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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
Randy Jackson reveals his weight battle: After landing in an emergency room with diabetes and gastric bypass surgery that helped him lose 100 pounds, Randy Jackson of American Idol has written about his experience in hopes of helping others defeat obesity. Weight control is like a serious disease, he said. ›16:53
Crash survivors Barker, DJ AM to reunite: Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina. ›14:15
Bomber slays 10 at Afghan market: A suicide bomber apparently trying to target Afghan police detonated his explosives in a crowded market in southern Afghanistan on Monday, killing eight civilians and two policemen, an official said. ›10:07
Thai protesters reinforce airports: Protesters trying to force the prime minister's resignation brought in thousands of reinforcements to occupy Bangkok's two besieged airports Monday. ›19:45
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
Circus will get you in the mood to groove: It's time for another Britney Spears comeback: Call this one the remix version, and Circus will leave you thoroughly entertained. ›17:44
Video: Obama to name diverse security team: Nov. 30: President-elect Barack Obama plans to announce his picks for top administration jobs at a Monday news conference. NBCs John Yang reports.(Nightly News) ›23:49 30 Nov, Sun
Got Thanksgiving leftovers? Make sliders: Looking for something different to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Consider these turkey sliders from 12-year-old San Diego resident Joey Yarwick, the winner of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers second annual The Next Gourmet Burger Kids Recipe Contest. ›16:48 28 Nov, Fri
Alleged drunken driver runs over self: A 21-year-old man was accused of driving drunk and leading police on a chase that finally ended with him running over himself. ›01:02 26 Nov, Wed
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
by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Video: Backstage with Faith Hill: Nov. 25: Country star Faith Hill talks about her husband's hosting gig on "SNL", singing in the shower, and her three daughters.(Today Show) ›16:55 26 Nov, Wed
Slain anchors parents still ask: Why?: A suspect is in custody, but unanswered questions remain about why Anne Pressly was brutally murdered in her home, the Little Rock TV anchors parents said Monday. They revealed that there is evidence their daughter was sexually assaulted. ›14:22
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
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
Video: Ulrich: Nows a good time to refinance: Nov. 30: Despite all of the grim economic news, last week did bring a glimmer of hope on the home front: Interest rates dropped below six percent. In her own words, CNBCs Carmen Wong Ulrich offers advice on how to take advantage of the lower rates.(Nightly News) ›23:59 30 Nov, Sun
NFL Review: Jets, refs blew it: The Jets blew it vs. the Broncos with a stupid play call. Then the refs went and made it worse. See how in our Week 13 Review. ›18:02
Pondering a playoff amid another BCS controversy: Another year. Another BCS controversy. It's got Peter Schrager daydreaming about the possibility of a playoff. Again. ›17:38
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
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
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Tina Fey's husband talks about her facial scar: Tina Feys husband is talking about something the 30 Rock actress would rather not discuss: the scar on her left cheek. ›15:20
Moviegoers gobble up Four Christmases: Thanksgiving weekend moviegoers gobbled up the Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn holiday comedy "Four Christmases," which debuted at No. 1 with $31.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. ›14:24
