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Pro-logging mob attacks Brazilian police: A mob enraged by a crackdown on illegal logging trashed a Brazilian government office in a remote jungle city and tried to attack environmental workers, authorities said Monday. ›20:43 24 Nov, Mon
Will mad cow prevention mean pollution?: A federal regulation aimed at preventing mad cow disease from getting into the food supply could lead to cattle carcasses rotting on farms, spreading germs and polluting the water. ›22:20 21 Nov, Fri
Did Iceman munch on moss?: A new study of the well-known "Iceman" mummy finds that he ate moss, though perhaps not on purpose. ›19:40
John Updike: Laureate of bad sex: The author won a lifetime achievement award from judges of Britain's Bad Sex in Fiction Prize, which celebrates crude, tasteless or ridiculous sexual passages in modern literature. ›21:15 25 Nov, Tue
Gellman: A Letter to a Bigot: What I want to say to a person of prejudice. ›22:12 12 Oct, Fri
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
Aston Martin laying off 600 employees: Aston Martin, maker of James Bond's luxury sports car, said Monday that it is laying off as much as a third of its work force because of falling sales during the economic slump. ›18:16
It's official: U.S. is in recession: A panel of the National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday that the U.S. economy fell into a recession last year. ›19:46
EU announces interest in Arctic region: The European Union's executive body said Thursday that the bloc should try to obtain its fair share of oil, gas, minerals and fish exposed by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. ›23:14 20 Nov, Thu
Cell phones more distracting than passengers: Mobile phone calls distract drivers far more than even the chattiest passenger, causing drivers to follow too closely and miss exits, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. ›15:46
Fowl foul: Thanksgiving dinner stolen: A Wisconsin family found it hard to be thankful after a thief made off with their turkey dinner. ›04:59 30 Nov, Sun
Newsweek: Why Obama's lukewarm on nuclear power: ›08:49 26 Nov, Wed
Capital Sources: Mike Huckabee, Unplugged: The former Arkansas governor struggles to raise money, lags behind the GOP presidential front runners in the polls and has been maligned by Bushs former counsel. Why he keeps on keepin on. ›18:16 11 Oct, Thu
A shock for police: Naked DUI suspect: California authorities got a shock of their own when they discovered that a drunken driving suspect they had just stunned with a Taser was completely naked. ›00:05 28 Nov, Fri
Do Women Lead Differently Than Men?: Americans could elect our first female president in 2008. What the most powerful women of the past can teach us about how to rule in the future. ›21:39 6 Oct, Sat
Ethnic Minorities Key to Burma's Future: As the vast majority of Burmese citizens clamor for change, ethnic minorities could be keys to the countrys future. How theyre planning ahead. ›20:30 6 Oct, Sat
Harrell broke two fingers in nine places: Texas Tech officials confirm that quarterback Graham Harrell had surgery to repair nine breaks in two fingers of his non-throwing hand but won't miss any playing time.Tech spokesman Chris Cook confirmed the surgery Monday. He didn't have details on whether Harrell's fingers got caught in a facemask or slammed against a helmet in Saturday's 35-28 win over Baylor.ESPN.com first reported the injury and surgery Sunday on the nation's leading passer. ›20:38
Bombs kill more than 30 in Iraq: Suicide bombers struck Monday near a Baghdad police academy and in Mosul against a joint U.S.-Iraqi patrol, killing more than people, Iraqi officials said. ›20:32
After 55 days, contest ends for 2 living in truck: A radio station had to make two contestants an offer they couldn't refuse in order to get them to quit a game to win a new car. ›23:32 28 Nov, Fri
Real Estate: Keeping Tabs On 'This Old House': Now in its 28th year, 'This Old House' has helped transform dozens of houses. But what does it really cost to be part of this DIY club? ›17:21 9 Oct, Tue
'War and Peace': New Versions Worth the Read: 'War and Peace' has been the Everest of literature for more than 150 years. Two new English versions remind us why Tolstoy's tome is still worth the climb. ›22:06 6 Oct, Sat
Churches: Chocolate Jesus is 'tasteless': Frank Oynhausen set up his "Sweet Lord" chocolate Jesus-making business saying he wanted to restore some traditional religious values to Christmas in Germany. ›19:39 25 Nov, Tue
Drugs: Meet Mexicos Suspected Queenpin: Sexy, stylish and female. Meet Mexicos unlikely druglord suspect. ›22:00 10 Oct, Wed
Costa del Sol, Spain, air/resort, from $699: A six-night stay in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia with a guided tour of the city of Ronda, which has evocative remains from Moorish and Roman times. ›16:02
