Top headlines:
NYT: Bush's homeland security setup faces ax: Barack Obama is reportedly preparing to scrap the way President Bush oversaw domestic security in the White House and name a former CIA official to coordinate counterterrorism. ›09:14
Onboard innovators: In pursuit of pain-free flying: While most of us tend to sigh and suffer our frustrating flying moments silently, a few intrepid travelers have managed to turn those moments into marketable products. ›16:29 6 Jan, Tue
Racism: What we say doesn't match what we do: Think you wouldn't tolerate a racist act? Think again, says a surprising experiment that exposed some college students to one and found indifference at best. ›20:44
Single ladies: Drive him wild, not away: You don't have to be perfect to attract a guy and keep him, according to "The Man Plan," but you have to be pretty close. From keeping the wrong pictures near your bed to showing off too much cleavage, here are some common mistakes to avoid. ›16:55 7 Jan, Wed
Book links JFK, RFK and King assassinations: "Legacy of Secrecy: The Long Shadow of the JFK Assassination" links JFKs murder with a bagful of sensational stories, from President Johnson's fear of a Soviet nuclear attack to the killing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ›13:56
Hormone therapy may cut colorectal cancer risk: Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy, abandoned by older women because of the risk of breast cancer, may substantially cut the risk of colorectal cancer, research shows. ›21:04
40,000 told to flee Wash. state floods: A major north-south interstate in Washington state was cut off and 40,000 people were urged to leave their homes as snowmelt and rain swelled rivers and caused mudslides and avalanches. ›16:40
When it comes to breasts, three's a crowd: Up to 6 percent of the population is thought to have an extra breast or nipple. ›23:55 29 Dec, Mon
TV listings:
City of sin calls with a 3-night getaway: If you need a quick getaway at a great price, check out this 3-night deal to Sin City, starting at just $169. ›16:54
Best products to beat winter cabin fever: Are the cold, dark winter days getting you down? Good Housekeeping highlights the best in affordable gadgets, Web sites and products to cure your family's seasonal restlessness. ›14:33
Mississippi now has highest teen birth rate: Mississippi now has the nation's highest teen birth rate, displacing Texas and New Mexico for that lamentable title, according to a new federal report. ›13:30 7 Jan, Wed
'One Laptop Per Child' program cuts staff: In another sign of the growing financial strain on nonprofit groups, the One Laptop Per Child program is paring its staff in half. ›17:09
Oprah adds Holocaust story disclaimer: Oprah has yet to comment on the debunked story of a Holocaust survivor who claimed to have met his future wife in a Nazi concentration camp. But a brief disclaimer on the story she featured prominently on her show has been added to her Web site. ›19:44 6 Jan, Tue
Despite Games, fewer people visited China in 08: The number of travelers to China dropped by 2 million in 2008 in what was supposed to be a banner year for tourism but became one dampened by Olympics-related security measures and the global economic crunch. ›14:26
Matthews won't run for Pa. Senate seat: MSNBC political commentator Chris Matthews has told his colleagues he won't be leaving television to run for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania. ›02:44
Disney's Space Mountain to close for renovations: Space Mountain one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions will be closing this spring for a makeover. ›15:53
China finds no new bird flu outbreak: China said Thursday that no other cases of bird flu have been detected in Beijing and neighboring provinces after a woman died from the avian influenza in the capital. ›02:00
At least 340 sickened on cruise ship in Brazil: Hundreds of passengers on a Swiss-owned cruise ship were stricken with severe vomiting and diarrhea caused by a mysterious ailment, Brazilian health officials said. ›19:32
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Senator: Ash spill shows need for rules: The federal government must adopt standards to prevent future toxic ash spills like last month's billion-gallon disaster in Tennessee, a key Senate Democrat said Thursday. ›19:34
Partners in love, but not in business: How dangerous is financial imbalance in a relationship? Dr. Gail Saltz advises a man whose fiancee has excluded him from investing in her startup, leaving him to handle all the household expenses. ›22:43 7 Jan, Wed
Even guys cuddle their sweethearts' clothing: As many as three-quarters of women and two-thirds of men say they snuggle with shirts and other clothing worn by someone dear, but not near, researchers reported. ›13:04 7 Jan, Wed
2 hours screen time a day may lead to unfit kids: Researchers have found that young teens who spend more than two hours in front of the TV or computer each day showed less endurance during a running test than their peers. ›21:40 7 Jan, Wed
