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Obama pledged change, picks insiders: President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts. ›10:42
Blind woman threatened over 1-cent bill: A 74-year-old blind woman was shocked when her daughter found a letter from the city saying a lien would be placed on her home unless she paid an overdue water bill. ›15:49 18 Nov, Tue
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
Hark! Colbert sings in new Christmas special: The permanently suit-clad Stephen Colbert has traded in his pinstripes for a cardigan sweater, red turtleneck and furry boots. ›22:34 19 Nov, Wed
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Myanmar activist follows dad to jail: A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced a student activist to 6 1/2 years in jail on Wednesday, a week after his father received a 65-year prison term for his own political activities and a decade after his grandfather died in custody. ›21:45 19 Nov, Wed
How a camera can 'steal' your keys: Scientists in California have developed a software algorithm that automatically creates a physical key based solely on a picture of one, regardless of angle or distance. ›00:15
Woolly mammoth task: Critter's DNA mapped: Scientists for the first time have unraveled much of the genetic code of an extinct animal, the ice age's woolly mammoth, and with it they are thawing Jurassic Park dreams. ›18:23 19 Nov, Wed
Quiz: Who blindsided Charlie on 'Survivor'?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›13:52 22 Oct, Wed
Al-Qaida No. 2 says Obama betrays race: Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader used a racial epithet to insult Barack Obama in a message posted Wednesday, describing the president-elect in demeaning terms that imply he does the bidding of whites. ›20:47 19 Nov, Wed
Lessons learned from past holiday meltdowns: What have we learned in the two decades since "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"? And what does it say about this years holidays? ›16:42 18 Nov, Tue
Blast kills 1, wounds 23 at Thai PM's office: A grenade attack on anti-government protesters occupying the Thai prime minister's office killed one person and wounded at least 23 early Thursday, an army official and protesters said. ›04:52
Led Zeppelin without Plant? It could happen: Billboard recently reported that Plant-less Zeppelin is leaning toward Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy and that the vocalist has rehearsed with the band on several occasions. ›15:00 19 Nov, Wed
Cheney's indictment moves forward: A Texas judge has set an arraignment for Vice President Dick Cheney, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and other officials accused of involvement in prisoner abuse. ›01:30
With no money, Pakistan moms abandon kids: ›18:59 7 Nov, Fri
Tidbits: Breastfeeding twins proved tough for Jolie: Theres this football hold its a lot harder than it looks in the books, Jolie told a U.K. morning show. I did that a few times, (but then) I would take turns. It just takes a long time. ›02:30
U.S. shifts its approach in Iraq: With violence down sharply this year, the U.S. military is broadening its efforts to reconcile Sunnis and Shiites. ›08:17
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
Hungry in Zimbabwe: 'If you rest, you starve': Katy Phiri, who is in her 70s, picks up single corn kernels spilled from trucks that ferry the harvest to market. She says she hasn't eaten for three days. ›20:56 19 Nov, Wed
Ex-Gitmo detainee to taste freedom: Australian police said Thursday they will stop restricting the movements and communications of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee. ›09:13
Winona Ryder falls ill on flight, hospitalized: Winona Ryders publicist says the actress was briefly hospitalized after falling ill on a flight to Londons Heathrow Airport. ›17:54 19 Nov, Wed
Community colleges suddenly in spotlight: Long the neglected stepchildren of American higher education, community colleges have come front-and-center in the eyes of students, policymakers and philanthropists. ›22:50 19 Nov, Wed
When you don't want to be Facebook friends: With so many opportunities these days to connect with people online, some are confronting a question they thought they had left behind during their awkward adolescent years: What if I dont want to be your friend? ›00:39 19 Nov, Wed
Is Rule 240 legit? Do cruises make you fat?: Want the truth about whether reciting Rule 240 will help if your flight is delayed? What about weekend stays are they actually more expensive? Sure you know whether cruises really do make you fat? Read on. ›16:33 19 Nov, Wed
