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Newsweek: Why Obama needs a convention bump: An election expert talks about the importance of Obama getting a bump in the polls after the convention: If he can't get a boost out of a four-day period when it's all his show, his campaign should be worried about the months ahead. ›17:39 20 Aug, Wed
France bans broadcast of TV shows for babies: France's broadcast authority has banned French channels from airing TV shows aimed at children under 3 years old, to shield them from developmental risks it says television viewing poses at that age. ›19:35 20 Aug, Wed
Top economic gauge drops 0.7 percent in July: A private sector measure of the U.S. economy's health showed the largest drop in a year, and while new jobless claims fell for the second straight week, they remain near the highest levels since 2002. ›14:14
Trace arsenic in water may be tied to diabetes:
Elderly skip drugs when land in Medicare hole: Many people in Medicare with diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions stop taking their medicine when faced with picking up the entire cost of their prescriptions, researchers say. ›15:06
FDA: OK to zap spinach, lettuce with radiation: The government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs. ›16:06
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
NFLPA head, Hall of Famer Upshaw dies at 63: Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with it, has died. He was 63.Upshaw's death was announced by the NFL Players Association, which he headed for a quarter century.His outstanding 15-season playing career was entirely with the Oakland Raiders and included two Super Bowl wins and seven Pro Bowl appearances. ›18:27
Newsweek: Who should get the HPV vaccine?: A growing number of women in Hollywood are abusing the ADD drug Adderall in their quest to be thin. But along with the rapid weight loss, they may be gaining a dangerous addiction. ›13:37 20 Aug, Wed
McCain hopes to turn the tide in Great Lakes area: The Republican presidential candidate views the region as his best, if not his only, chance to win White House. ›15:43
Family bond helps Lopezes go for gold:
Rice: U.S., Iraq close on troop timetable: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Thursday the two countries have agreed that timetables should be set for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. ›16:24
McCain not sure how many houses he and wife own: Days after he cracked that being rich in the U.S. meant earning at least $5 million a year, Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged that he wasn't sure how many houses he and his wealthy wife actually own. ›17:05
Surrogate mom, 61, gives birth to own grandkid: A 61-year-old Japanese woman gave birth to her own grandchild, using an egg donated by her daughter, a clinic said Thursday. ›11:38
Taliban bombs kill 59 at Pakistan arms site: Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at the gates of Pakistan's main weapons complex Thursday, killing 59 people and dashing hopes for an end to political turmoil. ›15:27
Will Rainn Wilson go big and go home?: Our favorite nerd from The Office, Rainn Wilson, risks alienating his fan base with the broad, and potentially really bad, The Rocker. ›19:41 19 Aug, Tue
Hallmark says 'I do' to gay marriage: After an online vote conducted earlier this year, Hasbro, Inc announced that the most expensive properties on the new "Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition," game board will be represented by Montreal and Latvia's capital, Riga. ›20:27 20 Aug, Wed
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Wacky Concept Cars: MSN editors pick the 10 craziest concept cars at the Tokyo show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
ConsumerMan: Be skeptical of food labels: Many food labels you see on products on supermarket shelves are hype created by marketing departments to make the product stand out from the crowd. Here's what you need to know. ›12:15
30 militants killed in Afghanistan: The U.S.-led coalition said Thursday it had killed more than 30 insurgents in a battle in eastern Afghanistan, fighters a governor said were responsible for the deaths of 10 French troops this week. ›16:48
Listeriosis outbreak in Canada sickens 16: A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a research company to supply an experimental drug to a 16-year-old Minnesota boy who is terminally ill with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. ›00:02
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
Walter: Obama struggles to close the deal: Even as Barack Obama and John McCain refine their fall strategies, they should remember that many voters are still weeks away from paying attention. ›19:32 20 Aug, Wed
Phelps look-alike feels like 'big fraud': Designers create lavish looks fit for a queen as the legendary RuPaul judges. ›15:00
