Top headlines:
Cops: Man swallows stolen earrings at mall: An X-ray marked the spot for southwest Florida police who say a teenager swallowed a $16 pair of earrings after taking them from a JCPenney store at a mall. ›02:36 2 Dec, Tue
Video: Military re-enlistments on rise: Dec. 4: Thanks to a faltering U.S. economy and improved security in Iraq, military recruiters are seeing more early career soldiers re-enlist. NBC's Lee Cowan reports.(Nightly News) ›23:47
RFK auction offers star-studded experiences: For those hard-to-please people on your holiday gift list this year, consider some unusual presents: the chance to sing with Aretha Franklin or tour the Capitol with Nancy Pelosi. ›12:42
Activists blast U.S. at climate talks: Environmentalists criticized the United States and other rich countries Tuesday for failing so far to make meaningful commitments at a U.N. conference on climate change. ›17:26 2 Dec, Tue
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
Cars: Wheres the Perfect Part?: In the past, finding the perfect part for a classic-car restoration meant joining enthusiast clubs, hanging around swap meets and pawing through junkyards. How the Web has revolutionized the hunt. ›16:21 9 Oct, Tue
Detroit: Behind the UAWs Striking Ways: The unions strategic mini-strikes against Chrysler and GM struck a chord with members and fear among management. Is Ford next? ›00:16 11 Oct, Thu
Big solar installation completed in Calif.: Utility officials said the largest solar panel installation in the state has been completed the first of some 150 solar projects planned for warehouse and factory roofs in Southern California. ›16:35 2 Dec, Tue
7 ways to turn the TV room into a home theater: Here are seven outstanding-for-the-price ways to make your home-movie-viewing experience a whole lot better, categorized by the price of the bundle. ›13:47
Activist vows no retreat against Japan whalers: The leader of a militant conservation group that has skirmished violently with Japanese whalers he will not retreat from confrontation during his bid to stop this season's hunt in Antarctic waters. ›15:46 3 Dec, Wed
Portable media players shrink in size, price: Portable media players are almost essential for any music, video or photo fan which could be just about anyone on your holiday gift list. ›20:58
Oklahoma QB Bradford tears hand ligaments: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford tore ligaments in his non-throwing hand during the Sooners' win against Oklahoma State and is expected to have surgery following the Big 12 championship game.Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Bradford was hurt on the third series of the game, but played with the injury the rest of the game. He threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns and also ran for a score. ›23:42 30 Nov, Sun
BCS breaks tie, gives Big 12 South to Oklahoma: ›21:35 30 Nov, Sun
U.S. gives Mexico $197 million for drug war: The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. ›10:45
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
School bus kills NYC high school freshman: Authorities said on Thursday a high school freshman in New York City has been struck and killed by a school bus. ›16:17
Q&A: Policing School Shootings: A disturbed 14-year-old wounds four before killing himself in Clevelandjust another spasm of violence in another bloody year for Americas schools. How to spot trouble before it opens fireand the ongoing debate over blame for a cycle that just wont stop. ›23:25 11 Oct, Thu
Big 12 is responsible for this BCS controversy: Mack Brown isn't the only one feeling sick today. Pete Fiutak is too, but you might be surprised by who gets the blame. ›23:55 30 Nov, Sun
New videogames lure players into the kitchen: A new crop of video games is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food. ›15:33
White House rejects impeachment ornament: The White House won't display a Christmas tree ornament that calls for President Bush's impeachment. ›03:13 3 Dec, Wed
Panthers strike late to upend Rodgers, Packers: ›21:15 30 Nov, Sun
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
Whale songs drowned out by humans: The songs that whales and dolphins use to communicate, orient themselves and find mates are being drowned out by human-made noises in the world's oceans, U.N. officials and environmental groups said Wednesday. ›22:39 3 Dec, Wed
Congresswoman hangs up on Obama: A Florida congresswoman hung up on president-elect Obama Wednesday, thinking it was a prank. ›11:44
