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'War and Peace': New Versions Worth the Read: 'War and Peace' has been the Everest of literature for more than 150 years. Two new English versions remind us why Tolstoy's tome is still worth the climb. ›22:06 6 Oct, Sat
This year, take control of your finances: Your No. 1 New Year's resolution should be to get your money straight. Sharon Epperson, author of "The Big Payoff," explains how to take ownership of your financial situation by paying down debt, creating a better budget and building a cash reserve. ›16:51 2 Jan, Fri
'Mercenary is a Slanderous Term': The founder of Blackwater defends himselfand his company. ›03:32 13 Oct, Sat
Hollywood flack tells how to image-sculpt: Howard Bragman is a Hollywood spin doctor with a message for everyday Joes and Josephines shape your public image. In his new book, "Where's My Fifteen Minutes," he talks about image-sculpting by celebrities from Angelina Jolie to tabloid headliner Larry Birkhead. ›14:42 31 Dec, Wed
Cool ice-skating rinks in America: Enjoy the season with a dash of winter air at rinks around the country. ›16:16
Outline of possible Gaza truce emerges: The contours of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas are emerging, with diplomacy focusing on international guarantees, including monitors to oversee any agreement. ›01:57 6 Jan, Tue
Experience luxury at a chic Beverly Hills hotel: For chic and affordable accommodations in Beverly Hills, why not try a stay at The Crescent Hotel, a historic boutique style property that was once pied-a-terre for silent film stars. ›01:36 3 Jan, Sat
Stocks end trading day with modest losses: Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found some encouragement from a report on construction spending. ›01:15 6 Jan, Tue
Perez Hilton: Get your 15 minutes of fame: Have no talent? No problem! The self-proclaimed "queen of all media" and founder of the celebrity blog PerezHilton.com gives tongue-in-cheek advice on how to "keep up with the Hiltons" and keep your name in the spotlight in his new book, "Red Carpet Suicide." ›20:12
Fantasy writer becomes real-life knight: Fantasy author Terry Pratchett has carved out a career as a best-selling author with tales of wizards and sorcerers. Now he has been given knighthood, alongside Olympic athletes and rock singer Robert Plant. ›00:02 31 Dec, Wed
Moroccan becomes mayor of Rotterdam: The son of an Islamic preacher became the first Moroccan-born mayor of a Dutch city Monday, an appointment welcomed by his political friends and foes as a landmark in the successful integration of immigrants. ›20:56
Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed immediately: A prosecutor says disgraced financier Bernard Madoff violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives, and wants him jailed. ›01:12 6 Jan, Tue
Author Johannes Mario Simmel dies at 84: Simmel's books regularly topped German-language best-seller lists before Nobel laureates such as Heinrich Boell and Guenter Grass. His works include the World War II spy novel "It Can't Always Be Caviar," and the Cold War thriller "Dear Fatherland." ›22:33 2 Jan, Fri
Vienna tourists hang on as carriage horses bolt: A woman and her two small daughters got more than their expected scenic tour through downtown Vienna on Thursday, when a team of unruly horses took them on a wild ride leaving the coachman behind. ›14:55 2 Jan, Fri
Nursing industry desperate to find new hires: Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we'll give you a chance to win cash and prizes. ›22:06
Coast Guard ends search for cruise ship worker: The Coast Guard has called off the search for a cruise ship employee whose co-workers say fell overboard off Florida. ›16:47 3 Jan, Sat
Bush familys 18-year-old cat dies: The first family, who are leaving the White House this month, will be without one of their longtime members: their cat India. The 18-year-old black American shorthair, which was namedafter pro ballplayer Ruben Sierra, died Sunday at the White House. ›16:46
Dewey author turns the page for new cat: On Christmas night, a surveillance camera on a Caribbean cruise ship recorded a woman in a bathrobe falling over the railing. Two days later, her husband told a fellow passenger he was heading to the ships casino to see if he could change his luck. ›21:17 29 Dec, Mon
New House rules reflect Dems' win: House Democrats unveiled internal rules Monday that would end Republican-imposed, six-year term limits on committee chairmen and make it harder for GOP lawmakers to offer alternative legislation. ›01:46 6 Jan, Tue
Video: Back to work for Obama: Jan. 5: The President-elect hit the ground running in Washington, D.C. Monday, laying the groundwork for a recovery from an economy he says is "very sick" and "getting worse." NBC's Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd reports.(Nightly News) ›23:41
Waistline war: 20 worst packaged foods: Battling the bulge? Watch out for these packaged perpetrators, says Men's Health editor Dave Zinczenko in his book, "Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide." ›15:12 2 Jan, Fri
Obama on Capitol Hill, eyes big tax cut: President-elect Barack Obama met with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. ›00:57 6 Jan, Tue
Q&A: Hip Size and Breast Cancer Risk: A new study shows that having a mom with wide hips could be a risk factor for breast cancer. ›15:16 8 Oct, Mon
Readers share money resolutions for 09: With the economy in shambles and layoffs looming for many, some New Years resolutions are too costly to break. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey shares readers smart, money-saving ideas for 2009. ›13:16 31 Dec, Wed
