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Embryonic stem cells still needed, panel says: Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials said Thursday, urging military leaders at all levels to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars. ›20:41 4 Sep, Thu
Palin church promotes converting gays: Fragile barrier islands from Texas to New England take a beating, especially during hurricane season, that cause their beachfronts to wash away and gradually return with the tides. Yet authorities spend large sums to "fix" them by replenishing sand. ›01:08
Palins pipeline exists but only on paper: A long-delayed natural gas pipeline championed by Gov. Sarah Palin that would carry supplies from Alaska to Canada and then to the lower 48 states exists in concept only and is years away from fruition. ›23:28 4 Sep, Thu
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Hurricane Ike strikes fear: Tropical Storm Hanna accelerated toward New England on Saturday after the storm's whipping winds and rain in the Southeast. ›00:04 7 Sep, Sun
Gooping on denture cream can be health hazard: Loading up on denture cream can be hazardous to your health, new research suggests. ›19:44 5 Sep, Fri
Protecting againstdangers of quiet cancers: Mouth sores, unexplained fevers or joint pain, or discomfort during sex can be symptoms of three cancers oral, leukemia, and endometrial that don't get the attention they deserve. ›12:15 5 Sep, Fri
Beyond hotels: Accomodations for the budget-minded: Budget-minded travelers have plenty of ways to save money and take trips. ›13:45 4 Sep, Thu
Germany pays $20,000 to Afghan victims: Germany's Der Spiegel magazine says the Defense Ministry has paid a total of $20,000 to the families of three Afghan civilians killed last month at a security checkpoint. ›22:59
Obama, McCain battle over the economy: As Republicans wrap up their storm-shortened convention Thursday, John McCain is expected to underscore his plans to revive the slumping economy. ›12:03 4 Sep, Thu
Big risks for rising number of child brides: Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults declined significantly last year as supplies dried up, leading to higher prices and reduced purity, the government reports. Overall use of illicit drugs showed little change. ›12:29 4 Sep, Thu
Home loan troubles breaking new records: A record 9 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of June, a report shows. ›16:22 5 Sep, Fri
How the presidents stack up as travelers: We review a few of our past presidents travels and preview some of the travel habits of the two contenders hoping to move into the White House next January. ›15:00 5 Sep, Fri
Video: Bhuttos widower wins Pakistans presidency: Sept. 6: Washington is hailing Pakistans new president, describing his election as a positive sign for democracy. But as NBCs Ned Colt reports, the controversial Asif Ali Zardari is taking power at a critical time for the region.(Nightly News) ›01:03 7 Sep, Sun
Federer makes U.S. Open final, then rain strikes: Roger Federer beat Novak Djokovic in four sets Saturday to reach the U.S. Open final before rain disrupted play. ›00:35 07 Sep, Sun
Suicide bomber kills 6 in Iraq: A suicide car bomber blasted an outdoor market Saturday in a northern Iraqi city, killing six people and wounding 54, police and hospital authorities said. ›18:18
Last dance: Ga. town closes strip club: Cries for help inside a house in New Jersey turned out to be nothing but a talkative cockatoo. ›22:00 5 Sep, Fri
Almost half of Americans facing knee arthritis: The number of girls in poor countries who marry before the age of 18 will double to 100 million in the next decade, putting many at risk from AIDS, a report said on Thursday. ›17:06 4 Sep, Thu
Google is world's most powerful 10-year-old: When Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google Inc. on Sept. 7, 1998, they had little more than their ingenuity, four computers and an investor's $100,000 bet on their belief that an Internet search engine could change the world. ›16:39 5 Sep, Fri
Video: McCain, Palin court working-class voters: Sept. 6: Campaigning in Colorado, John McCain addressed the troubling state of the U.S. economy while running mate Sarah Palin criticized the experience of her vice presidential rival. NBCs Kelly ODonnell reports.(Nightly News) ›00:54 7 Sep, Sun
Video: What path will Hurricane Ike take?: Sept. 6: NBCs Lester Holt speaks with Paul Deanno of WTVJ in Miami.(Nightly News) ›00:47 7 Sep, Sun
Continental to charge $15 for first checked bag: Continental Airlines Inc. said Friday it is charging some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag, matching a similar fee imposed by other carriers. ›15:45 5 Sep, Fri
Coolest places in Spain's hot seaside city: Spains seaside metropolis is one of the hottest destinations in Europe right now. We take the guesswork out of finding Barcelonas most noteworthy hotels, restaurants, nightlife and more. ›19:41 5 Sep, Fri
Haitians fear next round of heavy rain: Hundreds of people fled Gonaives, Haiti, on Saturday for higher ground as powerful Hurricane Ike threatened to unleash heavy rain and compound a disaster caused by a previous storm. ›21:38
