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Rampage suspect in court: 'I kill for God': "I kill for God. I listen to God," a man accused of a northwest Washington shooting rampage said Friday at a hearing where six charges of first-degree murder and four of first-degree assault were filed against him. ›00:58
Rice meets Gadhafi on Libya visit: The U.S. and Libya sealed a historic turnaround in their troubled relations with a meeting Friday between Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. ›23:07 5 Sep, Fri
Stronger warnings issued for 4 arthritis drugs: Nearly half of U.S. adults will develop painful arthritis of the knee, a leading cause of disability, and hospitalizations for the condition are soaring, researchers reported on Wednesday. ›15:20 4 Sep, Thu
Worlds deadliest delicacies: Dont fancy the in-laws? Have we got a shopping list for you. From Namibian bullfrogs to red elderberries, these foods make for some seriously killer carbs. ›15:00 5 Sep, Fri
Hawaiian cruises on sale, from $1,149: Hawaii is one of those destinations thats breathtaking virtually year-round. With no real calendar limitations, we scoped out good-value journeys to the picturesque 50th state with as much island time as possible. ›15:00 5 Sep, Fri
Bite out of crime? Sandwich bribe alleged: Iowa City police said a man who was driving drunk tried to bribe a police officer with a sandwich. ›21:40 2 Sep, Tue
Cheney blasts Russia's 'threat of tyranny': The United States is committed to Ukraine's security and freedom, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney pledged Friday. ›14:12 5 Sep, Fri
Rome on a budget: A glimpse of eternity in 2 days: The light splashes liquid gold over marble columns in the Roman Forum and the faded facades of Baroque palaces in the distance. Nearby, a heated dialogue resonates in the hearty Roman accents that infuse everyday interactions with playful theatricality. ›15:14 5 Sep, Fri
McCain, Obama campaigns battle for 'change': The Republican and Democrat battled for the mantle Friday as the newly-minted presidential nominees reached out to states teeming with the independent voters vital to winning the White House. ›19:06 5 Sep, Fri
Beyond hotels: Accomodations for the budget-minded: Budget-minded travelers have plenty of ways to save money and take trips. ›13:45 4 Sep, Thu
Video: Entire East Coast bracing for two major storms: Sept. 5: Rains from Hanna, the deadly storm that killed more than 130 people in Haiti, could soak all the way into New York by Sunday. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.(Nightly News) ›22:46 5 Sep, Fri
What can I do if my flight is canceled?: In light of how the airlines are cutting back their schedules this fall, what can I do and what recourse do I have if my flight is canceled? ›20:34 4 Sep, Thu
Cross-dressing thief leaves fake breast: Police in Port St. Lucie are on the lookout for a cross-dressing man who snatched a 74-year-old woman's purse. As if that weren't odd enough, they're depending on a strange clue. ›19:42 3 Sep, Wed
Oddest book title? Greek Rural Postmen: It may not be a best-seller, but "Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers" has won a literary accolade: oddest book title of the past 30 years. The runner-up was "People Who Don't Know They're Dead," and third place went to "How To Avoid Huge Ships." ›14:47 5 Sep, Fri
World markets plunge after U.S. sell-off: World stock markets fell sharply Friday in the wake of a sell-off on Wall Street amid mounting concerns about a slumping U.S. economy and its impact on global growth. ›13:55 5 Sep, Fri
3 killed in Coast Guard copter crash: Alaskans have struck a $3,269 bonanza in their Permanent Fund dividend payments this year. ›22:19 5 Sep, Fri
Alaska residents cash in on dividend: A judge has dismissed criminal charges against the bicyclist who was body-checked by a New York City policeman in a widely viewed YouTube video. ›21:34 5 Sep, Fri
Worst nightmare: Babies stolen from their beds: The Food and Drug Administration is ordering stronger warnings on four medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. ›15:51 4 Sep, Thu
Video: Pentagon recommends reducing troops in Iraq by 8,000: Sept. 5: The number of American combat brigades in Iraq would shrink from 15 to 14 by February, according to a recommendation to President Bush by Pentagon officials. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports.(Nightly News) ›22:56 5 Sep, Fri
Almost half of Americans facing knee arthritis: The number of girls in poor countries who marry before the age of 18 will double to 100 million in the next decade, putting many at risk from AIDS, a report said on Thursday. ›17:06 4 Sep, Thu
Cat takes 70-mile trip under owner's truck: Gil Smith recently drove from his Gilbert home 70 miles away for a business meeting in Kearny. When he got out of the truck, he heard a cat in distress and realized it was his. ›13:01 3 Sep, Wed
Dentist charged with dumping medical waste: The nations unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, the government said Friday. ›22:39 5 Sep, Fri
Officials deny jump in Haiti death toll: Haitian police found 495 corpses when muddy floodwaters began to recede on Friday from the port city of Gonaives following days of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Hanna, an official said. ›03:42
Newsweek: Five surprising benefits of massage: Isaac Zamora's mother begged him to get help when he was released from jail a month ago. State and federal laws prevented her from doing much more for the man who has now been arrested after a shooting spree in rural northwest Washington that left six people dead and four wounded. ›14:58 5 Sep, Fri
