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New hope on AIDS in Africa: In a sign of hope on a continent ravaged by AIDS, a South African fertility clinic has started a service allowing couples infected with the virus to have a healthy baby. ›12:20
Bombs kill 31 in Baghdad, Mosul: Suicide bombers struck Monday near a Baghdad police academy and in Mosul against a joint U.S.-Iraqi patrol, together killing 31 people, Iraqi officials said. ›12:53
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
Floods leave Venice under water: Water in Venice has risen to its highest level in more than 20 years, leaving much of the Italian city under floods and forcing residents and tourists to wade through knee-high water. ›14:18
Aston Martin laying off 600 employees: Aston Martin, maker of James Bond's luxury sports car, said Monday that it is laying off as much as a third of its work force because of falling sales during the economic slump. ›18:16
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. ›14:59
Winter in Americas national parks: Yes, Americas National Parks are open for a wide range of activities during the winter months. ›19:48 30 Nov, Sun
Specter: 'I'll be prepared' for 2010 race: Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., says he's ready for a tough re-election race in 2010, whether it's against MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews or someone else. ›16:14
Video: Survivor: There were shells everywhere: Nov. 30: In her own words, Andreina Varagona who was shot while trying to escape the attacks details the harrowing events at the Oberoi hotel.(Nightly News) ›23:46 30 Nov, Sun
Video: Buffalo Bills honor Tim Russert: Nov. 30: The Bills paid tribute to one of their greatest fans by naming a plaza inside their stadium after the late NBC newsman. NBCs Amy Robach reports.(Nightly News) ›23:55 30 Nov, Sun
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
Answer Desk: Explaining the oil bust: With oil prices at a third of peak levels, OPEC producers are having little luck trying to prop them back up. So was the price spike driven by greedy speculators after all? Answer Desk. ›21:57 30 Nov, Sun
Ford weighs Volvo sale amid industry crisis: Ford is considering selling Volvo as the beleagured U.S. automaker seeks to raise cash and survive tight credit markets and a global automotive sales crisis. ›18:28
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. ›16:21
U.S. Muslims worry about new federal rules: and Muslim-Americans say new Justice Department guidelines that boost the FBI's power to investigate suspected terrorists could target innocent people. ›22:54 30 Nov, Sun
Liberals to keep pressure on Obama for results: The President-elect drew plenty of support from moderates, but the liberal side of the Democratic Party followed him most resoundingly. Now the left-leaning voters who worked relentlessly to get Obama elected want results. ›17:49
Palin campaigning in Ga. for Sen. Chambliss: While the GOP's Chambliss enlisted the former vice presidential candidate, Democrat Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, in the final day of campaigning for Tuesday's runoff election. ›17:48
NYT: A team for a foreign policy shift: While Obama's hand-picked foreign policy team tend to be more hawkish than the new president, they have all embraced a sweeping shift of priorities in the national security arena. ›10:24
Son of slain rabbi heads to Israel: An Israeli Air Force jet left India for Israel Monday carrying the 2-year-old orphan of a rabbi and his wife who were slain in the Mumbai Jewish center attack. ›16:47
Americas best small ski towns: Skip the big mountain resorts and opt for one of these five communities with authentic snowbound charm. ›19:53 30 Nov, Sun
In just minutes, Mumbai was under siege: Retracing the steps of the Mumbai attackers offers clues as to how a posse of just 10 gunmen brought India's largest city to its knees in a matter of minutes. ›04:46
Bush: `I'm sorry' economic crisis is occurring: The president expressed remorse the global financial crisis has cost jobs and harmed retirement accounts and said he'll back more government intervention if needed to ease the recession. ›18:30
Skiers plan to slalom around new baggage fees: When Bill Getty helped organize a ski trip for fellow MBA students at Northwestern University, he told them to leave one thing behind their skis. ›19:43 26 Nov, Wed
Video: Capitol residents rent out homes for inauguration: Nov. 30: An estimated 1.5 million people will descend upon Washington for Barack Obamas inauguration. But with just 95,000 hotel rooms in the area, many locals are hoping to make a bundle by renting out their homes. NBCs Kevin Corke reports.(Nightly News) ›23:55 30 Nov, Sun
