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Eww or eureka? An ode to earwax: Its easy to wax poetic about such august matters as cancer, heart disease and trauma. But we prefer the bit players on the medical stage the unsung, largely forgettable conditions. Of these, nothing is as gloriously mundane as earwax. ›00:18 29 Aug, Fri
Its back-to-school time for bedbugs: Laptops, textbooks and new jeans are among the must-haves for college students heading back to campus, but the most common back-to-school item may well be the blood-sucking bedbug. ›14:51 29 Aug, Fri
Quiz: Who helped Tom Cruise slim down?: Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz ›14:50 27 Aug, Wed
Violence still scars Iraq's Diyala: While signs of stability are emerging in Iraq's Diyala province as the U.S.-backed Iraqi offensive enters its second month. The question is whether the latest attempt to pacify the province will succeed. ›10:04
Johnson legally changes name to Ocho Cinco: Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night."It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's Web site. ›05:23
Sources: Angels trying to reunite with Eckstein: The return of infielder David Eckstein would be not only a boost to the Los Angeles Angels' injury-depleted infield, but also a homecoming that would resonate with the team's fans.The Angels evidently find the combination appealing. ›04:03
Text message snoop? Lovers beware!: Can't help checking your partner's text messages on the sly? You're not alone, with an Australian survey showing one in three mobile phone users are text message snoops, and the consequences can often be heart-breaking. ›16:14 28 Aug, Thu
Tidbits: Decathlon champ says Phelps not best: Bryan Clay says that though Michael Phelps may be the world's best swimmer, he's not well-rounded enough to be considered the world's best athlete. ›13:51 29 Aug, Fri
Woman saves babys life by e-mail: It wasnt easy for Madeleine Robb to send an e-mail to another mom telling her that her baby might have a deadly eye cancer but her warning may have saved the life of 1-year-old Rowan Santos. I really had no option, Robb said. ›14:03 28 Aug, Thu
Julia Roberts designs T-shirt for AIDS fight: The Oscar-winning actress has returned to work with Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani to raise money for the fight against AIDS in Africa, designing a T-shirt to be sold under the "Red" label. ›19:42 28 Aug, Thu
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings: Demi gives Rumer a Bunny kiss, Madonna takes on McCain, Ellen weds Portia and more. ›12:27 26 Aug, Tue
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Ex-generals convicted in Argentine slaying: An Argentine court convicted two former generals on Thursday for the murder of a senator during the countrys seven-year military dictatorship and sentenced them to life in prison. ›23:18 28 Aug, Thu
A-list vintages: Top celebrity-owned vineyards: We tour 10 of the world's finest wineries that just happen to be owned by celebrities, including those by Francis Ford Coppola, Sam Neill, Mario Andretti and Gerard Depardieu. Could a Brangelina Sauvignon Blanc be far behind? ›21:53 29 Aug, Fri
Mom pinned in car had will to live: Step into The TWG Tea's salon and you'll be whisked away to a Paris tea room, complete with crystal chandeliers, wood panels and gilded mirrors. You'll also be spoiled for choice, with 600 fragrant blends some costing hundreds of dollars a pound. ›15:37 27 Aug, Wed
Eugene's golf courses beckon football fans: Each week this season TravelGolf.com is highlighting a key college football matchup and looking at the golf options around the home team's campus. This Saturday, the University of Oregon hosts Washington. Here's a look the top golf courses in Eugene, Ore. ›17:30 28 Aug, Thu
No mates, mate! 'Man drought' hits Australia: Love of her two young kids kept a 21-year-old mother alive five days in the hidden wreckage of her pickup truck, according to the man who found Amber Pennell: With the small children, she had the will to carry on. ›13:35 27 Aug, Wed
Karadzic refuses to enter war crimes pleas: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic refused to enter pleas Friday to charges including genocide and crimes against humanity. ›17:38 29 Aug, Fri
Go girls! Alpha female adventures 08: Girlfriend getaways? Old hat. In their place are adventurous female-only forays into the Great Outdoors, from heli-skiing in Banff to Patagonian mountaineering and more. ›18:28 28 Aug, Thu
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Slide show: Slide show: Celebrity men over 50: In his debut novel, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," author David Wroblewski examines the limits of language and the elemental forces of love, loss and revenge. An excerpt. ›13:59 28 Aug, Thu
allDAY: Centenarian remembers 'dream' speech: Summer wouldn't be complete without sampling a few of these steamed shellfish. Here, seafood experts (and brothers) Nick and Pete Triantafilos give their recipe for the perfect crab cakes. ›21:57 27 Aug, Wed
Ad for nanny: 'My kids are a pain': It was an unusually honest ad for a live-in nanny, a 1,000-word tome beginning, "My kids are a pain." But it worked, attracting a brave soul who's never been a nanny before. ›22:59 28 Aug, Thu
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
