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Go girls! Alpha female adventures 08: Girlfriend getaways? Old hat. In their place are adventurous female-only forays into the Great Outdoors, from heli-skiing in Banff to Patagonian mountaineering and more. ›18:28 28 Aug, Thu
Technology Review: 2007 Ford Expedition: Ford's full-size SUV is big on conveniences and standard features. ›07:00 19 Oct, Fri
At top of Greenland, new cracks in ice: In northern Greenland, new satellite images show a growing giant crack and an 11-square-mile chunk of ice hemorrhaging off a major glacier. ›23:31 21 Aug, Thu
Bush may create largest protected area: President Bush on Monday said he was considering creating two protected marine areas in the Pacific Ocean one of which would be the world's largest, covering an area almost as large as Alaska. ›23:45 25 Aug, Mon
Travel abroad to see your donations in action: It used to be that if you wanted to give money to charity, you simply sent a check. Nowadays, people are traveling abroad to see their donations in action. Below, what you need to know before you go. ›18:27 28 Aug, Thu
Sources: Angels trying to reunite with Eckstein: The return of infielder David Eckstein would be not only a boost to the Los Angeles Angels' injury-depleted infield, but also a homecoming that would resonate with the team's fans.The Angels evidently find the combination appealing. ›04:03
Realtors peddle homes to bike-happy clients: With gas prices high, bicycles flying out of stores and a buyers' market for houses, a handful of real estate agents around the country are touting the two-wheeled appeal of their listings. ›18:56 29 Aug, Fri
Flyings a literal headache for many travelers: Headaches associated with air travel appear to be a huge and painful problem, Israeli researchers report. ›12:44 28 Aug, Thu
Speed limit likely around Atlantic right whales: The government on Monday recommended a speed limit for commercial ships along the Atlantic coast, where collisions with the endangered right whale threaten its existence. ›00:28 26 Aug, Tue
Steroid abuse scars a young muscle man for life: For one 21-year-old muscle man, the quest to build a perfect body ended in grotesque, lifelong scars. ›23:57 26 Aug, Tue
Diners offering certain meals for less this fall: After a second quarter of too many empty tables and falling profits, restaurant companies are planning to woo diners back with lower-priced dishes as the weather grows colder. ›17:25 29 Aug, Fri
Why ex-Marine went free in Iraqi killings: Jurors wept and embraced former Marine Jose Luis Nazario Jr. after acquitting him of voluntary manslaughter in the killings of unarmed Iraqi detainees during a fierce 2004 battle. ›00:02
10 Week 1 upset possibilities: Appalachian State stunned Michigan — and the world — last year. Will LSU suffer a similar fate? Here are 10 possible Week 1 upsets. ›17:25 29 Aug, Fri
GM turnover will reach epic proportions this offseason: Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel. ›23:20 29 Aug, Fri
Edwards to emerge from seclusion for speech: In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side. ›00:41
Brain dysfunction tied to fibromyalgia: Dysfunction in a portion of the brain may explain some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome, researchers suggest in a paper published in the Journal of Rheumatology ›18:43 29 Aug, Fri
Are you smart? Take our weekly news quiz: How much do you remember about the week in news? Take msnbc.com's weekly quiz and find out what you can recall. ›19:43 20 Mar, Thu
Johnson to defend '07 California win from pole: ›01:07
Ad for nanny: 'My kids are a pain': It was an unusually honest ad for a live-in nanny, a 1,000-word tome beginning, "My kids are a pain." But it worked, attracting a brave soul who's never been a nanny before. ›22:59 28 Aug, Thu
Machinists union leaders call for Boeing strike: Leaders of Boeings Machinists union called for a strike Friday after deciding a proposed labor contract the aerospace company called its best and final offer wasnt good enough. ›22:48 29 Aug, Fri
Johnson legally changes name to Ocho Cinco: Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night."It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's Web site. ›05:23
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level: More ominous signs have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes. ›21:55 27 Aug, Wed
