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Autism, measles vaccine link further debunked: New research further debunks any link between measles vaccine and autism, work that comes as the nation is experiencing a surge in measles cases fueled by children left unvaccinated. ›00:00 4 Sep, Thu
U.S. spied on Iraqi leaders, book says: Journalist's new book reveals sharp dissent within administration and points to "groundbreaking" covert techniques that shaped course of the war. ›11:55
Black bear busts secret Utah pot farm: Investigators say a large black bear raided a clandestine marijuana growing operation so often that it chased the grower away. ›14:07
McCain, Obama campaigns grapple for 'change': Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off. ›15:48
U2 pushes release of new album to early 2009: Initially expected this fall as a fourth-quarter blockbuster, U2's next album has been pushed to early 2009 while the band continues to write and record material. ›14:54
Presidential race ignites fashion buzz: Not since Jacqueline Kennedy have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing, from Cindy McCain's popped collar to Sarah Palin's updo to Michelle Obama's off-the-rack dress. ›14:13
Young Jeezy inspires Phelps, gets political: On his new CD, The Recession, the rapper talks about more than just hustling, putting in his two cents about the economy, struggling times and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. ›17:55 4 Sep, Thu
Boy doles out fake $20 bills at school: Authorities say an 8-year-old boy was handing out hundreds of dollars in fake $20 bills at an Ocala elementary school. School officials reported the boy to police on Tuesday. ›22:13 4 Sep, Thu
The tangled truth about uncombable hair: If ever there were a disease designed to vex a mother, it's Uncombable Hair Syndrome. The rare condition usually affects kids between the ages of 3 months and 12 years and it is exactly as it sounds. ›18:46 4 Sep, Thu
More than 40 million tune in to Palins speech: More than 40 million people tuned in to the Republican convention Wednesday to hear vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin introduce herself to voters. ›20:38 4 Sep, Thu
People seek fame, fortune on reality TV: When Jon Dalton was discovered by a Survivor casting agent at an L.A. gas station several years ago, the chance to win a million dollars wasnt the prize he most desired. ›21:49 4 Sep, Thu
Tobacco cancer cases top 2 million in 5 years: Tobacco use caused 2.4 million cases of cancer in the United States from 1999 to 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday. ›01:41
NYT: Foreign policy factions divide GOP: Hidden from view during much of the Republican convention here, a fierce struggle has been under way for the foreign policy heart of John McCain. ›03:03
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Johnny Rotten bugs out in Holland, Posh pushes her perfume, Sam spins records with Lindsay and more ›15:45 2 Sep, Tue
Government questions plastic bottles' safety: Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about a chemical used in baby bottles and food containers, just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared the substance safe. ›23:48 3 Sep, Wed
Cleaner mower, speedboat engines ordered: Gasoline-powered lawnmowers that are a big cause of summertime air pollution will have to be dramatically cleaner under rules issued Thursday by the EPA. ›20:56 4 Sep, Thu
Experts scale back sea level rise forecast: Worldwide sea levels may rise by about 2.6 to 6.6 feet by 2100 thanks to global warming, but dire predictions of larger increases seem unrealistic, U.S. scientists said on Thursday. ›22:28 4 Sep, Thu
Teen suicides dip, but rate remains high: The number of teen suicides has fallen slightly, but the rate remains disturbingly high, possibly fueled by drug warnings that have scared many from using antidepressants. ›20:05 2 Sep, Tue
Quiz: What show will Jennifer Aniston guest on?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›14:50 27 Aug, Wed
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
WhosRussell Brand? Find out on the VMAs: In his native England, hes a comedy giant. In the U.S., hes that British guy who was in the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall. ›18:35 4 Sep, Thu
Fall Movies: Seth Rogen, Diane Lane find love: Whether you take your romance with tears or laughs, fall offers up some interesting couplings. ›18:34 27 Aug, Wed
Stinkweed tested as future biofuel: Some farmers have agreed to grow the hardy weed called field pennycress a.k.a. stinkweed to help test a potential new source of fuel for the booming biodiesel market. ›14:58
Hollywood to Stand Up to Cancer tonight: Entertainment-industry execs and more than 60 of their famous friends will Stand Up to Cancer, an unprecedented, star-studded live telethon airing simultaneously on ABC, NBC and CBS on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET. ›14:34
