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by Lawrence Ulrich: MSN Autos columnist Lawrence Ulrich talks turkey about the 10 worst cars of recent memory. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
Jumper survives crash after chute problem: A Norwegian BASE jumper said he learned a hard lesson about tempting fate after surviving a spine-chilling crash from a mile-high mountain. ›16:41 4 Sep, Thu
Philadelphia museum seeks chemical attraction: For anyone whose last foray into chemistry was being forced to memorize the periodic table of elements in high school, there's new reason to take another look at a subject you may have vowed never to revisit after final exams. ›17:52 7 Sep, Sun
Jessica Simpson sings at Grand Ole Opry: Pop star turned country singer Jessica Simpson told a crowd during her Grand Ole Opry debut that it was an honor to be on the famous stage. ›22:46 7 Sep, Sun
Black bear busts secret Utah pot farm: Investigators say a large black bear raided a clandestine marijuana growing operation so often that it chased the grower away. ›14:07 5 Sep, Fri
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
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Fish flies out of lake, breaks teen's jaw: An Arkansas teenager's jaw was broken when a fish flew from the lake where he was riding in an inner tube and smacked him in the face. ›11:42
Meet the 2008 Chase class: Who will fight for this year's championship? Larry McReynolds introduces the 12 drivers in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup field. ›04:08
'Rent' brings down curtain on Broadway run: Fans cheered, cried and gave the final performance of "Rent" a standing ovation even before the first note was sung. ›03:10
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
Its back-to-school time for bedbugs: The baseball was hit high. It was deep. It was over the wall! And so was Kenny Campbell, a 10-year-old fan who took a 15-foot fall from an outfield wall at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. ›13:13 29 Aug, Fri
Bite out of crime? Sandwich bribe alleged: Iowa City police said a man who was driving drunk tried to bribe a police officer with a sandwich. ›21:40 2 Sep, Tue
Young baseball fan falls from stands: All week long, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry have been sharing the stories of how they traced their family's roots, well now it's your turn. Maureen Taylor, a genealogist and a contributing editor of Family Tree magazine shares tips and resources on how you can start creating your own family tree and discover your roots. ›15:55 29 Aug, Fri
Think bold! Sultry lipsticks for fall: As the Democrats were meeting in Denver this week to crown Barack Obama as their presidential nominee, the American public selected its choice for his family's dog. The winning breed: The poodleby a hair. ›18:11 28 Aug, Thu
Cosmic Log: Bye-bye to the bounce?: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Political conventions don't provide the traditional upward "bounce" for candidates in prediction markets, and economists think they know why. ›23:42 5 Sep, Fri
Cliff writes of friendship with ex-priest: In the singer's autobiography "My Life, My Way," Cliff Richard addresses his relationship with a former Roman Catholic priest as well as his sexuality. In the book, the 67-year-old star says that John McEylnn "has become a companion" and that he is "sick to death of the media's speculation" about his sexuality. ›16:27 4 Sep, Thu
'Towelhead' is week's Can't Miss movie: "Towelhead" finally hits theaters. Also hot this week: Packers and Vikings kick off Monday Night Football; Little Feat tribute album. ›21:17 7 Sep, Sun
2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Cars Makers Should Greenlight: The concept cars that we think should become production models. ›07:00 31 Oct, Wed
In Bordeaux, a white wine road less traveled:
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
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
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
Storms force shift in shuttle schedule: The target dates for the next two space shuttle liftoffs have been moved two days later, due to the impact of recent tropical storms on launch preparations, NASA said Friday. ›16:48 5 Sep, Fri
