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Obama designer Pinto sticking to Chicago: Despite being a Michelle Obama fashion favorite, Maria Pinto stresses that her clothes are for real women, not just ingenues who are here today and gone tomorrow. This may be why the Chicago-based designer hasn't campaigned to become a household name. ›20:46 5 Jan, Mon
Newsweek: Using MySpace to help troubled teens: A new study suggests that parents and health-care professionals can use social-networking sites to curb risky teen behavior. ›18:35 5 Jan, Mon
Holes in health care mean teens face future ills: Many adolescents are falling through cracks in the health care system what a major new report calls missed opportunities to shape the next generations health. ›22:55 5 Jan, Mon
Florida town embraces Travolta during tragedy: Following the death of their 16-year-old son Jett, Ocala, Fla., is where the Travoltas have come to grieve. The city is welcoming them quietly and respectfully. ›22:03
Rip Torn faces drunken driving charges in Conn.: Actor Rip Torn has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges in Connecticut, nearly two years after being fined and losing his license for similar charges in New York. ›14:21
Death of Travoltas son raises medical queries: Millions of children and adults have seizures in the U.S., but dying from one is rare. That only adds to the confusion and mystery surrounding the life and death of Jett Travolta ›23:47
Alyssa Milano engaged to Hollywood agent: Alyssa Milano is engaged to Hollywood agent David Bugliari, Access Hollywood has learned. ›19:34
Billionaire kills himself over financial crisis: The family of Adolf Merckle says the German billionaire committed suicide after his business empire got into trouble because of the global financial crisis. ›21:01
India: Pakistanis 'must have' backed attack: Pakistani authorities "must have had" a hand in the deadly Mumbai siege, India's prime minister said Tuesday, stopping just short of directly accusing Islamabad of aiding the gunmen. ›10:52
Lohan says its not over with Ronson: Lindsay Lohan says she hasnt split with DJ Samantha Ronson, despite media reports they had publicly sparred several times over the holidays. ›14:29
Craig Ferguson ties the knot over holidays: Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson had quite a surprise for his audience Monday night. The talk show host announced he got married during his holiday break. ›15:26
The fall of green travel: Environmentally-conscious vacations are out of fashion. Travelers expect their next getaway to be green and theyre not willing to pay more for it. ›22:56 5 Jan, Mon
Diet, not exercise, plays key role in weight loss: Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role. ›18:46
Charges against Brolin, Wright to be dropped: Brolin and Wright were charged with interfering with police officers after a disturbance involving a crew member. ›23:09
Scoop: Britneys tour gets off to shaky start: According to Us Weekly, Britney Spears just doesn't have the work ethic she used to and it's affecting her upcoming tour. ›02:25 7 Jan, Wed
3 charged in gang rape of Calif. lesbian: Two men and a teenager have been charged in the alleged gang rape of a lesbian in the San Francisco Bay-area. ›01:59 7 Jan, Wed
Thousands of shoes tie up Miami traffic: Florida state troopers are looking for a charity to take thousands of shoes that were dumped on a Miami expressway, tying up rush hour traffic. ›19:39 2 Jan, Fri
Video: Can America afford to heal its healthcare?: Jan. 6: Health care reform is one of the most complex problems President-elect Barack Obama has promised to tackle, but that could prove to be more of a challenge than ever during the current financial crisis. NBC's Robert Bazell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:04 7 Jan, Wed
Work out for less: Shape up and save in 2009: If youre doing some financial belt-tightening at the same time youre working to whittle your waistline, dont give up. There are ways to keep that New Year's resolution. ›13:33 5 Jan, Mon
Richardson, Obama teams trade blame: The camps of President-elect Barack Obama and N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson have exchanged comments over the disclosure of information about an investigation into Richardson's gubernatorial office. ›09:30
Police: Woman in wheelchair flees on foot: Police say a woman who begged from a wheelchair was caught running from a crime scene on foot in Monterrey, Mexico. ›23:22 5 Jan, Mon
Wallet-friendly getaways to Puerto Rico: This winter, travelers who book a four-night air-inclusive package to the island will save $200 off regular rates. ›01:36 3 Jan, Sat
Israeli strike kills dozens at Gaza school: Israeli mortar shells struck outside a U.N. school where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge on Tuesday, killing at least 36 people many of them children. ›23:49
Bush familys 18-year-old cat dies: The first family, who are leaving the White House this month, will be without one of their longtime members: their cat India. The 18-year-old black American shorthair, which was namedafter pro ballplayer Ruben Sierra, died Sunday at the White House. ›16:46 5 Jan, Mon