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Books Q&A: The Real Charles Schulz: 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz emerges as insecure and an emotionally distant father and husband in a new biography and documentary. ›22:32 9 Oct, Tue
$1 billion network for green cars vowed: A $1 billion network of electric car recharging stations will dot San Francisco Bay area highways under a plan unveiled Thursday. ›22:55 20 Nov, Thu
WHO: More research on foodborne ills needed: Foodborne diseases appear to be on the rise in both rich and poor countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. ›18:20 20 Nov, Thu
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 20 Nov, Thu
Report: Economy is sickening U.S. hospitals: The dismal economy has U.S. hospitals ailing, with new data showing declines in overall admissions and elective procedures, plus a big jump in patients who can't pay for care. ›22:14 19 Nov, Wed
Napolitano eyed for Homeland Security: An early Barack Obama supporter from the southwestern part of the country, the former Arizona attorney general is a leading contender for the job of secretary of homeland security. ›22:42 20 Nov, Thu
Red is the new white at Chinese weddings: In China, many young couples are forgoing Western rituals and gowns for the crimson costumes of the ancient Han way. Considered auspicious in China, red is the color of choice at traditional weddings. ›14:06 19 Nov, Wed
Did attacker use a club sandwich?: A man faces a domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a sandwich as she was driving on Interstate 95 on Friday. ›02:42 19 Nov, Wed
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16 8 Oct, Mon
5 tips to cut your Thanksgiving bill in half: In this economic climate, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner can put a stress on a family's budget. Stephanie Nelson to the rescue! Follow the Coupon Mom's five simple tips to reduce your bill by over 50 percent. ›00:14 20 Nov, Thu
NBC: Daschle to be Obama's HHS secretary: The former Senate majority leader has been a close adviser to the president-elect throughout the campaign for the White House and recently wrote a book proposing health care improvements. ›05:03 20 Nov, Thu
NYT: Daschle poses conflict-of-interest test: The choice of Tom Daschle for secretary of health and human services poses questions about how broadly Barack Obama will apply campaign promises to limit conflicts of interest among appointees. ›15:55 20 Nov, Thu
Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise: Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' long-delayed album, "Chinese Democracy," is a reality. ›23:48 20 Nov, Thu
Dem sources: Clinton to help wife get State job: The former president has offered several concessions to help his spouse become secretary of state, including releasing the names of several major donors to his charitable foundation. ›04:43 20 Nov, Thu
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Burger King limits sodium in kids meals: Burger King Corp. said it is cutting the amount of sodium in its kids meals and promoting menu combinations with less than 650 calories as part of a push to emphasize nutrition. ›15:23 19 Nov, Wed
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
Holder's likely nomination revives pardon furor: Eric Holder is in line for nomination by President-elect Barack Obama to the attorney general's job that Holder has long wanted, but a 2001 episode with fugitive financier Marc Rich is stirring partisan acrimony. ›16:36 20 Nov, Thu
EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory: As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction. ›19:56 20 Nov, Thu
Al Gore's Nobel Patrol: A vigilant fan of the former veep keeps watch as the Nobel Committee announces its peace prize. ›15:10 12 Oct, Fri
Survivor gets personal as season nears end: it's all on display. ›03:56
Arms dealer guilty in terrorist conspiracy: A wealthy arms dealer long suspected of aiding militants in some of the world's bloodiest conflicts was convicted Thursday of conspiring to sell weapons to informants who posed as arms suppliers for terrorists willing to kill Americans. ›20:57 20 Nov, Thu
Cover-up alleged in missionary plane downing: A classified CIA report on the 2001 shoot down of a small plane carrying American missionaries by the Peruvian air force suggests that U.S. officials may have misled Congress. ›20:33 20 Nov, Thu
Newsweek: U.S. hospitals target cross-border care: In the hopes of capitalizing on Americans crossing the Mexican border in search of cheaper treatment, some U.S. hospital chains are starting to build facilities just across the border. ›18:45 19 Nov, Wed
