) ›20:00
Brain waves show autism language problems: Unique brain wave patterns, spotted for the first time in autistic children, may help explain why they have so much trouble communicating. ›17:12
Laser technique produces bevy of antimatter: Blasting a gold target with high-powered lasers creates huge amounts of antimatter, reported scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at a conference last week. ›16:53
Climate crusaders set to act in Congress: Democrats now have all their climate ducks lined up: Four crusaders from California ready to join forces in Congress with President-elect Barack Obama to pass mandatory emissions curbs . ›23:16 21 Nov, Fri
Al Gore's Nobel Patrol: A vigilant fan of the former veep keeps watch as the Nobel Committee announces its peace prize. ›15:10 12 Oct, 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
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
Ew! Bad teeth reveal what ancients ate: Thanks to poor dental hygiene, researchers are getting a more detailed understanding of what people ate thousands of years ago in what is now Peru. ›22:16
Facebook curator detained by Croatian police: Send good karma, post a photo, criticize the prime minister all things you can do with the click of a mouse at Facebook, right? ›15:15
Foo Fighters call one 'Top Chef' a turkey: All chefs want to be rock stars, and this week the "Top Chef" contestants were catering for them. The Foo Fighters challenged the chefs to cater a Thanksgiving dinner in very difficult conditions. Find out who rocked and who was booed off out of the kitchen. ›14:13 20 Nov, Thu
