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Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos: The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Obama: McCain focused on biography over economy: The Democratic candidate called his Republican rival's acceptance speech the final piece of an out-of-touch convention that should have focused on the struggles of the middle class. ›18:16 5 Sep, Fri
The tangled truth about uncombable hair: Although researchers have discovered ways to make powerful stem cells without the use of human embryos, the controversial use of embryonic stem cells is still necessary, a panel of experts said. ›19:17 5 Sep, Fri
When sex and technology don't mix: If youre given the choice between an awesome gadget and a weekend getaway with a hot girl ... sometimes its just best to change the channel. Such is the case with Playboy TV's new reality dating show, "Gadget or the Girl." ›13:08 5 Sep, Fri
Boy doles out fake $20 bills at school: Authorities say an 8-year-old boy was handing out hundreds of dollars in fake $20 bills at an Ocala elementary school. School officials reported the boy to police on Tuesday. ›22:13 4 Sep, Thu
Oddest book title? Greek Rural Postmen: It may not be a best-seller, but "Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers" has won a literary accolade: oddest book title of the past 30 years. The runner-up was "People Who Don't Know They're Dead," and third place went to "How To Avoid Huge Ships." ›14:47 5 Sep, Fri
Brownstein: What if McCain is elected?: It's not clear that most Republicans would find those independent qualities nearly as admirable next year if the Arizona senator wins the presidential election in November. ›19:04 5 Sep, Fri
Newsweek: Why we're losing the war on cancer: Loading up on denture cream can be hazardous to your health, new research suggests. ›19:44 5 Sep, Fri
McCain-Palin becoming Palin-McCain?: The banners, buttons and signs say McCain-Palin, but the crowds say something else. ›02:20 7 Sep, Sun
What can I do if my flight is canceled?: In light of how the airlines are cutting back their schedules this fall, what can I do and what recourse do I have if my flight is canceled? ›20:34 4 Sep, Thu
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
Derf, Dnoces and other strange star names: If you have ever considered "purchasing" a star for the purpose if attaching your name or the name of a friend or relative to it, the following tale is for you. ›23:02 5 Sep, Fri
Rocket fuel experiment blows up: A retired NASA engineer looking to develop an inexpensive way for people to travel to space might have to go back to the drawing board after one of his experiments exploded Saturday. ›20:28 7 Sep, Sun
Was Palin's SSN published on the Web?: Part of vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's Social Security number apparently was published on the Web earlier this week, stirring up privacy concerns. ›13:09 5 Sep, Fri
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Soldier suicide rate may set record again: Tobacco use caused 2.4 million cases of cancer in the United States from 1999 to 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday. ›01:41 5 Sep, Fri
High-resolution satellite launched in California: A super-sharp Earth-imaging satellite has been launched into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the Central California coast. ›18:22 7 Sep, Sun
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
Red Tape: Was Palin's Soc. Sec. No. put on the web?: Part of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's Social Security number apparently was published on the Web earlier this week, stirring up privacy concerns. ›11:26 5 Sep, Fri
Cosmic Log: Black holes for kids: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Physicist Brian Greene usually writes about string theory and other stuff most adults can't understand, but his latest book is a black-hole tale for kids. ›23:06 4 Sep, Thu
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
Cocaine, meth use drops among young adults:
Drug-addicted elephant kicks heroin habit: A once drug-addled elephant fed heroin-laced bananas by illegal traders will return home after emerging clean from a three-year detox program on China's tropical island province of Hainan. ›09:34 4 Sep, Thu
Slitherin' stick shifts! That's a snake!: Think rush hour is bad enough? What if a three-foot python were part of the drive home? ›20:53 5 Sep, Fri
