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Scoop: Madonna's speedy divorce no surprise: The quick resolution of Guy Ritchie and Madonnas divorce came as a surprise to many, but not to those who are close to the Material Girl. ›14:44
Judges reject Alaska offshore drilling plan: Federal regulators improperly granted Shell Oil permission for exploratory drilling in Alaska's Beaufort Sea, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. ›17:08
The best and worst airlines of 2008: Some airlines still show up when they say they will. Here are the on-time superstarsand the worst offenders. ›20:10 20 Nov, Thu
Julianne Hough wont return to Dancing: Julianne Hough, two-time winner of the Dancing With the Stars mirror ball trophy, has announced she will not return for the shows eighth season. ›21:24 20 Nov, Thu
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Sheik gave Jackson gifts, assistant testifies: Michael Jacksons former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts. ›15:22
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Water resourcesat risk in a warming world: Both the beauty and the fragility of the planet were on spectacular display Monday as TODAY reported on climate change live from four very diverse regions around the globe. ›15:44 17 Nov, Mon
NBC: Obama to nominate Clinton for State: Transition and Democratic officials say the junior senator from New York will be nominated for secretary of state sometime after Thanksgiving, barring unforeseen issues. ›12:51
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
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
Video: Big Three struggles ripple through Detroit: Nov. 20: NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports on the local businessesincluding a barber shop, a sign maker, and a restaurant ownerthat once thrived in the shadows of the Big Three automakers.(Nightly News) ›16:32
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
Survivor gets personal as season nears end: it's all on display. ›03:56
Photo of the Week: This week's winning image shows a brilliant shaft of light illuminating Antelope Canyon in Arizona. Take a closer look and learn more about this popular Southwest attraction. ›23:11 20 Nov, Thu
Bush to promote action plan to deal with crisis: Struggling to get ahead of a global financial crisis, the president hopes to win more converts at a summit in Peru for a plan aimed at showing governments have the will and means to halt the turmoil. ›14:56
Mexico: Ex-drug czar took cartel money: Mexico's former drug czar took $450,000 to leak information to a powerful cartel, officials said Friday. ›17:05
Newsweek: How will Alaska remember Ted Stevens?: Despite his conviction for violating federal ethics laws, Sen. Ted Stevens may be best remembered by Alaskans for helping secure an endless stream of federal dollars for the state he helped found. ›14:59
U.S. intel office adds warming to warnings: A major U.S. intelligence report coming out Thursday is adding climate change to the "traditional" mix of factors expected to destabilize the world into the near future. ›21:33 19 Nov, Wed
NYT: Obama fund-raiser quells Cabinet rumors: NYT: The business holdings and connections that made Penny Pritzker a key to the Obama presidential campaigns fundraising may have kept her from a job as commerce secretary. ›03:14
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Kevin Jonas ponders his answer, Heidi Klum Ushers in a new fashion show, George Carlin remembered and more. ›12:36 18 Nov, Tue
Get an early jump on ski season: It's beginning to look a lot like ski season. Thanks to a handful of early storms and legions of snowmaking guns, the ski scene is already picking up around the nation. ›14:59 20 Nov, Thu
Quiz: Who blindsided Charlie on 'Survivor'?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›13:52 22 Oct, Wed
Video: Congress drives hard bargain for Big Three: Nov. 20: Congress gave the big three automakers a December deadline to deliver a plan proving their viability before any bailout is considered. CNBC Phil LeBeau reports.(Nightly News) ›23:46 20 Nov, Thu
