Top headlines:
Mom loses Ugly memoir libel suit: London's High Court ruled against a British woman who claimed that her daughter falsified stories of childhood cruelty and neglect in her book. ›17:44
Obama to broaden genetics role in medical care: For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach. ›22:15 28 Nov, Fri
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
Study: Autism costs strain family finances: More than half a million U.S. children have autism with costly health care needs that often put an unprecedented financial strain on their families, national data show. ›14:08
Facebook making Web surfing more social: Facebook is getting ready to take another stab at introducing a Beacon-like feature that allows your Facebook friends to track your Web-whereabouts with a service called Connect. ›18:26
No Who-ville in Louisville this Christmas: The Kentucky city is scrapping plans to use the iconic Dr. Seuss village and characters as part of its annual Christmas display after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Dr. Seuss Enterprises. "These lawyers' hearts are two sizes too small," said the mayor. ›16:55 25 Nov, Tue
Budget tips for the self-employed: Are you self-employed and struggling to pay the bills? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky offers advice on this, plus information on paying off your debt and maintaining your credit score. ›18:52 29 Nov, Sat
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. ›18:59
Toddler OK after key lodged in his eye: The CAT scan of little Nicholas Holdermans head shows the car key he fell on stuck to the hilt in his eye, penetrating his brain. But three months later, the toddler shows no ill effects. Our prayers were answered, his mother said. ›15:47 25 Nov, Tue
Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit: Newsweek: Big Three combo could save Detroit ›14:30
Sears faces tough test this holiday season: The holiday season is expected to be difficult for most retailers, but it could prove especially tough for one of the nations most storied brands: Sears. ›16:06
Winter weather slows travel in U.S.: Travelers moving through Chicago's O'Hare International Airport are dealing with the aftermath of the region's first snowstorm of the season. ›19:45
Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy protection: Pilgrims Pride Corp., the nations largest chicken producer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, hobbled by its debt load and volatile feed prices. ›19:12
Childhood sleep terrors inherited, study finds: Night terrors, which send children into sudden inconsolable screaming, are at least partially inherited, according to a study published on Monday. ›17:26
GPS guides Norwegian tourists into trouble in Rio: Three Norwegian tourists came under fire and one was shot after the satellite navigation system in their car guided them straight into one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous slums. ›17:07 25 Nov, Tue
Cincinnati hosts Turkey Bowl: Cincinnati is warming up for Thanksgiving with its traditional Turkey Bowl, an annual outdoor event using frozen turkeys in place of bowling balls. ›17:11 24 Nov, Mon
Eau de Penn State: Flowers, not football: Want to smell like your alma mater? A fragrance developer says it has made a perfume and a cologne inspired by Penn State, and plans to roll out more college scents next year. ›14:13
Mom calls for jail in cyberbullying case: The landmark court case of a Missouri teen who committed suicide after allegedly being cyberbullied in a classmates ruse ended in a conviction but it was little more than cold comfort to a still-grieving mother. I can never bring Megan back, Tina Meier said. ›16:00
Who are the worlds handsomest men?: According to a "Male Beauty" survey of nearly 10,000 men and women in 12 countries, Italians are the most handsome men in the world, while men who are balding and aging do not necessarily lose their looks. The No. 1 requirement: Good hygiene. ›19:08 29 Nov, 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
An expensive surprise: Life at sea takes a visa: The Belams found a deal through an online travel agency that priced a 21-day cruise to Brazil at $2,200 per person a good value. Or so they thought. ›16:55
What a relief! NYC loos fit for kings: What a relief! The free public restrooms operated by the Charmin toilet paper company in Times Square during the holidays are being rolled out for another year. ›15:51 24 Nov, Mon
Pentagon to detail plan to bolster security: The U.S. military expects to field 20,000 uniformed troops inside the country by 2011, to respond to a nuclear terrorist attack or other domestic catastrophe, Pentagon officials say. ›04:46
Man recovering after being shot by his dog: A man who was accidentally shot by a 12-gauge shotgun on Saturday after his dog jumped into a boat is recovering. Matthew Marcum's legs and buttocks were injured in the bizarre incident. ›01:11 25 Nov, Tue
