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Tainted meats point to superbug C. diff in food: A nasty intestinal germ found in hospitals is also showing up in grocery store meats, raising the possibility that C. diff is transmitted through food, research shows. ›13:22 18 Nov, Tue
Coast Guard ends search for 90 Dominicans: The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday for roughly 90 migrants feared dead after their makeshift boat apparently sank in an often-stormy stretch of water between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. ›01:41
Canadian teens protest driving rules: Canadian officials proposed tougher restrictions on teen drivers in Ontario, including a prohibition on new motorists 19 and younger from driving with more than one teenage friend. ›21:41 19 Nov, Wed
Suspected U.S. strike in Pakistan kills 6: A suspected U.S. missile strike hit a village well inside Pakistani territory Wednesday, killing at least six alleged militants in an attack that could raise tensions between the anti-terror allies. ›10:56 19 Nov, Wed
Warsaw marks borders of former ghetto: Polish officials marked the border of the former Warsaw Ghetto on Wednesday with plaques and boundary lines traced in the ground to preserve the memory of the tragic World War II-era Jewish quarter. ›20:50 19 Nov, Wed
Newsweek: Working in a flu vaccine factory: When you work in a vaccine factory, getting dressed is half the job. Inside one of the two American labs that produce millions of flu shots every year. ›21:48 19 Nov, Wed
U.S. home construction at record low: A government report says construction of new homes plunged 4.5 percent last month to the lowest level on government records. ›18:56 19 Nov, Wed
Wall Street drops to more than 5-year low: Wall Street hit levels not seen since 2003 on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging below the 8,000 mark amid a dour economic outlook from the Fed. ›00:47
AAA predicts drop in holiday travel: AAA says travel over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop for the first time in six years due to the economic slowdown and fewer flights. ›22:47 18 Nov, Tue
Make small changes for a big eco-impact: Overflowing landfills and litter-strewn open spaces are just the beginning of the environmental catastrophe that is bottled water. GreenDAY's Marisa Belger expounds on the dangers of plastic bottles and how you can easily kick a couple of bad eco-habits. ›17:14 18 Nov, Tue
Experts: Lack of playtime is hurting children: Without ample opportunity for forms of play that foster innovation and creative thinking, Americas children will be at a disadvantage in the global economy, psychologist argues. ›20:13 18 Nov, Tue
Economy crisis leaves Caribbean ghost resorts: The Caribbean is headed for tough times as construction workers and resort employees are laid off by the hundreds and anticipated peak season bookings are at a trickle. ›18:59 19 Nov, Wed
Senate leader calls off vote on auto bailout: The Senate's top Democrat has called off a planned vote this week on a $25 billion auto industry bailout. ›01:22
Woman pleads no contest in corpse case: A member of a religious sect pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor after being accused of leaving another member's corpse in her bathroom so the group could collect her Social Security checks. ›21:19 17 Nov, Mon
Newsweek: A history of the flu: ›21:49 19 Nov, Wed
Patience, politeness training for airport workers: Employees at Newark Liberty International Airport are getting training in patience and politeness to help them handle the crush of stressed-out holiday travelers. ›22:41 19 Nov, Wed
Q&A with top L.A. wedding planner: Katie Tiffany, who planned Superman Returns star Brandon Routh's wedding to his longtime love chats with Brides.com about the biggest trends, budgeting the big-day and why the Internet is the best tool. ›20:26 19 Nov, Wed
Expecting parents: What is a doula?: Greek for "a woman who serves," a doula can help comfort, inform and encourage a laboring woman, satisfying needs that hospital staff and family can't always tend to. Find out how a doula might fit into your birth experience. ›22:26 19 Nov, Wed
Experts want to lift taboo on nursing home sex: Nursing-home residents have sexual needs too. And now researchers are finding ways to educate staff on the taboo topic and provide accommodations for the elderly to shack up. ›21:45 18 Nov, Tue
Did attacker use a club sandwich?: A man faces a domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a sandwich as she was driving on Interstate 95 on Friday. ›02:42 19 Nov, Wed
L.A. auto show opens under a cloud: With its emphasis on future automotive technologies, the Los Angeles auto show is often an optimistic and forward-looking event, but there will be little to celebrate this year. ›00:07
Red is the new white at Chinese weddings: In China, many young couples are forgoing Western rituals and gowns for the crimson costumes of the ancient Han way. Considered auspicious in China, red is the color of choice at traditional weddings. ›16:21 19 Nov, Wed
A real-life Star Trek deflector shield: In "Star Trek," a deflector shield surrounded the Starship Enterprise, and radiation bounced off it. Now tests show it's possible to create a real deflector shield that would have the same effect. ›00:37
Video: Pirates testing limits of international law: Nov. 19: Under current U.S. military rules of engagement, American warships can only open fire in self-defense or if they catch pirates in the act, leaving little legal recourse for the increasing number of cargo ships vulnerable to attack. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports.(Nightly News) ›23:54 19 Nov, Wed
