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Single-celled giant upends early evolution: Slowly rolling across the ocean floor, a humble single-celled creature is poised to revolutionize our understanding of how complex life evolved on Earth. ›21:23 20 Nov, Thu
Video: Congress drives hard bargain for Big Three: Nov. 20: Congress gave the big three automakers a December deadline to deliver a plan proving their viability before any bailout is considered. CNBC Phil LeBeau reports.(Nightly News) ›23:46 20 Nov, Thu
Report predicts U.S. decline, Russia rise: Global warming could be a boon to Russia while the U.S. could further decline in importance during the next two decades, says a U.S. intelligence report with predictions for the world in 2025. ›11:07
Date-rape doctor they could not convict: Despite all the legal advances of the past three decades, little has changed for women who report a date rape. ›13:15
Brownstein: The Bush GOP's fatal contraction: The outgoing president leaves behind a party that looks less like a coalition than a clubhouse. ›17:22
Head to a 'one-third club' country and save: Looking at a retirement fund statement can be a painful experience these days, but looking at the international currency charts is much more cheerful for Americans. For the most dramatic travel dollar changes, Tim Leffel says to look for destinations in the one-third club. ›20:21
Mukasey feeling better, checks out of hospital: The attorney general was given a "clean bill of health" and went back to work Friday after his harrowing collapse at a late-night dinner speech. ›18:03
World's largest cruise liner launched in Finland: Finnish shipbuilders say the world's largest cruise liner has been launched into water for the first time. ›19:16
Nebraska tightens 'safe haven' age limit: Nebraska on Friday added a 30-day age limit to the state's "safe haven" law. ›22:28
What a trip! Space station turns 10: The 10th anniversary of the international space station's birth provides a good opportunity for NASA to celebrate its successes and learn from its mistakes. ›17:49 20 Nov, Thu
First Read: Obama considering Mabus for cabinet: Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus is being considered for multiple positions in the Obama administration, including secretary of education, energy and ambassador to the United Nations. ›17:55
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
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
Cosmic Log: The wired White House: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The tech-savvy campaigners who helped put Barack Obama in the White House say the nation is in for a historic four years of tech-savvy governance. ›13:51
Bob Jones Univ. apologizes for racist policies: A fundamentalist Christian University has apologized for racist policies including a one-time ban on interracial dating that wasn't lifted until nine years ago and its unwillingness to admit black students until 1971. ›21:07
NYT: Obama fund-raiser quells Cabinet rumors: NYT: The business holdings and connections that made Penny Pritzker a key to the Obama presidential campaigns fundraising may have kept her from a job as commerce secretary. ›03:14
Man arrested in Ohio stadium bomb threat: FBI officials said Friday they arrested a man who allegedly threatened to blow up the Cincinnati Bengals' stadium and other area landmarks. ›16:57
Bush effigy burned at Iraq protest: Followers of a Shiite cleric on Friday stomped on and burned an effigy of President Bush in Baghdad as they protested a proposed U.S.-Iraqi security pact on Friday. ›13:45
Newsweek: How will Alaska remember Ted Stevens?: Despite his conviction for violating federal ethics laws, Sen. Ted Stevens may be best remembered by Alaskans for helping secure an endless stream of federal dollars for the state he helped found. ›14:59
Chinese still buying cars - fuel efficient ones: ›18:22 12 Nov, Wed
Obama makes key Cabinet picks: Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries appear to be nearly-done deals, with Democratic officials confirming President-elect Barack Obama's intended nominees. ›21:47
The Terminal 2? Japanese man makes airport home: Hiroshi Nohara is on a layover at the Mexico City airport. It has lasted almost three months, and he has no plans to leave. ›19:38
EU wants early foreign policy from Obama: The European Union's foreign policy chief says he expects the president-elect to move quickly to deal with top trans-Atlantic goals, including Middle East peace, Iran and global warming. ›18:45
Report: Teen commits suicide online: Authorities say a South Florida teen committed suicide in front of a live online Webcam audience after blogging about his plan to kill himself. ›19:42
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