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Copernicus remains and grave found: Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton and hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer's books. ›16:29
Fed extends meeting in December to two days: The Federal Reserve announced Thursday that it will hold a hold a two-day meeting in December to weigh its next move on interest rates and to make a fresh assessment of the U.S. economy. ›20:07
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
Hand model sues over snipped finger: A hand model, magician and actor blames a Martha Stewart-branded lounge chair for snipping off a bit of his livelihood. ›00:24 18 Nov, Tue
VW Jetta TDI named 'Green Car of the Year': Green Car Journal has named Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI as the "Green Car of the Year," making it the first clean-diesel car to win the award. ›21:04
Keep warm with cool winter coats: As a constant part of your ensemble, it is essential that your jacket reflects your style and adds a level of interest to your appearance. TODAY Style editor Bobbie Thomas offers the inside scoop on the winter's hottest outerwear. ›14:22
Piracy threat hikes insurance premiums: Piracy on the high seas used to be a simple affair: Climb on board, take the valuables, and go. ›21:04
Commentary: When deflation is a good thing: Could it be that in this case a whiff of deflation may help us get out of the crisis? ›19:17
Study: Fast-food ad ban may cut obesity in kids: Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday. ›23:32 19 Nov, Wed
Why We Suck: When Denis Leary attacks: In his new book, the writer/comedian/actor rants about well pretty much everyone. Leary uses his wit and biting humor to comment on celebrities, those who are politically correct and the obese, for starters. An excerpt. ›20:03 19 Nov, Wed
Cabbage batch kids: 2,200 Koreans make kimchi: In aprons and hairnets, 2,200 braved the cold outside City Hall in Seoul, Korea, in a bid to make the world's biggest batch of kimchi, from 58,000 heads of cabbage. ›16:58
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
In Congo, refugees struggle to survive: His home was looted by wild government soldiers still pillaging this empty hilltop town. His fields are at the mercy of armed militias. And somewhere in the countryside, a rebel army is digging in. ›20:20
Cell phone in man's chest pocket stops bullet: A man says his cell phone saved his life. A stray .45-caliber bullet hit R.J. Richard's chest while he was mowing the lawn hitting so hard he thought it was a stone kicked out by his tractor. He pulled out the phone. It fell apart. ›23:07
NASA whittles down list of Mars landing sites: Four intriguing places on Mars have risen to the final round as NASA selects a landing site for its next Mars mission, the Mars Science Laboratory. ›22:45
Gday! Hugh Jackman is new Sexiest Man Alive: On the ninth week of The Biggest Loser, tension from last weeks elimination lingered on for the Blue team. The competition came down to a swing vote again, as Amy C. had to choose between team loyalty and friendship. Despite reaching a milestone in her weight-loss goal, Coleen was sent home after losing only three pounds. ›23:13 18 Nov, Tue
Will oil tycoon's wife save wild horses?: The wife of Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens wants to create a refuge for wild horses, after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced it was considering euthanizing some of the animals. ›22:42 18 Nov, Tue
A traveler's guide for a stress-free holiday trip: With the economy in a tizzy, everyone is cutting back on just about everything, including travel. But dont let that lull you into thinking everyone but you will be staying home this holiday season. ›15:52 19 Nov, Wed
Salmon helped in pesticide ruling: Farms and orchards that continue to use three pesticides that harm salmon will have to greatly expand buffer zones around so the chemicals don't reach streams, federal biologists ruled Tuesday. ›18:01 19 Nov, Wed
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
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
FDA panel: Superbug-fighting antibiotic is safe: Federal health advisers said an antibiotic developed by Theravance appears safe and effective for fighting "superbug" bacteria, despite potential risks for pregnant women. ›20:15 19 Nov, Wed
GM stock soars after historic plummet: Shares of General Motors Corp. soared in afternoon trading, reversing the morning's historic plummet, on news of a deal that could result in a financial bailout of the automaker industry. ›18:55
Teen thrown under train over love letter: A teenage Indian boy was thrashed, paraded through the streets with his head shaved and then thrown under a train for daring to write a love letter to a girl from a different caste, police said Thursday. ›15:40
