Top headlines:
NYT poll: Attacks by McCain turn off voters: The McCain campaigns recent angry tone and personal attacks on Sen. Barack Obama appear to have backfired, according to a New York Times/CBS News Poll. ›01:29
When has a video game ever made you cry?: From the awkward feelings that arise during sex to the joyous and heart-wrenching juggling act that is fatherhood, a host of independent titles prove that video games really can explore and evoke the kind of emotional experiences that movies and books do. ›09:30
Nancy Reagan hospitalized with broken pelvis: Nancy Reagan suffered a broken pelvis in a fall at her home and will be hospitalized for several days, her spokeswoman said Wednesday. ›22:49
Test Pattern: Dude, these celebs are hot: Take my advice, as a man these male celebrities have what it takes to be considered good looking and talented. No doubt you'll have an opinion. ›13:15
'Survivor' winners appeal is rejected: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of "Survivor" first-season winner Richard Hatch, who is serving time for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize. ›23:33
For Cubans, U.S. election issue is the embargo: World Blog: Despite anti-American rhetoric, many Cubans believe the outcome on Nov. 4 matters. Some even argue that their own futures are at stake. ›11:13 22 Aug, Fri
Suit against God tossed over lack of address: A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. ›19:59
Sheriff: Family cremated mom on barbecue: Authorities say relatives of a deceased Tehama County woman cremated her remains on a makeshift barbecue and continued collecting her retirement checks. ›20:56
D.L. Hughley brings comedy to CNN: The news network says Wednesday its starting a Saturday night show with comedian D.L. Hughley. ›20:50
DJ AM recalls the horror of his plane crash: DJ AM called himself the luckiest man alive in his first interview after surviving a tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of four others and left DJ AM and rocker Travis Barker severely burned. ›20:24
Hurricane slams Caribbean islands: Heavy rains and winds pummeled St. Croix on Wednesday as the outer edge of powerful Hurricane Omar drenched the island, stranding motorists on flooded roads. ›00:47 16 Oct, Thu
Dubai 'sex-on-beach' verdict near: The British pair on trial on charges of having sex on the beach deny going all the way, but even a snuggle in the sand is too much in this Persian Gulf city. ›22:19
Environmental damage heavy after Ike: Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. ›16:29 5 Oct, Sun
Are 'microplastics' marine pollutants?: Tiny plastic particles called "microplastics" and which concentrate pollutants might be ingestible by the ocean's tiny denizens and then move up the food chain. ›20:04 2 Oct, Thu
Hit the road in Germany, 4 nights/car, $315: Set the pace and itinerary of your own German road trip by choosing among these five destinations: Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich. ›13:58
Polar bear slips into moat: A playful polar bear pawing at a toy lost his balance and slipped into a moat at the Milwaukee County Zoo. ›01:39 14 Oct, Tue
Russian lawyer suspects poisoning: A Russian lawyer said Wednesday she suspects she and her family were poisoned with mercury, just before the trial of three men accused in the slaying of journalist Anna Politkovskaya. ›23:04
Geothermal energy backers expect rebirth: Economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat renewable status, proponents said at an international conference. ›19:27 7 Oct, Tue
Draft pact: Iraq could prosecute U.S. troops: Iraq would have first crack at prosecuting U.S. troops and contractors accused of major crimes committed outside U.S. bases and when off duty, under a draft security pact, Iraqi officials said. ›20:42
Rare turtles fail to produce offspring: She's around 80 years old. He's 100. Breathless scientists watched as the world's most endangered turtles successfully mated. ›17:33 4 Oct, Sat
Suit against God tossed over lack of address: A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. ›19:59
Newsweek: Candidates in knots: What their ties say: It's odd no one has paid much attention to the neckwear sported by the presidential candidates. True, there are more significant items to focus on, but presidential style is no trivial thing. ›15:14
ACLU: Death row inmates denied care: Death row inmates at the federal prison in Indiana are denied access to medical, dental and mental health care, the American Civil Liberties Union says in a letter to a governmental official. ›23:54
Share your photos of spooky travel destinations: Have you vacationed somewhere creepy and crawly? Experience unexplained phenomena at a hotel or B&B? Share photos of your haunted or just plain spooky trips. ›20:29 9 Oct, Thu
