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Bill Gates Answers Your Questions: The Microsoft co-founder and leading philanthropist answers selected reader questions in this exclusive NEWSWEEK forum. ›22:02 9 Oct, Tue
Judge's goof could imprison ex-soldier: A judge's sentencing mistake could end up sending a former Army soldier to jail even though the judge himself had sought leniency. ›22:03 29 Aug, Fri
Georgians uprooted in South Ossetia: Arson gangs target homes of ethnic Georgians in South Ossetia as the conflict over control of the breakaway region threatens to erase a centuries-old ethnic mix. ›21:34 29 Aug, Fri
Cross-country hydrogen trek completed: Hydrogen fuel cell cars completed a 13-day cross-country trip last weekend, in the first such mass U.S. crossing for vehicles powered by a zero-emission technology still in its infancy. ›02:42 26 Aug, Tue
Cake and cartoons for Jackson on his 50th: Michael Jackson celebrated his 50th birthday Friday, but he's still young at heart. "I'll just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons," the pop star said in an interview. ›18:42 29 Aug, Fri
Pellicano, lawyer convicted of conspiracy: Former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano and his entertainment lawyer co-defendant were convicted Friday of charges linked to the wiretapping of billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorians former wife in a child support battle. ›19:24 29 Aug, Fri
Capital Sources: Cutting the Cocaine Flow: The White House trumpets success in the drug war, even as it prepares a big new aid program. Is it real, or is it politics? ›21:26 5 Oct, Fri
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Top 10 Production Cars: Editors' ten favorite production vehicles at the biennial show. ›07:00 29 Oct, Mon
Machinists union leaders call for Boeing strike: Leaders of Boeings Machinists union called for a strike Friday after deciding a proposed labor contract the aerospace company called its best and final offer wasnt good enough. ›22:48 29 Aug, Fri
Gustav plows through Caymans: Hurricane Gustav strengthened into a major Category 3 storm on Saturday as it moved over warm Caribbean waters toward western Cuba, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. ›10:22
Condo foreclosures hurt others, too: When too many condominium owners lose their units to foreclosure, condo associations feel the financial pain. ›21:35 29 Aug, Fri
Raft made of plastic bottles crosses Pacific: Tanned, dirty and hungry, two men who spent three months crossing the Pacific on a raft made of plastic bottles to raise awareness of ocean debris finally stepped onto dry land. ›14:54 28 Aug, Thu
Q&A: Shawn Hornbecks Parents: The parents of kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck speak out on the sentencing of their sons tormentor and the status of the boys recovery. ›20:50 12 Oct, Fri
Newsweek: Don Cheadle on his latest film: The star of new thriller "Traitor" talks about learning Arabic, his favorite foods and whether he'd prefer to date George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Matt Damon. ›02:24 29 Aug, Fri
'Loop Current' could make Gustav deadlier: The difference between a monster and a wimp for Gulf of Mexico hurricanes often comes down to a patch of warm deep water. Gustav is headed right for it, reminiscent of Katrina. ›20:45 29 Aug, Fri
'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
Book Excerpt: Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live Without: A book excerpt by Mollie Katzen. ›21:49 6 Oct, Sat
U.S. officials: Afghan deaths overstated: U.S. officials said a review of an American airstrike in Afghanistan refutes claims by the United Nations and others that as many as 90 civilians were killed. ›21:51 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
Diners offering certain meals for less this fall: After a second quarter of too many empty tables and falling profits, restaurant companies are planning to woo diners back with lower-priced dishes as the weather grows colder. ›17:25 29 Aug, Fri
GM recalls 857,735 vehicles for fire risk: General Motors Corp. is recalling 857,735 vehicles equipped with heated windshield wiper fluid system for a potential short circuit problem. ›15:48 29 Aug, Fri
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
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
Yearwood recalls scary emergency landing: Trisha Yearwood had a harrowing experience on a recent flight to Oklahoma when her plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Baltimore because of a cracked windshield. ›23:03 28 Aug, Thu
