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Oil prices plummet to 13-month low: The stunning collapse in oil markets accelerated, sending a barrel of crude plunging below $78 as investors grow more pessimistic about resolving the global economic crisis. ›21:06 10 Oct, Fri
A new day for dogs: Pa. law targets puppy mills: Sammy, a Shetland sheepdog, wouldn't touch his food, retreating to a corner of the yard and devouring mouthfuls of dirt behavioral oddities his owner later learned came from a lifetime of abuse as a "stud" in a large puppy mill. ›22:27 10 Oct, Fri
Boom! Brokaw brings back the 60s: The journalist has a 'virtual reunion' with some of the decades most important people, writing his latest book based on more than 50 interviews with artists, politicians, activists, business leaders, journalists, Vietnam vets and more. An excerpt. ›17:39 10 Oct, Fri
The worlds strangest museums: Bunnies, bad art, and Burt Reynoldsthe worlds strangest museums showcase some of the worlds quirkiest passions. ›15:38 10 Oct, Fri
IMF warns of global financial meltdown: The International Monetary Fund warned Saturday that debt-ridden banks were pushing the global financial system to the brink of meltdown and rich nations had so far failed to restore confidence. ›00:33 12 Oct, Sun
4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted: A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation's mayors. ›17:58 2 Oct, Thu
Four ways to respond to nosy questions: You dont want to be rude, but sometimes questioners arent as considerate, asking questions that you shouldnt have to answer! Instead of fleeing the room every time you see one of these overly curious folks coming, try these four polite responses to uncomfortable queries. ›17:27 10 Oct, Fri
Cows may hold secret for efficient ethanol: Researchers attempting to make the production of corn-based ethanol more efficient may not have needed to leave the farm. ›22:24 6 Oct, Mon
Houston joins L.A. in severe-smog club: Houston has joined Los Angeles to become the second place in the U.S. classified as having a severe smog problem, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. ›00:04 3 Oct, Fri
GEs profit drops in line with cut forecast: General Electric spared investors any nasty surprises as it reported a 22 percent drop in third-quarter earnings, meeting its own lowered forecast. ›17:07 10 Oct, Fri
Snake bites mailman who finishes rounds: Forget rain, sleet or snow. The bite of a poisonous snake wasn't enough to keep a Florida mail carrier from his appointed rounds Friday. ›22:04
GM, Chrysler discussing merger -- source: General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC have held preliminary talks about a merger or an acquisition of Chrysler by GM, according to a person familiar with the talks. ›16:22
Slide show:Ex-child star on trial for murder: Former child actor Skylar Deleon is facing charges of murdering a couple for their yacht. He and accomplices are accused of tying them to the anchor and throwing them overboard. ›10:55 10 Oct, Fri
Extremely drunk R.I. driver pleads no contest: A man who state police said had a blood alcohol level more than six times the legal limit when he was arrested in July has pleaded no contest to drunken driving. ›22:13 6 Oct, Mon
Turtles relocated to avoid becoming roadkill: A rescue squad is working against the clock to save Eastern box turtles that would otherwise be crushed or buried alive when hundreds of acres of woods in Maryland are paved over. ›15:13 30 Sep, Tue
'Bra Bandit' strikes again in Florida: The Lee County Sheriff's Office was searching for an individual they say stole 160 bras valued at nearly $6,000 on Thursday from a Victoria's Secret store. ›01:43 7 Oct, Tue
Makeover! Nurse gets Rx for savvy style: US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two mothers who are visiting New York and are desperately in need of updated looks. ›21:23 10 Oct, Fri
Wall Streets rollercoaster ride continues: Wall Street ended one of its worst weeks ever trying to figure out whether to continue its freefall or take some tentative steps toward a possible recovery. ›00:09
Authorities: Man skipped jury duty to drink: Curtis Lemons was supposed to report for jury duty in a drunk driving case. Instead, according to authorities, the 50-year-old Cape Girardeau man skipped the jury duty so he could drink himself. ›22:52 7 Oct, Tue
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Jolie and Pitt back in the USA, Miley jumps for joy at Sweet 16th , the Boss backs Obama and more. ›11:16 7 Oct, Tue
Many women unaware of obesity-cancer link: Many women don't know that obesity increases their risk of several types of cancer, a new survey published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology shows. ›18:28 10 Oct, Fri
Study: Wind farms have little affect on birds: Wind turbines do not drive birds from surrounding areas, British researchers said on Wednesday, in findings which could make it easier to build more wind farms. ›13:42 1 Oct, Wed
California to help climate by curbing sprawl: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that attempts to ease greenhouse gas emissions by giving priority to transportation projects that limit commutes and curb urban sprawl. ›19:26 1 Oct, Wed
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