Top headlines:
Turkeys killed as Palin addresses media: Gov. Sarah Palin has granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to one lucky turkey, but the video that shocked some viewers captured what was happening in the background. ›16:16
Bush pushes economy, N. Korea progress: President Bush on Friday moved to steady a shuddering economy and speed up the demise of North Korea's nuclear weaponry. Those twin aims framed his weekend stop in Peru for the APEC forum. ›22:06
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 20 Nov, Thu
Woman hits jackpot in first trip to Las Vegas: A 24-year-old woman, on her first trip to Las Vegas, is worrying less about the nation's economy. That's because Jessica Agbunag won $2.4 million on Wednesday at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the California Hotel and Casino. ›19:04
Obama makes key Cabinet picks: Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees. ›21:47
American history museum back in business: The National Museum of American History has reopened after a two-year, $85 million renovation. ›20:04
World mulls response to pirates: Countries deciding how to respond to the increasing threat of Somali piracy say that using military force to free a hijacked ship's hostages isn't practical. ›21:54
Cheney prosecutor yells at judge: A county prosecutor who brought indictments this week against Vice President Dick Cheney and others pounded his fist and shouted at the judge Friday during a routine hearing. ›22:16
Yosemite rockfalls force camp closures: A third of the units at a lodging complex at Yosemite will be permanently closed because an unstable cliff has created the potential for deadly rockslides, the National Park Service said Friday. ›19:43
Get away with a hot deal to Iceland, from $699: While Icelanders have seen their currency, the kronur, drop by an alarming 51 percent against the dollar since just last year, the current economic slump has been an unexpected windfall for the countrys tourism industry. ›16:46
Leftist Sandinistas win Nicaragua vote: Nicaragua's ruling Sandinista party won the large majority of municipal races, including the capital Managua, in local elections that have sparked violent clashes and allegations of fraud. ›09:16
Knicks send Crawford to Warriors; Randolph next?: On the heels of the trade of Jamal Crawford for Al Harrington, Knicks president Donnie Walsh was on the verge of completing a gigantic day by pulling off a second blockbuster that will clear even more salary cap space for the summer of 2010 — when Cavaliers star LeBron James will be a free agent. ›23:37
Opinion: Cancer's not the only smoking risk: Cancer is the disease most often associated with cigarettes. Yet there is something far more common, more lethal , and more avoidable linked to cigarettes the heart attack. ›13:55 20 Nov, Thu
Myanmar sends comedian, monk to prison: Courts in military-ruled Myanmar handed long prison sentences Friday to a prominent Buddhist monk and a popular comedian who are active in the country's pro-democracy movement. ›17:30
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 20 Nov, Thu
EU announces interest in Arctic region: The European Union's executive body said Thursday that the bloc should try to obtain its fair share of oil, gas, minerals and fish exposed by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. ›23:14 20 Nov, Thu
Jets rookie QB suspended for policy violation: New York Jets rookie quarterback Erik Ainge was suspended for four games by the NFL on Friday for an undisclosed violation of the league's policy on steroids and related substances.Ainge, already on injured reserve and out for the season with a foot injury, is not allowed to be with the team or at its facility during the suspension. He'll be eligible to rejoin the team on Dec. 15, following the Jets' game against Buffalo. ›23:12
New penguin found, 500 years after extinction: Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago. ›14:32 19 Nov, Wed
EarthTalk Q&A: Eco-clubs, Bush's legacy: Read answers to readers questions about environmental topics. ›20:39
Are you smart? Take our weekly news quiz: How much do you remember about the week in news? Take msnbc.com's weekly quiz and find out what you can recall. ›19:43 20 Mar, Thu
Septic tanks make Malibu special, smelly: Malibu, which has long relied on septic tanks over sewer pipes as a way to limit development, may soon be forced to acquiesce. ›21:24 19 Nov, Wed
Report predicts U.S. decline, Russia rise: Global warming could be a boon to Russia while the U.S. could further decline in importance during the next two decades, says a U.S. intelligence report with predictions for the world in 2025. ›11:07
Free-agent market for pitchers is a dangerous place: There's no shortage of free-agent pitchers to choose from. But Dayn Perry offers this warning: Most of these guys aren't worth it. ›17:05
Madonna, Ritchie granted divorce: The show-business marriage that began in a Scottish castle came to an end in a drab London courtroom Friday as Madonna and Guy Ritchie were granted a preliminary decree of divorce. ›17:04
